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Search Results: keywords:"legal amendments"

H. R. 6678 — An Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable.
February 05, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:596
H.R. 6678, known as the "Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act," seeks to change immigration laws concerning individuals involved in specific fraudulent activities. It would make aliens who are convicted of or admit to committing Social Security fraud or identification document fraud...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6678 is a law that says people who have lied to get Social Security money or fake ID cards can't come into or stay in the country. It's also trying to include people who tricked others to get COVID-19 relief money.
S. 3877 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to permit greater flexibility in carrying out incumbent worker training programs, and for other purposes.
March 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:424
S. 3877, known as the “Lifelong Learning Act,” proposes changes to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to increase flexibility in training programs for workers currently employed. The bill suggests amending the allocation percentages of funds for incumbent worker training and...
Simple Explanation
S. 3877, called the "Lifelong Learning Act," wants to give more help and choice to workers who want to learn new skills while still working. It suggests spending more money on these learning programs and letting local groups help out, but also requires them to tell how well they're doing so we can see if the extra help is really working.
S. 5431 — To prohibit the use of materials that use the term West Bank, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,011
S. 5431 proposes to prohibit the use of the term "West Bank" in United States government materials, replacing it with "Judea and Samaria." The bill encourages referring to these areas by their historical names and prevents funds from being used to publish government documents...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to stop the U.S. government from calling a place "West Bank" and instead use the names "Judea and Samaria" in things they write and share, but they can still use "West Bank" if it's really needed for important international agreements.
S. 3887 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalty for rioting.
March 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:357
S. 3887 seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code to increase the penalties for rioting. Specifically, the bill proposes increasing the maximum imprisonment term from five years to ten years for individuals who carry out or assist in acts of violence during a riot....
Simple Explanation
S. 3887 wants to make the punishment for people who cause or help with riots much tougher, by doubling the possible time they could go to jail. It also tries to make the rules clearer, but it might still be a bit confusing.
H. R. 5870 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the processing of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the transparency of actions of Board of Veterans’ Appeals, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:558
H. R. 5870, also known as the "Veteran Appeals Transparency Act of 2024," aims to improve how claims for benefits are processed and increase the transparency of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. It amends title 38 of the United States Code to require the Board of Veterans'...
Simple Explanation
The "Veteran Appeals Transparency Act of 2024" wants to make it easier to see how decision-making works when veterans ask for help or benefits. It says the board has to share a list each week on their website of whose requests are being looked at, but some special cases won't be on the list.
H. R. 7573 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to repeal the requirement that States establish a Medicaid Estate Recovery Program and to limit the circumstances in which a State may place a lien on a Medicaid beneficiary’s property.
March 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:678
H.R. 7573 proposes changes to the Social Security Act, specifically targeting Medicaid Estate Recovery Programs. This bill seeks to remove the requirement for states to establish these programs, which currently allow states to recover costs from the estates of deceased Medicaid beneficiaries....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop states from taking money back from people’s homes after they’ve died if the state helped pay medical bills through Medicaid. It also says states should remove any claims they already made on such homes soon after the law is passed.
H. R. 618 — To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers’ compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes.
July 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:954
H. R. 618 aims to change federal law to allow physician assistants and nurse practitioners to provide services to injured federal workers under workers' compensation plans. This bill updates chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to include these healthcare professionals...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 618 wants to let special nurses and helpers called physician assistants and nurse practitioners take care of government workers who get hurt, making sure they can get better faster. The law changes who can help these workers, and it asks the boss at the Department of Labor to make new rules in the next six months to make this happen.
S. 932 — An Act To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:437
S. 932, known as the “No CORRUPTION Act,” aims to stop pension payments for Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses. If a lawmaker is found guilty of such crimes, they will not receive any pension based on their time in Congress. However, if the conviction...
Simple Explanation
The No CORRUPTION Act is a rule that says if someone in Congress gets into big trouble and is found guilty of a serious crime, they don’t get their retirement money. But if later it turns out they weren't guilty after all, they can start getting that money again like nothing bad ever happened.
H. R. 9940 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes.
October 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:389
H. R. 9940, known as the “Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2024,” seeks to amend title 49 of the United States Code to introduce measures that limit the working hours of yardmaster employees. Yardmasters, who are responsible for supervising and coordinating train...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9940 is a new rule saying that people who organize trains at the train station can't work too many hours in a row, just like train drivers. This helps keep everyone safe and not too tired.
H. R. 7454 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
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February 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,551
The bill H.R. 7454 aims to extend various programs related to airports and aviation in the United States. It proposes to amend the United States Code to prolong authorizations for the airport improvement program and extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to keep giving money to airports and airplane services in the country so they can keep running smoothly, but some people are worried because it doesn’t say exactly why they need all that money or how it will help.
S. 3698 — To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise references in such title to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:278
S. 3698 is a bill that aims to update the language used in the District of Columbia Official Code to refer to individuals with intellectual disabilities. The bill proposes changes in specific sections of the code by replacing outdated terms like "substantially retarded...
Simple Explanation
S. 3698 is a bill that wants to change some old and not-so-nice words in the laws for Washington, D.C., about people with intellectual disabilities to make them nicer and more respectful. For example, instead of saying "substantially retarded persons," it says "persons with moderate intellectual disabilities."
H. R. 9931 — To provide bankruptcy relief for student borrowers.
October 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:342
H.R. 9931, titled the "Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2024," aims to allow student loan borrowers to discharge their loans through bankruptcy. The bill proposes to change the current U.S. bankruptcy code by removing the provision that makes student loans...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9931, known as the "Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2024," is trying to make it so people can erase their student loans through bankruptcy, similar to how they can get rid of other debts.
S. 4708 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to modify provisions relating to kidnapping, sexual abuse, and illicit sexual conduct with respect to minors.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,599
The bill titled “Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act” aims to update existing United States Code regarding crimes related to kidnapping, sexual abuse, and illicit sexual conduct involving minors. It proposes amendments to enhance legal definitions, strengthen penalties for such...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make the rules stronger against people who hurt or take kids in bad ways, like kidnapping or hurting them, by changing some words and rules in the law to make sure these people get caught and punished properly. It also focuses on making sure that everyone knows these rules apply even if the bad stuff happens across state lines or past events.
H. R. 6679 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel.
January 25, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:669
The bill, known as the "No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It proposes to make any alien who has been involved in attacks against Israel initiated by Hamas on or after October 7, 2023, inadmissible to the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that anyone who helped or was part of bad things against Israel after October 7, 2023, can't come to live in the United States. It's like saying, "If you were part of the bad stuff, you can't join our club here."
H. R. 30 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed sex offenses or domestic violence are inadmissible and deportable.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:711
H. R. 30 aims to change the Immigration and Nationality Act to make non-U.S. citizens who have been convicted of sex offenses or domestic violence, or who admit to such actions, inadmissible and removable from the United States. Specifically, the bill adds sex offenses,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a rule that people from other countries who have done bad things like hurting others or scaring them can't come to or stay in the U.S. anymore. It tries to keep everyone safer by taking action against those who've done such bad things.
S. 5013 — To make certain modifications to the repayment for the Arkansas Valley Conduit in the State of Colorado.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:343
S. 5013 is a bill introduced in the Senate on September 10, 2024, by Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper. The bill aims to modify the repayment terms for the Arkansas Valley Conduit project in Colorado. It amends existing law to allow repayments to be made without interest,...
Simple Explanation
S. 5013 is a plan to change how some people in Colorado pay for a big water project, letting them pay over 100 years without adding extra cost like interest.
H. R. 3016 — An Act To amend the Anti-Boycott Act of 2018 to apply the provisions of that Act to international governmental organizations.
February 13, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:384
H. R. 3016, named the “IGO Anti-Boycott Act,” aims to modify the Anti-Boycott Act of 2018. The bill proposes extending the existing anti-boycott provisions, which currently apply to foreign countries, to include international governmental organizations as well. Additionally,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 3016 is a plan to update an old rule so that if big groups of countries tell people to stop doing business with another country, they need to let the President know. Then, the President has to share this list with everyone each year to keep things open and fair.
S. 5284 — To increase the penalty for prohibited provision of a phone in a correctional facility, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Considered and Passed Senate
Congress:118
Words:399
The bill, identified as S. 5284, aims to increase penalties for supplying a phone illegally within a correctional facility. It amends the United States Code to specify harsher punishment of up to 2 years of imprisonment for such an offense. Additionally, it mandates the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make the punishment stronger for sneaking a phone into a prison, with up to 2 years in jail for people who do it. It also asks the prison bosses to check and make better rules to keep everyone in the prison safe.

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