Search Results: keywords:"legal assistance"

  • H. R. 10475 — To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to address deed fraud, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,575

    H.R. 10475, also known as the "Good Documentation and Enforcement of Estate Deeds Act of 2023" or "Good DEED Act," directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to create a grant program to combat deed fraud. The program will provide competitive grants to eligible states and large...

    Simple Explanation

    The Good DEED Act is trying to stop people from stealing house papers by giving money to places that help catch these bad guys and help people who got tricked. They want to make sure everyone knows when someone tries to cheat with these papers, and they set rules on how much money should go to help people and to buy tools to catch the cheaters.

  • H. R. 2606 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to repeal an exception to the terrorism-related ground for inadmissibility, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:246

    H.R. 2606, also known as the “Stop Importing Terrorism Act,” proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act by removing a specific exception that previously allowed certain individuals who might be linked to terrorism to enter the United States. The bill repeals clause (ii) of...

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    H.R. 2606 wants to change a rule so that people connected to terrorism can't come to the U.S. even if there was a special exception for them before, and anyone who used this old exception could be told to leave the country.

  • H. R. 8805 — To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide support to university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:315

    H.R. 8805, known as the “Veterans Legal Support Act of 2024,” aims to allow the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assist university law school programs that help veterans with legal issues. These programs can offer support for appeals and proceedings related to veterans'...

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    H.R. 8805 wants to help schools with law programs so they can assist veterans who need help with things like getting benefits. The plan is to give these schools $10 million each year from 2025 to 2029 to make it happen.

  • H. R. 1589 — To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:11,985

    H. R. 1589 aims to offer a pathway for certain undocumented immigrants, especially those who came to the U.S. as children, to gain lawful permanent residency and possibly citizenship under specific conditions. The bill outlines eligibility criteria, including requirements...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 1589 is a plan to help some people who came to the U.S. without permission, especially kids who grew up here, to stay and become part of the country if they go to school, work, or join the army, while making sure their private information is kept safe. It also tries to make rules about how much money it costs to apply and get help, but there are worries it might be too expensive or not fair for everyone.

  • H. RES. 995 — Appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.
    Status:Received in Senate
    Words:271

    H. RES. 995 is a resolution that appoints and authorizes a group of representatives to manage the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. The appointed managers have the authority to organize the trial, present the articles of...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 995 is like choosing some special leaders from a group to help decide if Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, who helps keep the country safe, should be in trouble for doing something wrong. These leaders can get helpers, ask questions, and gather things they need to make sure everything is fair and clear.