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H. R. 2864 — An Act To amend the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 to provide for the addition of certain equipment and services produced or provided by DJI Technologies to the list of covered communications equipment or services published under such Act, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:334
H. R. 2864, known as the “Countering CCP Drones Act,” seeks to amend the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019. The bill aims to add telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from DJI Technologies, a China-based company, to a list of restricted...
Simple Explanation
In a make-believe government story, there's a new rule called H.R. 2864 that wants to stop a Chinese toy company called DJI from selling its special walkie-talkies and spy cameras in the United States because grown-ups are worried about safety. However, the rule isn't super clear, and people are asking why just one company is being picked on.
H. R. 3356 — To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to employment screening for the motor carrier industry, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:757
H.R. 3356, titled the “Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act,” seeks to amend title 49 of the United States Code to enhance the employment screening process in the motor carrier industry. The bill includes changes to safety performance history screenings by expanding the scope of...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rulebook update for people who drive big trucks, making sure their work records are checked more carefully to keep everyone safe, and it also adds a way to speak up if they think something is unfair in their records.
S. 4187 — To phase out production of nonessential uses of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, to prohibit releases of all perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.
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April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:19,355
The Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2024 aims to phase out the production of nonessential uses of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals," due to their persistence in the environment. The bill seeks...
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The Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2024 is a rule to help clean the environment by stopping the making and letting go of certain harmful chemicals called PFAS that don’t break down easily, and it helps find safer ways to deal with these chemicals.
H. R. 8706 — To ensure equal protection of the law, to prevent racism in the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
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June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:10,381
H.R. 8706, also known as the "Dismantle DEI Act of 2024," seeks to remove practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the federal government and its associated activities. The bill aims to stop using federal funds to support DEI offices, training, or any similar...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8706 wants to stop the government from spending money on activities that focus on making sure everyone is treated fairly and included, like special training or offices. It means money can’t be used to teach about being nice to everyone, and it allows people to take action if they see this rule being broken.
H. R. 8906 — To amend titles 18 and 38, United States Code, to permit the lawful carrying of firearms in properties under the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:505
H.R. 8906, titled the Veterans Gun Rights Protection Act of 2024, aims to change existing laws in the United States Code to allow people to legally carry firearms on properties managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill amends sections of titles 18 and 38 to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let people carry guns on places like hospitals and clinics where veterans get help, as long as it's okay with the state and local laws where the place is. But it might be confusing because different places have different rules about guns.
H. RES. 1357 — Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena.
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July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:194
H. RES. 1357 is a resolution in the House of Representatives that declares Merrick Garland, the Attorney General of the United States, in contempt of the House. This is due to his failure to provide specific materials requested by a subpoena as part of an investigation into...
Simple Explanation
Merrick Garland, who is the boss of the people who make sure everyone follows the rules in the USA, might have to pay $10,000 every day because he didn't give some important recordings that the House of Representatives asked for. They're trying to get him to follow the rules by giving him the fine, but it's not clear how he can pay it or what happens if he still doesn't do what they ask.
H. R. 7128 — An Act To establish requirements relating to size standard compliance of small business concerns owned and controlled by women for certain purposes, and for other purposes.
February 29, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:608
H. R. 7128, known as the "WOSB Integrity Act of 2024," aims to establish rules for size standard compliance in small businesses owned and controlled by women. It amends the Small Business Act to ensure that such businesses do not exceed applicable size standards necessary to...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7128 wants to make sure that small businesses owned by women stay the right size to join in certain competitions for government work. It keeps these businesses certified unless they choose not to be or are found too big.
H. R. 7858 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Medicare incident to modifier for mental health services furnished through telehealth.
September 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:572
H.R. 7858 is a bill that aims to modify title XVIII of the Social Security Act by creating a specific code or modifier for mental health services delivered through telehealth. This modifier would be used when billing Medicare for services that are provided incident to a...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7858 is a plan to make it easier for doctors to bill for mental health help they give over a video call. They want to make a special code by 2026 for people to use when asking Medicare, a healthcare program, to pay for these services.
H. R. 7965 — To include requirements relating to ransomware attack deterrence for a covered U.S. financial institution in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes.
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April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,001
H.R. 7965, known as the “Ransomware and Financial Stability Act of 2024,” amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, to incorporate measures aimed at deterring ransomware attacks against U.S. financial institutions. The bill mandates that any affected financial institution cannot pay...
Simple Explanation
In the "Ransomware and Financial Stability Act of 2024," the law says that if a big bank or money place gets in trouble from bad guys on the internet asking for money (like a digital bully), they can't give more than $100,000 without asking a special boss first and telling the authorities. This rule is like a safety shield to make sure they follow good rules and don't get in trouble as long as they follow the guidelines.
H. R. 7096 — To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to strike provisions relating to the maximum civil penalties for violations of product safety standards.
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January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:825
H.R. 7096, named the "Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act" or the "CAP Act," proposes to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act by increasing the maximum civil penalties for violations of product safety standards. The bill raises the cap for a single violation from $100,000 to $250,000 and...
Simple Explanation
The Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act wants to make companies pay more money if they break product safety rules. It suggests increasing the money a company pays for one mistake and taking away the limit when there are lots of mistakes, while also changing the amount every year based on how prices change.
H. R. 7119 — To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities from using pre-dispute arbitration agreements with respect to residents of those facilities under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes.
January 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,239
H. R. 7119 aims to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to stop skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities from using pre-dispute arbitration agreements with residents under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The bill prohibits these facilities from...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7119 is a plan to stop nursing homes from making people agree to special rules about how to solve problems before they even happen. Instead, if problems come up, people can go to court rather than being forced to solve it some other way right from the start.
H. R. 8684 — To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms, and for other purposes.
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June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,673
The H.R. 8684 bill, also known as the "SHOP SAFE Act of 2024," seeks to amend the Trademark Act of 1946. It introduces contributory liability for electronic commerce platforms if a third-party seller uses a counterfeit trademark on the platform, especially for products...
Simple Explanation
The SHOP SAFE Act of 2024 is like a rule that says if online stores let people sell fake toys or dangerous things, those stores might get in trouble unless they follow special rules to keep everything safe and real. It's mostly for bigger stores, but if small stores make enough money, they have to follow these rules too.
H. R. 7668 — To amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to provide for a remediation period before the commencement of a civil action.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:652
H.R. 7668, titled the "ADA 30 Days to Comply Act," proposes changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. It introduces a 30-day remediation period during which a person who encounters an architectural barrier in a public space must notify the owner or operator, giving them a chance...
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H.R. 7668 is like a rule that says when someone finds a problem in a public place that makes it hard for people with disabilities to get around, they need to tell the owner about it. The owner then has 30 days to try to fix the problem before any legal action can be taken.
S. 4598 — To require any person that maintains an internet website or that sells or distributes a mobile application that is owned, wholly or partially, by a foreign adversary country, by a foreign adversary country-owned-entity, or by a non-state-owned entity located in a foreign adversary country, or that stores and maintains information collected from such website or application in a foreign adversary country, to disclose that fact to any individual who downloads or otherwise uses such website or application.
June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:914
S. 4598 is a bill introduced to ensure transparency about the ownership and data storage of internet websites and mobile applications associated with foreign adversary countries. The bill requires anyone maintaining or distributing such platforms to disclose whether the...
Simple Explanation
S. 4598 is a bill that says companies must tell people if their apps or websites are from countries the U.S. doesn't trust, or if they keep personal info in those countries, just like telling the truth about where their toys are made.
H. R. 5646 — An Act To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose hazing incidents, and for other purposes.
December 13, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:2,377
H.R. 5646, also known as the "Stop Campus Hazing Act," aims to improve transparency and prevention of hazing activities in higher education institutions. It mandates that colleges and universities include hazing incidents in their annual security reports and compile these...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 5646 wants colleges to tell everyone about bad things called "hazing" that happen, like making someone do something embarrassing to join a club. Schools have to share what they find out about these on their websites so everyone knows what's happening.
H. R. 6316 — An Act To amend title 40, United States Code, to establish an expiration date of certain committee resolutions with respect to leases or projects, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:239
H.R. 6316 seeks to amend title 40 of the United States Code by setting an expiration date for certain committee resolutions related to leases or projects. It requires that a lease must be awarded, or a project initiated within five years after the resolution is approved by...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when a plan for a building or lease gets approved by a special group in the government, it has to start within five years or else it's no longer okay to do. If the plan doesn't start in time, they have to get a new approval to go ahead.
H. R. 3033 — An Act To repeal the sunset provision of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:354
H.R. 3033 aims to repeal the sunset provision of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, effectively making the sanctions permanent. The bill emphasizes the importance of enforcing these sanctions due to Iran's involvement in illicit weapons programs and support for terrorism. It...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3033 wants to make sure that the rules stopping Iran from doing bad things with weapons stay forever, instead of ending after a while, to keep everyone safe.
S. 5357 — To require certain reports on small business disaster assistance to be published on the website of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:491
S. 5357 aims to improve transparency by requiring the Small Business Administration (SBA) to publish certain reports related to small business disaster assistance on its website. This bill amends the Small Business Disaster Response and Loan Improvements Act of 2008 to ensure...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that whenever the Small Business Administration helps small businesses after a disaster, they share information about it on their website so everyone can see and know what's happening. They want to keep everything open and honest so people can easily find out what's going on.
S. 4486 — To strengthen provisions relating to employment transparency regarding individuals who perform work in the People's Republic of China.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:712
S. 4486 aims to enhance transparency in employment involving individuals who work in the People's Republic of China, particularly those connected to software development and national defense. The bill modifies section 855 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal...
Simple Explanation
S. 4486 is a plan to make sure companies in the U.S. tell the government if their workers in China are asked to share secret computer stuff. They want to do this quickly, so everyone knows what's happening and stays safe.
S. 4548 — To make a technical correction to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 by repealing section 5101 and enacting an updated version of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act.
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June 13, 2024
Status:Considered and Passed Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,363
The bill S. 4548 aims to revise the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 by removing section 5101 and updating the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act. Specifically, it introduces a prohibition against foreign officials demanding bribes, with penalties...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change a rule so that people in other countries can't ask for bribes. It also wants the big boss of U.S. lawyers to write a report each year about how bad bribery is and how well they're stopping it.
H. R. 7617 — To prohibit no-knock warrants, and for other purposes.
March 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:256
H. R. 7617 is known as the "Justice for Breonna Taylor Act." The bill aims to prohibit the use of no-knock warrants by federal law enforcement officers, requiring them to announce their authority and purpose before entering premises. Additionally, state and local law...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7617 is a proposed law that would stop police from entering a house without knocking first, so that people know who they are and why they are there. It also asks police who receive money from the government to do the same.
H. R. 6316 — An Act To amend title 40, United States Code, to establish an expiration date of certain committee resolutions with respect to leases or projects, and for other purposes.
March 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:256
H. R. 6316 aims to change the United States Code by adding a rule about the expiration of certain committee resolutions. Specifically, if a lease or project like construction or repair has not begun within five years of the resolution being approved by specific congressional...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6316 is a rule that says if a building or repair job is not started in five years after getting a special approval, the approval goes away. This new rule will only count for approvals given out after the rule becomes official.
H. R. 8388 — To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:640
H. R. 8388 aims to prohibit civilians from buying, owning, or possessing enhanced body armor, with certain exceptions. Enhanced body armor includes gear such as helmets or shields with ballistic resistance of at least Type III level. Exceptions to the ban include those under...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to stop regular people from getting very strong armor like helmets and shields, but it's okay for police and certain government workers to have them. If someone breaks this rule, they could pay a fine or even go to jail.
H. R. 2925 — An Act To amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities, and for other purposes.
May 09, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:943
H.R. 2925, also known as the “Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024,” aims to clarify the regulations for using mining claims for ancillary activities in the United States, allowing claimants certain rights to use and occupy public lands. It outlines the conditions under...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a new rule for people who want to dig for treasure in the ground. It tells them what they can and can't do on the land while making sure they follow the rules and pay some money, but it also makes sure the government can still keep an eye on what they’re doing.
S. 4560 — To amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.
June 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:383
S. 4560 proposes an amendment to title 54 of the United States Code, allowing state law to govern the use of motor vehicles, including off-highway vehicles, on roads within System units, which are areas administered by the National Park Service. The bill defines "off-highway...
Simple Explanation
S. 4560 is a plan that says each state's rules about driving cars should be followed in national park areas, but using different rules in each place might confuse people and make it hard for everyone to follow them.
H. R. 7890 — To amend the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to strengthen protections relating to the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and teens, and for other purposes.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:7,459
H.R. 7890 seeks to revise the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to enhance the security and privacy of personal information collected from children and teens online. The bill proposes new definitions and rules, such as expanding the definition of "personal...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7890 is like a rulebook for the internet to help keep kids and teens safer by making sure their information stays private and secure when they go online. It tells companies how to collect and use information from young people and checks to make sure they are following the rules.

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