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H. R. 1680 — To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to expand the prohibition on State noncompliance with enforcement of the immigration laws, and for other purposes.
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February 27, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:2,185
H.R. 1680, also known as the “Unhandcuffing Police to Locate and Interdict Foreign Transgressors Act” or the “UPLIFT Act,” aims to enforce stricter immigration law compliance by requiring law enforcement and other public servants in sanctuary areas to cooperate with federal...
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The UPLIFT Act is a proposed law that wants police and other officials to work more closely with the government to find and manage people who come to the country without permission, and it also lets people sue if they get hurt by someone who was let go without proper checks.
H. R. 791 — To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide for blocking orders relating to specifically identified infringing foreign websites or online services, and for other purposes.
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January 28, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:4,515
The bill H. R. 791 aims to change United States copyright law to help stop copyright infringement from foreign websites. It proposes to allow U.S. courts to issue blocking orders against foreign websites that specifically infringe on copyrights by distributing or streaming...
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This bill is about stopping websites from other countries from showing or sharing things like movies or music without permission. It lets courts tell internet companies to block those bad websites, so people can't go there and watch or listen for free.
S. 840 — To hold accountable operators of social media platforms that intentionally or knowingly host false election administration information.
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March 04, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:1,808
S. 840 aims to hold social media platform operators accountable if they knowingly or intentionally host false information about how elections are run. The bill amends section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to exclude such cases from legal immunity generally granted to...
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The bill wants to make sure that owners of social media sites can't ignore or lie about how voting works. If they keep fake stuff up about it on purpose or by mistake, they can get in trouble and have to pay money.
H. R. 2553 — To amend title 28, United States Code, to authorize removal of an action or prosecution against a President, Vice President, former President, or former Vice President, and for other purposes.
January 31, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:513
H.R. 2553 is a legislative proposal called the “No More Political Prosecutions Act of 2023.” It seeks to amend title 28 of the United States Code to allow for the removal of legal actions or prosecutions specifically against a President, Vice President, or former holders of...
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H.R. 2553 lets a President, Vice President, or someone who used to be in those roles move their legal cases to a different court, which some people think might make it harder to hold them accountable like everyone else.
S. 4977 — To hold accountable operators of social media platforms that intentionally or knowingly host false election administration information.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,798
The Digital Integrity in Democracy Act seeks to hold social media platforms accountable if they knowingly or intentionally host false information about how elections are run, such as incorrect details about voting times or voter eligibility. The bill proposes changes to...
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The Digital Integrity in Democracy Act wants social media platforms to quickly remove lies about how elections work, like wrong voting times, or else face big fines. If they don't, they could be in trouble with the law and have to pay a lot of money.
H. R. 9660 — To provide protections from prosecution for drug possession to individuals who seek medical assistance when witnessing or experiencing an overdose, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,990
The SEEK HELP Act aims to provide legal protections for individuals involved in medical emergencies related to drug overdoses. Specifically, it offers immunity from civil and criminal liability for people who seek medical help during an overdose situation, either for...
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The SEEK HELP Act is like a safety net that says if someone calls for help because they're hurt from taking too many drugs, they won't get in trouble for having those drugs. It also wants everyone to know about this safety rule by telling people and training helpers, so they aren't afraid to ask for help.

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