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S. 4087 — 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.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,164
S. 4087 aims to amend the Social Security Act to prevent skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes from using pre-dispute arbitration agreements with residents under Medicare and Medicaid programs. This bill, titled the "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act," would...
Simple Explanation
The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act wants to make sure that nursing homes can't force residents to sign papers that say any arguments must be settled outside of court, like by an "arbitrator" (a special kind of referee). This means if there's a problem, the residents can take it to court instead of having to settle it another way.
H. R. 9227 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to extend to matter left for collection by private or commercial interstate carriers the same protections as matter carried throughout the country as interstate or foreign commerce.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:379
H. R. 9227, known as the "Porch Pirates Act of 2024," aims to modify title 18 of the United States Code to give the same protections to items left for collection by private or commercial interstate carriers as those items already in interstate or foreign commerce. This bill...
Simple Explanation
The "Porch Pirates Act of 2024" is a plan to make a new rule that protects packages left outside people's houses, just like the ones moving through mail systems, so they don't get stolen.
S. 4112 — To provide protections from prosecution for drug possession to individuals who seek medical assistance when witnessing or experiencing an overdose, and for other purposes.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,891
The S. 4112 bill, also known as the "Samaritan Efforts to Ensure Key Health Emergency and Life-saving Protections Act" or the "SEEK HELP Act," aims to protect individuals from prosecution for drug possession if they seek medical help during an overdose emergency. This bill...
Simple Explanation
The SEEK HELP Act is a plan that helps people not get in trouble for having drugs if they ask for medical help during an overdose. It also teaches everyone about how to safely help others and gives money to states to spread the word.
H. R. 9228 — To prevent discrimination, including harassment, in employment.
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July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:35,787
The "BE HEARD in the Workplace Act" (H. R. 9228) aims to prevent discrimination and harassment in employment by requiring employers with 15 or more employees to adopt and enforce comprehensive nondiscrimination policies. It mandates nondiscrimination training for employees and supervisors,...
Simple Explanation
The "BE HEARD in the Workplace Act" is a bill that tells employers they have to make sure workers are treated fairly and nicely, without any bullying or unfairness, and they have to teach everyone about these rules. It also says people like interns and part-time workers should also be protected, and some rules could make things cost more for businesses.
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...
Simple Explanation
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.

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