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S. 81 — To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes.
January 13, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:360
S. 81, titled the “Guidance Clarity Act of 2025,” requires that all federal agencies include a clarity statement on certain types of guidance they issue. This statement must be prominently displayed and explain that the document does not carry the force of law and is meant...
Simple Explanation
S. 81 is a rule that makes sure government papers explaining rules are clear that they are just for help and don’t change the law. This helps people know these papers are just trying to make things easier to understand!
H. R. 9116 — To make ineligible for asylum any alien who commits certain actions against the National Guard, and for other purposes.
July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:219
H.R. 9116 seeks to change the rules for asylum in the United States. Specifically, it targets any non-citizen who damages a defensive barrier at the U.S. border or uses force against a member of the National Guard. Such individuals would be barred from applying for asylum or any other legal...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9116 is a new rule that says if someone who is not a citizen of the United States damages a wall at the border or hurts a National Guard member, they cannot ask to stay in the country. They would have to leave very quickly, within three days.
H. R. 5717 — An Act To provide that sanctuary jurisdictions that provide benefits to aliens who are present in the United States without lawful status under the immigration laws are ineligible for Federal funds intended to benefit such aliens.
September 23, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:581
H.R. 5717, also known as the "No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act," proposes that any state or local government that is identified as a "sanctuary jurisdiction" will not be eligible for federal funds meant to help immigrants without legal status. A "sanctuary jurisdiction" is...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to stop cities that don't fully cooperate with immigration officers from getting money from the government to help people living in the country without permission.
H. R. 7755 — To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,454
H.R. 7755, titled the "Stateless Protection Act of 2024," aims to protect stateless people residing in the United States by offering them a pathway to legal status and protection against deportation. The bill provides mechanisms for stateless individuals to apply for a...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7755, the "Stateless Protection Act of 2024," is like a special plan to help people who don't belong to any country to live safely in the U.S. by giving them a chance to stay, work, and travel without worrying about being sent away.
H. R. 1173 — To amend title 1, United States Code, to provide that, for the purpose of determining eligibility for Federal funds, the District of Columbia shall be treated as a State and any political subdivision of a State or unit of local government, and for other purposes.
February 10, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:382
H. R. 1173 proposes to amend title 1 of the United States Code to treat the District of Columbia as a state and as a political subdivision of a state or unit of local government when determining eligibility for federal funds. This means that DC would be eligible to receive...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to treat Washington, D.C., like a state so it can get money from the government like other states do. This change would start in 2026.
H. R. 840 — To provide that the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status With Critical Habitat for Guadalupe Fatmucket, Texas Fatmucket, Guadalupe Orb, Texas Pimpleback, Balcones Spike, and False Spike, and Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule and Critical Habitat for Texas Fawnsfoot shall have no force or effect.
January 31, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:321
H.R. 840 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that seeks to nullify a specific rule set by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. This rule, established in June 2024, designates certain species of mussels, such as the Guadalupe Fatmucket and Texas...
Simple Explanation
In 2025, a plan called H.R. 840 was made to stop a rule that was going to help protect some special water animals called mussels, like the Guadalupe Fatmucket and Texas Fawnsfoot, from danger. If this plan is approved, those animals might not have special places to live anymore, and some people might worry that they could have less protection to keep them safe.
S. 3987 — To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,403
S. 3987 seeks to protect stateless persons in the United States by establishing a process to recognize and provide legal status to individuals without nationality. The bill outlines the criteria and mechanisms for granting "stateless protected status" and permits those...
Simple Explanation
S. 3987 is a bill that wants to help people in the United States who don't belong to any country. It plans to give them special help so they can work, travel, and stay safely.
H. R. 7991 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the social security number requirements for claiming the child tax credit and earned income tax credit.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:768
H.R. 7991, the “Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act,” aims to change the rules for claiming the child tax credit and earned income tax credit. It requires taxpayers to include valid Social Security numbers for themselves and their qualifying children when filing for...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7991 makes sure that only people with certain valid Social Security numbers can get special money from the government for having kids or working, and these rules start after December 2024.
H. R. 584 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit States from making medical assistance available to certain individuals under the Medicaid program.
January 21, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:311
H. R. 584 is a bill that aims to amend the Social Security Act by prohibiting states from providing Medicaid benefits to certain individuals who are not legally admitted into the United States for permanent residence. Introduced in the House of Representatives, the bill...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule saying that states can't give their health care help called Medicaid to people who are living in the U.S. without permission to stay here forever.

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