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H. R. 695 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.
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February 26, 2025
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:119
Words:693
H. R. 695, also known as the “Medal of Honor Act,” seeks to increase the special pensions awarded to Medal of Honor recipients. This bill amends section 1562 of title 38 in the United States Code, adjusting the pension rate to match the monthly compensation given to veterans...
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H. R. 695 wants to give more money every month to people who have won the Medal of Honor for being super brave, but it doesn't say exactly how much more it will be. It also promises to keep giving this extra money until 2033.
H. R. 443 — To prohibit the use of Federal funds to close or realign the Marine Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina.
January 15, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:405
H. R. 443, known as the "Parris Island Protection Act," is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives. It aims to prevent the use of federal funds to close or change the Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot in South Carolina. The bill highlights the historical and...
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The Parris Island Protection Act says that the government can't use money to close or make big changes to a special place called Parris Island, where Marines train. It wants to keep this place open because it has been important for a long time.
S. J. RES. 4 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters.
January 23, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:274
The proposed Joint Resolution, S. J. RES. 4, seeks to officially reject a rule set by the Department of Energy concerning energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. Introduced by a group of senators in the 119th Congress, 1st Session,...
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This bill is like saying "no" to a new rule that wants people to use special gas water heaters that save energy because some people in Congress think it’s not a good idea. They want to stop this rule from happening so people don't have to change their water heaters to the new kind.
S. 48 — To establish a Federal grant program to combat the smuggling and trafficking of children and young women.
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January 09, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:469
The bill titled S. 48, also known as the “Stopping the Abuse, Victimization, and Exploitation of Girls Act” or the “SAVE Girls Act”, aims to create a federal grant program to combat the smuggling and trafficking of children and young women in the United States. This program...
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The SAVE Girls Act is like giving money to superheroes who help keep kids and young women safe from bad people trying to take them across borders in the United States. The money would help these heroes make sure the kids are protected and cared for.
H. R. 882 — To prohibit the hiring of individuals who are not citizens of the United States to administer an election for Federal office in a State or local jurisdiction, and for other purposes.
January 31, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:275
H. R. 882 aims to ensure that only U.S. citizens can be hired to manage elections for federal offices in state and local jurisdictions. The bill, introduced in the House of Representatives, is officially titled the “No Foreign Persons Administering Our Elections Act.” It...
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H. R. 882 is a rule saying that only people who are citizens of the United States can be hired to help run big government elections, to make sure everything is safe and fair.
S. 58 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the Chief Zeb Smith Post Office.
January 09, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:242
S. 58 proposes renaming the United States Postal Service facility at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, to the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office." Introduced by Senators Cruz and Cornyn, the bill ensures that any legal or official references to this postal facility will...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the name of a post office in Fritch, Texas, to "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office" so that everyone knows it by that new name.
H. R. 826 — To require the Inspector General of the Small Business Administration to submit a quarterly report on fraud relating to certain COVID–19 loans.
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January 28, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:483
H. R. 826, titled the "COVID Fraud Transparency Act of 2025," seeks to enhance transparency regarding fraud associated with certain COVID-19 loans. It requires the Inspector General of the Small Business Administration to submit a quarterly report detailing the number of...
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The "COVID Fraud Transparency Act of 2025" wants to make sure everyone knows when people are cheating with special loans given during COVID-19 by asking for regular updates about it. The people who check need to use the money they already have to do this job.
H. R. 323 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 Prospect Street in Avon, New York, as the Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz Memorial Post Office Building.
January 09, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:281
H.R. 323 proposes to rename a United States Postal Service facility located at 80 Prospect Street in Avon, New York, as the “Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz Memorial Post Office Building.” This designation aims to honor Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz. The bill was introduced in...
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H.R. 323 is a plan to change the name of a post office in Avon, New York, to remember a police officer named Anthony Mazurkiewicz. This means the post office will have a special name to honor him.

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