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Search Results: keywords:"legislative action"

H. J. RES. 212 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network relating to Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers.
October 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:199
H. J. RES. 212 is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives. It seeks to disapprove a rule established by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network that deals with anti-money laundering regulations specifically related to residential real estate transfers....
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 212 is like a big decision in a house meeting where they talk about stopping a rule that tells people how to safely buy houses so no bad guys can hide their money; if they agree, that rule will go away.
H. J. RES. 141 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84–24.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:302
H. J. RES. 141 is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that seeks to disapprove a specific rule submitted by the Department of Labor. The rule in question is an amendment to the Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84–24, which was published in the...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 141 is like a group of people in a club (the House of Representatives) deciding they don't like a new rule made by another group (the Department of Labor) about how certain deals are handled, so they want to say "let's not use this new rule."
S. RES. 27 — Congratulating the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.
January 15, 2025
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:119
Words:289
The Senate passed a resolution to congratulate the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2024 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision title. The resolution recognizes the accomplishments of the team, including their 18th national championship win and 10th...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Senate gave a big "hooray" to the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning an important football championship. They said "great job" to the players, coaches, and fans for their hard work and cheering.
S. J. RES. 58 — 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 Furnaces.
May 21, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:345
S. J. RES. 58 is a joint resolution in the U.S. Congress expressing disapproval of a specific rule put forward by the Department of Energy. This rule pertains to energy conservation standards for consumer furnaces, as detailed in a December 2023 Federal Register notice. The...
Simple Explanation
S. J. RES. 58 is like a big "no thank you" from Congress to a new rule about saving energy at home with furnaces. They decided they don't want this rule to happen, but they didn't say exactly why.
S. J. RES. 82 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Food and Drug Administration relating to Medical Devices; Laboratory Developed Tests.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:198
S. J. RES. 82 is a joint resolution allowing Congress to reject a rule issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning "Medical Devices; Laboratory Developed Tests." This resolution states that the FDA's rule, which was published in the Federal Register, would...
Simple Explanation
Congress is considering a special rule that would allow them to stop a new decision by the people who check if medical tests are safe. This means Congress might cancel a new rule about medical tests that aren't made in big factories, but they haven't explained why or what will happen next.
H. J. RES. 167 — Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison.
June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:243
H. J. RES. 167 expresses Congress's disapproval of a rule from the Department of Agriculture that mandates the use of electronic identification eartags for cattle and bison. The resolution argues that the rule, published on May 9, 2024, in the Federal Register, should be...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants to stop a new rule that says cows and bison should wear electronic eartags to keep track of them. They don't explain why it's a bad idea, but if Congress's plan works, the rule won't matter anymore.
H. R. 8798 — To amend subpart 2 of part B of the Social Security Act to promote community-based prevention services, and for other purposes.
June 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:613
H.R. 8798 proposes changes to the Social Security Act, specifically targeting subpart 2 of part B, with the goal of enhancing community-based prevention services. The bill highlights the importance of family resource centers, which serve as supportive community or...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8798 is a plan to change some social security rules to help more families by providing places where they can get free support and feel less lonely. It's like creating friendly centers in communities where families can go for help without having to pay.
H. RES. 1474 — Supporting the designation of September 19, 2024, as National Stillbirth Prevention Day, recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:225
H. RES. 1474 proposes the designation of September 19, 2024, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day" to honor families affected by stillbirth in the United States and to raise awareness for prevention measures. It emphasizes the significant number of pregnancies ending in...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make September 19, 2024, a special day to remember babies who were born sleeping (stillbirth) and help not let it happen by teaching people more about it. It also asks important people, like the President, to do more to help keep babies safe.
H. J. RES. 140 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020–02.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:302
H. J. RES. 140 is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to express Congress's disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Department of Labor. This rule, known as the "Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02," was published in the...
Simple Explanation
A group in Congress wants to stop a new rule from the Department of Labor that was announced on April 25, 2024. If they succeed, this rule would be cancelled and not used anymore.

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