Search Results for keywords:"legislative oversight"

Search Results: keywords:"legislative oversight"

H. R. 9295 — To direct the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense to provide a briefing to Congress on security options for the Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability program, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:200
H. R. 9295 requires the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense to give Congress a briefing by February 1, 2025. This briefing will cover security measures that can be used in the Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability program to enhance cloud-specific security. The goal of the bill...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a tech leader from the Defense Department to talk to Congress about how to keep a special computer system safe by February 2025. This will help the military use cloud technology safely.
S. 4517 — To authorize the establishment of a Negotiations Support Unit in the Department of State, and for other purposes.
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June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:705
S. 4517 aims to create a Negotiations Support Unit within the Department of State. This unit will provide expertise, advice, and training on negotiations and peace processes to enhance U.S. diplomacy efforts. It will support key officials in complex political negotiations and...
Simple Explanation
S. 4517 is a plan to start a special team in the Department of State to help the U.S. with talking and making peace with other countries, and it will cost $5 million to get it going.
H. R. 7867 — To amend the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to establish a limit for the total amount of additional unfunded regulatory costs that may be imposed in a fiscal year, and for other purposes.
April 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,608
H.R. 7867, titled the "Renewing Efficiency in Government by Budgeting Act" or "REG Budgeting Act," proposes changes to the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995. It aims to require the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to set limits on the extra unfunded regulatory costs...
Simple Explanation
The REG Budgeting Act wants to make rules that tell the government how much it can spend on things they haven't paid for each year, so they don't spend too much without asking Congress first. It also asks for clear reports on these costs to make sure everyone knows what’s happening.
S. 3861 — To terminate the United States-People's Republic of China Income Tax Convention if the People's Liberation Army initiates an armed attack against Taiwan.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:319
S. 3861 proposes to end the income tax agreement between the United States and the People's Republic of China if China’s military attacks Taiwan. The Secretary of the Treasury is required to notify China within 30 days of the President's assessment that such an attack has...
Simple Explanation
If China's military attacks Taiwan, this bill says the United States will stop a special agreement with China about taxes. The President and the Treasury boss have to tell China and certain people in the U.S. government if this happens.
S. 2150 — To establish an Interagency Council on Service to promote and strengthen opportunities for military service, national service, and public service for all people of the United States, and for other purposes.
May 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,305
S. 2150 seeks to establish an Interagency Council on Service aimed at enhancing opportunities for military, national, and public service in the United States. The Council will advise the President, coordinate recruitment strategies, and work to foster civic responsibility...
Simple Explanation
S. 2150 is a plan to create a group of important helpers who work together to make sure people can easily join the army, help their country, or get a government job. These helpers will share ideas and check how things are going, to make helping out better for everyone.
H. J. RES. 8 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide certain line item veto authority to the President.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:334
H. J. RES. 8 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would allow the President to have certain line item veto authority. This means the President could choose to reduce specific appropriations in a bill or joint resolution, making it law with those reductions. If...
Simple Explanation
The bill suggests changing the rules so that the President can pick and choose parts of a money plan from Congress to cross out, like selectively erasing some items from a shopping list, but if enough Congress members disagree, they can put those items back.
H. R. 788 — An Act To limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes.
January 16, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:685
H.R. 788 is a bill that aims to limit donations made as part of settlement agreements to which the United States government is a party. The bill prohibits government officials from establishing or enforcing settlement agreements that require payments to any person or entity...
Simple Explanation
The bill, H.R. 788, wants to stop the U.S. government from making deals where money is given to others instead of the government, unless it's to fix something bad they did. It also wants reports about these deals to be checked every year, but they can't spend extra money to do this.
H. R. 5301 — An Act To amend title 31, United States Code, to require agencies to include a list of outdated or duplicative reporting requirements in annual budget justifications, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,851
H.R. 5301, also known as the “Eliminate Useless Reports Act of 2024,” aims to streamline government reporting by requiring agencies to include lists of outdated or duplicated reports in their annual budget materials. The bill amends title 31 of the United States Code,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 5301 wants government workers to check every year if they are making reports that nobody needs or makes more than once. This way, they can save time and not do extra work if they don't have to.
S. 4694 — To provide an exemption from certain Jones Act restrictions for vessels that arrive at or depart from the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:272
S. 4694 allows certain ships to be exempt from specific Jones Act restrictions when they either arrive at or leave the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore. This exemption will last for five years from the date the law is enacted. The bill is introduced to assist in the...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets certain ships skip some shipping rules when they visit or leave a special port in Baltimore, hoping to help the city’s economy for the next five years.
S. 4439 — To require the Assistant Secretary of Financial Markets of the Department of the Treasury to brief certain Senate committees on the debt issuance of the Department.
June 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:245
S. 4439, also known as the "Transparency in Debt Issuance Act of 2024," mandates that the Assistant Secretary for Financial Markets at the Department of the Treasury must provide quarterly briefings to the Senate's Committee on Finance and the Committee on Banking, Housing,...
Simple Explanation
S. 4439 is a rule saying the U.S. Treasury Department must tell two Senate groups what they're doing when they borrow money every few months, to keep things clear and open.
S. 3665 — To establish a process for waiver of coastwise endorsement requirements.
January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:755
S. 3665, introduced by Mr. Lee in the Senate, aims to create a process that allows for temporary waivers of the coastwise endorsement requirements under certain conditions. These waivers can be requested when a product carrier that meets the statutory requirements is not...
Simple Explanation
S. 3665 is a plan to let people skip a special boat license if they can't find a certain type of boat, but they have to show they really looked for it. The agencies need to tell the bosses in charge about these skips and why they allowed them.
S. J. RES. 118 — Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:278
S. J. RES. 118 is a joint resolution expressing congressional disapproval of a planned arms sale to the United Arab Emirates. Introduced by Mr. Van Hollen in the Senate, it aims to stop the sale of specific military equipment, including guided missile systems and tactical...
Simple Explanation
Congress is talking about stopping the sale of some big and powerful toys, like missiles, to a country called the United Arab Emirates. They want to think really hard about if selling these big toys is a good idea or not, because it might be tricky for everyone involved.
S. 4927 — Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:16,832
S. 4927 is a bill that allocates funds for energy and water development projects in the United States for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2025. It provides detailed appropriations for various government departments, including the Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of...
Simple Explanation
S. 4927 is a plan to spend money on making things like rivers, energy, and water safer and better in the U.S., but some people worry about making sure the spending is fair and not wasted.
S. 3567 — To establish within the Department of Veterans Affairs a Veterans Affairs History Office, and for other purposes.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,146
The bill S. 3567, titled the "Veterans Affairs Centennial and Heritage Act of 2024," aims to create a Veterans Affairs History Office within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This office will collect, preserve, and provide public access to historical records and artifacts...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a new office called the Veterans Affairs History Office, which will save important stories and things about the Veterans Department. This office will help keep these stories safe and share them with people, and a special person called the Chief Historian will be in charge of the work.
H. R. 8660 — To strengthen requirements for contracts between the Department of Education and Federal student loan servicers, and for other purposes.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,726
H.R. 8660, titled the “Student Loan Servicers Accountability Act of 2024,” aims to increase the accountability of Federal student loan servicers through enhanced vetting and contract requirements. The bill mandates that servicers evaluate their past performance, consumer satisfaction, and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8660 wants to make sure the people who help manage student loans do a good job by checking their work carefully and making them fix mistakes. It also plans to make important information available in different languages to help everyone understand it better.
H. R. 10300 — To provide for congressional review of rules with respect to which the agency explicitly relied on Chevron deference in the notice of proposed rulemaking or a Federal court upheld the rule based on Chevron deference.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,187
H.R. 10300, known as the “Congressional Re-Review Act” or the “Chevron Re-Review Act,” proposes a system for Congress to review rules that relied on Chevron deference, a legal doctrine previously used to uphold agency rules. The bill responds to a Supreme Court decision that overturned...
Simple Explanation
Imagine there was a rule that said, "If someone is doing something, we listen to them because they know best." H.R. 10300 is like saying, "We want to look over those rules again to make sure they're still good," because a big group said we don't have to just trust them anymore.
H. R. 6277 — An Act To amend the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 to improve such Act, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,616
The FASTA Reform Act of 2023 aims to improve the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 by introducing innovative methods for handling federal properties, such as allowing nonappropriated contracts for expert real estate services. It changes the composition and...
Simple Explanation
The FASTA Reform Act of 2023 is a plan to make it easier to manage and sell government buildings by using new rules and getting help from real estate experts, and it also suggests ways to do things better and share information with Congress.
H. R. 7838 — To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to submit a report on the implementation of certain recommendations for improving the Coast Guard housing program, and for other purposes.
March 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:240
H. R. 7838, also known as the “Coast Guard Housing Affordability and Availability Improvement Act,” directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to provide a report to Congress within one year. This report must detail the progress on implementing recommendations from a...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making sure that the Coast Guard checks if their homes for workers are good enough. They have to tell Congress how they're fixing any problems that were found in a report.
S. 4353 — To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to modify a provision relating to quality loss adjustment coverage.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:707
S. 4353 aims to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act by changing how quality loss adjustments are handled for crops. Under the proposed changes, there will be a periodic review of these procedures every five years starting in 2024, involving industry stakeholders. The bill also requires...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change the rules for how farmers are paid if their crops lose quality because of bad weather. It says that every five years, people will check to make sure the rules are fair, and they can also change how much soybeans cost if there's a big disaster.
H. R. 9522 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit.
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September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:385
H. R. 9522 aims to change the Internal Revenue Code so that companies maintaining railroad tracks can get more tax credits. The bill proposes increasing the existing credit from $3,500 to $6,100 per mile of track. It also introduces an inflation adjustment, which means the...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give more money back to companies that take care of railroad tracks, by letting them save more on their taxes for each mile of track they fix, and even adjust that amount for inflation so it could grow in the future.
H. R. 6911 — To require heads of executive agencies to, upon request, submit to relevant congressional committees information regarding the furlough or indefinite suspension without pay of employees of such executive agencies, and for other purposes.
January 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:598
H. R. 6911 is a bill that requires the heads of executive agencies to provide information to congressional committees, upon request, about why an employee has been furloughed or suspended indefinitely without pay. The bill mandates that these explanations be submitted within...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that if an important government worker loses their job or is not paid, the leaders have to tell Congress why it happened, unless it's because there isn't enough money or the law demands it. This helps the government be open and honest.
H. R. 6306 — An Act To direct the Secretary of State to avoid or minimize the acquisition or lease of a consular or diplomatic post built or owned by an entity owned or controlled by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
March 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:745
H.R. 6306 aims to ensure the security of U.S. diplomatic and consular posts by instructing the Secretary of State to avoid or significantly reduce the acquisition or lease of properties that are built, owned, or controlled by entities connected to the Chinese government. The...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6306 wants to make sure that the United States doesn't rent or buy buildings for its embassies or consulates that are built or owned by people working for China's government, and if they have to, they need to tell the grown-ups in charge why it's a good idea for protecting everyone.
H. CON. RES. 2 — Establishing the Joint Ad Hoc Committee on Trade Responsibilities to develop a plan under which the functions and responsibilities of the Office of the United States Trade Representative shall be moved to the legislative branch in accordance with article I, section 8 of the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:2,069
The resolution, H. CON. RES. 2, proposes to create a Joint Ad Hoc Committee on Trade Responsibilities, which will develop a plan to transfer the functions of the Office of the United States Trade Representative to the legislative branch. This committee will have 14 members...
Simple Explanation
The resolution suggests creating a special group of helpers from Congress to figure out how to move some important tasks, like making trade deals with other countries, from the President's helpers to Congress. They want to make this change in about four years.
H. R. 10323 — To modify the prohibition on financing in the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes.
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December 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,649
H.R. 10323, also known as the “Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2024,” seeks to change regulations around financing related to civil nuclear reactors by the Export-Import Bank of the United States. It modifies existing laws to allow the bank to support projects involving civil...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10323 is a new plan that lets a special bank help build nuclear power plants by giving them money, but it has some rules to make sure everything is safe and fair. It also has a way to handle money just in case anything goes wrong with these power plants.
H. RES. 44 — Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
January 15, 2025
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:119
Words:343
H. RES. 44 elects specific Members of the U.S. House of Representatives to serve on various standing committees. The resolution outlines appointments to the Committees on Agriculture, Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology. Each committee has a...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about choosing people from different states to help make important decisions for the country by working in groups called committees. These groups take care of different important topics, like farming and science, to make things better for everyone.
S. 4901 — To require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to maintain the National Mesonet Program, and for other purposes.
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July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,834
S. 4901 aims to ensure the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere continues the National Mesonet Program. This program focuses on improving weather forecasting by using data from various sources like commercial, academic, and other non-government networks. It...
Simple Explanation
S. 4901 is a bill that wants the government to keep a special program going that helps make weather forecasts better by using lots of different types of weather data, and it sets aside a lot of money to help do this over the next few years.
S. 5008 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit.
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September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:385
S. 5008 proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit. The bill aims to increase the credit amount from $3,500 to $6,100 and introduce an adjustment for inflation starting in 2025. It also updates the definition of...
Simple Explanation
S. 5008 is a plan to let companies fix train tracks and get more money back from taxes—from $3,500 to $6,100—starting in 2025, with extra adjustments so it can keep up with the cost of living.
H. CON. RES. 85 — Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the women in the United States who joined the workforce during World War II, providing the aircraft, vehicles, weaponry, ammunition, and other material to win the war and who were referred to as Rosie the Riveter, in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations.
February 06, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:295
H. Con. Res. 85 allows Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used for a ceremony on April 10, 2024. This ceremony will present the Congressional Gold Medal to the women in the United States known as "Rosie the Riveter," who contributed significantly to the...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about having a special event in a big, important room called Emancipation Hall to give a special award, the Congressional Gold Medal, to many women known as "Rosie the Riveter." These women worked very hard during a big war a long time ago, making airplanes and things to help win the war.
S. CON. RES. 5 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the proposed joint interpretation of Annex 14-C of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement prepared by United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai is of no legal effect with respect to the United States or any United States person unless it is approved by Congress.
January 15, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:336
S. CON. RES. 5 is a concurrent resolution expressing that a proposed "joint interpretation" of Annex 14-C of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai holds no legal effect unless Congress approves it. Congress asserts its authority...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that a special change to a trade agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico won't count unless Congress says it's okay; Congress wants to make sure that big decisions about trading with other countries have their approval first.
S. 3504 — To establish a course of education and pilot program on authentication of digital content provenance for certain Department of Defense media content, and for other purposes.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,269
S. 3504 aims to enhance the authentication of digital content for the Department of Defense. It mandates the creation of an educational course at the Defense Information School to train specialists on digital content provenance and the challenges of digital forgery....
Simple Explanation
S. 3504 wants to teach people in the Department of Defense how to check if digital pictures and videos are real or fake, with a special school class and a test program to make sure everything works right by 2026.
H. R. 4094 — An Act To amend the Central Utah Project Completion Act to authorize expenditures for the conduct of certain water conservation measures in the Great Salt Lake basin, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:292
H. R. 4094, known as the "Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act," amends the Central Utah Project Completion Act. The bill allows the Secretary to use existing budget funds to carry out water conservation measures in the Great Salt Lake basin. These measures must comply with the...
Simple Explanation
The "Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act" is like a new rule that lets people in charge use the money they already have to help save water in the Great Salt Lake area. It's part of a bigger plan to make sure there's enough water and it was agreed by the grown-ups in the House on September 24, 2024.
H. RES. 13 — H. RES. 13 (EH) - Engrossed in House
January 06, 2025
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:119
Words:272
H. RES. 13 describes the election of chairpersons for various standing committees in the U.S. House of Representatives for the 119th Congress. Some key appointments include Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania for the Agriculture Committee and Mr. Rogers of Alabama for the Armed...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 13 is like a list of class helpers where different people are chosen to be in charge of different groups in the big government house, like someone leading a group for farms or another for the military. This helps make sure everything runs smoothly and everyone knows who to talk to about different things.
H. R. 9714 — To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office to provide testimony at annual hearings held by the Committees on the Budget of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and for other purposes.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:375
H.R. 9714, titled the "CBO Oversight Act," proposes an amendment to the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. The bill requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to provide testimony at two hearings each year before both the House and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9714, the "CBO Oversight Act," is a rule that wants the head of an important office in charge of money reports, the Congressional Budget Office, to talk to special groups in the House and the Senate twice a year to make sure their money guesses are right and everything is clear.
H. R. 9718 — To provide for the approval of the Amendment to the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation on the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense Purposes.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:464
H.R. 9718 aims to approve an amendment to an agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom. This agreement involves cooperation on the use of atomic energy for mutual defense purposes. The bill allows this amendment to take effect, bypassing the usual...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9718 is about letting the United States and the United Kingdom work together using atomic energy to help defend each other, and it wants to do this quickly by skipping some usual steps to check everything.
H. R. 8889 — To provide for the sunset of rules upheld based on Chevron deference.
June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:654
H.R. 8889, known as the "Sunset Chevron Act," aims to terminate rules that have been upheld based on the legal principle called Chevron deference, which allows courts to defer to a federal agency's interpretation of ambiguous laws. The bill instructs the Comptroller General to create and...
Simple Explanation
Imagine some grown-ups made some confusing rules, and other grown-ups help decide what those rules mean. This new bill wants to stop using the old way of deciding and set dates for those confusing rules to go away, one by one.
H. R. 4094 — An Act To amend the Central Utah Project Completion Act to authorize expenditures for the conduct of certain water conservation measures in the Great Salt Lake basin, and for other purposes.
December 20, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:251
H. R. 4094, also known as the "Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act," amends the Central Utah Project Completion Act to allow spending on water conservation efforts in the Great Salt Lake basin. The bill permits the Secretary to use any leftover budget authority for these...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 4094 lets the government spend leftover money to help save water in the Great Salt Lake area, but it doesn’t say exactly how the water will be saved, which could be confusing.
H. R. 4094 — To amend the Central Utah Project Completion Act to authorize expenditures for the conduct of certain water conservation measures in the Great Salt Lake basin, and for other purposes.
September 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:448
H. R. 4094, titled the "Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act," is a bill to amend the Central Utah Project Completion Act. It authorizes the Secretary to use available budget funds for water conservation measures in the Great Salt Lake basin. These measures must comply with a plan called the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4094 is a bill that wants to save water in the Great Salt Lake area. It lets the government use some of its money for this, but doesn't give a lot of details on how to do it.
H. R. 10357 — To require a report on former Federal employees advising foreign governments.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:268
H. R. 10357 is a bill that would require the Secretary of the United States to submit a report listing former senior officials of the U.S. government who have been approved to advise foreign governments. This report must be submitted to several congressional committees within...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that if someone who used to have a big job in the U.S. government is giving advice to another country's government, we have to make a list and tell some special groups in the U.S. government about it every year for three years.

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