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Search Results: keywords:"legislative process"

H. RES. 1616 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules", and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:213
H. RES. 1616 allows the House of Representatives to consider the bill H.R. 115, which aims to change the law to make it easier for Congress to reject late-stage regulations issued by outgoing presidents, known as "midnight rules." The resolution simplifies...
Simple Explanation
This bill helps Congress easily change or stop rules made by presidents right before they leave office, making sure these rules are checked properly. It also gives Congress a set time to talk about the bill and a chance to make changes if needed.
H. RES. 1160 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8034) making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the situation in Israel and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8036) making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the Indo-Pacific region and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8038) to authorize the President to impose certain sanctions with respect to Russia and Iran, and for other purposes; and providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 815, with an amendment.
April 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,280
H. RES. 1160 is a resolution that allows the House of Representatives to consider several bills related to emergency supplemental appropriations and sanctions. It addresses support for Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific region for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024....
Simple Explanation
In simple terms, this resolution helps the House of Representatives decide how to give extra money to help countries like Israel, Ukraine, and those in Asia, and also to decide about punishing countries like Russia and Iran. It also involves some important rules on how these decisions are made so everything can happen faster, but these rules might not let people talk about or change things as much.
H. R. 9255 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 John Street in New York, New York, as the Jack Greenberg Post Office.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:229
H. R. 9255 proposes to officially name the United States Postal Service facility located at 114 John Street in New York, New York, as the "Jack Greenberg Post Office." The bill mandates that all references to this postal facility in any laws, regulations, or documents should...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to name a post office in New York as the "Jack Greenberg Post Office," which means whenever people talk about or use this post office, they will call it by this new name.
H. RES. 1322 — Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
June 26, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:69
H. RES. 1322 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives. It resolves to elect Mr. Rulli to two standing committees: the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on the Judiciary. This decision was made on June 26, 2024, during the 118th Congress.
Simple Explanation
In this resolution, a person named Mr. Rulli is chosen to help with important work in two groups in the House of Representatives. These groups help make rules about schools and laws.
H. RES. 1052 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2799) to make reforms to the capital markets of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7511) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
March 06, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:593
The resolution H. RES. 1052 outlines the procedures for considering two bills. The first bill, H.R. 2799, aims to reform the capital markets in the United States, and the rules for debate and amendments are specified to streamline its consideration in the...
Simple Explanation
In this resolution, the House talks about how they'll discuss two big ideas: changing how people buy and sell things to make money (that's the first idea) and deciding what to do about people from other places who might have taken things that didn't belong to them (that's the second idea). They want to make the talks about these ideas go smoothly and quickly.
H. J. RES. 187 — Disapproving the rule submitted by the Office of Personnel Management relating to Postal Service Reform Act; Establishment of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:167
H. J. RES. 187 is a joint resolution that expresses Congress's disapproval of a rule put forward by the Office of Personnel Management concerning the Postal Service Reform Act, specifically regarding the creation of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program. If passed, this...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 187 is like Congress saying they don't agree with a new rule about health benefits for postal workers, and they want that rule to stop and not happen.
S. 4077 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 180 Steuart Street in San Francisco, California, as the Dianne Feinstein Post Office.
November 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:211
S. 4077 is a bill that proposes to name a specific post office located at 180 Steuart Street in San Francisco, California, as the “Dianne Feinstein Post Office.” This designation would be used in any legal or official reference to this postal facility in the United States....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the name of a post office in San Francisco to the "Dianne Feinstein Post Office" so people will call it that from now on.
H. R. 6993 — To allow individuals to choose to opt out of the Medicare part A benefit.
January 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:311
H. R. 6993, known as the "Retirement Freedom Act," proposes allowing individuals to opt out of receiving Medicare Part A benefits. If someone chooses to opt out, they can later decide to opt back in without facing any penalties. The bill ensures that opting out of Medicare...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let people decide if they don't want to use a health program called Medicare Part A when they retire. If they change their minds later, they can get back in without any trouble.
H. R. 9940 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes.
October 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:389
H. R. 9940, known as the “Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2024,” seeks to amend title 49 of the United States Code to introduce measures that limit the working hours of yardmaster employees. Yardmasters, who are responsible for supervising and coordinating train...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9940 is a new rule saying that people who organize trains at the train station can't work too many hours in a row, just like train drivers. This helps keep everyone safe and not too tired.
H. J. RES. 173 — 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 Water Heaters.
July 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:200
H. J. RES. 173 is a joint resolution in which Congress expresses disapproval of a specific rule from the Department of Energy. This rule concerns the Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters. If the resolution is enacted, the rule will be invalidated and have...
Simple Explanation
Congress is thinking about stopping a new rule that wants people to use water heaters that save energy. They don't say why, but they might think it's not a good idea.
S. CON. RES. 25 — Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2872.
January 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:113
S. CON. RES. 25 is a concurrent resolution directed by the Senate to change the title of the bill H.R. 2872 during its official enrollment process. The new title should read, “Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants to change the name of a plan they are working on to say it's about giving out more money to help keep things running until the end of next September, and for some other jobs too.
H. R. 9487 — To amend the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 to authorize the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives to designate more than one of the attorneys of the Office of the Legislative Counsel as a Deputy Legislative Counsel, and for other purposes.
September 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:381
H.R. 9487 aims to change the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970. It allows the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives to appoint more than one Deputy Legislative Counsel from among its attorneys. This change ensures that if there is more than one Deputy...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, some lawyers who help make the rules for the United States can now have a helper, and there can be more than one helper. This is to help them work better and faster.
H. J. RES. 156 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:216
H. J. RES. 156 is a joint resolution that seeks to nullify a rule from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. This rule concerns "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants" and regulations for interagency cooperation. By passing this resolution, Congress aims to express its...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants to say "no" to a new rule about helping endangered animals, so they are voting on a special resolution to make sure the rule doesn't become law. This vote doesn't tell us why they don't like the rule or how it will affect animals and people.
H. RES. 1612 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7673) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes washers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4199) to authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5009) to reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:887
The resolution H. RES. 1612 outlines the consideration process for three bills. First, it addresses H.R. 7673, which aims to stop the Secretary of Energy from setting or enforcing certain costly or impractical energy conservation standards for clothes...
Simple Explanation
This resolution is like a rulebook for Congress about how they'll talk and vote on three different ideas: deciding if washing machines need special energy rules, adding more judges to help with court cases, and doing more to protect wildlife.
H. J. RES. 120 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Financial Stability Oversight Council related to Guidance on Nonbank Financial Company Determinations.
December 03, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:364
H. J. RES. 120 is a joint resolution that aims to disapprove a specific rule submitted by the Financial Stability Oversight Council. This rule is about "Guidance on Nonbank Financial Company Determinations" and was published on November 17, 2023. If this resolution is passed,...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 120 is like a special letter from lawmakers saying they don't like a new rule about some money businesses. If they agree on this letter, that rule won't happen, and we need to find another way to decide about those businesses.
H. R. 6231 — An Act To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require a prioritized policy issuance review process for the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:865
H. R. 6231, titled the "Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review Act," seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The bill aims to establish a prioritized system for regularly reviewing and approving policy documents at the Department of Homeland...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6231 wants the Department of Homeland Security to check and update their rules and guidelines regularly, and it asks a leader to tell Congress what they've done to improve this each year.
H. J. RES. 122 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z).
July 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:431
H. J. RES. 122 seeks to disapprove a rule established by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection regarding "Credit Card Penalty Fees," also known as Regulation Z. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Barr and other members and has been referred to the...
Simple Explanation
Congress is talking about a rule that deals with fees when people don't pay their credit card bills on time. Some members of Congress want this rule to be canceled, so it doesn't start.
H. R. 532 — An Act To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 600 East First Street in Rome, Georgia, as the Harold L. Murphy Federal Building and United States Courthouse.
March 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:673
H.R. 532 is a bill that seeks to name the Federal building and United States courthouse at 600 East First Street in Rome, Georgia, as the "Harold L. Murphy Federal Building and United States Courthouse." Judge Harold L. Murphy was a respected jurist from Georgia who had a...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 532 is a plan to name a building in Georgia after Judge Harold L. Murphy, who was a very important judge. They want to do this to remember and honor all the good work he did as a judge.
H. R. 5613 — An Act To require a review of whether individuals or entities subject to the imposition of certain sanctions through inclusion on certain sanctions lists should also be subject to the imposition of other sanctions and included on other sanctions lists.
September 18, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:991
H.R. 5613, titled the “Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act,” aims to streamline and enhance the consistency of sanctions applied to individuals and entities by the U.S. government. It requires federal officials to notify their counterparts when a person or organization is added...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when someone is put on a "bad list" by the government for doing something wrong, like breaking important rules, other government groups will also check if that person should be on their "bad lists" too. This way, everyone is on the same page, and no one slips through the cracks.
S. J. RES. 57 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:237
S. J. RES. 57 is a joint resolution introduced in the Senate that seeks to block a rule issued by the Department of the Treasury concerning the "Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds." The resolution is part of a congressional process to disapprove and nullify...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a big STOP sign from Congress telling the Treasury they don't agree with a new money rule about helping states and towns recover from COVID-19, and they don't want that rule to happen. But they don't explain why or what happens next, so it's like a mystery for everyone trying to use those funds.
H. RES. 1119 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6929) to appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:253
H. RES. 1119 is a resolution that sets the procedure for the House of Representatives to consider the bill (H.R. 6929), which aims to allocate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program run by the Federal Communications Commission. The resolution allows the bill to be...
Simple Explanation
The House is planning to talk about a way to give money to help more people get fast internet, and they're deciding how the discussion will happen without any big interruptions.
S. J. RES. 91 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:365
S. J. RES. 91 is a joint resolution introduced in the United States Senate that seeks congressional disapproval of a rule made by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This rule concerns the establishment of minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities...
Simple Explanation
S. J. RES. 91 is like a group of Senators saying they don't like a new school rule and want it canceled. This rule is about making sure there are enough helpers in nursing homes and being clear about money in hospitals for some patients.
H. RES. 12 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of a concurrent resolution to provide for a recess of the House after July 31 of any year unless the House has approved each regular appropriation bill for the next fiscal year.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:334
H. RES. 12, also known as the "Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution," proposes a change to the House of Representatives rules. It seeks to prevent the House from taking an August recess unless all regular appropriation bills for the next fiscal year are approved by July 31....
Simple Explanation
Imagine a rule that says the people in charge of making decisions about money can't take a break in August unless they finish their important money planning by the end of July. This rule tries to help them stay on time with their work.
S. J. RES. 90 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:233
S. J. RES. 90 is a joint resolution that seeks to reverse a specific rule created by the Department of Health and Human Services. This rule, documented in the Federal Register on May 6, 2024, under the title "Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities," is being...
Simple Explanation
S. J. RES. 90 is a plan from the Senate to stop a new rule that tells healthcare programs they can't treat people unfairly. If the plan wins, the rule won't count anymore and can't be used.
S. RES. 1 — Establishing a Committee to Inform the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled.
January 03, 2025
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:119
Words:147
S. RES. 1 establishes a committee made up of two Senators, which will work together with a similar committee from the House of Representatives. The purpose of this joint committee is to inform the President of the United States that a quorum, or the minimum number of members...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 1 is about creating a special team with two Senators who, along with people from the House, let the President know that enough people are in Congress to start working. This is just to show the President that everyone is ready to begin and listen to what he has to say.
H. RES. 947 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 788) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers.
January 09, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,130
The resolution H. RES. 947 sets the rules for considering three legislative items in the House of Representatives. First, it addresses H.R. 788, which aims to restrict donations made as part of settlement agreements involving the U.S. government. Second, it provides for the...
Simple Explanation
The bill tells the rules for talking about three big topics: stopping certain payments in government deals, deciding who's the boss at work, and choosing where to buy electric car chargers.
H. R. 10248 — To create a process for the expungement of pardoned Federal offenses.
November 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,235
H.R. 10248 aims to establish a process to erase the criminal records of individuals who have received a full, unconditional pardon from the President of the United States for federal offenses. The bill is named the "Weldon Angelos Presidential Pardon Expungements Act," inspired by the case of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10248 is a bill that wants to help people who have been forgiven by the President for doing something wrong by erasing that from their history books, so it’s easier for them to get jobs and be part of their community again. This is like hitting a reset button on their past mistakes so they can have a fresh start.
H. J. RES. 15 — 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 Commercial Water Heating Equipment.
January 09, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:204
H. J. RES. 15 is a joint resolution that seeks to overturn a specific rule issued by the Department of Energy. This rule is about energy conservation standards for commercial water heating equipment. The resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the rule, rendering it ineffective if...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 15 is like saying "no thank you" to a new rule about saving energy for big water heaters. It asks the people in charge to ignore the rule that was made because they don't agree with it.
S. 3577 — To designate the Federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, as the Virginia Smith Federal Building, and for other purposes.
January 25, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:310
S. 3577 aims to officially name the Federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, as the "Virginia Smith Federal Building." The bill mandates that all references to this building in United States laws and documents will use this new designation. The...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give a new name to a big government building in North Platte, Nebraska, calling it the "Virginia Smith Federal Building." This will make sure everyone calls it by this new name from now on in all important papers and signs.
H. RES. 1071 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6276) to direct the Administrator of General Services and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to identify the utilization rate of certain public buildings and federally-leased space, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1065) denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policies.
March 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:549
H. RES. 1071 allows the Speaker of the House to initiate consideration of the bill H.R. 6276, which seeks to identify the utilization rate of certain public buildings and federally-leased spaces. After adoption, the bill will proceed with controlled debate and specified...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1071 is a plan that lets some people in charge talk about how much some government buildings and rented spaces are being used, and it also lets them talk about whether they agree with how President Biden is handling immigration.
H. RES. 1240 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4121) to protect an individual’s ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care provider’s ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.
May 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:303
H. RES. 1240 outlines a procedure for considering the bill H.R. 4121, which aims to ensure that individuals can access contraceptives and health care providers can offer contraceptives and related information. The resolution allows the House of Representatives to...
Simple Explanation
House Resolution 1240 is about making sure everyone can get birth control if they need it, and doctors can give it to them. It sets up a time for people in a special group called the Committee on Energy and Commerce to talk about this topic, making it easier to decide if the idea will become a rule.
H. R. 6323 — An Act To modify the availability of certain waiver authorities with respect to sanctions imposed with respect to the financial sector of Iran, and for other purposes.
April 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,516
H.R. 6323, titled the “Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023,” aims to change the rules around waiving sanctions on Iran's financial sector. The bill specifies conditions under which the U.S. President can issue waivers, primarily if Iran stops supporting terrorism, and requires a review period...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if the United States has special rules that say they won't trade or work with Iran's banks because of bad behavior. This bill wants to make sure those rules can't be lifted unless Iran stops being bad, and it gives Congress some time to decide if it's okay to change those rules.
S. J. RES. 84 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:291
S. J. RES. 84 is a joint resolution introduced in the United States Senate that aims to block a specific rule proposed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. This rule involves the listing of endangered and threatened species and the designation of critical habitats....
Simple Explanation
S. J. RES. 84 is a proposal that some Congress members want to stop a new rule about helping animals and plants in danger from becoming official. They think there might be problems with the rule, even though they don't say exactly why, and want it not to happen.
H. RES. 1379 — Impeaching Kamala Devi Harris, Vice President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,473
H. RES. 1379 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to impeach Vice President Kamala Devi Harris for high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution accuses her of failing to uphold federal immigration laws and compromising national security and public safety. Additionally,...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1379 is a plan by some people in the government to try to make Vice President Kamala Harris leave her job because they believe she did not do certain important things, like following immigration rules and checking on how President Biden is doing. They think she should not have any big government jobs in the future, but others say they don't have enough proof to do this.
H. RES. 1052 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2799) to make reforms to the capital markets of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7511) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:880
H. RES. 1052 allows the House to consider two bills: H.R. 2799 and H.R. 7511. H.R. 2799 focuses on making reforms to the United States capital markets, while H.R. 7511 requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens charged with theft in the United...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1052 is a plan that lets people in charge talk about two new rules: one to change money markets to make them better, and another to make sure people from other places who are caught stealing get taken in by a special leader. It also says how long they can talk about these rules and who can suggest changes.
H. R. 9341 — To require expedited consideration of a bill that addresses the insolvency of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund or the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund in the case that either trust fund becomes insolvent.
August 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,425
H. R. 9341, known as the "Protecting Social Security Act," requires expedited consideration of legislation to address the insolvency of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund or the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund if they become unable to finance...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9341 is a rule that says if certain Social Security programs run out of money, Congress must quickly work on a plan to keep benefits going without raising taxes on most people. It also wants to open offices in big towns to help people with Social Security.
H. RES. 961 — Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5863) to provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:250
H. RES. 961 sets out the procedure for how the House of Representatives will consider the bill H.R. 5863, which aims to provide tax relief for certain federal disasters. Under this resolution, the bill will be discussed in the House without amendments, and the usual rules that might block its...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 961 tells how the House of Representatives will talk about a plan called H.R. 5863, which is about giving tax help to people after big disasters. It allows them to talk about the plan for one hour, but they can't change it, and only one chance is given to suggest doing something different with it.
H. RES. 6 — H. RES. 6 (EH) - Engrossed in House
January 03, 2025
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:119
Words:80
H. RES. 6 sets the daily schedule for the U.S. House of Representatives. On Mondays, the House meets at 2 p.m., while on Tuesdays it convenes at noon, unless no legislative business occurred on the previous Monday, in which case it starts at 2 p.m. The House meets at noon on Wednesdays and...
Simple Explanation
The bill tells when the people in the big government meeting (called the House of Representatives) get together each day. They have different start times, like at 2 p.m. on Mondays, noon on some days, and 9 a.m. on other days.
H. R. 7032 — An Act To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide the Congressional Budget Office with necessary authorities to expedite the sharing of data from executive branch agencies, and for other purposes.
April 29, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:505
H. R. 7032, also known as the "Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act," aims to improve the data-sharing process between executive branch agencies and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The bill allows the CBO director to request information from these agencies...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it easier for a helpful office in Congress to get important information from other parts of the government to do their job better. It also says they should keep any secrets they learn while doing this.
H. R. 7584 — To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require the Congressional Budget Office to provide cost estimates for legislation reported by the Committee on Appropriations of each House, and for other purposes.
March 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:631
H. R. 7584 proposes changes to the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to enhance transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to provide detailed cost estimates for legislation reported by the Appropriations Committees in both the House and the Senate. The...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the people in charge of money in the government to tell everyone how much things will cost when they make new rules, so that everyone knows if they are spending more or less and from where the money is coming. It tries to make sure they give lots of details but also makes sure they don't skip important steps to check everything is right.
H. CON. RES. 110 — Establishing grounds under which Members of Congress may vote by proxy and remotely attend committee proceedings in the event of illness, a death in the family, jury service, military service, and other emergency situations, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,186
The concurrent resolution, cited as the "Legislative Proxy and Absence Accommodation Resolution," introduces a system allowing Members of Congress to vote by proxy and attend committee proceedings remotely under specific circumstances. These circumstances include personal illness, family...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, if members of Congress get sick, have a family emergency, or can't safely travel, they can still do their jobs by voting or joining meetings from far away with special permission, so they don't miss important work.
S. CON. RES. 29 — Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 815.
February 13, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:137
The concurrent resolution S. CON. RES. 29 calls for a correction to the title of the bill H.R. 815 during its enrollment process. The title is to be amended to state that the bill is for "Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending...
Simple Explanation
S. CON. RES. 29 is about fixing the name of a bill called H.R. 815 to make sure it says it's for extra money to help with emergencies for the year. It also has a mysterious part that says "and for other things," but it doesn't say what those things are.
H. J. RES. 21 — Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to Modernizing H–2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections.
January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:181
H. J. RES. 21 is a joint resolution that expresses disapproval of a specific rule put forward by the Department of Homeland Security. This rule concerns the modernization of the H–2 program requirements, including oversight and worker protections. The resolution aims to...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 21 is a plan from Congress that wants to cancel a rule made by the Department of Homeland Security about changing how certain worker programs are run, but it doesn't explain why they want to do this.
H. J. RES. 133 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:392
H. J. Res. 133 proposes that Congress disapproves a rule made by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles—Phase 3." This joint resolution, introduced by Mr. Fulcher and several other representatives, seeks to prevent...
Simple Explanation
Congress is thinking about stopping a new rule from the Environmental Protection Agency that says how much pollution big trucks can make, but they haven't explained why they want to stop it.
S. 5093 — To sunset the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:507
S. 5093 proposes to end the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress. It requires the Director of the Center for Legislative Archives to report annually on the management and preservation of Congress's records to key officials, who must then review the reports regularly....
Simple Explanation
S. 5093 is about stopping a special group that takes care of papers and records from Congress. After that, another person will have to make sure the papers are kept safe and write regular reports to check on this.
H. R. 8205 — An Act To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail.
November 12, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:166
H. R. 8205 aims to modify title 18 of the United States Code to address fraud related to bail. The bill specifically targets fraudulent activities involving the posting of monetary bail, criminal bail bonds, and Federal immigration bail bonds. It seeks to make it illegal to...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8205 is a bill that wants to make sure people don't lie or cheat when dealing with money for getting out of jail or immigration settings. It's like a new rule to keep everything fair, so that bad guys can't trick the system to be free when they shouldn't be.
H. R. 6862 — To amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes.
December 04, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:445
H.R. 6862, titled the "Mineral Mining Parity Act," proposes to change the FAST Act to classify certain mineral production activities as "covered projects." This means that these activities would receive specific attention and streamline processes under this act. Additionally,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6862 is a bill that wants to include some mining activities in a big, important list so they get special attention when rules are being made. It also stops a change that might affect mining from being finished without giving a reason.
H. R. 4136 — An Act To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Plano, Texas, as the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic.
July 22, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:245
H.R. 4136 seeks to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic located in Plano, Texas. If passed, this clinic will be known as the “U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic.” The name change will apply to any references to the clinic in...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, Congress wants to change the name of a special health clinic in Plano, Texas, where veterans go for checkups, to honor a man named Sam Johnson. They want to call it the "U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic" everywhere it is mentioned in important papers and maps.
H. RES. 1420 — Disapproving the rule submitted by the Secretary of Homeland Security relating to Notice of implementation of the Keeping Families Together process..
September 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:161
H. RES. 1420 is a resolution expressing disapproval of a rule put forward by the Secretary of Homeland Security related to the "Notice of implementation of the Keeping Families Together process." This resolution, presented in the House of Representatives by several members,...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1420 is a proposal where Congress says "no" to a new rule about keeping families together, but it doesn't explain why they don't like it or what it all means.
H. J. RES. 160 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:282
H. J. RES. 160 is a joint resolution that allows Congress to reject a specific rule from the Department of Health and Human Services. The rule in question deals with combating discrimination in health programs and activities. If the resolution is approved, the rule outlined...
Simple Explanation
In H. J. RES. 160, Congress is talking about stopping a rule that helps prevent unfair treatment in healthcare. They want to say "no" to this rule, but they haven't explained why or what will happen next.
H. RES. 1173 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 615) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2925) to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3195) to rescind Public Land Order 7917, to reinstate mineral leases and permits in the Superior National Forest, to ensure timely review of Mine Plans of Operations, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 764) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3397) to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw a rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to conservation and landscape health; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6285) to ratify and approve all authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements, and any other approvals or orders issued pursuant to Federal law necessary for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6090) to provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes.
April 29, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,256
H. RES. 1173 proposes the consideration of several bills in the House of Representatives, covering a range of topics. These bills aim to: allow lead ammunition on federal lands; amend tenure for mining claims; revoke certain land orders in Minnesota's Superior National...
Simple Explanation
In this resolution, the House of Representatives is deciding whether to talk about several ideas like allowing people to use certain types of fishing hooks and bullets, changing some rules about land and animals, and how to tell what antisemitism means in schools. It's like setting up a game plan for how and when they will discuss these big topics.
H. CON. RES. 111 — Providing for certain procedures for bringing debate to a close on any question in the House of Representatives and Senate, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:360
H. CON. RES. 111, also known as the "Majority Rule Resolution," proposes a change in the procedures for ending debates in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. The resolution suggests that neither chamber should require more than a simple majority of members present...
Simple Explanation
The "Majority Rule Resolution" is about changing the rules for how Congress stops talking about ideas, making it so they only need half-plus-one of the people in the room to agree to stop talking, instead of needing more. It's like when playing a game with friends, and instead of everyone having to agree to end the game, just a little over half needs to say it's time to stop.
H. J. RES. 114 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:510
H. J. RES. 114 is a joint resolution that aims to block a specific rule by the Federal Highway Administration. This rule involves measuring the performance of the National Highway System and assessing greenhouse gas emissions. The joint resolution expresses Congress's...
Simple Explanation
Imagine you have rules for playing with toys, and Congress wants to stop a new rule that tells how much the cars from the toy highways should play. This bill is like saying, "We don't want this new rule for these toy cars and highways," so it shouldn't count anymore.
S. J. RES. 112 — Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:268
S. J. RES. 112 seeks congressional disapproval of a foreign military sale to the Government of Israel. The resolution prohibits the sale of various defense articles and services, including military cargo trucks and related equipment, which were proposed in Transmittal No....
Simple Explanation
In S. J. RES. 112, Congress is saying that they do not agree with selling certain military things, like trucks, to Israel. They want to stop this sale because of some rules about selling military stuff to other countries.
H. RES. 949 — H. RES. 949 (EH) - Engrossed in House
January 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:52
H. RES. 949 is a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on January 9, 2024. It formally announces that a sufficient number of House members are present, establishing a quorum, and states that the House is prepared to begin its legislative session. The Clerk of...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 949 is like a big "We're ready!" message from the U.S. House of Representatives saying that enough people are there to start working, and they let the Senate know about it.
H. R. 7899 — To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to promulgate the final regulations relating to special registration for telemedicine.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:227
H. R. 7899 directs the Attorney General, along with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to finalize regulations regarding special registration for telemedicine. This bill mandates that these regulations be completed within one year of its enactment, as outlined in...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants important people to work together to make new rules about using the internet for doctor visits, and they need to finish deciding on these rules in one year.
H. RES. 1016 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5673) to advance responsible policies.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:319
H. RES. 1016 outlines the procedures for the House of Representatives to consider the bill H.R. 5673, which focuses on advancing responsible policies. The resolution waives all points of order against the bill's consideration and allows for a specific amendment to be automatically adopted if...
Simple Explanation
This resolution is like the special rules for playing a game, allowing the House to talk about a new idea for doing things responsibly. It lets them skip some usual checks and allows one special change to happen without more talking or voting.
H. R. 4691 — An Act To provide for congressional review of actions to terminate or waive sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.
April 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:3,274
The Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023 sets up a system for Congress to review the President's decisions to end or waive sanctions related to Iran. Before such actions can be taken, the President must report to Congress, explaining the reasons and potential impact on...
Simple Explanation
The Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023 is like a safety check where Congress gets to look at decisions the President wants to make about not being as strict with Iran. Before anything changes, the President has to tell Congress why it's a good idea, and then Congress decides if they agree or not.
S. J. RES. 57 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
May 14, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:239
S. J. RES. 57 is a joint resolution that allows Congress to reject a specific rule made by the Department of the Treasury. This rule is about the "Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds," which were initially detailed in the Federal Register in November 2023. The...
Simple Explanation
This is a proposal where Congress can say "no" to a rule made by the Treasury Department about giving money to help states and local areas affected by COVID-19. If Congress says "no," the rule will disappear, and it's like the rule never happened.
H. RES. 1085 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1023) to repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse gas reduction fund; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1121) to prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6009) to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 86) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 987) denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 7023) to amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to codify certain regulatory provisions relating to nationwide permits for dredged or fill material, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,239
The resolution H. RES. 1085 outlines procedures for the House of Representatives to consider multiple bills and resolutions. It allows consideration of several specific bills: H.R. 1023, which aims to repeal part of the Clean Air Act; H.R....
Simple Explanation
The bill sets rules for the House of Representatives to talk about and decide on several new laws related to things like clean air, water pollution, and energy policies. It makes sure that everyone knows how these discussions will be done, but does it in a way that might not give much time to talk about important details.
H. RES. 1455 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3724) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit recognized accrediting agencies and associations from requiring, encouraging, or coercing institutions of higher education to meet any political litmus test or violate any right protected by the Constitution as a condition of accreditation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4790) to amend the Federal securities laws with respect to the materiality of disclosure requirements, to establish the Public Company Advisory Committee, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5179) to require the maintenance of the country of origin markings for imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5339) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5717) 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7909) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed sex offenses or domestic violence are inadmissible and deportable; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 136) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles”.
September 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,892
The resolution, H. RES. 1455, sets out the rules for discussing and debating several bills in the House of Representatives. It includes provisions for debates and amendments to bills related to higher education accreditation, federal securities laws, country of origin...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1455 is a plan from the U.S. House of Representatives to talk about some rules for schools, money, and immigration. It makes sure everyone knows how long they can talk about these things and decides who gets to make changes to the rules.
H. R. 7845 — To designate the Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia as the Donald J. Trump International Airport.
March 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:232
H. R. 7845 proposes to change the name of the Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia to the "Donald J. Trump International Airport." The bill states that after its enactment, all references to Washington Dulles International Airport in laws, maps, or documents...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, they want to change the name of a big airport in Virginia, called Washington Dulles International Airport, to Donald J. Trump International Airport. This means that everything that mentions the airport's old name, like maps and documents, would need to be updated to the new name.
H. RES. 1616 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules", and for other purposes.
December 16, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:435
H. RES. 1616 facilitates the consideration of another bill, H.R. 115, in the House. This resolution simplifies the process by waiving all points of order against considering the bill and its provisions. It also sets the rules for debating the bill, allowing...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1616 is like setting up a fair game in the classroom where everyone gets one hour to talk about a new rule. This helps the class decide if they like this new rule, and any confusing parts are put aside so everyone can focus on what's important.
H. R. 6323 — To modify the availability of certain waiver authorities with respect to sanctions imposed with respect to the financial sector of Iran, and for other purposes.
April 15, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,790
H.R. 6323 seeks to change how the United States handles waiver authorities concerning sanctions imposed on Iran's financial sector. Specifically, the bill amends previous defense acts to require a review period by Congress before the President can issue a waiver to lift these...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6323 is a plan that says if the President wants to change some rules about not trading with Iran's banks, Congress first needs to check and give the thumbs up or down. This helps make sure everyone's okay with it before any big changes happen.
S. J. RES. 74 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles—Phase 3.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:397
S. J. RES. 74 is a joint resolution that, if approved, would block a rule set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, specifically Phase 3 of these standards. The resolution expresses Congress's...
Simple Explanation
Congress is thinking about saying "no" to a rule that wants big trucks and buses to pollute less, but they haven't said why they think it's a bad idea.
H. R. 9487 — To amend the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 to authorize the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives to designate more than one of the attorneys of the Office of the Legislative Counsel as a Deputy Legislative Counsel, and for other purposes.
September 16, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:507
H.R. 9487, called the "House Office of Legislative Counsel Modernization Act," proposes changes to the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970. The bill allows the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives to designate more than one attorney as a Deputy Legislative...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9487 is like giving the House law-making helpers more backup by allowing more than one helper to have a special job title, so they can share the work better and not get confused about who does what.
S. 4537 — To provide for congressional oversight of proposed changes to arms sales to Israel, and for other purposes.
June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,819
The bill, S. 4537, aims to strengthen congressional oversight on changes to arms sales to Israel. It stipulates that the President cannot pause, suspend, or delay arms deliveries to Israel without notifying Congress 15 legislative days in advance. The bill allows Congress to...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, Congress wants to make sure that if the President thinks about stopping or slowing down sending weapons to Israel, he has to tell Congress first, and if Congress doesn't like it, they can say no. This helps the U.S. keep its promise to keep Israel safe.
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. RES. 1410 — Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 82) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:276
H. RES. 1410 is a resolution that sets the rules for considering a specific bill, H.R. 82. This bill aims to change the Social Security Act by removing the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. The resolution allows for one hour of...
Simple Explanation
This resolution is like setting the rules for a game, where the Congress wants to talk about changing a rule that affects how some people get their retirement money. It says, "Let's talk about this for one hour, and don't worry about other rules getting in the way!"
H. CON. RES. 127 — Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a statue of Martha Hughes Cannon.
September 24, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:160
H. CON. RES. 127 authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on December 11, 2024, to unveil a statue of Martha Hughes Cannon. The bill also specifies that all physical preparations for the event should be done according to guidelines...
Simple Explanation
This bill lets people use a special hall in a big building called the Capitol to show a new statue of a lady named Martha Hughes Cannon. It says the setup for the event should follow certain rules to make sure everything looks nice and works well.
H. RES. 1560 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8996) to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes.
November 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:260
H. RES. 1560 sets the terms for the House of Representatives to consider the bill H.R. 8996, which aims to improve safety requirements for trains that transport hazardous materials. The resolution allows the House to discuss the bill without facing procedural...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1560 is a set of rules for talking about a new plan to make trains that carry dangerous stuff safer, and it says how lawmakers will discuss the plan, like giving them one hour to talk about it.
H. R. 7032 — An Act To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide the Congressional Budget Office with necessary authorities to expedite the sharing of data from executive branch agencies, and for other purposes.
September 13, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:454
H.R. 7032, titled the "Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act," seeks to enhance the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) capacity to obtain data from executive branch agencies. It amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by allowing the CBO...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7032 is about making sure the group called the Congressional Budget Office can easily get the information they need from different parts of the government to do their work. It says the boss of this office can ask for the information, and they have to keep it secret, just like the rules say.
S. 2717 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 231 North Franklin Street in Greensburg, Indiana, as the Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office.
February 06, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:329
S. 2717 proposes naming the United States Postal Service facility at 231 North Franklin Street in Greensburg, Indiana, as the "Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office." The bill was introduced by Mr. Braun and Mr. Young and has been reported without amendment. Upon...
Simple Explanation
The people in charge want to give a special name to the post office in Greensburg, Indiana, so it will be called the "Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office" to honor someone important.
H. J. RES. 119 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to Private Fund Advisers; Documentation of Registered Investment Adviser Compliance Reviews.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:219
H. J. RES. 119 is a joint resolution expressing congressional disapproval of a specific rule set by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The rule in question is about the documentation of compliance reviews for registered investment advisers who manage private funds. If approved,...
Simple Explanation
Imagine there's a school rule that some teachers made, but now the class thinks it's not a good rule. This bill is like the class telling the school they don't want to follow that rule anymore about how teachers check on helpers, so they want to cancel it.
S. 2717 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 231 North Franklin Street in Greensburg, Indiana, as the Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office.
April 23, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:226
S. 2717 is a bill that proposes to rename a specific United States Postal Service facility located at 231 North Franklin Street in Greensburg, Indiana, as the "Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office." The bill states that any mention of this postal facility in laws or...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give a post office in Greensburg, Indiana, a new name: the "Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office," to honor someone special. After the change, everyone has to use this new name when talking about or writing about the post office.
H. RES. 1584 — Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee’s review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.
November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:215
H. RES. 1584 directs the House Committee on Ethics to preserve and release documents related to the investigation of alleged misconduct by Matthew Louis Gaetz II, who served as a member of the House of Representatives from Florida. The resolution refers to previous...
Simple Explanation
Matthew Gaetz, who worked for the U.S. House of Representatives, is being checked out because people say he did some not-so-good things. This bill wants to make sure that all the papers and reports about the investigation are kept safe and shared openly with everyone, so people can see what happened.
H. RES. 967 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Members to vote by proxy in certain cases, and for other purposes.
January 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:402
H. RES. 967 is a resolution that proposes changes to the rules of the House of Representatives to allow members to vote by proxy in certain situations. Specifically, it permits a member who has given birth to designate another member to vote on her behalf for a period of 6...
Simple Explanation
In a new plan, the U.S. House of Representatives might let members who have just had a baby choose someone else to vote for them for six weeks, but that person won't count for deciding how many people are in attendance.
H. J. RES. 153 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:197
H. J. RES. 153 is a resolution that seeks to express Congress's disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This rule is related to "Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom." By disapproving this rule...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants to stop a new rule about keeping the internet open and fair, and they don't explain why, which might make some people worried.
H. RES. 1612 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7673) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes washers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4199) to authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5009) to reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:516
The resolution H. RES. 1612 sets the rules for discussing three bills in the U.S. House of Representatives. The first bill, H.R. 7673, aims to stop the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards on clothes washers unless they are worth the...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, the House is talking about three main things: one is about washing machines needing to be smart about saving energy; another is about making sure there are enough judges to help with court work; and the last one is about taking care of animal homes in nature.
H. R. 8753 — To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
June 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:449
H. R. 8753 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that requires the United States Postal Service to assign single, unique ZIP Codes to specific communities across 17 different states. The designated communities are listed in the bill and include places like...
Simple Explanation
The bill asks the postal service to give special codes, called ZIP Codes, to certain towns in 17 states, so they each have their own unique number. These changes need to happen within about nine months after the bill becomes a law.
H. R. 8840 — To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to modify the rules with respect to the consideration in the House of Representatives of any resolution providing for an adjournment period of more than three calendar days until the House of Representatives has approved annual appropriation bills, and for other purposes.
June 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:505
H. R. 8840, also known as the "Do Our Job Act," proposes changes to the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. It would prevent the House of Representatives from taking an adjournment of more than three days or having a break during July through December unless annual...
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The "Do Our Job Act" wants to make sure that the people in the House of Representatives can’t take long breaks until they finish their important money-related tasks each year. It tries to keep them working on these until everything is decided, so they can't just leave work unfinished.
H. RES. 1071 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6276) to direct the Administrator of General Services and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to identify the utilization rate of certain public buildings and federally-leased space, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1065) denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policies.
March 11, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:842
H. RES. 1071 allows for the consideration of two matters in the U.S. House of Representatives. First, it provides rules for considering the bill H.R. 6276, which aims to direct government officials to assess how public buildings and federally-leased spaces...
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H. RES. 1071 is like a set of rules for talking about two big topics in a government meeting: one is about checking how well they are using government buildings, and the other is about saying they don't like some of the president's ideas on immigration.
H. RES. 1282 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3018) to authorize the issuance of extreme risk protection orders.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:239
H. RES. 1282 allows the House of Representatives to consider the bill H.R. 3018, which is about authorizing extreme risk protection orders. The resolution waives all formal objections against considering the bill and any of its parts, allowing it to be read...
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H. RES. 1282 is about letting the House talk about a plan called H.R. 3018, which would create special rules to help keep people safe from risks. This plan lets them skip some steps and talk about it for only an hour, so they can decide if it should go back to the committee for more changes or not.
H. RES. 1376 — Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1371) strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris’s, failure to secure the United States border.
July 23, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:359
H. RES. 1376 allows for the consideration of another resolution, H. Res. 1371, in the House of Representatives. This other resolution criticizes the Biden Administration and Vice President Kamala Harris, referred to as the "Border Czar," for not effectively securing the...
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In the House of Representatives, there's a plan to have a big talk about how President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are doing with keeping the U.S. border safe, and then they'll decide what they think about it. This talk lets people share their ideas and see if there are changes they should make.
H. RES. 1602 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5349) to develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7198) to amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes.
December 03, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:867
H. RES. 1602 is a resolution in the House of Representatives that outlines the process for considering two specific bills. The first bill, H.R. 5349, is about creating and sharing a civic education curriculum and oral history resources about certain political ideologies. The second bill, H.R....
Simple Explanation
In this House resolution, they are trying to talk about two things: one is making a special school course about how some ideas help run countries, and the other is making sure that when rules affecting small businesses are made, they are clearer and honest.
H. R. 7341 — To make technical amendments to title 49, United States Code, as necessary to improve the Code.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,757
H.R. 7341 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to make various technical amendments to title 49 of the United States Code. The bill focuses on refining and improving the text related to the administration and financing of transportation infrastructure, particularly...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to fix some rules about how the government takes care of roads, trains, and other ways people travel, by making the words clearer and more accurate so everything works better.
H. R. 5867 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 109 Live Oaks Boulevard in Casselberry, Florida, as the Colonel Joseph William Kittinger II Post Office Building.
November 20, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:321
H. R. 5867 aims to name a United States Postal Service facility. Specifically, it designates the post office at 109 Live Oaks Boulevard in Casselberry, Florida, as the “Colonel Joseph William Kittinger II Post Office Building.” This designation ensures that any official...
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This bill says that a post office in Casselberry, Florida, will now be called the "Colonel Joseph William Kittinger II Post Office Building," which means that’s the name they will use for it from now on.
H. R. 7893 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 Pickens Street in Marion, Alabama, as the Albert Turner, Sr. Post Office Building.
June 04, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:214
H. R. 7893 proposes to change the name of the United States Postal Service facility located at 306 Pickens Street in Marion, Alabama. The bill suggests that this facility should be officially named the "Albert Turner, Sr. Post Office Building." Once enacted, all references to...
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The bill wants to change the name of a post office in Alabama to remember a person named Albert Turner, Sr. This means whenever people talk about that post office, they will use his name.
H. CON. RES. 94 — Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 4366.
March 06, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:130
H. CON. RES. 94 directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a specific correction in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 4366. The correction involves changing the title of the bill to indicate that it is a consolidated appropriations bill for the fiscal year ending...
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H. CON. RES. 94 is like asking someone to fix a label on a book. The people in charge want to make sure the label on their important book (called H.R. 4366) says exactly what it should be about: how they plan to spend money for the year and maybe some other things.
H. RES. 1007 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference.
February 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:358
H. RES. 1007 aims to amend the rules of the House of Representatives regarding the privileging of certain resolutions. It proposes that resolutions meant to impeach an officer, or censure, reprimand, or expel a member should only be given privileged status if they are backed...
Simple Explanation
In Congress, there's a proposal to make new rules about when certain big decisions, like getting someone in trouble, can be considered super important and need to be decided quickly. These decisions only get to be super important if there's a report from a special group or if a big team of people agree together that it should be important.
H. R. 9487 — An Act To amend the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 to authorize the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives to designate more than one of the attorneys of the Office of the Legislative Counsel as a Deputy Legislative Counsel, and for other purposes.
December 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:308
H. R. 9487, titled the “House Office of Legislative Counsel Modernization Act,” amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970. It allows the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives to designate more than one attorney as a Deputy Legislative Counsel. If there...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to let more than one lawyer in a special office for Congress be the "helper" lawyer. If there are many helpers, a special note will say who does what, but it's not always easy for everyone to see this information.
H. RES. 996 — Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 863) impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 485) to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs.
February 06, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:673
The proposed resolution, H. RES. 996, sets the terms for considering two legislative pieces in the House of Representatives. It allows for the consideration of H. Res. 863, which involves the impeachment of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of...
Simple Explanation
This bill decides how the people in a big meeting (the House of Representatives) will talk about whether a man named Alejandro Mayorkas should keep his important job, and also about a new rule for doctors about how they decide what treatments to pay for.
H. R. 7326 — An Act To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors.
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December 03, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:22,341
The bill, H.R. 7326, aims to update chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5 in the United States Code. Its purpose is to ensure these chapters reflect all laws enacted after October 19, 2021, by incorporating amendments and correcting related technical errors. The updates are...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a big book of rules that help decide how the people in the government work. H.R. 7326 is like a clean-up project for this book to make sure all the rules are up-to-date and fix any tiny mistakes, like checking your homework to make sure it’s right.
H. R. 7377 — To amend the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 to improve the management of royalties from oil and gas leases, and for other purposes.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:391
H.R. 7377, titled the "Royalty Resiliency Act", aims to improve the management of royalties from oil and gas leases in the United States. The bill proposes changes to the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 by requiring the Secretary to provide determinations...
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The Royalty Resiliency Act is a rule that helps the government keep track of money from selling oil and gas. It makes sure that everyone knows what to do and when, like report amounts within 120 days, to make counting money fairer and smoother.
H. RES. 952 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Clerk to read the Congressional Budget Office cost estimate of any bill immediately after the reading of the title of the bill.
January 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:195
H. RES. 952 proposes a change to the Rules of the House of Representatives. The resolution requires the Clerk of the House to read the estimated cost of any bill, as determined by the Congressional Budget Office, right after the bill's title is read aloud. This amendment is...
Simple Explanation
This bill says when someone in the House of Representatives reads out the name of a new law they're thinking about, they also have to tell everyone how much it might cost. This way, all the people making decisions know what the money side looks like right away.
H. J. RES. 217 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to Medicare Program; FY 2025 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements.
October 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:291
H. J. RES. 217 is a joint resolution that enables Congress to reject a specific rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The rule in question relates to the updates and requirements for the Medicare Program's Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate, as well as...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, Congress is looking at stopping a new rule about how much money is given to places that help people who are very sick and dying. They haven't said why they want to stop it or what might happen if they do.
H. RES. 1573 — Establishing the Select Committee on Electoral Reform.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:979
H. RES. 1573 establishes a Select Committee on Electoral Reform in the U.S. House of Representatives. It aims to explore and assess different electoral systems and practices, such as proportional representation, ranked choice voting, and independent redistricting commissions,...
Simple Explanation
The bill creates a special group in the U.S. House of Representatives to think of ways to make voting and elections fairer and better. This group will talk to experts and come up with suggestions in one year, but they can't make any new rules themselves.
H. RES. 1027 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 626) to advance commonsense policy priorities.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:364
H. RES. 1027 sets the procedure for the House of Representatives to consider bill H.R. 626, aimed at advancing commonsense policy priorities. It allows the House to begin considering the bill immediately and waives any procedural objections. An amendment, based on a previous bill (H.R. 7372)...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1027 is a special plan that helps the House of Representatives talk about a new idea called H.R. 626 more quickly, but it doesn't explain what this idea is. It's like when a teacher says, "Let's talk about this now and skip some steps," to make things go faster.
H. R. 7093 — To provide for Congressional approval of public health emergency declarations, and for other purposes.
January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,904
The H.R. 7093 bill, titled the "Public Health Emergency Accountability Act," requires Congressional approval for public health emergency declarations. The bill mandates the Secretary of Health to consult with public health officials, publish declarations in the Federal...
Simple Explanation
The Public Health Emergency Accountability Act is a rule saying that if the government wants to declare a big health problem, like if many people are getting sick, they need to ask permission from a group of important people called Congress. This rule helps everyone know what the government is doing and why, making sure we all stay safe together.

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