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H. R. 9983 — To establish a grant program to support the conservation and preservation of historic military ships and submarines, and for other purposes.
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October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:740
H.R. 9983, known as the “Save Our Ships Act,” aims to create a grant program within the Department of the Interior to support the conservation and preservation of historic military ships and submarines. The program would allow entities such as state or local governments and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9983 wants to help keep old military ships and submarines in good shape by giving money to groups that take care of them, so everyone can learn from these big boats and maybe even want to work on ships when they grow up. It plans to use $5,000,000 every year to help with this, but it needs to make sure the money is spent wisely and fairly.
S. RES. 857 — Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:362
The Senate Resolution 857 expresses concern about the growing issue of book bans and threats to freedom of expression in the United States. It highlights the importance of protecting the right to read and the diversity of perspectives in books, noting the negative impact of censorship on...
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Senate Resolution 857 is about making sure people can read any book they want and hear different ideas. It wants everyone to have a special week to talk about why it's important to let people choose books for themselves and not to stop them from reading what they like.
H. R. 8768 — To authorize the Attorney General to make grants available to support State, Tribal, and local firearm destruction activities, and for other purposes.
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June 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,025
The bill H. R. 8768, titled "Restoring Trust in Public Safety Act," aims to authorize the Attorney General to provide grants for State, Tribal, and local government units to carry out firearm destruction activities. It outlines a competitive grant program for eligible...
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The bill wants to give money to help different places destroy guns, making neighborhoods safer. It has some rules about how and who can get the money, but it needs clearer instructions to make sure it's fair for everyone.
H. R. 7328 — To establish an Office of Housing Innovation in the Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist in exploring and developing new approaches for increasing and diversifying the supply of housing and for meeting the challenges of housing shortages, housing affordability, and traffic congestion, and for other purposes.
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February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,605
H.R. 7328 aims to create an Office of Housing Innovation within the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This office would help develop new ways to increase and diversify the U.S. housing supply, addressing issues like housing shortages, affordability, and traffic...
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The bill wants to create a special place in the government to think of new ways to build more houses for everyone and make living cheaper, but people are worried about how the money will be spent.
S. 5386 — To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out a pilot program to enhance the mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and the availability of that mapped data to homeowners, businesses, and localities to help understand and mitigate the risk of such flooding, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,708
S. 5386 aims to establish a pilot program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to improve urban flood mapping and the availability of such data to homeowners, businesses, and governments to help mitigate flood risks. The program would provide grants to local...
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S. 5386 is a plan by the government to make better maps showing where floods happen in cities, so people, businesses, and towns can see the risk and prepare better; it gives money to help make these maps, but some worry that there isn't enough money to make really good maps for everyone who needs them.
S. RES. 719 — Designating June 13, 2024, as National Seersucker Day, designating every Thursday after National Seersucker Day through the last Thursday in August 2024 as Seersucker Thursday, and designating June 2024 as Seersucker Appreciation Month.
June 04, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:317
The resolution, S. RES. 719, designates June 13, 2024, as "National Seersucker Day," and sets every Thursday following this day until the last Thursday in August 2024 as "Seersucker Thursday." Additionally, June 2024 is recognized as "Seersucker Appreciation Month." The...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make June 13, 2024, a special day to celebrate a fabric called seersucker, and every Thursday after that until the end of August a day to wear it. It also says June 2024 should be a month to enjoy and appreciate this type of clothing.
H. R. 10235 — To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out a pilot program to enhance the mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and the availability of that mapped data to homeowners, businesses, and localities to help understand and mitigate the risk of such flooding, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,731
H.R. 10235 proposes a pilot program where the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant funds to local governments to improve flood mapping in urban areas. The program aims to create better maps to help homeowners and businesses understand and reduce flood risks....
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The bill wants to help cities make better maps to show where floods might happen so people can be safer, like when rain makes too much water in streets and homes. It plans to give some money to help, but the money might not be enough for small cities, and maps could still be hard to understand.
H. R. 2672 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for the authority to reimburse local governments or electric cooperatives for interest expenses, and for other purposes.
December 04, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:807
H. R. 2672, known as the “FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act,” seeks to change the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The bill allows the federal government to pay back local governments or electric cooperatives for interest they owe on...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2672, also called the "FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act," is like saying the government will help small towns and power companies pay back some extra money they owe after borrowing for emergencies, even if those loans were taken up to seven years ago.
S. 3749 — To support local governments for jurisdictions that elect or appoint a person with a disability in providing the accommodations needed for the elected or appointed official to carry out their official work duties, and to build the capacity of local governments to have consistent and adequate funding for accommodations.
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February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,325
S. 3749, also known as the “Accessibility and Inclusion to Diversify Local Government Leadership Act,” aims to help local governments provide accommodations for officials with disabilities. It creates a grant program to fund adaptations like assistive technology or special office setups,...
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The bill helps local governments pay for things like special equipment or office setups so people with disabilities who are elected or appointed can do their jobs well. It gives money mainly to places that are smaller, poorer, or have fewer people, and checks how well the money is being used.
H. RES. 1499 — Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:487
H. RES. 1499 is a resolution that raises concerns about book bans and threats to freedom of expression in the U.S. It points out that such bans, often happening without proper guidelines, threaten the free exchange of ideas and the democratic fabric of society. The resolution...
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In the United States, there's a concern about people trying to ban books, which means stopping others from reading them. This resolution is saying that everyone should have the freedom to read different books and ideas, and it asks schools and local leaders to make sure this freedom is protected.
S. 3910 — To provide technical assistance and grants for faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and local governments to increase the supply of affordable rental housing, and for other purposes.
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March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,949
S. 3910, also known as the "Yes in God's Backyard Act," aims to increase the supply of affordable rental housing by providing technical assistance and grants. The bill supports faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and local governments in removing...
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The Yes in God's Backyard Act is like giving money and help to churches, schools, and local governments so they can use their land to build cheaper places to live for people who need it. It's meant to make sure everyone, especially those who might not have a home, has a place to stay.
S. 3870 — To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to expand eligibility for certain financial assistance for the acquisition of slip-on tanker units for wildland firefighting.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:204
S. 3870 is a bill introduced in the Senate to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It aims to expand the eligibility for financial assistance to include Indian Tribes, in addition to local governments, for acquiring slip-on tanker units used in wildland...
Simple Explanation
S. 3870 is a bill proposing that both local governments and Native American tribes can get help to buy special fire trucks, called slip-on tanker units, to fight wildfires. The bill is being checked by people who make rules about energy and natural resources.
H. R. 8488 — To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to expand the provision of farmer-led technical assistance, and for other purposes.
May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,501
H.R. 8488, known as the "Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2024," aims to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to boost farmer-led technical assistance. It proposes the establishment of "farmer-to-farmer networks," which would help farmers share information and resources with each other. The...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8488 is a plan to help farmers learn from each other by creating special farmer groups that share knowledge and tools. These groups will focus on helping farmers who need the most support and live in areas with more poverty.
H. R. 2672 — An Act To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for the authority to reimburse local governments or electric cooperatives for interest expenses, and for other purposes.
December 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:565
H.R. 2672, known as the "FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act," seeks to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The bill allows local governments and electric cooperatives to be reimbursed for interest expenses on specific loans. To...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2672 is a bill that wants to help local governments and power companies get money back for some of the interest they paid on loans they used to fix things after a disaster, like a big storm or earthquake. It even lets them get this money back for loans from up to seven years ago.

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