Search Results: keywords:"military policy"

  • S. 192 — To restrict the first-use strike of nuclear weapons.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:691

    S. 192 aims to restrict the first-use of nuclear weapons by the United States. The bill emphasizes that Congress has the sole authority to declare war, and therefore, a nuclear strike should not be conducted unless Congress has declared a war that specifically authorizes such...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is about making sure that the United States can't use nuclear weapons first without Congress saying it's okay, so the President can't just decide to do it alone. It wants to make sure that only if Congress agrees to a war that includes using those powerful bombs can they be used, keeping things fair and safe.

  • H. R. 1543 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination in the Armed Forces.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,018

    H.R. 1543, also known as the "Equal and Uniform Treatment in the Military Act" or the "EQUITY Act," aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code to prohibit discrimination in the Armed Forces. The bill outlines that service members should be evaluated based solely on...

    Simple Explanation

    The EQUITY Act is a rule that says everyone in the Armed Forces should be treated fairly and judged on how well they do their job, without looking at things like their race, religion, or if they're a boy or a girl. It wants to make sure everyone is treated the same, no matter who they are.

  • H. RES. 1220 — Impeaching Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:547

    H. RES. 1220 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives on May 10, 2024, aiming to impeach President Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. for high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution claims that President Biden abused his powers by allegedly engaging in a 'quid pro...

    Simple Explanation

    In a simple way, the House of Representatives wants to remove President Biden from his job because they believe he did something wrong by trying to make a deal with another country in exchange for weapons, which they think is very bad. They also want to make sure he can't work in any important government job again.