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S. RES. 650 — Recognizing the anniversary of the establishment of the United States Naval Construction Force, known as the Seabees, and the tremendous sacrifices and contributions by the Seabees who have fought and served on behalf of our country.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:283
The resolution, S. RES. 650, recognizes the 82nd anniversary of the United States Naval Construction Force, commonly known as the Seabees, and acknowledges their significant contributions to the nation. It highlights their role in building critical infrastructure and participating in global...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big thank you note from the government to a special group of builders in the Navy called the Seabees. It says that the Seabees have done great things to help people, both by building important stuff and by being really brave, and it remembers those Seabees who have lost their lives while helping protect the country.
S. 4645 — To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend the interest rate limitation on debt entered into during military service to debt incurred during military service to consolidate or refinance student loans incurred before military service, and for other purposes.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:804
The bill S. 4645, titled the “Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act of 2024,” proposes amendments to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. It aims to extend the 6% interest rate cap to debts incurred by servicemembers during military service, specifically for...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help people in the military by making sure they only have to pay a low-interest rate of 6% on certain student loans while they are serving. This is to make it easier for them and their families to pay back loans they took before joining the military.
H. R. 1097 — An Act To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Everett Alvarez, Jr., in recognition of his service to the Nation.
May 21, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,438
H. R. 1097 seeks to award Everett Alvarez, Jr. a Congressional Gold Medal for his exceptional service and sacrifices during the Vietnam War. Alvarez was the first U.S. pilot shot down in the Vietnam War and endured over eight years as a prisoner of war. The bill outlines the...
Simple Explanation
Everett Alvarez, Jr. is a hero who served and suffered during the Vietnam War. This bill wants to give him a special gold medal to say "thank you" for his bravery.
S. 2150 — To establish an Interagency Council on Service to promote and strengthen opportunities for military service, national service, and public service for all people of the United States, and for other purposes.
May 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,305
S. 2150 seeks to establish an Interagency Council on Service aimed at enhancing opportunities for military, national, and public service in the United States. The Council will advise the President, coordinate recruitment strategies, and work to foster civic responsibility...
Simple Explanation
S. 2150 is a plan to create a group of important helpers who work together to make sure people can easily join the army, help their country, or get a government job. These helpers will share ideas and check how things are going, to make helping out better for everyone.
S. 815 — An Act To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the Hello Girls.
September 24, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,758
S. 815 aims to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls." These women played a crucial role during World War I by efficiently operating battlefield communications, greatly enhancing military...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give a special medal, called a Congressional Gold Medal, to a group of brave women called the "Hello Girls" who helped the army talk to each other during World War I. These women worked very hard and are finally being thanked for their important help.
S. RES. 601 — Honoring the life, bravery, and memory of Sergeant Rose Ida Lubin.
March 20, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:191
S. RES. 601 is a resolution honoring the life and bravery of Sergeant Rose Ida Lubin, born in Atlanta, Georgia, and who later moved to Israel to serve as a soldier. She was recognized for her leadership, sense of community, and her heroic actions during the terrorist attacks...
Simple Explanation
This resolution is about saying thank you and honoring a brave soldier named Sergeant Rose Ida Lubin for her heroic actions in saving lives during an attack in Israel. It also sends a message of sympathy to her family for their loss.
H. R. 807 — An Act To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society.
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May 21, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,948
H.R. 807 proposes the minting of commemorative coins by the U.S. Treasury to honor the important services that working dogs provide to society. This bill directs the production of specific quantities of gold, silver, and half-dollar coins, which will be legal tender and...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making special coins to honor hard-working dogs, and the money from selling these coins will help pay for training dogs who help veterans and people with disabilities.
S. 3068 — An Act To require each enterprise to include on the Uniform Residential Loan Application a disclaimer to increase awareness of the direct and guaranteed home loan programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:373
S. 3068, also known as the "VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023," seeks to enhance awareness about the VA Home Loan programs. The bill mandates that all enterprises add a disclaimer to the Uniform Residential Loan Application, specifically below the military service question,...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to let veterans know they might be able to get a special kind of loan to buy a house. It says that loan forms should include a note telling veterans to ask their bank if they can get this special loan.
H. RES. 1196 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week.
May 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:268
H. RES. 1196 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives to commend public servants for their dedication and service during Public Service Recognition Week, which is designated for May 5-11, 2024. The resolution acknowledges the invaluable contributions of federal,...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1196 is a special message from the House of Representatives saying "thank you" to all the people who work for the government, like doctors, teachers, and firefighters, because they help keep everyone safe and happy. They're encouraging future kids to think about becoming helpers like them one day too!
S. 4780 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the number of days of paid leave provided for certain military service by Federal employees, and for other purposes.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:301
S. 4780 aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to increase the number of days of paid leave provided to federal employees who serve in the military. Specifically, it allows federal employees to accrue up to 40 days of leave per fiscal year, which can roll over into...
Simple Explanation
S. 4780 wants to give certain government workers who also serve in the military more paid days off—up to 40 days each year. They can save some of these days for later, but there are some questions about who exactly gets this and how it starts in 2025.
S. RES. 740 — Acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:434
The Senate Resolution 740 is a formal acknowledgment and apology from the United States Senate for past discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals who served in the military, Foreign Service, and Federal civil service. It recognizes the wrongful...
Simple Explanation
The Senate made a formal "I'm sorry" to everyone who was treated unfairly because they were gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender while working for the U.S. military or government. They promised to treat everyone equally from now on, but the apology can't be used to sue the government.
H. R. 9284 — To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to limit the interest rate on student loans incurred by a servicemember before military service and consolidated or refinanced during military service, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:777
The Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act of 2024 aims to modify the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act by capping the interest rate on certain student loans at 6% for servicemembers. This applies to loans incurred before military service and either consolidated or...
Simple Explanation
The Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act of 2024 is trying to make things a bit easier for soldiers by making sure they don't pay more than 6% interest on certain school loans they got before joining the military. This rule helps them with loans they put together or made smaller while they are serving, so they don't have to worry about paying too much.
H. R. 9869 — To make dependents of members of the Armed Forces who died while serving on active duty eligible for enrollment in Department of Defense Education Activity schools on a tuition-free, space-available basis.
September 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:667
H.R. 9869, titled the “Gold Star Children Education Act of 2024,” proposes allowing dependents of Armed Forces members who died on active duty to enroll in Department of Defense Education Activity schools without tuition fees on a space-available basis. This means that...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9869 wants to help kids whose moms or dads died while working in the military by letting them go to special schools for free if there's room, even if they don't live nearby.
H. R. 7298 — To provide for a pilot program to accord lawful permanent residence.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:707
H. R. 7298, titled the “Courage to Serve Act of 2024,” proposes a pilot program to help certain immigrants become lawful permanent residents through service in the U.S. Armed Forces. Participants must pass a background check and meet eligibility criteria, such as being...
Simple Explanation
The Courage to Serve Act of 2024 lets certain people who aren't from the country become permanent residents by serving in the U.S. Army, as long as they pass checks and follow the rules, and they won't get in trouble from immigration while they wait.
H. RES. 1258 — Recognizing and honoring the unwavering journey of our Armed Forces from enlistment to their lasting contributions as veterans.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:287
H. RES. 1258 is a resolution that honors the journey of American Armed Forces members, recognizing their service from enlistment to their contributions as veterans. It emphasizes the dedication and sacrifices of servicemen and women, as well as their impact on communities and...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1258 is a special thank-you note from the House of Representatives to the soldiers and veterans for all the hard work they do, from when they join the military to the time they live in their communities after service. It wants to make sure they have everything they need, like good jobs, health care, and education, when they come back.
H. R. 8835 — To amend title II of the Social Security Act to exempt widows and widowers of veterans from the government pension offset.
June 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:316
H.R. 8835, also known as the “Families of Armed Forces Increased Relief Pensions Act” or the “FAIR Pensions Act,” aims to amend title II of the Social Security Act. This bill provides an exemption for widows and widowers of veterans from the government pension offset, which...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8835 is a bill that wants to make sure that the husbands and wives of soldiers who have died or were honorably let go from service can get all the money from Social Security without losing any of it.
H. R. 8475 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on the correlation between service in the Armed Forces conducting explosive ordnance disposal and post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and suicide.
May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:424
H.R. 8475 requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress about how work in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) affects members of the Armed Forces. This report must be given within 180 days of the bill becoming law and should include data on post-traumatic...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the person in charge of the army to tell Congress how doing a job that involves handling big scary bombs might make soldiers feel sad or hurt in their heads. They need to do this quickly and also suggest ways to help these soldiers feel better.
S. RES. 881 — Designating October 26, 2024, as the Day of the Deployed.
September 25, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:213
S. RES. 881 designates October 26, 2024, as the "Day of the Deployed" to honor the service and sacrifices of the United States Armed Forces members who are deployed overseas, as well as their families. The resolution acknowledges the impact of military service on these...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a special day to say "thank you" to all the brave men and women in the military who are far away from home, and also to their families who miss them. S. RES. 881 wants October 26, 2024, to be that special day called the "Day of the Deployed," where everyone can join in with fun activities to show their appreciation.
H. R. 6920 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to include training regarding financial protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act in certain financial literacy training programs for members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
January 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:881
H.R. 6920, titled the "Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act," seeks to improve financial literacy training for servicemembers of the Armed Forces about protections provided by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), including how to manage interest rates on debts when...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6920 is a plan to teach soldiers about special rules that help them manage their money better when they are busy serving, like keeping interest from getting too expensive. It also tells loan companies they need to make it easy for soldiers to ask for these special rules using different ways to communicate, like through mail or the internet.
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.
H. RES. 1447 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:415
H. RES. 1447 aims to designate the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week." This resolution is intended to honor and recognize the sacrifices of families who have lost loved ones in service to the United States military, as...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1447 is about saying thank you and remembering families who lost someone special who was protecting the country as a soldier. For one week in September 2024, everyone is encouraged to do kind things and remember these families and their brave loved ones.
H. RES. 1188 — Expressing support for the month of May as Fallen Heroes Memorial Month.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:310
H. RES. 1188 expresses support for designating May as "Fallen Heroes Memorial Month." This resolution honors the over 1,300,000 members of the Armed Forces who have died serving the United States and acknowledges the sacrifices made by their families. It calls upon the...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1188 is about making May a special month to remember soldiers who died while serving the country. It says that each year, the President should remind everyone to honor these heroes and encourages people to help those who have served by supporting veteran groups.
H. RES. 1504 — Recognizing the month of October 2024 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:319
H. RES. 1504 recognizes October 2024 as Filipino American History Month, celebrating the rich history, culture, and significant contributions of Filipino Americans to the United States. The resolution emphasizes the longstanding Filipino presence and influence in the U.S.,...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1504 is saying that October 2024 will be a special month to remember and celebrate the history and culture of Filipino people in America for all the amazing things they have done in many areas like being in the army, working in hospitals, and creating art. People in the U.S. are encouraged to learn and join in activities about Filipino history and culture during this time.
S. RES. 897 — Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
November 19, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:384
The resolution S. RES. 897 recognizes November 2024 as "National Native American Heritage Month" and designates the Friday after Thanksgiving as "Native American Heritage Day." It acknowledges the important contributions of Native Americans to U.S. culture, history, and...
Simple Explanation
In November, everyone is encouraged to celebrate and learn about Native American people and their important contributions, such as helping with farming and medicines. They also have a special day just for them on the Friday after Thanksgiving!
S. 4102 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to include training regarding financial protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act in certain financial literacy training programs for members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:799
S. 4102 aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code to strengthen financial literacy training for members of the Armed Forces by including information on financial protections available under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. The bill proposes that members and their dependents receive...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about teaching soldiers how to protect their money and be smart with it, making sure they know about special rules that help them pay less interest on loans when they join the military or are called to work. It also wants banks to let soldiers send proof of their military status easily so they can get these money benefits.

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