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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 16, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:375
H. R. 9487 aims to update the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 by allowing the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives to appoint multiple attorneys as Deputy Legislative Counsels. This change provides more flexibility in assigning roles within the Office of...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to let the people who help write laws in the House of Representatives choose more helpers to share their work, making things easier for everyone. The order these helpers use to decide who’s in charge is written down and given to some important leaders, but it might be a little tricky for others to find out who is in charge.
H. R. 9592 — An Act To amend title 44, United States Code, to modernize the Federal Register, and for other purposes.
December 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:2,083
H.R. 9592, known as the "Federal Register Modernization Act of 2024," aims to update Title 44 of the United States Code to modernize the Federal Register process. The bill changes the term "printing" to "publishing" for documents in the Federal Register, defines "publish" as...
Simple Explanation
In H.R. 9592, Congress wants to make the Federal Register, which is like a big public notebook of government rules, more modern by letting it go digital and using computers instead of just paper. This means the rules can be shared online, and new ways to share them during emergencies are allowed, but some people are worried it might cost more or make understanding the rules harder.
H. R. 9592 — An Act To amend title 44, United States Code, to modernize the Federal Register, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,102
H.R. 9592, also known as the "Federal Register Modernization Act of 2024," amends title 44 of the United States Code to update how the Federal Register is published. The bill changes language related to the "printing" of documents to "publishing," allowing for electronic...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9592 is a bill that wants to make it easier to read important government rules by letting them be shared online instead of just printed, so people can see them on computers or other devices. It also tries to make sure these rules are always up-to-date and easy to find.
H. R. 7321 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to modernize certain reporting requirements for electioneering communications, and for other purposes.
June 03, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:307
H. R. 7321 is a bill proposed to update the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. The main goal is to modernize the way electioneering communications, which refer to certain kinds of political advertisements, are reported. This includes requirements for these reports to be filed...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7321 is a bill that wants to update old rules about how people or groups tell everyone about certain political ads, making it all happen using computers instead of paper, to keep it easy and quick.
S. 3698 — To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise references in such title to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:278
S. 3698 is a bill that aims to update the language used in the District of Columbia Official Code to refer to individuals with intellectual disabilities. The bill proposes changes in specific sections of the code by replacing outdated terms like "substantially retarded...
Simple Explanation
S. 3698 is a bill that wants to change some old and not-so-nice words in the laws for Washington, D.C., about people with intellectual disabilities to make them nicer and more respectful. For example, instead of saying "substantially retarded persons," it says "persons with moderate intellectual disabilities."
H. R. 5509 — An Act To modernize permitting systems at the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:535
H.R. 5509, the "Electronic Permitting Modernization Act," aims to improve the efficiency of the Department of the Interior by modernizing its permitting systems. It requires the Department to create electronic systems to handle and store all permit-related documents and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 5509 wants to make it easier and faster for the Department of the Interior to handle paperwork by using computers and the internet, making sure to listen to different communities while keeping personal information safe.
H. R. 6610 — An Act To provide for the modernization of the passport issuance process, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,718
H.R. 6610, also known as the "Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act," aims to modernize and enhance the passport issuance process in the United States. The bill outlines strategies to reduce wait times for passport applications, improve technology systems, and...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making it faster and safer to get a passport. It wants to use better technology to help people know what's happening with their passport applications and make sure everything stays secure.
H. R. 9592 — To amend title 44, United States Code, to modernize the Federal Register, and for other purposes.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,133
H.R. 9592 aims to update the laws governing the publication of the Federal Register in the United States. The bill proposes changes to title 44 of the United States Code, focusing on modernizing how official documents are published and distributed, emphasizing digital...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9592 is a plan to update the way the government shares important papers, by making them more available online and using new technology to do it safely and efficiently.
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. R. 7321 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to modernize certain reporting requirements for electioneering communications, and for other purposes.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:196
H. R. 7321 proposes changes to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to update the way certain election-related communications are reported. The bill, introduced by Mr. Morelle and co-sponsored by Mr. Steil and Mr. Neguse, seeks to modernize the process by mandating...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that the way people tell others about election stuff is shared online so it's easier to see and understand. They're adding a new rule that says if you talk about elections in a certain way, you have to tell everyone about it online.
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. R. 7134 — To establish the Office to Enforce and Protect Against Child Sexual Exploitation.
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January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,269
H.R. 7134 seeks to create an Office within the Department of Justice dedicated to enforcing and protecting against child sexual exploitation. The bill outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Office, including coordinating with various government agencies and foreign...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7134 is a plan to create a new team in the Department of Justice that focuses on keeping kids safe from bad people who try to hurt them online. This team would work with other countries, manage programs to stop these crimes, and make sure there's enough money to help kids who get hurt, while also figuring out better ways to catch the bad people.

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