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Search Results: keywords:"national security"

H. R. 10408 — To establish an interagency working group to assess the challenges of protecting military and commercial telecommunications networks in the United States from security threats related to the Signaling System 7 telecommunication protocol standard, and for other purposes.
December 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,523
The Securing Every Vector, Enhancing Networks Act or the SEVEN Act aims to create an interagency working group to assess and protect both military and commercial telecommunications networks in the United States from security threats related to the Signaling...
Simple Explanation
The SEVEN Act is about making a team from different government groups and experts to make sure phone and internet systems in the U.S. are safe from being hacked or spied on, especially by looking into an old system called SS7.
S. 4664 — To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to promote the use of artificial intelligence to support the missions of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
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July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,621
S. 4664, titled the "Department of Energy AI Act," aims to establish a program under the Secretary of Energy to boost the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for supporting the Department's missions related to science, energy, and national security. The bill includes...
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The Department of Energy AI Act wants to help computers get really smart so they can take on big jobs for the government, like making energy and keeping everyone safe, and promises to spend a lot of money to make sure smart computer programs are used wisely and taught to lots of different people.
S. 1868 — An Act To require an interagency study to produce a security assessment process on adjacent space to high-security leased space to accommodate a Federal agency, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,152
The Secure Adjacent Federal Property Act of 2023 requires the U.S. government to conduct a study to create a security assessment process for properties near high-security leased spaces occupied by federal agencies. This study will evaluate how to assess the threat levels...
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The Secure Adjacent Federal Property Act of 2023 is a plan to check how safe nearby areas are when a U.S. government office rents space, and they want to make sure they don’t collect information in a way that isn't private or fair.
H. CON. RES. 90 — Condemning the Biden administration for its ban on the issuance of liquefied natural gas export permits.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:300
H. CON. RES. 90 is a resolution put forward in the House of Representatives to criticize the Biden administration for stopping the issuance of permits for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG). The resolution argues that this halt in permits is effectively a ban, negatively...
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The people in charge want the president to let the U.S. sell a special type of gas called LNG to other countries because they believe it helps make friends, keep jobs, and care for the Earth. They are upset because they think stopping these sales can cause problems for everyone.
H. R. 9769 — To ensure the security and integrity of United States critical infrastructure by establishing an interagency task force and requiring a comprehensive report on the targeting of United States critical infrastructure by People’s Republic of China state-sponsored cyber actors, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,544
H.R. 9769, known as the "Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act," aims to protect U.S. critical infrastructure from cybersecurity threats posed by state-sponsored cyber actors from China, like Volt Typhoon. The bill mandates the formation of an...
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H.R. 9769 is like creating a special team to keep important things in America safe from bad guys on computers, especially from China. This team will check how safe things are, tell the grown-ups in charge what to do, and try to keep everyone in the loop, even though some things will be secret.
H. R. 1398 — An Act To establish the CCP Initiative program, and for other purposes.
September 16, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,003
H. R. 1398 aims to establish the CCP Initiative program within the National Security Division of the Department of Justice. This initiative is designed to address national security threats from the Chinese Communist Party, focusing on issues like intellectual property theft...
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H. R. 1398 is about making a special program to keep an eye on the Chinese government so they don't take important ideas or secrets from the United States. It also wants people to report how things are going every year for six years.
H. R. 9585 — To amended title 46, United States Code, to prohibit certain contracts for port operations and management, and for other purposes.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:431
H.R. 9585, titled the "Secure Our Ports Act of 2024," aims to amend title 46 of the United States Code to prevent certain foreign entities from entering into contracts for the operation, ownership, or leasing of facilities requiring an Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan. Specifically,...
Simple Explanation
The bill stops certain countries, like China and Russia, from running important ports in the U.S., so that the ports stay safe and secure.
S. 3959 — An Act To require the Transportation Security Administration to streamline the enrollment processes for individuals applying for a Transportation Security Administration security threat assessment for certain programs, including the Transportation Worker Identification Credential and Hazardous Materials Endorsement Threat Assessment programs of the Administration, and for other purposes.
December 20, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:1,943
S. 3959, known as the “Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024,” is a bill aimed at simplifying the application processes for certain security threat assessments conducted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The bill proposes measures to...
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The Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024 is a plan to make it easier and cheaper for people to apply for special security checks when they need to work in sensitive places, like near airplanes or with dangerous materials. It also wants to make sure that applying for these checks isn't a hassle and doesn't cost too much.
S. 4858 — To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to financial institutions of countries of concern that clear, verify, or settle transactions with other financial institutions of such countries.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,827
S. 4858 aims to enforce sanctions on financial institutions in countries considered concerning if they engage in transactions through certain payment systems with other similar institutions. The President is mandated to block and prohibit property transactions in the U.S. for...
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Imagine there are some countries doing things that could be troublesome, and this bill wants to make sure that banks from these countries can't use certain ways to move money easily in the U.S. If banks from a concerning country do this, then they could get in big trouble, like having their money frozen or not being able to visit America.
H. R. 8446 — An Act To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
November 14, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:189
H. R. 8446, known as the "Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024," aims to amend the Energy Act of 2020 by broadening the definition of "critical minerals" to include critical materials identified by the Secretary of Energy. The bill requires updates to the list of critical minerals within...
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The Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024 is a rule that helps the government keep track of important rocks and materials that are very useful for making things we need. It says when new important materials are found, they must be added to a special list quickly, so everyone knows they are important and can use them carefully.
H. R. 7335 — To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, to report to the appropriate committees on encounters with covered aliens included in the terrorist screening database.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,382
H.R. 7335, known as the “Transparency in National Security Threats Act,” requires the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to Congress about encounters with aliens listed in the terrorist screening database. This includes detailed monthly reports...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7335 wants big important people to tell others about people they meet who might be on a special scary list, but they have to be careful not to share stuff that's too secret.
H. R. 9769 — An Act To ensure the security and integrity of United States critical infrastructure by establishing an interagency task force and requiring a comprehensive report on the targeting of United States critical infrastructure by People’s Republic of China state-sponsored cyber actors, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,353
H.R. 9769, also known as the "Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act," aims to protect the United States' critical infrastructure from cyber threats by establishing an interagency task force. This task force, led by the Cybersecurity and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9769 is a bill that wants to keep important U.S. systems safe from cyber attacks by creating a special team that watches for and stops hackers that might be from other countries, like China. This team will work together, share information, and report the dangers to Congress to try and make things safer for everyone.
H. R. 554 — An Act To deter Chinese aggression towards Taiwan by requiring the Secretary of the Treasury to publish a report on financial institutions and accounts connected to senior officials of the People’s Republic of China, to restrict financial services for certain immediate family of such officials, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,907
H.R. 554, the "Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act of 2023," aims to discourage Chinese aggression towards Taiwan. It requires the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to compile and publish reports on financial institutions and accounts linked to high-ranking Chinese officials and to limit access to...
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The bill is like a rule that tells a special helper in the U.S. government to check where important Chinese leaders keep their money. It tries to make sure they don’t use U.S. banks if they are being mean to Taiwan, but it might be tricky because the rules aren’t always very clear.
S. 3235 — To require a strategy to counter the role of the People's Republic of China in evasion of sanctions imposed by the United States with respect to Iran, and for other purposes.
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May 07, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,038
S. 3235 requires the President and the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to address how the People's Republic of China is helping Iran evade U.S. sanctions, particularly in regard to the trading of Iranian oil. The bill aims to enforce existing sanctions more robustly...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making a plan for how the U.S. can stop China from helping Iran dodge rules that stop Iran from selling oil. It wants to make sure everyone plays by the rules, so the bad guys don't get their hands on any extra money.
S. 5016 — To combat the economic aggression of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
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September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:8,313
S. 5016, titled the “Combat Chinese Economic Aggression Act of 2024,” is a proposal to address economic challenges from the People's Republic of China. The bill seeks to amend existing laws to increase scrutiny of foreign investments that could impact the U.S.’s economic or technological...
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The "Combat Chinese Economic Aggression Act of 2024" is like a big rulebook that tries to stop other countries from taking America’s special ideas and important technology. It wants to make sure the President and others check if these countries are being fair and also tries to make sure America and its friends around the world protect their smart inventions from being shared without permission.
H. R. 7151 — To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to provide for expedited consideration of proposals for additions to, removals from, or other modifications with respect to entities on the Entity List, and for other purposes.
January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,060
H.R. 7151 seeks to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 by establishing a quicker process for considering changes to the Entity List, which is a list of certain entities restricted from receiving certain exports. This bill allows various federal department heads to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7151 is like a rule changer for deciding which companies can get gadgets from the U.S., making sure changes happen fast and fairly by setting up a group to decide who goes on or off a special list.
H. R. 7521 — To protect the national security of the United States from the threat posed by foreign adversary controlled applications, such as TikTok and any successor application or service and any other application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Ltd. or an entity under the control of ByteDance Ltd.
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March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,422
H.R. 7521 aims to protect U.S. national security by making it illegal for entities to distribute, maintain, or update apps controlled by foreign adversaries, like TikTok or its successors, within U.S. borders. The bill requires companies to provide users with their data before the ban takes...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop certain apps from other countries, like TikTok, from being used in the U.S. because they might be dangerous, and it outlines rules to make sure companies follow this, including giving people their app data and facing fines if they don't obey.
H. R. 5840 — To require the Transportation Security Administration to streamline the enrollment processes for individuals applying for a Transportation Security Administration security threat assessment for certain programs, including the Transportation Worker Identification Credential and Hazardous Materials Endorsement Threat Assessment programs of the Administration, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,530
H. R. 5840, titled the “Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024,” aims to simplify the enrollment process for individuals applying for TSA security threat assessments, specifically for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it easier and quicker for people to get special badges they need to work safely with transportation, like ships and trucks carrying dangerous things. It asks the people in charge to find ways to make the process faster and cheaper without forgetting about safety rules.
S. 3969 — To amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice to expand the definition of aiding the enemy to include the provision of military education, military training, and tactical advice.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:242
The bill, titled the "Safeguarding Tactics and Operational Procedures from Enemies Act of 2024", seeks to amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice. It aims to expand the definition of "aiding the enemy" to include providing military education, training, or tactical advice,...
Simple Explanation
In "The Safeguarding Tactics and Operational Procedures from Enemies Act of 2024", the government wants to make sure people don't help their country's enemies by teaching or giving them advice about the military. This means if someone helps the enemy by showing them how to do army stuff, they could be in big trouble.
S. 5030 — To establish a National Critical Minerals Council within the Executive Office of the President to develop and coordinate the implementation of a national critical mineral strategy for the United States, and for other purposes.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,232
S. 5030 proposes the establishment of a National Critical Minerals Council within the Executive Office of the President. The Council's main goals are to create and manage a national strategy for critical minerals to minimize dependencies on foreign adversaries for imports and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a special group led by the Vice President to help the United States find and use important minerals, like the ones used in batteries, so we don't have to rely too much on other countries. This group will also make plans and work with other experts to make sure we have enough of these minerals for the future.
S. 5110 — To clarify the country of origin of certain articles imported into the United States for purposes of certain trade enforcement actions.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,824
The bill S. 5110, titled the "Stopping Adversarial Tariff Evasion Act," seeks to specify how to identify the country of origin for certain goods imported into the United States. It aims to enhance trade enforcement by classifying any products from foreign adversaries, or...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a set of special rules to help the United States figure out where things come from when they’re sent here from other countries, especially if those countries are not friendly, like China or Russia. This helps make sure that everyone plays fair and keeps the country safe from tricky situations.
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.
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April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,112
H. R. 8036 is a bill aimed at providing emergency supplemental appropriations for the Indo-Pacific region for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. It allocates funds to various sectors including the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and international...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8036 is a plan by Congress to spend a lot of money helping countries in Asia feel safer and stronger, mainly by giving more money to the military and improving submarine factories.
S. 5467 — To codify Executive Order 14115 imposing certain sanctions on persons undermining peace, security, and stability in the West Bank.
December 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:574
S. 5467 seeks to make the sanctions outlined in Executive Order 14115 permanent, targeting individuals who are seen as threatening peace, security, and stability in the West Bank. These sanctions will remain unless the President determines that the individual has ceased such...
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S. 5467 is like a rule that says some people can't do bad things that make it dangerous or scary in a place called the West Bank. If they promise not to do those bad things anymore and someone in charge says it's okay, their punishment could be taken away, but the President has to tell some important groups before this is done.
S. 4863 — To require an annual report on the unfunded programs, activities, and mission requirements within the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development.
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July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:958
S. 4863 requires that each year the Secretary of State and the USAID Administrator report to specific congressional committees about programs or activities that lack funding but are necessary for achieving foreign policy or national security objectives. The bill highlights an...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the government to make a list every year of important jobs they can't afford to do to help keep America safe and strong, and it also asks for more money to hire the people needed for these jobs.
H. R. 7867 — To amend the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to establish a limit for the total amount of additional unfunded regulatory costs that may be imposed in a fiscal year, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,837
The bill proposes changes to the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 by requiring the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to set limits on the amount of new unfunded regulatory costs that agencies can impose each fiscal year. This means that government agencies would need to get...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that before the government makes new rules that cost money, they have to set a limit on those costs each year, and explain why if they want to go over that limit. This is to keep everything fair and clear, like setting a budget so they don’t spend too much without asking permission.
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...
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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.
H. R. 9898 — To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure midstream processing of critical materials, and for other purposes.
October 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,356
H.R. 9898 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act. It focuses on strengthening the processing of critical materials within the United States to reduce reliance on foreign adversaries and enhance economic and national...
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H.R. 9898 is a bill that wants to make sure important materials we use in everyday things are taken care of right here in the United States, so we don't depend too much on other countries. The bill asks leaders to figure out how to make this happen and check if there are any problems stopping it.
S. 5451 — To enhance the economic and national security of the United States by securing a reliable supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements through trade agreements and strategic partnerships.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,791
The bill S. 5451 aims to strengthen the United States' economic and national security by ensuring a steady supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements. This is proposed to be achieved through new trade agreements and partnerships designed to focus on these minerals,...
Simple Explanation
The bill S. 5451 is about making sure the United States always has important minerals and elements it needs by making new agreements and friends with other countries to get them in a safe way. This helps keep the U.S. strong and its economy working well.
S. 3828 — To prohibit the export of liquefied natural gas and petroleum products to certain countries.
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February 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:675
S. 3828 aims to stop the export of liquefied natural gas and petroleum products from the United States to certain countries, specifically targeting entities controlled by China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran. The bill allows for the possibility of waivers, which can be granted...
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S. 3828 is a rule that says the U.S. can't sell certain types of gas and oil to some countries like China and Russia, but there are exceptions if it's really important for safety. If someone breaks this rule, they could get into big trouble and be fined a lot of money or even go to jail.
H. R. 8010 — To modify designations of beneficiary countries under the Generalized System of Preferences.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:325
H. R. 8010, titled "Preserving America’s Interests and Security in Trade Act," seeks to revise the criteria for designating beneficiary countries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). The bill proposes amendments to the Trade Act of 1974, adding new...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rulebook that helps the United States decide which countries get special trading privileges. It wants to make sure these countries are not doing things that could potentially harm America's safety or important friendships.
S. 4515 — To combat foreign terrorist acquisition of unmanned aerial systems, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:913
S. 4515 aims to address the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) by foreign terrorist organizations, such as al Qaeda and the Islamic State, by requiring the Secretary of Defense to provide an intelligence assessment on how these organizations acquire UAS. The bill highlights...
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S. 4515 is a plan to find out how bad guys from other countries are getting their hands on flying robots, called drones, and using them in ways that could be dangerous. It wants smart people to come up with ideas to stop this from happening and keep everyone safe.
H. R. 10359 — To establish the Immersive Technology Advisory Panel to promote the use of immersive technology in the United States, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,909
H.R. 10359 proposes the establishment of the Immersive Technology Advisory Panel to promote immersive technologies like virtual and augmented reality in the United States. The bill aims to ensure U.S. leadership in this technology by fostering development, establishing...
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H.R. 10359 wants to create a special group to help America be really good at using cool tech like virtual reality and make sure it's safe and fair. This group will also look at how this tech affects important things like money and keeping the country safe.
S. 4961 — To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,215
S. 4961, also known as the "National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act" or the "NO BAN Act," seeks to limit the Executive Branch's power to restrict or suspend the entry of certain non-U.S. citizens based on their nationality. The bill amends existing laws...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule that wants to make sure everyone is treated fairly when trying to come into the country, so that nobody is kept out just because of where they're from. It also wants to check that any rules stopping people from coming in are extra carefully checked and explained to make sure they're really needed.
S. 5310 — To amend title 41, United States Code, to make changes with respect to the Federal Acquisition Security Council, and for other purposes.
November 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,081
The bill, S. 5310, aims to improve and update the Federal Acquisition Security Council's operations by amending title 41 of the United States Code. It introduces new definitions and structures for handling sources of concern related to national security in government...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to improve how the government buys things, making sure it's safe, especially from countries that might not be friendly. It sets up a special group to check and decide what is safe to buy, and makes sure different parts of the government work together to keep us protected.
H. RES. 1261 — Honoring the service and sacrifices of the men and women of the U.S. Border Patrol and their families on its centennial.
May 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:189
H. RES. 1261 is a resolution that honors the U.S. Border Patrol on its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the Border Patrol's century of dedication to securing the nation's borders and acknowledges the service and sacrifices made by the Border Patrol agents and their families....
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H. RES. 1261 is a way for the government to say "thank you" to all the people who have worked to keep the U.S. borders safe for 100 years, appreciating their hard work and remembering their dedication.
H. R. 820 — An Act To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes.
September 16, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:926
H.R. 820, titled the "Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act," directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish and maintain an online list of entities that have FCC licenses or authorizations and possess certain levels of foreign ownership. The Act mandates that...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the government to make a list of companies that use important communication tools and are owned by other countries. This list is to be updated every year so everyone knows which companies might be controlled by other countries.
S. 3531 — To prohibit actions to carry out the Department of Commerce’s pause in the issuance of new export licenses for certain exports under the Commerce Control List.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:345
S. 3531 seeks to stop the Department of Commerce from continuing a pause on issuing new export licenses for certain items on the Commerce Control List. The bill prohibits the Secretary of Commerce from taking actions to implement or make policy changes based on a review...
Simple Explanation
S. 3531 is a bill that wants to stop the government from slowing down or stopping special permission slips needed to sell certain American-made items, like guns, to other countries. It's like making sure their grown-ups can still sell their toys without having to wait.
S. 3973 — To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that knowingly engage in political warfare on behalf of a foreign government or political party and to require a determination regarding the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,643
S. 3973 is a bill that aims to impose sanctions on foreign persons or entities engaged in political warfare on behalf of foreign governments or political parties, with a focus on combating actions by the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party. The bill...
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S. 3973 is a plan to stop people from other countries who try to trick or control us on behalf of their government, especially focusing on a group in China. It wants the President to freeze their money and not let them visit America if they are caught doing this.
H. RES. 969 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6914) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6918) to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 957) denouncing the Biden administration’s open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration’s open-borders policies.
January 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:542
The resolution H. RES. 969 outlines the procedures for considering three pieces of legislation in the House of Representatives. First, it allows for the discussion of H.R. 6914, a bill that requires colleges to provide information to pregnant students about...
Simple Explanation
This plan explains how lawmakers will talk about three different ideas: one to help pregnant students get info about their rights at college, another to make sure places where pregnant people get help get money, and another to say they disagree with how President Biden is handling people coming into the country.
H. R. 7686 — To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to clarify the definition of foreign country for purposes of malign foreign talent recruitment restriction, and for other purposes.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:357
H. R. 7686 seeks to amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act by clarifying the definition of a "foreign country" particularly concerning restrictions on recruitment that might pose a threat. The bill specifies the phrase "foreign country of concern"...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7686 is a bill that changes how we describe and handle countries that might try to recruit people for naughty science and tech jobs. It makes sure everyone understands who these countries are and how to stop them from doing bad things with talent that might harm the country.
H. R. 6897 — To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to evaluate novel pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies to reduce the reliance of the Department on foreign manufacturers for active pharmaceutical ingredients and key starting materials.
December 22, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:485
H.R. 6897 is a bill that requires the Secretary of Defense to start a pilot program by January 1, 2025, to test new technologies in synthetic biology for making active pharmaceutical ingredients and key starting materials in the United States. This program aims to reduce the Department of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6897 is a plan for the U.S. military to try making important medicine ingredients in America instead of getting them from other countries, to keep everyone safe. They'll test new ways to do this starting in 2025 and see how well it works over three years.
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.
S. 1871 — An Act To create intergovernmental coordination between State, local, Tribal, and territorial jurisdictions, and the Federal Government to combat United States reliance on the People’s Republic of China and other covered countries for critical minerals and rare earth metals, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,933
S. 1871, known as the "Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act," aims to reduce the U.S. reliance on China and other adversaries for critical minerals essential for technology and national security. It establishes a task force to coordinate efforts among various...
Simple Explanation
S. 1871 is a plan to help America stop depending on China for important minerals needed for things like technology and security. It creates a team to work together with different parts of the government to find ways to use more minerals from the U.S. instead.
S. 4105 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to accelerate the implementation of quantum information science technologies within the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,511
The Defense Quantum Acceleration Act of 2024 aims to speed up the integration of quantum information science technologies within the U.S. Department of Defense. It directs the Secretary of Defense to create a dedicated team, led by a Principal Quantum Advisor, to explore,...
Simple Explanation
The Defense Quantum Acceleration Act of 2024 wants the military to use super-smart computers called quantum technologies faster by having special helpers to work on them, spending $20 million each year to make sure the U.S. stays super safe.
S. 4635 — To require a report and updated guidance on continued risk management for pharmaceutical supply chains of Department of Defense.
July 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:524
The Pharmaceutical Risk Assessment and Mitigation Act of 2024 requires the Department of Defense to provide a report and updated guidance on managing risks in its pharmaceutical supply chains. The report must detail current information about ingredients and materials used in...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the Department of Defense to write a report about where they get the stuff for making medicines, especially from places that might not be safe. They need to make sure they listen to the FDA about what's good or bad and keep checking to stay safe.
H. R. 8152 — An Act To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to provide for control of remote access of items, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,894
H. R. 8152 aims to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to regulate remote access to items listed on the Commerce Control List. The bill defines remote access as the ability of a foreign person to use a network connection to access items under U.S. jurisdiction that...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8152 is about making sure that people who are not in the U.S. can't use the internet to control important things, especially those that could be dangerous, like smart computers or super smart science tools.
H. R. 6987 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to strengthen student visa background checks and improve the monitoring of foreign students in the United States, and for other purposes.
January 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,577
The Student Visa Security Improvement Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance background checks and monitoring for foreign students in the U.S. by updating existing visa review processes, conducting interviews, and on-site reviews as needed. It mandates...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that students from other countries who come to study in the U.S. are safe by checking them more carefully and watching what they do while they're here. It also lets the government decide if schools are doing something wrong, so they can stop them from having foreign students.
S. 4049 — To appropriate more funds for the Federal Communication Commission's rip and replace program, to require a spectrum auction, and for other purposes.
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March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:461
S. 4049 is a bill introduced to increase funding for the Federal Communication Commission's "rip and replace" program from $1.9 billion to $4.98 billion. It appropriates $3.08 billion from the Treasury to the FCC for fiscal year 2024 to facilitate this enhanced program. The...
Simple Explanation
S. 4049 is a bill that wants to give more money to help fix and replace old or unsafe communication equipment in the U.S. and asks for a special sale of certain things in the air, called "spectrum licenses," to help keep everyone safe.
S. 5403 — To align the United States International Development Finance Corporation with United States national security and strategic goals.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,098
The bill, S. 5403, aims to align the operations of the United States International Development Finance Corporation (USIDFC) with national security and strategic goals. It requires the USIDFC to prioritize projects that support national security, adds the Secretary of Defense...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when the United States International Development Finance Corporation (a group that helps fund projects in other countries) chooses projects to support, they pick ones that help keep the country safe. It also wants to add more people who know about safety to the team making these decisions.
H. R. 7353 — To provide temporary war risk insurance for certain commercial vessels operating importing goods to, or exporting goods from, Ukraine.
February 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,007
H.R. 7353 aims to provide temporary war risk insurance for certain commercial vessels transporting goods to and from Ukraine. The bill establishes the "Ukraine War Risk Insurance Act" which identifies eligible vessels and sets up the "Insurance for Ukraine Initiative" to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7353 is a plan to help ships that bring things to and from Ukraine by giving them special insurance for safety during wartime. This is to help Ukraine's economy and get other countries to work together to make shipping safe.
H. R. 820 — An Act To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:814
H. R. 820 requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create and publish an online list of entities that hold FCC licenses or authorizations and have specific foreign ownership. This list must be published within 120 days of the act's enactment and updated...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the FCC to make a list of companies that have special permissions and might be owned by people from other countries, so everyone can see it online. They have to make this list in a short time and keep it updated every year.
H. R. 7256 — To require a full review of the bilateral relationship between the United States and South Africa.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,033
H.R. 7256 proposes a comprehensive review of the relationship between the United States and South Africa. It highlights concerns over South Africa's foreign policy, which allegedly supports entities like Hamas and engages with countries like Russia and China, perceived as...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7256 is like a school teacher checking if a kid in the class is playing nicely with others. It asks the President to look carefully at how South Africa is getting along with the United States and whether they're still good friends or not, and then tell everyone what they find out.
S. 5444 — To enhance the authority of the intelligence community to enter into public-private talent exchanges, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,215
The bill S. 5444, titled the “Enable Intelligence Community Partnerships Act of 2024,” aims to enhance the intelligence community's ability to engage in public-private talent exchanges. It encourages partnerships with private sector experts in fields like artificial...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets people who work with secret agents team up with experts from outside companies for longer times, to share new ideas and skills about technology like computers and robots. It also wants to make sure that everyone follows rules to avoid causing any problems or secrets slipping out.
H. R. 8631 — An Act To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,015
H.R. 8631, also known as the “Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act,” aims to prevent the Department of Homeland Security from purchasing batteries made by specific foreign companies deemed as a security risk, starting October 1, 2028. The bill names...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that the Department of Homeland Security doesn't buy certain batteries from some countries, especially China, to keep everyone safe, starting in 2028 and lasting until 2033. If there are no other good options, they can ask for a special pass to still buy those batteries.
S. 4722 — To prohibit the United States from collaborating with certain foreign countries of concern on fundamental research intended to support the military, intelligence, or security capabilities of the United States, to strengthen the security and integrity of the United States scientific and research enterprise, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,539
S. 4722, also known as the "FORTIFY United States Research Act," aims to enhance the security of U.S. scientific and research enterprises by prohibiting collaboration on fundamental research with certain foreign countries that could threaten national security. It mandates the...
Simple Explanation
The FORTIFY United States Research Act is like a safety rule that says the U.S. shouldn't team up with certain countries to do science projects that might help build big tools for defense or security because it could be risky. It also says there should be a list of these risky projects and that people need to be careful when sharing important science secrets.
H. R. 3385 — An Act To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report containing an assessment of the value, cost, and feasibility of a trans-Atlantic submarine fiber optic cable connecting the contiguous United States, the United States Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria.
March 06, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:755
H.R. 3385 directs the Secretary of Commerce to submit a report to Congress assessing the value, cost, and feasibility of creating a trans-Atlantic submarine fiber optic cable. This cable would connect the contiguous United States, the United States Virgin Islands, Ghana, and...
Simple Explanation
Congress is asking a group in the government to study and tell them if it’s a good idea to build a super-long internet cable under the ocean that goes from America to a few other countries. They want to know if it’s safe, helpful, or possible to do, and they need to use safe and reliable helpers for this project.
H. R. 8774 — An Act Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:36,036
H. R. 8774 is a bill that makes appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bill assigns funds to various military personnel and branches, as well as to operations, maintenance, procurement, and research. It also includes...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8774 is a plan to give money to the US military to pay for things like people, supplies, and projects, but with certain rules like not spending on some health or climate programs.
H. R. 9071 — To require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to security threats posed by covered unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes.
July 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:676
H.R. 9071, titled the “UAS Threat Disclosure Act,” aims to make the Director of National Intelligence declassify information about security threats posed by certain unmanned aircraft systems, specifically those linked to China. This includes sharing reports, findings, and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9071 is a plan to make secret information about flying robots from China that might be dangerous, like sharing what has been learned with the government and people, unless it could put everyone in danger. The person in charge would also need to meet with some important people to talk about it.
S. 3874 — To impose sanctions with respect to foreign support for terrorist organizations in Gaza and the West Bank, and for other purposes.
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March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,278
S. 3874 aims to impose sanctions on foreign individuals, agencies, and governments that support the terrorist organizations Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza and the West Bank. The bill mandates the President to block transactions involving entities that knowingly...
Simple Explanation
S. 3874 is a bill that wants to stop people and countries from helping bad groups in the Middle East by blocking their money and punishing those who try to help them, but it makes sure important things like medicine and food can still get through.
H. R. 9293 — To direct the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security to provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on challenges relating to information operations, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:421
H.R. 9293 seeks to instruct the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security to give a briefing to the congressional defense committees about the challenges faced in information operations. The bill highlights the importance of information operations for U.S....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9293 asks a top defense official to explain to Congress why it's hard to manage information that helps keep the country safe. The goal is to work better with people who gather this information to make protecting the country easier.
S. 5419 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of certain critical drugs marketed in the United States, and for other purposes.
December 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,678
S. 5419, titled the “Protecting Our Essential Medicines Act,” requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of critical drugs imported into the United States. The bill focuses on drugs considered vital for public health, especially those whose...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure the government knows where important medicines come from by making a secret list of these medicines and the countries they come from, but only to keep everyone safe and healthy.
H. R. 9748 — An Act To require the Under Secretary of the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a Department-wide policy and process to safeguard research and development from unauthorized access to or disclosure of sensitive information in research and development acquisitions, and for other purposes.
December 20, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:620
H.R. 9748 is a bill that requires the Under Secretary of the Science and Technology Directorate at the Department of Homeland Security to create rules to protect sensitive information in research and development projects from unauthorized access or disclosure. This includes...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, the Department of Homeland Security is making rules to keep secret information safe in its science projects, and they also have to tell Congress how they are doing it.
H. R. 7589 — To direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router, and for other purposes.
March 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:409
H. R. 7589, also known as the “Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act” or the “ROUTERS Act”, proposes that the Secretary of Commerce, through the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, conduct a study on the...
Simple Explanation
The ROUTERS Act is a plan that asks a big group in the government to check if the little internet boxes we use at home, called routers and modems, could cause problems for the country if they're made by certain other countries. They need to tell the government what they find out in a year.
H. R. 7085 — To prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers, and for other purposes.
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January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,082
H.R. 7085, known as the "BIOSECURE Act," seeks to prevent the U.S. government from entering into contracts or using funds for biotechnology services or equipment from certain companies associated with foreign adversaries like China. The bill cites concerns over national security and the...
Simple Explanation
The "BIOSECURE Act" is a proposed law that wants to stop the U.S. government from working with certain small biology companies, especially from places the U.S. doesn't trust, like China, because they might be used to spy or take important information. It makes sure money isn't spent on things that could be risky, but figuring out how to do this could be a bit tricky and hard because it's not clear who will pay for keeping track of everything.
H. R. 8636 — To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to provide a process for a member agency of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to request the Committee initiate a unilateral review of a transaction and to require congressional notice when such request is denied, and for other purposes.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:653
H.R. 8636, known as the “Foreign Investment Transparency and Accountability Act,” aims to modify the Defense Production Act of 1950. It establishes a process for any agency of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to request an evaluation of certain...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a safety check for when someone from another country wants to buy something important in America. If a group that's in charge of these checks says no to looking into a sale, they have to tell the people in charge why and suggest ways to make the country safer.
S. 4029 — To prohibit the Department of Defense from offering services through, or maintaining a business relationship with, Tutor.com.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:426
S. 4029 seeks to stop the Department of Defense (DoD) from using or forming any business connections with Tutor.com due to concerns that its ownership by a Chinese company, Primavera Capital Group, could risk exposing U.S. military members' personal information to China's...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that the U.S. military can't use a tutoring service called Tutor.com because a Chinese company owns it, and they are worried about keeping military members' information private.
S. 3558 — To prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers, and for other purposes.
September 23, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,216
The bill S. 3558 aims to stop U.S. government agencies from signing contracts with certain biotechnology providers linked to foreign adversaries. It prohibits buying equipment or services from companies like BGI and WuXi AppTec, or any entity that might pose a risk to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop U.S. government from buying things from certain foreign companies that might be a threat and make sure the government keeps an eye on these companies to protect people's information.
S. 5365 — To require the President to notify Congress and take certain actions in response to any attempt by a country of concern to affect United States elections.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,637
S. 5365 requires the President of the United States to notify Congress and take specific actions if a foreign government is found to be trying to influence U.S. elections through misinformation. If such interference is detected, the President must inform Congress within 30...
Simple Explanation
S. 5365 is a rule that makes the President tell Congress if another country tries to mess with American elections by spreading lies. If the President thinks telling this could hurt the U.S., they must explain why.
H. R. 8446 — To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
November 01, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:389
H. R. 8446, titled the "Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024," proposes an amendment to the Energy Act of 2020. This bill aims to expand the definition of "critical mineral" to include critical materials as determined by the Secretary of Energy. The amendment requires...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8446 wants to change the rules so that more important materials, like certain metals and elements, are officially considered super-important for building cool things and keeping the country safe. If the person in charge decides something is important, it has to be added to the special list in under two months.
H. R. 8424 — To require the release to the public of all documents, reports, and other records relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena, and for other purposes.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:356
H.R. 8424 is a bill referred to as the “UAP Transparency Act” that aims to make all government documents, reports, and other records related to unidentified anomalous phenomena available to the public. The bill requires the President to ensure that relevant federal...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8424 wants the government to share all its secret papers and reports about strange and unidentified things in the sky with everyone. The President has to make sure this happens within about 9 months and tell Congress how it's going after about a year.
S. 4369 — To require the Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center to develop a strategy and conduct outreach to United States industry, including shipping companies, port operators, and logistics firms, on the risks of smartport technology of the People's Republic of China and other related risks, and for other purposes.
May 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:576
S. 4369, also known as the “Secure Smartports Act of 2024,” requires the Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center to develop a plan and conduct outreach to key U.S. industries, such as shipping and logistics, about the security risks associated with...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the government to teach American companies, like those who do shipping or manage ports, about possible dangers from using Chinese technology in ports, and figure out how to stay safe while working with other government groups.
H. R. 8215 — To exempt certain vessels transporting liquefied natural gas from certain coastwise endorsement requirements, and for other purposes.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:484
H.R. 8215, titled the "American LNG First Act of 2023," proposes an exemption for certain vessels from the coastwise endorsement requirements for transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the United States. Under this bill, specially documented ships can transport LNG...
Simple Explanation
The bill means that some special ships can move liquid gas around America without normal rules, unless these ships have anything to do with Russia or China. It's like saying only certain ships can play in the sandbox, but not if they're from those other countries.
H. RES. 1053 — Reaffirming the deep and steadfast United States-Canada partnership and the ties that bind the two countries in support of economic and national security.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:503
The proposed resolution, H. RES. 1053, emphasizes the importance of the partnership between the United States and Canada, highlighting their economic and national security ties. It underscores the need to strengthen cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, and climate security, as well as...
Simple Explanation
The United States and Canada want to be really good friends and work together to keep both countries safe and help each other with making money, using energy, and taking care of the environment. This special plan is about them helping each other and solving problems together.
S. 3810 — To prohibit conflict of interests among consulting firms that simultaneously contract with the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the United States Government, and for other purposes.
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December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,864
S. 3810, titled the "Time to Choose Act of 2024," aims to prevent consulting firms from having conflicts of interest when they contract with both the U.S. Government and foreign entities, particularly those connected to the People's Republic of China. The bill requires these...
Simple Explanation
The "Time to Choose Act of 2024" says that companies helping the U.S. government can't work with certain other countries like China at the same time. It wants to make sure everyone is honest about who they work with, but there are worries about how they'll pay to check this and what happens if someone breaks the rules.
H. R. 7914 — To require the imposition of sanctions on the Popular Resistance Committees and other associated entities, and for other purposes.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,137
The bill H.R. 7914 requires the President to impose sanctions on the Popular Resistance Committees (PRC) and associated entities within 90 days of its enactment. These sanctions include blocking property in the U.S. and restricting visas for those linked to the PRC, which the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the President to make rules that freeze money and stop people from getting U.S. visas if they're part of certain groups that have done bad things, like the Popular Resistance Committees. It also asks the Secretary of State to check if other groups should be on a list of people who can't travel or move money freely because they might be dangerous.
H. R. 10127 — To suspend normal trade relations with the People’s Republic of China and to increase the rates of duty applicable with respect to articles imported from the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
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November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:17,442
H.R. 10127, known as the “Restoring Trade Fairness Act,” is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to end normal trade relations with China and increase tariffs on Chinese imports. The bill includes provisions to establish specific tariffs for Chinese goods that are at...
Simple Explanation
The "Restoring Trade Fairness Act" is a plan to make trading with China more fair by making Chinese goods more expensive through higher taxes, and using the extra money to help American businesses that might lose out when China does the same thing back.
H. R. 10224 — To require nominees for certain senior positions in the Department of Defense, the Department of State, the Department of the Treasury, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to publicly disclose information about recent financial transactions with foreign governments.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,609
H.R. 10224 is a proposed law that would require people nominated for high-level positions in the U.S. Departments of Defense, State, Treasury, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to publicly share details about any financial transactions they have had with...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10224 wants people who might get big jobs in the U.S. government to tell everyone if they got money or did jobs for other countries recently, so that everyone can know who they're connected to.
S. 4667 — To amend title 31, United States Code, to establish the Life Sciences Research Security Board, and for other purposes.
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July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:8,302
The bill, titled the "Risky Research Review Act," aims to amend U.S. Code Title 31 to establish the Life Sciences Research Security Board. This Board would be an independent agency responsible for reviewing and approving federal funding for life sciences research, particularly research deemed...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a special team called the Life Sciences Research Security Board, which will make sure that research involving living things is safe and doesn't cause any harm. It will get $30 million each year to do this, but some people are worried that this is a lot of money and it might take funds away from other important things.
H. R. 9454 — To prohibit the operation on Department of Defense property of certain vehicles designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction of a foreign entity of concern, and for other purposes.
September 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:709
H.R. 9454, known as the "Protecting Military Bases from Connected Vehicles of Concern Act of 2024," aims to prevent certain connected vehicles from operating on Department of Defense property. These vehicles are designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by entities associated with...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9454 is a bill that wants to stop certain cars, which can connect to the internet and might be made by countries America is worried about, from being used on military lands because they could be dangerous. The Secretary of Defense will make a list of these cars each year to keep everyone safe.
H. R. 8315 — To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to prevent foreign adversaries from exploiting United States artificial intelligence and other enabling technologies, and for other purposes.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,258
H.R. 8315, also known as the "Enhancing National Frameworks for Overseas Restriction of Critical Exports Act" or "ENFORCE Act", aims to update the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. The bill focuses on preventing foreign adversaries from misusing U.S. technologies, especially...
Simple Explanation
The ENFORCE Act is a plan to help keep special U.S. technology safe from countries that might misuse it. It lets the President make rules about how people in the U.S. can use and share these technologies, especially those related to artificial intelligence, to protect national security.
H. R. 2864 — An Act To amend the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 to provide for the addition of certain equipment and services produced or provided by DJI Technologies to the list of covered communications equipment or services published under such Act, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:334
H. R. 2864, known as the “Countering CCP Drones Act,” seeks to amend the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019. The bill aims to add telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from DJI Technologies, a China-based company, to a list of restricted...
Simple Explanation
In a make-believe government story, there's a new rule called H.R. 2864 that wants to stop a Chinese toy company called DJI from selling its special walkie-talkies and spy cameras in the United States because grown-ups are worried about safety. However, the rule isn't super clear, and people are asking why just one company is being picked on.
H. R. 2969 — To establish an Independent Financial Technology Working Group to Combat Terrorism and Illicit Financing, and for other purposes.
May 06, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,810
H. R. 2969 aims to create an Independent Financial Technology Working Group to address the use of new financial technologies, like digital assets, in terrorism and illicit financing activities. This group, composed of representatives from various government departments and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2969 is a plan to make a special team to stop bad people from using digital money and new technology to do bad things, like helping terrorists. This team will study and suggest rules to keep everyone safe.
S. 4572 — To direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router, and for other purposes.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:420
S. 4572, known as the "Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act" or the "ROUTERS Act," is a bill directing the Secretary of Commerce to study potential national security risks from consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine the two....
Simple Explanation
The ROUTERS Act is a plan for the government to check if internet gadgets like routers and modems, especially those from certain other countries, might have security problems. They want to study this and tell the important government groups within a year.
H. R. 8361 — An Act To impose sanctions with respect to economic or industrial espionage by foreign adversarial companies, and for other purposes.
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September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,808
H.R. 8361, titled the “Economic Espionage Prevention Act,” aims to impose sanctions on foreign adversarial entities involved in economic or industrial espionage against the United States. The bill mandates a report from the Secretary of State within 90 days of enactment,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8361 is a bill where the U.S. wants to stop bad guys from other countries who are trying to steal secrets or help their military by punishing them, like blocking their stuff or stopping them from visiting.
H. R. 8001 — To impose sanctions on the Houthis for attacks on international shipping, and for other purposes.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,548
H.R. 8001, known as the "Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act," proposes imposing sanctions on the Houthis for their attacks on international shipping, particularly in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The bill requires the President to submit regular reports to Congress on the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create rules to stop a group called the Houthis from attacking ships in the ocean. It says certain people can't visit or have things in the U.S. if they're linked to these attacks, and the President has to check in with Congress every now and then about the situation.
H. R. 7476 — To counter the malign influence and theft perpetuated by the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:136,372
H.R. 7476, known as the "Countering Communist China Act," is a comprehensive legislative proposal aiming to tackle the influence and activities of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party. The bill includes measures to enhance U.S. national security and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7476, called the "Countering Communist China Act," is a plan to make sure China doesn't cause trouble or take things from the U.S. by using rules, penalties, and spending money smartly to keep America safe and fair.
S. 4586 — To prevent the funding of malign activities of the Chinese Communist Party though the sale of A-Shares on certain securities exchanges controlled by the Chinese Communist Party by prohibiting the purchase, sale, and ownership of such securities by United States investors, and for other purposes.
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June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,424
S. 4586 aims to restrict U.S. investments that might indirectly fund activities by the Chinese Communist Party through securities known as "A-Shares" on Chinese stock exchanges. The bill prohibits U.S. investors from owning or trading these securities and mandates divestment...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop people in the U.S. from buying or owning certain Chinese stocks because they might be used for bad actions by the Chinese government. It is like saying, "Hey, don’t buy these toys from a store because we think the store manager might be doing naughty things with the money!"
S. 5089 — To impose sanctions with respect to the maritime militia of the People’s Republic of China.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,301
S. 5089 seeks to impose sanctions on entities associated with the maritime militia of the People's Republic of China. These sanctions could be applied to those who materially support or engage with such militias, particularly if they aid in logistics, vessel construction, or...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create rules to stop certain people from helping China's special ocean group that can be pushy with other countries. The President can stop their things in the U.S., but sometimes there can be exceptions for important safety reasons.
S. RES. 591 — Reaffirming the deep and steadfast partnership between, and the ties that bind, the United States and Canada in support of economic and national security.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:491
The resolution, S. RES. 591, aims to reinforce the strong relationship between the United States and Canada, focusing on both economic and national security. It recognizes the critical strategic partnership between the two countries, emphasizing shared interests in areas such as trade,...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about the United States and Canada working closely together to be good friends, help each other stay safe, and make sure people have good jobs by sharing things like energy and trade.
H. RES. 1051 — Recognizing the importance of the national security risks posed by foreign adversary controlled social media applications.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:116
H. RES. 1051 recognizes the national security risks posed by foreign-adversary-controlled social media applications, particularly focusing on TikTok, which is owned by ByteDance, a company with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The resolution outlines concerns about TikTok collecting...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, Congress is saying that they're worried about apps like TikTok because they might give important secrets to countries that aren't friendly with the United States. But the bill doesn't say exactly what they'll do about it.
H. R. 7701 — To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to any foreign person that knowingly participates in the construction, maintenance, or repair of a tunnel or bridge that connects the Russian mainland with the Crimean peninsula.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,438
H.R. 7701, known as the “No Russian Tunnel to Crimea Act,” is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to impose sanctions on any foreign person who knowingly participates in building, maintaining, or repairing a tunnel or bridge connecting Russia to Crimea. This...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7701 is a plan to stop people from helping Russia build bridges and tunnels to a place called Crimea by making it harder for them to visit the U.S. or use money from U.S. banks. It tries to prevent help from going to people who are not supposed to get it, unless it's for really important reasons like helping people in need.
H. R. 7638 — To require the Secretary of Commerce to reimpose duties on steel imported into the United States from Mexico, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:551
H.R. 7638, titled the “Stop Mexico’s Steel Surge Act,” proposes that the Secretary of Commerce reinstate duties on steel imported from Mexico. This bill expresses that Congress believes Mexico has not honored its commitments from an agreement made in 2019, harming the U.S....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the U.S. to put special taxes on steel that comes from Mexico because they don't think Mexico is keeping its promises from a deal made in 2019. This is to help the U.S. steel businesses stay strong and safe from unfair competition.
H. R. 8152 — An Act To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to provide for control of remote access of items, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,886
H.R. 8152, called the “Remote Access Security Act,” aims to strengthen the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 by placing new controls on remote access to certain items from outside the United States. The bill defines remote access as using or interacting with an item that's on...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8152 wants to make sure that people from other countries can't use important U.S. technology from far away, like over the internet, without permission because it could be unsafe. This is to prevent things like using special computers or making weapons in ways that could cause harm.
H. R. 7701 — An Act To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to any foreign person that knowingly participates in the construction, maintenance, or repair of a tunnel or bridge that connects the Russian mainland with the Crimean peninsula.
September 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,355
H. R. 7701, titled the “No Russian Tunnel to Crimea Act,” aims to impose sanctions on foreign individuals or entities that participate in building, maintaining, or repairing a bridge or tunnel connecting Russia to Crimea. The bill authorizes the President to block asset transactions and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7701 is like a rule that says people from other countries who help build, fix, or take care of roads or tunnels between Russia and a place called Crimea might get in trouble. The President can stop them from visiting or using money in the United States, but sometimes these rules can be ignored if it’s really important for America.
S. 4819 — To require an annual report on the unfunded programs, activities, and mission requirements within the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development.
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July 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:958
S. 4819, known as the “Fully Funding our National Security Priorities Act,” requires the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to submit an annual report detailing unfunded programs and activities essential for fulfilling...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the Department of State and another agency to make a list every year of the important things they need money for but don't have enough. This list will help decide which things should get extra money to keep the country safe and strong.
H. R. 7589 — An Act To direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:360
H. R. 7589, named the "Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act" or "ROUTERS Act," directs the Secretary of Commerce to study the national security risks associated with consumer routers, modems, and combination devices that are influenced by...
Simple Explanation
The CALL Act wants the government to study whether the routers and modems people use might be dangerous if made by certain countries that the U.S. is worried about. It's like a safety check to make sure our internet gadgets don't accidentally help the wrong people.
H. R. 1513 — To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a task force to be known as the 6G Task Force, and for other purposes.
May 14, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,010
H.R. 1513 directs the Federal Communications Commission to create a group called the “6G Task Force” within 120 days of the bill's enactment. This task force will include representatives from various sectors, including companies, public interest groups, academic institutions,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a special group called the 6G Task Force to think about and plan for the next super-fast internet, 6G. This group will include smart people from different places, and they will report back to the grown-ups in charge on how best to use this new technology.
H. R. 9597 — An Act To amend title 41, United States Code, to make changes with respect to the Federal Acquisition Security Council, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:5,966
The Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2024 seeks to amend title 41 of the United States Code. It makes significant changes to the Federal Acquisition Security Council by refining definitions, expanding responsibilities, and updating membership and roles....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change how a group called the Federal Acquisition Security Council works by giving it more duties and support and making sure they follow the rules to keep things safe. It also plans to make a new office that helps with these tasks and makes sure everything runs smoothly.
S. 5211 — To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to modify the Presidential drawdown authority, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,776
S. 5211, known as the “Safeguarding Our Stockpiles Act,” aims to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to change how the President can use military resources in emergencies. The bill requires the President to report to Congress when directing the drawdown of defense...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a new rule that says the President has to ask special permission from Congress to use a lot of military resources or money to help other countries during emergencies, and only for a short time unless Congress agrees.
H. R. 3334 — To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
September 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,848
H.R. 3334 aims to impose sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of China due to various concerns. These concerns include violations of Hong Kong's autonomy, aggression toward Taiwan, and human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims. The bill outlines...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to punish some leaders from China for being mean to Hong Kong, Taiwan, and a group of people called the Uyghurs by stopping them from entering the U.S. and taking away their money if they don't change their ways. However, the President can take back the punishment if China starts being nice or the leaders quit their roles and try to fix their bad actions.

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