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  • H. R. 6852 — An Act To designate Holcombe Rucker Park, in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:440

    H. R. 6852 proposes to recognize Holcombe Rucker Park in Harlem, New York, as a "National Commemorative Site." This designation aims to honor the achievements of Holcombe Rucker and highlight the park’s historic contribution to basketball. The bill allows the Secretary of the...

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    H. R. 6852 wants to make a place called Holcombe Rucker Park in New York special by calling it a "National Commemorative Site" to honor a person named Holcombe Rucker. This means people can learn about him and the history of the park, but it won't change any park rules or use any land that belongs to the city or private owners.

  • H. R. 6852 — An Act To designate Holcombe Rucker Park, in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:450

    H.R. 6852 aims to designate Holcombe Rucker Park in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site to honor its historical significance in basketball. The Secretary of the Interior is allowed to collaborate with local entities for educational purposes, like installing...

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    Holcombe Rucker Park in Harlem, New York, is getting a special title to celebrate its importance in basketball history, but it won't be part of the national parks. The rules for making this happen are a bit unclear and there’s no set money plan for it.

  • H. RES. 1607 — Recognizing the significant global impact and legacy of Peter Westbrook in the sport of fencing in the United States and the work that he has done to improve the lives of underserved and vulnerable youth.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:213

    H. RES. 1607 honors Peter Westbrook for his achievements in the sport of fencing and his efforts to support young people from underserved communities. The resolution celebrates Westbrook as the first African-American man to win an Olympic fencing medal and recognizes the...

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    This bill is like giving Peter Westbrook a big gold star for being a great fencer and helping kids. It says thank you to him for starting a special club where kids can learn fencing and important life lessons and have better chances at doing well in school and sports.

  • H. R. 8120 — To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to prohibit cordon pricing in the Central Business District Tolling Program for New York City, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:243

    H.R. 8120, also called the “Motorist Tax Abuse Act,” aims to change the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991. The bill seeks to stop the introduction of cordon pricing, a type of congestion pricing, in the Central Business District Tolling Program for New York City. It was...

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    H.R. 8120 is a bill that wants to stop extra charges for drivers entering busy areas of New York City. This means people driving into the city won't have to pay more fees just because it's crowded.

  • H. RES. 27 — Expressing opposition to Central Business District Tolling Program of New York City.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:186

    H. RES. 27 is a resolution presented in the House of Representatives expressing disapproval of New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program. This program proposes charging drivers up to $23 per day to enter Manhattan's Central Business District, which could...

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    In a big city called New York, there's a plan to charge people money to drive into a busy part of the city. Some people don't like this idea because it's expensive, so they're asking for more studies to be done before starting the plan.

  • S. 5591 — To designate the Holcombe Rucker Park National Commemorative Site in Harlem, New York, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:540

    S. 5591 proposes to officially recognize Holcombe Rucker Park in Harlem, New York, as the "Holcombe Rucker Park National Commemorative Site." The bill allows the Secretary of the Interior to create agreements with public or private entities to install educational and...

    Simple Explanation

    In this bill, Congress wants to honor a basketball park in New York called Holcombe Rucker Park for its important role in basketball history. They want to put up signs and educational stuff to teach people about it, but they need to make sure they don't break any local rules or upset property owners.

  • H. RES. 609 — Expressing opposition to Central Business District Tolling Program of New York City.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:320

    H. RES. 609 is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' opposition to New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program. This program would charge drivers entering Manhattan's Central Business District up to $23 per day, potentially costing daily commuters around $5,000 a...

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    In this bill, the House of Representatives says they don’t like a plan by New York City that would make drivers pay money to go into a busy part of the city. They are worried it will cost people and small businesses too much money every year.