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Search Results: keywords:"non-discrimination"

S. 137 — To amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit the Federal Government from entering into contracts with an entity that discriminates against firearm or ammunition industries, and for other purposes.
January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:1,418
S. 137, known as the "Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act" or the "FIND Act," aims to prevent the Federal Government from contracting with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries. The bill mandates that government contracts include a...
Simple Explanation
The FIND Act is a rule that says the U.S. government can't make deals with companies that treat gun or bullet businesses unfairly, unless there's a special reason they have to, like only one company can do the job.
H. R. 7428 — To regulate the business of offering and providing earned wage access services to consumers, and for other purposes.
December 03, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,461
H. R. 7428 aims to regulate companies that offer earned wage access services, which allow workers to access their earned wages before payday. The bill requires these companies to offer a no-cost option to consumers and provide clear disclosures about fees, voluntary payments,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7428 is a rule that tries to make it fair and safe when companies let people get their paychecks early. It makes sure there's a free way to use this service, clear explanations about any costs, and protects people from getting into trouble or being treated unfairly just because of who they are.
S. 839 — To prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce measures requiring certain employees to refer to an individual by the preferred pronouns of such individual or a name other than the legal name of such individual, and for other purposes.
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March 04, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:578
S. 839, also known as the "Safeguarding Honest Speech Act," aims to prevent the use of federal funds to enforce rules that require employees of federal agencies to use someone's preferred pronouns if they do not match the person's sex, or a name other than their legal name....
Simple Explanation
The bill says that people working for the government don't have to call others by a different name or pronoun if it's not their real one, and if someone thinks they've been told to do this, they can complain and even go to court. It lets people get money if they win in court, but they have to ask for help within one year.
H. R. 6914 — An Act To require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes.
January 23, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,121
H.R. 6914, titled the “Pregnant Students’ Rights Act,” is designed to ensure that colleges and universities provide clear information about the rights and resources available to pregnant students. The bill mandates that these institutions inform students about their rights...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6914 wants colleges to tell students who are going to have a baby about their rights and where they can get help, so they don’t feel alone or scared while studying. Schools need to share this info through things like emails and on their websites.
S. 4368 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require, as a condition of receiving Federal Medicaid funding, that States do not prohibit in vitro fertilization (IVF) services, and for other purposes.
May 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:595
S. 4368, also known as the “IVF Protection Act,” proposes an amendment to the Social Security Act to make it a requirement for states not to prohibit in vitro fertilization (IVF) services as a condition for receiving Federal Medicaid funding. The bill emphasizes IVF’s role as...
Simple Explanation
The IVF Protection Act wants to make sure that states can't say "no" to a special doctor method called IVF, which helps families have babies, if they want money from a big U.S. healthcare program. But, it also says it's okay if some places or people don't want to use it, and the states can make rules to keep it safe.
H. R. 7428 — To regulate the business of offering and providing earned wage access services to consumers, and for other purposes.
February 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,447
H.R. 7428, also known as the "Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act," aims to regulate services that allow people to access their earned wages before the usual payday. The bill sets rules for how these services can operate, including requirements for transparency in fees...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a set of rules for companies that let people get paid early. It wants to make sure everything is fair, such as telling people any costs, and making sure it's safe to use without any tricks.
H. R. 9344 — To require the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to promote youth sports programs in elementary and secondary schools.
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August 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,528
H. R. 9344 proposes a grant program to be managed by the Secretary of Education to promote youth sports in elementary and secondary schools. The program aims to expand athletic offerings, provide financial support for sports facilities and equipment, and reduce participation...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9344 is a plan to give schools money to help kids play more sports, especially girls, by fixing sports places and making sure nobody is treated unfairly because of who they are.
S. RES. 740 — Acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:434
The Senate Resolution 740 is a formal acknowledgment and apology from the United States Senate for past discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals who served in the military, Foreign Service, and Federal civil service. It recognizes the wrongful...
Simple Explanation
The Senate made a formal "I'm sorry" to everyone who was treated unfairly because they were gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender while working for the U.S. military or government. They promised to treat everyone equally from now on, but the apology can't be used to sue the government.
H. R. 45 — To amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit the Federal Government from entering into contracts with an entity that discriminates against the firearm and ammunition industry, and for other purposes.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,489
H.R. 45, also known as the Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act, aims to prevent the federal government from entering into contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm and ammunition industry. It requires inclusion of clauses in federal contracts that...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 45 is a rule that says the government can't make deals with companies that treat gun and bullet businesses unfairly, and if a company breaks this rule, they could get in big trouble and lose the deal.
S. 4640 — To strengthen trafficking victim assistance grant funding.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:347
S. 4640, introduced in the Senate on July 9, 2024, proposes changes to improve grant funding for victims of severe trafficking. The bill amends section 107(b)(2) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 by increasing the potential percentage of funds that can be...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give more money to help people who have been hurt by human trafficking, making sure the money is spent wisely and fairly without picking favorites based on things like race or gender. It also wants to change the name of the law it updates to "Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act."
H. R. 1381 — To prohibit Federal funds from being made available to entities that refuse to provide treatment based on COVID–19 vaccination status.
February 14, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:299
H. R. 1381 is a proposed law intended to prevent any entity from receiving Federal funds if it refuses to treat individuals based on their COVID-19 vaccination status. This includes funds from programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The goal is to ensure that no medical facility...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1381 is a rule that says places like hospitals can't say no to taking care of someone just because they didn't get a COVID-19 shot. If they do, they won't get money from the government.
H. R. 6914 — An Act To require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes.
January 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,025
H.R. 6914, known as the “Pregnant Students’ Rights Act,” aims to require colleges and universities to provide information about the rights and resources available to pregnant students. It mandates that institutions inform students about services and accommodations for carrying a baby to term,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6914 is a bill that wants schools like colleges to tell student moms about their rights and help they can get, like extra time for exams or a special space for their needs. This way, pregnant students can know who to ask for help and make sure they are treated fairly.
S. 1173 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act.
March 27, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:477
S. 1173 aims to amend the Social Security Act to restore and protect rights for individuals with end-stage renal disease under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. The bill ensures that private health plans cannot discriminate against people needing dialysis by treating such...
Simple Explanation
S. 1173 is a plan to make sure people who need special kidney treatments aren't treated unfairly by their health insurance. It makes sure that insurance doesn't make Medicare pay instead of them and says it's okay if insurance doesn't work with every clinic, but they can't treat kidney treatment differently from other services.
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.
January 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,231
H. R. 6914, named the “Pregnant Students’ Rights Act,” is a bill that requires colleges and universities to inform students about their rights and available support if they are pregnant. It mandates these institutions to provide information through various channels, such as...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6914 is a bill that asks colleges to tell students who are pregnant about their rights and help they can get, like having special support when they go to school. The bill wants to make sure these students know how to find help and what to do if their rights aren't respected.
S. 5033 — To amend the Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,922
S. 5033 aims to update the Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965. This bill seeks to provide grants to higher education institutions to help eligible student parents access affordable child care services. Grants range from...
Simple Explanation
S. 5033 is a plan to help college students who have kids by giving money to schools so they can make child care less expensive. The schools will get different amounts of money, and they need to use it in a way that helps everyone, especially those who might need extra help.

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