Search Results: keywords:"nondisclosure agreements"

  • H. R. 7201 — To secure Federal access to scientific literature and other subscription services by requiring Federal agencies and legislative branch research arms to make recommendations on increasing agency library access to serials, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:726

    H.R. 7201 aims to enhance federal access to scientific literature and subscription services. It requires federal agencies and legislative research branches to recommend ways to increase access to library serials and prohibits contracts that restrict sharing subscription costs...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a plan to help government workers share books and articles from libraries without fighting over the cost, making sure everyone can see the important information they need without breaking any rules.

  • S. 5215 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the treatment of nondisclosure agreements with respect to privatized military housing, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:300

    S. 5215 proposes amendments to title 10 of the United States Code concerning nondisclosure agreements in privatized military housing. The bill seeks to prevent landlords from requesting that tenants or potential tenants sign nondisclosure agreements, including those related...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine your friend is renting a house near a big army playground, and the person who owns the house wants your friend to promise not to tell anyone if there's a problem. This bill wants to stop house owners from making renters keep those kinds of secrets, especially if it's about fixing things in the house.

  • S. 4902 — To prevent discrimination, including harassment, in employment.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:35,746

    The BE HEARD in the Workplace Act aims to prevent and address discrimination and harassment in employment. It requires employers to adopt non-discrimination policies, conduct regular training, and establish a task force to study workplace harassment. The bill also prohibits...

    Simple Explanation

    The BE HEARD in the Workplace Act is a plan to make jobs fair and safe, asking bosses to have rules against being mean or unfair. It also gives money to help people who have been treated badly at work and makes sure everyone follows the rules, even small businesses.

  • H. R. 9228 — To prevent discrimination, including harassment, in employment.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:35,787

    The "BE HEARD in the Workplace Act" (H. R. 9228) aims to prevent discrimination and harassment in employment by requiring employers with 15 or more employees to adopt and enforce comprehensive nondiscrimination policies. It mandates nondiscrimination training for employees and supervisors,...

    Simple Explanation

    The "BE HEARD in the Workplace Act" is a bill that tells employers they have to make sure workers are treated fairly and nicely, without any bullying or unfairness, and they have to teach everyone about these rules. It also says people like interns and part-time workers should also be protected, and some rules could make things cost more for businesses.

  • H. R. 9833 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the treatment of nondisclosure agreements with respect to privatized military housing, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:294

    H.R. 9833, titled the "Restore Military Families’ Voices Act," proposes changes to how nondisclosure agreements are handled in privatized military housing. The bill aims to prevent landlords from requiring tenants or potential tenants to sign nondisclosure agreements related...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9833 wants to help military families by stopping landlords from making them keep secrets about their homes; this means families can talk freely if something is wrong without being worried.