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Search Results: keywords:"operational costs"

H. R. 8831 — To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require drinking water distribution systems to be flushed under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
June 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:585
H.R. 8831, known as the "Emergency Order Assurance, Safety, and Inspection of water Systems Act" or "Emergency OASIS Act," proposes changes to the Safe Drinking Water Act. It requires community water systems to flush their distribution systems if certain conditions, such as high contaminant...
Simple Explanation
The "Emergency OASIS Act" wants to make sure our drinking water is clean by having big water systems clean their pipes if bad stuff or still water sits around too long. It says that if the water systems don't follow these rules and give people clean water quickly, they have to pay extra money, but they can't make people pay more for their water because of this.
H. R. 8689 — An Act To amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to include information on base pay and bonus compensation of certain Amtrak executives, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:249
H. R. 8689, also known as the "Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act," aims to amend Title 49 of the United States Code to mandate that Amtrak publicly share information about the base salaries and bonus payments of its executive leadership. The bill requires Amtrak to make...
Simple Explanation
Amtrak, the company that runs trains, has a rule where they have to tell everyone how much their big bosses earn and how they decide who gets extra money as a bonus.
H. R. 3162 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes.
February 14, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,026
H.R. 3162 aims to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to supply information to states, upon request, to help them verify if people applying for voter registration in federal...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that states can ask for help to make sure that only people who are allowed to vote are the ones signing up to vote. It also says that information should be shared carefully and protecting people's private information is important.
S. 4035 — To require the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to take certain actions with respect to the health insurance program carried out under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:788
The FEHB Protection Act requires the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to implement stricter verification processes for the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program. This includes verifying life events that allow enrollees to add family members to their...
Simple Explanation
The FEHB Protection Act is a rule that makes sure the people who get health coverage through a special program for government workers actually qualify for it. It does this by checking their family details more closely to stop anyone who shouldn't be covered from sneaking in.
S. 4618 — To limit the closure or consolidation of any United States Postal Service processing and distribution center if the United States Postal Service has failed to meet certain conditions, and for other purposes.
June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:889
S. 4618 proposes to limit the United States Postal Service (USPS) from closing or consolidating any processing and distribution centers if specific conditions aren't met. The bill prohibits any such actions if USPS facilities fail to achieve certain delivery performance...
Simple Explanation
The bill says the Post Office can't close big mail centers unless they meet certain rules, like making sure people's mail isn't delayed and there's another center nearby. It also says people can complain if they don't like a center being closed.
H. R. 6261 — To direct the Comptroller General to conduct a review on the impact of crime on public building usage, and for other purposes.
March 06, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:632
H.R. 6261 requires the Comptroller General to investigate how crime affects the use of public buildings in urban areas. Within one year of its enactment, a report must detail how crime, drug use, and homelessness impact federal building usage and commuting, as well as the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6261 is a plan asking a special group of people to look at how problems like crime and homelessness are making it harder for people to use public buildings, like big offices, in cities. They will tell us what they find out within a year and suggest ways to make these places safer and easier to use.
H. R. 9303 — To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to treat fraudulently induced electronic fund transfers in the same manner as unauthorized electronic fund transfers, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,499
H.R. 9303 aims to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act by treating fraudulently induced electronic fund transfers the same way as unauthorized transfers. This bill updates definitions and consumer protections, ensuring better liability sharing between financial...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9303 wants to make sure that when someone tricks you into sending money online, it should be treated the same way as if someone stole your money without you knowing, so banks have to help get your money back.
H. R. 7733 — To amend section 236A of the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the requirement to cross reference the terrorist screening database.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:383
H. R. 7733 aims to amend section 236A of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill requires that U.S. Customs and Border Protection check the names of individuals against the federal terrorist screening database before releasing them from custody. This measure seeks to...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7733 is a rule that wants border guards to check a computer list of people who might be dangerous before letting them go. This means they have to make sure people on this list are treated carefully so everyone stays safe.
H. R. 8689 — To require Amtrak to publicly disclose certain bonus compensation paid to Amtrak executives, and for other purposes.
November 26, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:461
H. R. 8689, known as the “Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act,” is a bill that requires Amtrak to publish details about the base pay and bonus compensation of its executive leadership team, including the CEO and other officers, on its website. This includes the criteria and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8689 wants Amtrak, the train company, to share how much money its top bosses make, including special bonuses, with everyone on their website. This is to help people know more about how Amtrak pays its leaders.
S. 5348 — To amend title II of the Public Health Service Act to include as an additional right or privilege of commissioned officers of the Public Health Service (and their beneficiaries) certain leave provided under title 10, United States Code to commissioned officers of the Army (or their beneficiaries).
November 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:331
S. 5348, also known as the "Uniformed Services Leave Parity Act," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act by granting commissioned officers of the Public Health Service similar leave rights as those given to Army officers under Title 10 of the U.S. Code. Specifically, the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give health officers in the Public Health Service the same time off as Army officers, allowing them to take 120 days off instead of just 60.

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