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H. R. 998 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require additional information on math and clerical error notices.
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February 05, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,150
H. R. 998 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the information provided in math and clerical error notices sent to taxpayers. It requires notices to clearly explain the type of error, the related tax code section, and offer detailed calculations of any...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 998 is a plan to help people understand tax mistake letters better by explaining what went wrong and how to fix it, and it also tests sending these letters in a special way to see if that helps people pay attention.
H. R. 6370 — To require the Office of Foreign Assets Control to develop a program under which private sector firms may receive a license to conduct nominal financial transactions in furtherance of the firms’ investigations, and for other purposes.
January 09, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:714
H.R. 6370, titled the "OFAC Licensure for Investigators Act," aims to direct the Office of Foreign Assets Control to create a pilot program where private companies can obtain licenses to perform small-scale financial transactions as part of their investigative work. The...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6370 is about making a rule where special businesses can get permission to do tiny money trades to help them look into things, but they have to tell what they did every month, and the rule will stop after five years.
H. R. 9795 — To authorize a pilot program for the making of 90-year, zero interest loans for the purchase of real estate to be used for agricultural production for 90 years.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:687
H. R. 9795, titled the "Helping Optimize Markets and Encourage Generational Resilience through Ownership, Workmanship, and Nurturing Soil Health Act" or the "HOMEGROWN Soil Health Act," proposes a pilot program to offer 90-year, zero-interest...
Simple Explanation
The HOMEGROWN Soil Health Act is about giving farmers really long loans that they don't have to pay interest on, to help them buy land for growing fruits and vegetables. These loans last for a long time, and the farmers have to promise to keep growing plants on the land, or else pay some extra money.
H. R. 9427 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide grants to outpatient mental health facilities for the provision of culturally competent, evidence-based mental health care for veterans, and for other purposes.
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August 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,346
H. R. 9427 aims to launch a three-year pilot program led by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, offering grants to outpatient mental health facilities that provide culturally competent and evidence-based care to veterans. Eligible non-profit organizations, which must have been...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help veterans feel better by giving money to places that help with feelings, like special doctor offices, making sure they understand different cultures and use good methods. This will happen for three years with $20 million each year to make sure these places have enough money to help veterans, especially in places where it's needed the most.
S. 4812 — To establish a pilot program to address behavioral health needs among children, adolescents, and young adults, and for other purposes.
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July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,410
S. 4812 aims to create a pilot program to support behavioral health needs for children, adolescents, and young adults. It proposes awarding grants to eligible entities like nonprofit organizations and educational agencies to develop best practices that help parents and...
Simple Explanation
S. 4812 is a plan to help kids and young adults with things that make them feel sad or worried by giving money to groups that teach families how to spot these feelings early. It also asks for a study to make sure the help these kids get from friends is good and useful.
H. R. 8603 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a pilot program for a Federal and State multi-entity pass accepted by one or more Federal land management agencies and one or more State land management agencies, and for other purposes.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:802
H.R. 8603, also known as the "ROAM Act," proposes the creation of a pilot program by the Secretary of the Interior to issue a pass that allows access to parks and outdoor recreation areas managed by both Federal and State land agencies. This pass would be available in states within the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8603 wants to try something new by making a special ticket that lets people go to parks and nature places run by both the U.S. and state governments without needing separate tickets for each. They will test this idea for a few years to see if people like it and if it works well.
H. R. 483 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to delay the implementation of electronic clinical quality metrics for accountable care organizations, and for other purposes.
January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:971
H.R. 483, known as the “Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act,” proposes delaying the requirement for accountable care organizations (ACOs) to transition to electronic clinical quality metrics (eCQMs) reporting until 2030. The bill instructs the Secretary of Health and Human Services...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 483 is a plan to give doctors and hospitals more time to switch to using computers for keeping track of how well they care for patients. It gives them until 2030 to make the change, and in the meantime, they will try out new ways to report this information without rushing.
H. R. 10129 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:659
H. R. 10129 proposes a pilot program led by the Secretary of Defense to classify pregnancy as a qualifying event for TRICARE Select enrollment for eligible beneficiaries. The program would last five years, with progress updates provided to Congress, including annual reports...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10129 wants to try a new plan for five years where if someone in the military or their family is going to have a baby, they can join a special health plan called TRICARE Select. This plan checks at the end of each year to see how well it's working and shares the results with important members of Congress.
H. R. 8119 — To establish in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as therapy dogs, and for other purposes.
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April 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:376
H.R. 8119, also known as the “Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act” or the “PEARL Act”, seeks to establish a pilot program within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to adopt dogs from local animal shelters and train them as therapy dogs. The program...
Simple Explanation
The PEARL Act wants to try using shelter dogs to help people feel better at U.S. Customs by training them as special helper dogs, and they plan to spend some money to see if it works well.
H. R. 683 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to permit certain members of the Armed Forces to pre-enroll in the system of annual patient enrollment established and operated under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code.
January 23, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,127
H. R. 683, the "Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act of 2025," proposes a pilot program requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow certain Armed Forces members to pre-enroll in the Department of Veterans Affairs' annual patient enrollment system before they leave...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 683 wants to try a new idea where some people in the military can sign up early for the special doctor's help they get after leaving the service. This way, they can get their medical care right away when they stop being in the military.
S. 5386 — To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out a pilot program to enhance the mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and the availability of that mapped data to homeowners, businesses, and localities to help understand and mitigate the risk of such flooding, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,708
S. 5386 aims to establish a pilot program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to improve urban flood mapping and the availability of such data to homeowners, businesses, and governments to help mitigate flood risks. The program would provide grants to local...
Simple Explanation
S. 5386 is a plan by the government to make better maps showing where floods happen in cities, so people, businesses, and towns can see the risk and prepare better; it gives money to help make these maps, but some worry that there isn't enough money to make really good maps for everyone who needs them.
H. R. 7434 — To ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under a certain Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:563
H.R. 7434, titled the "Better Examiner Standards and Transparency for Veterans Act of 2024" or the "BEST for Vets Act of 2024," aims to ensure that only licensed healthcare professionals conduct disability examinations under a specific Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program. The bill...
Simple Explanation
The "BEST for Vets Act of 2024" is a rule to make sure that only doctors and nurses who have their special permission (called a license) can check if veterans have disabilities. Every year, the people in charge have to tell Congress how well they are following this rule.
H. R. 5473 — An Act To amend certain laws relating to disaster recovery and relief with respect to the implementation of building codes, and for other purposes.
July 23, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,144
The Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2024 aims to improve disaster resilience in the United States by updating the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The bill makes changes to the hazard mitigation revolving loan fund program and introduces a...
Simple Explanation
The Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2024 is a plan to help make buildings stronger against things like floods and strong winds by updating some rules and giving money to fix homes, especially for people who really need it. It also has a test program to see how well these changes work.
H. R. 6876 — To require a pilot program on the participation of third-party logistics providers in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,150
H.R. 6876 proposes the creation of a pilot program to allow third-party logistics providers to participate in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT). The program aims to evaluate how involving these entities could improve port security and prevent supply...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6876 is about trying out a new plan where delivery helpers, called third-party logistics providers, can help keep our ports safe. They want to see if letting these helpers join a safety club called CTPAT makes everything safer.
S. 5553 — To provide for the use of capability-based analysis of price of goods or services offered by nontraditional defense contractors.
December 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:647
S. 5553 aims to enable the Department of Defense to use an alternative method called capability-based analysis to assess whether prices quoted by nontraditional defense contractors for commercial products or services are fair and reasonable. This pilot program allows...
Simple Explanation
S. 5553 is a plan to help the Department of Defense check if prices from new companies are fair by looking at how special and good their products or services are. They will need to report how well this works by 2028 to see if they should keep doing it until 2029.
S. 4055 — To provide for a pilot program to improve contracting outcomes, and for other purposes.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,698
S. 4055 aims to establish a pilot program to improve how government contracts are managed, focusing on using measurable goals to track and enhance contracting outcomes. The program will involve certain government agencies for two years, assessing cost savings, end-user...
Simple Explanation
S. 4055 wants to try a new way to check if the government is doing a good job with contracts, like if things are cheaper, faster, or make people happy. They will test it out for two years with some government departments and then see if it works to use everywhere.
H. R. 2499 — To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out an information technology system and prioritize certain requirements to manage supply chains for medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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August 09, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:587
H.R. 2499 aims to allow the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create or buy a new information technology system to better manage inventory at medical facilities within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill permits the Secretary to first test the system in one facility before expanding...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2499 is like giving the people in charge of veterans' hospitals $50 million to create a special computer system that helps them keep track of medical supplies, and they need to make sure it works well in one hospital before using it everywhere. It also makes a small change about when veterans can get help with buying homes.
H. R. 9722 — To establish a pilot program to assess the use of technology to speed up and enhance the cargo inspection process at land ports of entry along the border.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,098
H.R. 9722 aims to set up a pilot program to test the use of advanced technologies for speeding up and improving cargo inspections at U.S. land ports of entry. The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to collaborate with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to try using new technology at border checkpoints to check trucks faster and better, kind of like how a superhero scans stuff quickly. It's important because it should make checking stuff quicker without needing extra money, and after five years, they'll see if it worked.
H. R. 9240 — To amend the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a pilot program to provide recovery payments to producers of seasonal and perishable crops that experience low prices caused by imports, and for other purposes.
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August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,340
The bill H.R. 9240, titled the "Protecting Our Produce Act," proposes changes to the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 by instructing the Secretary of Agriculture to set up a pilot program. This program aims to provide financial payments to U.S. producers of seasonal and perishable...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give money to farmers who grow certain fruits and veggies like asparagus and blueberries when prices get really low because of too many imports. It suggests spending a lot of money each year for five years to help these farmers, but only if they mostly make their living from farming and make less than $5 million a year.
H. R. 9426 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary may fill vacant shifts at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs with non-Department health care providers.
August 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:675
H. R. 9426 is a bill that instructs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to initiate a pilot program to fill vacant shifts at VA medical facilities using health care providers who do not work for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The program involves setting up agreements with...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9426 is a plan to help hospitals for veterans get more doctors and nurses from outside by allowing them to work when staff is unavailable, especially in rural areas. This will be tested for three years and will make sure that only these new doctors and nurses can see the medical records of the veterans they are helping.
H. R. 9378 — To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Administrator of the General Services Administration to establish programs for the development of affordable housing, and for other purposes.
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August 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,484
H.R. 9378, titled the "Pro-Housing Act of 2024," aims to create programs that help build more affordable housing in the United States. It proposes providing competitive grants and direct loans to eligible state and local entities for planning and implementing housing plans. The bill also...
Simple Explanation
The "Pro-Housing Act of 2024" wants to help make more affordable homes by giving money to cities and states, and it also tries to find better ways to use empty buildings for new homes.
S. 5479 — To implement a 5-year pilot program establishing a performance-based pay structure for certain Federal employees in order to enhance productivity, accountability, and employee satisfaction in public service.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,764
S. 5479 aims to start a 5-year pilot program to create a performance-based pay system for some Federal employees. The program, initiated by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, involves selecting between 1% and 10% of eligible employees from various executive...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a plan where some people working for the government might get more toys if they do their jobs really well, kind of like getting stickers for doing good work at school. But if they don't do well, they might get fewer toys, which some think might be a little unfair.
H. R. 9335 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to provide services from midwives to covered beneficiaries under the TRICARE program.
August 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:805
H. R. 9335 is a bill proposing a pilot program for the U.S. Department of Defense to offer midwife services to TRICARE beneficiaries, which includes certain military members and their families. The program would last five years, with the potential to become permanent if...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9335 is a plan for the U.S. military to try having midwives help with baby deliveries for families of soldiers using TRICARE health benefits, and they will see if it works well over five years. If it helps moms and families and saves money, they might keep doing it longer.
S. 3756 — To establish a new pilot program that would test coverage of outpatient observation services furnished outside a hospital under the Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:333
S. 3756 aims to create a pilot program testing insurance coverage for outpatient observation services provided at home instead of in a hospital, as part of the Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative. The program will be conducted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services...
Simple Explanation
S. 3756 is a plan to see if people can get looked after at home instead of a hospital when they're a bit sick and need observation. It checks if insurance can help with this and makes sure hospitals still follow some important rules.
H. R. 8140 — To authorize the Attorney General to make grants for the creation and operation of veterans response teams within law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.
April 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,050
The H. R. 8140, also known as the "SERVICE Act of 2024," proposes a pilot program allowing the Attorney General to distribute grants for forming veterans response teams within law enforcement agencies. These teams, composed of trained law enforcement officers and community...
Simple Explanation
The SERVICE Act of 2024 is like a helping team made for veterans who used to be in the military and now might need some extra care. This team is connected to police officers and other helpers who work together to assist veterans when they're having a tough time, making sure they get the right help they need.
S. 2781 — To promote remediation of abandoned hardrock mines, and for other purposes.
January 25, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:22,986
S. 2781, titled the “Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024,” aims to create a pilot program that allows "Good Samaritans"—who are not responsible for causing environmental harm—to clean up abandoned hardrock mine sites without incurring legal...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let people who are not responsible for making a mess help clean up old, abandoned mines without getting into trouble. It sets up rules to make sure they do a good job and promises some money to help with the cleanup.
H. R. 552 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to promote and encourage collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning that provide administrative assistance to veterans.
January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:496
H.R. 552, known as the "Veterans Collaboration Act," proposes a pilot program in which the Department of Veterans Affairs will partner with nonprofit organizations and law schools to help veterans. The goal is to ease the process of filing claims and provide pro bono legal...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 552 is a plan to have the people who help soldiers after they stop working join forces with schools and charities to make it easier for these soldiers to get the help they need. They want to use social media to tell more people about it and see how well it's working.
H. R. 7451 — To establish a pilot program to provide financial and non-financial housing assistance to certain homeless individuals, to provide for a study of the effects of the pilot program, and for other purposes.
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February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,871
H.R. 7451 seeks to create a pilot program called the "Youth Homelessness Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act of 2024," which focuses on providing financial and non-financial housing assistance to certain homeless young individuals in the U.S. The bill plans to offer various support services...
Simple Explanation
The Youth Homelessness Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act of 2024 is a plan to help homeless young people by giving them money every month to pay for things like rent and by offering other support, like finding a place to live or going to school, while also checking how all this help makes their lives better.
S. 4600 — To require the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs to provide a briefing on the status of establishing a course of education on authentication of digital content provenance and a briefing on a pilot program on authentication of digital content provenance, and for other purposes.
June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:677
The bill S. 4600 requires the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs to brief the Senate and House Armed Services Committees about progress on creating a course and a pilot program for authenticating digital content provenance within the Department of Defense. The briefings...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants someone from the Defense Department to tell Congress about how they are teaching people to check if videos and pictures are real. They also need to try out a new way to verify digital content and report back within 60 days of the national defense law passing.
H. R. 7298 — To provide for a pilot program to accord lawful permanent residence.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:707
H. R. 7298, titled the “Courage to Serve Act of 2024,” proposes a pilot program to help certain immigrants become lawful permanent residents through service in the U.S. Armed Forces. Participants must pass a background check and meet eligibility criteria, such as being...
Simple Explanation
The Courage to Serve Act of 2024 lets certain people who aren't from the country become permanent residents by serving in the U.S. Army, as long as they pass checks and follow the rules, and they won't get in trouble from immigration while they wait.
H. R. 9209 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to address the economic and workforce impacts of substance use disorder.
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July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,251
H. R. 9209 aims to change the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to help tackle the effects of substance use disorder on jobs and the economy. The bill proposes a pilot program that provides grants to states and local boards to create partnerships with various...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9209 is a plan to help people find jobs and support who are affected by drug problems. It gives money to groups to work together and help these people learn skills and get better jobs, with more money promised every year until 2030.
H. R. 10499 — To establish a pilot program on home kenneling of canines for U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Field Operations, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:824
H. R. 10499 proposes the creation of a pilot program to test the benefits of home kenneling for U.S. Customs and Border Protection's canine handlers and their dogs. The bill mandates the program to cover at least ten ports of entry, include both urban and rural areas, and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10499 is a plan to see if letting border agents keep their special dogs at home could be better for everyone. They want to try this out at some places for a couple of years to see how it works.
H. R. 7797 — To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot program on ocean fertilization and restoration research and development, and for other purposes.
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March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,957
The bill, titled the Ocean Restoration Research and Development Act, directs the Secretary of Energy to set up a pilot program focused on ocean fertilization and restoration research. This program aims to explore techniques, like ocean iron fertilization, that may help remove...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to set up a special program to help the ocean and the air by using science to make the ocean healthier and remove harmful carbon gases, with a lot of money planned for these projects over the next few years.
H. R. 1450 — To require the Office of Foreign Assets Control to develop a program under which private sector firms may receive a license to conduct nominal financial transactions in furtherance of the firms’ investigations, and for other purposes.
February 21, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:779
H.R. 1450 proposes that the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) create a pilot program allowing private companies to obtain licenses for nominal financial transactions to support their investigations. The bill mandates coordination with the Financial Crimes Enforcement...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1450 is about letting certain companies get special permission to move a tiny bit of money around so they can do their own detective work, just like spies, and then they have to tell the grown-ups in charge what they find every month. This special permission thing will only go on for five years so everyone can see if it's a good idea or not.
S. 4130 — To require the establishment of a pilot program to expand early child care options for members of the Armed Forces and their families.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,365
S. 4130 is a bill that aims to create a pilot program to improve child care options for military families. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to partner with child care providers to increase the availability and quality of child care services near military installations. These...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to try a new idea to help military families find good places for their kids to stay during the day, like better daycare centers, by working together with places that already take care of kids near where the military families live.
S. 4729 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish a pilot program for family caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder with neurological and organic brain dysfunction.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,579
S. 4729 aims to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to create a pilot program supporting family caregivers who look after people with Alzheimer's or similar disorders affecting the brain. This program would provide grants to organizations like senior centers and educational...
Simple Explanation
S. 4729 wants to start a new program to help people who take care of family members with Alzheimer's by giving money to places like senior centers so they can offer more help. It will also check how well the help works by looking at health details, but some people worry about privacy and making sure the information is safe.
H. R. 7765 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to use weapon screening technology at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:675
H.R. 7765 instructs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to initiate a pilot program using weapon screening technology at the primary entrances of medical centers within a selected Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN). The program is set to begin within a year of the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7765 is about trying out special machines at some veteran hospitals to make sure no one brings in dangerous items. They will test this out for two years to see how well it works and how people feel about it.
H. R. 9287 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary shall use classified commercial shared spaces and professionalize industrial security protections for shared sensitive compartmented information facility and subject matter experts.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:268
H.R. 9287 proposes a pilot program where the Secretary of Defense will use classified commercial shared spaces and enhance security measures for facilities and experts dealing with sensitive information. The bill acknowledges the challenges faced by non-traditional defense...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9287 is like a plan to make secret clubhouse spaces where certain grown-ups can do important and secret work more safely. The idea is to help new friends who want to play along but aren't sure how to keep big secrets safe, so they don't have to work so hard to join the secret meetings.
H. R. 3372 — To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes.
January 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,581
H. R. 3372 aims to amend title 23 of the United States Code to create a program for collecting safety data on certain trucks with six axles. This bill proposes a pilot program allowing states to issue permits for these vehicles on the interstate, requiring data collection on...
Simple Explanation
The bill H. R. 3372 is about making bigger trucks with six wheels safer, by checking how often they crash and how far they drive, and by giving rewards if they have special brakes. This plan is like a big test for five years, where some states can allow these trucks on highways without losing any money for roads.
S. 5330 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:786
The bill, S. 5330, proposes a five-year pilot program initiated by the Secretary of Defense to treat pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select. This would allow eligible beneficiaries to enroll in TRICARE Select when they become pregnant. The Secretary is required to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to try a new idea where, if someone becomes pregnant, they can sign up for a health plan called TRICARE Select, which helps military families get medical care. They want to see if this makes it easier for these families to get the care they need.
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.
S. 3979 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent and codify the pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:775
S. 3979 aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to make a temporary pilot program permanent. This program allows contract physicians, who are not Department of Veterans Affairs employees, to perform medical disability examinations for veterans applying for benefits....
Simple Explanation
S. 3979 wants to make sure that doctors from outside a special group can help check if soldiers who got sick or hurt can get some help, and it will also tell people in charge if this idea is saving money and working well.
H. R. 10411 — To implement a 5-year pilot program establishing a performance-based pay structure for certain Federal employees in order to enhance productivity, accountability, and employee satisfaction in public service.
December 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,762
H. R. 10411 proposes a 5-year pilot program to implement a performance-based pay structure for certain Federal employees to boost productivity, accountability, and job satisfaction. This program is directed by the Office of Management and Budget, targeting employees in various roles, such as...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10411 is a plan to pay some government workers more money if they do a really good job, but they might get less money if they don't do well, and this is to help them work better and be happier.
H. R. 10123 — To establish an interagency committee to harmonize regulatory regimes in the United States relating to cybersecurity, and for other purposes.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,622
H. R. 10123 proposes the creation of a Harmonization Committee led by the National Cyber Director to streamline cybersecurity regulations across various U.S. agencies. The Committee's main goal is to create a unified regulatory framework that includes common and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10123 wants to create a team to help different U.S. government departments work together better on rules for keeping computers safe. The team will try out ideas with a few departments first and tell Congress how it’s going.
S. 211 — An Act To authorize the Administrator of General Services to establish an enhanced use lease pilot program, and for other purposes.
August 01, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,312
S. 211 aims to allow the Administrator of General Services to create a pilot program for leasing underutilized federal property. The program requires that these leases provide fair market value and uses the income for property improvements or deficit reduction. It sets...
Simple Explanation
S. 211 is a plan where the government can let people use empty buildings and properties, but they have to pay money. This money can then be used to either fix those places or help reduce the country's debt.
H. R. 7885 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to create a pilot program to award grants to units of general local government and community-based organizations to create jobs, and for other purposes.
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April 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,187
H.R. 7885, titled the "Jobs Now Act of 2024," seeks to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act by creating a pilot program for awarding grants to local governments and community organizations. Over two years, these funds are intended to help retain, employ, or...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7885 is a plan to give lots of money to local towns and groups so they can help people get jobs, especially if they are veterans, have disabilities, or are currently without work. The idea is to help areas that really need it, but it has to be done carefully so that the money isn't wasted.
H. R. 426 — To make available necessary disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters, and for other purposes.
January 15, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,215
H.R. 426, also known as the "Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act," aims to provide essential disaster assistance to families impacted by major disasters. The bill outlines criteria for determining eligibility for disaster assistance, including recognizing "constructive...
Simple Explanation
The bill, called the "Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act," aims to help people whose homes are hurt in big disasters by giving them different ways to prove they own their homes, and it also updates the rules to make it easier for these people to get help, like finding new places to live.
H. R. 10124 — To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and administer a pilot program to provide grants to support Food is Medicine programs, and for other purposes.
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November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,140
H.R. 10124 instructs the Secretary of Agriculture to set up a pilot program offering grants to support Food is Medicine initiatives. These programs aim to provide food and nutrition services to individuals dealing with diet-related diseases like diabetes and hypertension. The grants can be...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10124 is like a special project where the government helps people eat healthy food to feel better, especially if they're sick with things like diabetes or heart problems, by giving money to groups that make yummy, healthy meals and teach how to cook them. They want to make sure that this help goes to all types of places and people so everyone can get a fair chance to be healthier.
S. 4882 — To establish a pilot program for tracking awards made through other transaction authority.
July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:546
S. 4882 proposes creating a pilot program to help the Department of Defense track how much money small businesses and nontraditional contractors receive through "other transaction authority," a special type of contract. The program aims to reduce the reporting burden on...
Simple Explanation
S. 4882 wants to try a new way for the military to keep track of how much money they give to small businesses and special helpers, all the while making it easier for them to tell the military how they spend that money, until the year 2029.
H. R. 8652 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a pilot program to hire transitioning servicemembers to be Border Patrol agents.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:637
The bill H. R. 8652, titled the "Veterans Border Patrol Training Act," aims to create a pilot program for hiring transitioning servicemembers as Border Patrol agents. It directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to collaborate with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about giving soldiers who are leaving the military a chance to become Border Patrol agents by creating a special program to help them train for this job. They want to figure out if this idea works well by trying it out for five years and checking how many people join and how it helps them do the job.
H. R. 10038 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a pilot program on the provision of naloxone to veterans and their caregivers, and for other purposes.
October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:528
H.R. 10038 aims to create a two-year pilot program where the Department of Veterans Affairs makes naloxone available for free and without a prescription to veterans and their caregivers at department pharmacies and medical facilities. The bill requires that recipients also...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10038 is a plan where veterans can get a medicine called naloxone for free and without needing a doctor's note, to help with some types of drug emergencies. The program also makes sure they learn about other helpful services, and later on, people will check how well it went to decide if it should continue or change.
S. 794 — An Act To require a pilot program on the participation of non-asset-based third-party logistics providers in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism.
September 25, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:983
S. 794, also known as the "Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Pilot Program Act of 2023," aims to create a pilot program to test whether non-asset-based and asset-based third-party logistics providers can enhance port security and prevent supply chain breaches by...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to try a plan where up to 20 companies help make ports and the supply chain safer from bad guys by joining a special security partnership. It will run for a few years without using extra money, and people will check if it works to keep things safe.
H. R. 6370 — An Act To require the Office of Foreign Assets Control to develop a program under which private sector firms may receive a license to conduct nominal financial transactions in furtherance of the firms’ investigations, and for other purposes.
January 16, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:701
H.R. 6370, titled the OFAC Licensure for Investigators Act, proposes the creation of a pilot program by the Office of Foreign Assets Control to allow private firms to acquire licenses for conducting small financial transactions to aid their investigations. The program would...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6370 is a plan where the government wants to let some companies borrow a special pass (called a license) to spend tiny bits of money to help them with their detective work, and these companies have to tell the government what they do every month. This plan will last for five years to see how well it works.
H. R. 71 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to improve the ability of veterans to access medical care in medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and in the community by providing the veterans the ability to choose health care providers.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,814
H. R. 71, known as the “Veterans Health Care Freedom Act,” directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to start a pilot program that helps veterans choose their health care providers. This program will be run in at least four diverse areas and allows veterans to receive care...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a plan that lets veterans choose their own doctors, either from the Veterans' hospitals or regular hospitals, to make sure they get the care they need. It's a test program to see if this idea works well for three years, and it might become a permanent choice if it helps veterans get better healthcare.
H. R. 10307 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program under which a TRICARE Prime beneficiary may access obstetrical and gynecological care without a referral, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:524
H. R. 10307, also known as the “TRICARE OBGYN Treatment and Access without Lags in Care Act” or the “TOTAL Care Act,” proposes a pilot program directed by the Secretary of Defense. The program allows TRICARE Prime beneficiaries to access obstetrical and gynecological care...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to try out a new program that lets certain people using the military's health plan, called TRICARE Prime, see a special doctor for women's health care without needing to get permission first, like a pass to see the doctor faster. They want to see how this works for five years and learn if it's helpful or not.
S. 5024 — To require the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program on establishing a geospatial workforce development program, and for other purposes.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,100
S. 5024 aims to establish a pilot program for developing a geospatial workforce to support the needs of the Department of Defense. The Secretary of Defense is tasked with evaluating how to train skilled workers in geospatial technologies and is instructed to collaborate with...
Simple Explanation
S. 5024 is a plan where the Secretary of Defense wants to help people learn about special maps to work for the military, by having schools and businesses team up to teach them, near places where special map people work, and the program will share what it learns with Congress until 2030.
S. 2581 — To extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
April 08, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,556
The bill S. 2581 aims to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. It allows for secure payments to states and counties with federal land, updating the dates for these payments from 2023 to 2026. Additionally, it extends the authority for...
Simple Explanation
The bill S. 2581 is about giving more time for a program that helps areas with lots of trees to get money from the government and work on local projects. It also tries out a new way of picking people to help decide how to use these funds until 2028.
H. R. 8598 — To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to provide for a pilot program under which development loans and loan guarantees may be made to beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes.
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June 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,388
The bill, H. R. 8598, aims to support new farmers and ranchers by establishing a pilot program for development loans and loan guarantees. These loans will help cover early investment costs, such as acquiring tools or developing branding. The loans will have terms between 3...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help new farmers and ranchers by giving them special loans to buy things they need, like tools, with low-interest rates and training to run their farms better.
H. R. 8881 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to permanently authorize the performance of Department of Veterans Affairs disability examinations by non-Department physicians pursuant to contracts, and for other purposes.
June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:799
H. R. 8881 aims to change the law to allow doctors who are not part of the Department of Veterans Affairs to perform disability exams for veterans. These non-Department doctors would work under contracts and could carry out exams in any state, even if they are not licensed...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8881 wants to let doctors who don't work for the Veterans’ Department check if veterans have disabilities, even if they aren't licensed in the state they are working in, as long as they have a contract.
S. 3603 — To establish an information-sharing pilot program to combat the illicit use of crypto assets.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,093
S. 3603 proposes the creation of a pilot program to combat the illegal use of cryptocurrencies by encouraging information sharing between government agencies and the private sector. The program would involve agencies like the Department of Justice and the Department of...
Simple Explanation
Imagine some people try to use pretend money, called crypto, to do bad things like hiding money or stealing. This bill wants people who watch for these bad activities, like special government groups and some companies, to share what they know with each other to stop the bad guys.
S. 359 — To implement a 5-year pilot program establishing a performance-based pay structure for certain Federal employees in order to enhance productivity, accountability, and employee satisfaction in public service.
February 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:1,774
The bill S. 359 proposes a 5-year pilot program to create a performance-based pay system for certain federal employees. It aims to enhance productivity, accountability, and employee satisfaction by evaluating employees' work and adjusting their pay accordingly. The program...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to try a new way of paying certain government workers based on how well they do their jobs, giving them more money or prizes if they do a great job, and helping them improve if they don’t. They want to see if this makes people feel happier and do a better job over the next five years.
S. 5063 — To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a program to allow small business concerns to purchase certain commodities futures, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,227
The bill, known as the "Helping Small Businesses THRIVE Act," aims to help small businesses manage the risk of rising costs by allowing them to purchase commodities futures through a new pilot program established by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The program will assist eligible...
Simple Explanation
The Helping Small Businesses THRIVE Act is like giving small shops a magic tool to buy important stuff like gas at steady prices, so they don't worry if prices suddenly jump up and down. The government will help by guiding these small shops on how to use this special buying tool safely and smartly.
H. R. 126 — To direct the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program under which the Commission shall provide funds to local educational agencies for initiatives to provide voter registration information to secondary school students in the 12th grade.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:610
H.R. 126, also known as the “Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act,” proposes a pilot program run by the Election Assistance Commission. This program aims to provide funding to local educational agencies for projects that offer voter registration...
Simple Explanation
The "Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act" is a plan to help high schools give 12th graders information about how to register to vote. It aims to make sure more kids know how to vote when they turn 18.
S. 4062 — To establish a pilot program to assess the use of technology to speed up and enhance the cargo inspection process at land ports of entry along the border.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,528
The S. 4062 bill, known as the "Contraband Awareness Technology Catches Harmful Fentanyl Act" or the "CATCH Fentanyl Act," aims to establish a pilot program to enhance cargo inspections at land ports of entry along the U.S. border using advanced technology. The program, led...
Simple Explanation
The CATCH Fentanyl Act is like a test to see if cool tech tools can help people at the border check trucks and cars faster to find bad stuff, like fentanyl. They will try different tech tricks for five years and see which ones work the best.
H. R. 9815 — To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:533
H. R. 9815 aims to launch a pilot program led by the Attorney General, in partnership with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to improve the documentation of veterans incarcerated in state prisons and local jails. The program will provide grants and technical support to these...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help jails and prisons figure out which of their prisoners are veterans by giving them money and support to do a better job at keeping track. This way, veterans can get the special help and benefits they deserve.
H. R. 714 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to create a pilot program to award grants to units of general local government and community-based organizations to create jobs, and for other purposes.
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January 23, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,186
H. R. 714 aims to change the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act by introducing a pilot program that awards grants to local governments and community-based organizations. These grants are designed to help keep or find jobs for people by funding employment and training...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 714 is a plan to give money to local places to help people keep or find jobs, especially for veterans and people who lost their jobs, by giving out grants to help train and keep workers. It sets aside $1 billion over two years to make sure people have jobs, but figuring out who gets the money might be tricky.
H. R. 961 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to provide veteran health savings accounts to allow veterans to receive primary care furnished under non-Department direct primary care service arrangements, and for other purposes.
February 04, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:939
H.R. 961, known as the “Veterans Access to Direct Primary Care Act,” proposes a five-year pilot program to help veterans access non-Department of Veterans Affairs primary care through health savings accounts. Eligible veterans can use these accounts to pay for primary care...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 961 is about trying a new way to help veterans see doctors outside of their regular VA doctors by giving them special savings accounts to pay for these visits. It's like giving them a special wallet filled with money just for doctor's visits that they can use for five years.
S. 4437 — To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans enrolled in both the Medicare program and the system of annual patient enrollment of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
June 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,681
The bill S. 4437, titled the “Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act,” proposes that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs establish a pilot program to help veterans who are enrolled in both Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare. The...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to try out a new way to help veterans who see both regular doctors and Veterans Affairs doctors, by having special helpers make sure their care is well-coordinated and everything goes smoothly for them. They will see how this works in a few places over three years to see if it helps veterans feel better and costs less.
S. 3849 — To promote United States leadership in technical standards by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Department of State to take certain actions to encourage and enable United States participation in developing standards and specifications for artificial intelligence and other critical and emerging technologies, and for other purposes.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,869
The proposed bill, S. 3849, aims to enhance U.S. leadership in setting technical standards, especially for artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. It directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Department of State to identify and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help the United States be a leader in creating important rules for things like computers and robots. It asks some government groups to help share information and have meetings to talk about these rules, and they have some money to do this between 2024 and 2028.
H. R. 10213 — To establish a whole-home repairs program for eligible homeowners and eligible landlords, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,899
H.R. 10213 proposes the creation of a whole-home repairs program for eligible homeowners and landlords in the United States. This program would offer grants to homeowners and loans, possibly forgivable, to landlords for making necessary repairs and improvements to their...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10213 is a plan to help people and landlords fix up their homes by giving them money, but it needs to be clearer on who can get the money and how the money should be used to avoid confusion and make sure it helps the right people.
H. R. 6821 — To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to establish a pilot program that focuses Department of Agriculture conservation funding on reducing the most problematic nutrients in the highest-impact areas, and for other purposes.
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December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,861
H.R. 6821, known as the “Healthy Farms Healthy Watersheds Act of 2023,” aims to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 by creating a pilot program to reduce problematic nutrient levels in high-impact areas. The bill focuses on improving water quality in significant water bodies like the Great...
Simple Explanation
The Healthy Farms Healthy Watersheds Act of 2023 is a plan to help farmers and other groups work together to make big lakes and bays cleaner by reducing harmful chemicals in water. It gives them rewards for doing good things to help keep the water safe.
H. R. 10281 — To promote United States leadership in technical standards by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Department of State to take certain actions to encourage and enable United States participation in developing standards and specifications for artificial intelligence and other critical and emerging technologies, and for other purposes.
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December 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,915
H.R. 10281 is a bill aiming to strengthen U.S. leadership in creating technical standards for artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. It directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Department of State to support U.S. industry in participating in the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10281 is a bill that wants the United States to be a leader in making rules for new technologies like robots and smart devices. It tells special groups to help organize meetings and share information, so more people from the U.S. can join in and have their say in these important decisions.
H. R. 7200 — To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a hydrogen infrastructure finance and innovation pilot program, and for other purposes.
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February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,591
H.R. 7200 mandates the Secretary of Energy to create a pilot program for financing and innovating hydrogen infrastructure. This bill includes conducting studies to assess potential hydrogen pipeline routes, costs, and environmental impacts, and prioritizes projects that...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the Secretary of Energy to start a program that helps to build things like pipes and storage for hydrogen gas. It plans to give money, up to $100 million each year, to projects that make it easier to move and use hydrogen, especially if they can help people and the environment.
H. R. 10416 — To require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to establish and carry out a pilot program to expedite the examination of applications for certain patents, and for other purposes.
December 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,276
H.R. 10416, also known as the "Leadership in Critical and Emerging Technologies Act," requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to create a pilot program. This program aims to speed up the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10416 is a bill that wants to help inventors get their important new ideas, like cool computer stuff or smart science tricks, checked by the government and approved faster so that America can stay ahead in making awesome things.
S. 5231 — To require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a pilot program to implement a pre-qualification or pre-approval process for farmers and ranchers with respect to a direct farm ownership loan under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:589
S. 5231, also known as the “Farm Ownership Improvement Act,” mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to create a 5-year pilot program. This program aims to establish a pre-qualification or pre-approval process for farmers and ranchers seeking direct farm ownership loans under...
Simple Explanation
The Farm Ownership Improvement Act wants to help farmers and ranchers get loans to buy farms by testing a new way to see if they can pay back the loans, like checking their money skills before giving them money. If it works well, they might keep doing it for more than just the test time.
H. R. 9399 — To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans enrolled in both the Medicare program and the system of annual patient enrollment of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
August 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,679
The bill, H.R. 9399, proposes a pilot program led by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to help veterans who are enrolled in both Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health systems. It aims to improve healthcare access, outcomes, and quality for these veterans while reducing...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to try a new program to help veterans who get healthcare from both Medicare and the VA so they can have better care and save money. It will give them helpers to manage their healthcare, and this program will run in a few places for three years to see how well it works.
S. 374 — To establish a pilot program for property acquisition projects, and for other purposes.
February 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:1,063
S. 374, known as the "Direct Property Acquisitions Act," proposes a pilot program allowing select local governments, termed "covered communities," to directly apply for federal hazard mitigation assistance for property acquisitions and structure demolitions or relocations....
Simple Explanation
The Direct Property Acquisitions Act is like setting up a special test for certain towns to try getting help from the government to buy land and move buildings if they are in danger, like from a storm. There will only be a few towns picked in each region, and they can try this test for up to 4 years to see if it works well.
S. 4556 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Office of Falls Prevention of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
June 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,843
The bill titled "SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2024" aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to create the Office of Falls Prevention within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This office will be responsible for developing and overseeing programs and standards to prevent falls...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like creating a special team to help veterans not trip or fall, just like how safety rules can help kids play safely, and this team will also work with other helpers to make sure veterans' homes and hospitals are safe places to move around without getting hurt.
S. 3636 — To require the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to establish a pilot program to identify and refer veterans for potential employment with Federal land management agencies, and for other purposes.
January 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,567
S. 3636 aims to help veterans find employment with federal land management agencies by creating a pilot program overseen by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management. The program will identify veterans’ strengths and potential for roles in outdoor and environmental...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help veterans get jobs in nature and land care jobs with the government by creating a special program that matches their skills with these roles. It lasts for five years and checks each year how well it's working.
S. 4180 — To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to allow for brownfield revitalization funding eligibility for Alaska Native Tribes, and for other purposes.
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April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,296
S. 4180 is a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate that aims to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to make Alaska Native Tribes eligible for brownfield revitalization funding. This bill intends to aid in cleaning up contaminated lands conveyed...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help clean up dirty lands in Alaska, where Native Tribes live, by giving them more money and support to make the land safe and clean again. It also plans to build a special program to let the Tribes manage some construction projects on their own.
S. 4880 — To implement or strengthen programs that increase the supply of quality child care services by enhancing the wages of child care workers, and for other purposes.
July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,571
S. 4880 aims to enhance child care services by creating a pilot program that provides financial grants to States, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations. These grants are meant to supplement the wages of child care workers, making it easier to attract and keep qualified...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give money to places like states and tribes to help pay child care workers more, so more people will want to work in child care, and there will be more and better babysitters for kids.
S. 127 — To establish a whole-home repairs program for eligible homeowners and eligible landlords, and for other purposes.
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January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:3,915
S. 127 seeks to create a "Whole-Home Repairs Act of 2025," which establishes a program to provide financial assistance for home repairs to eligible homeowners and landlords in the United States. The program will offer grants to homeowners and loans, including potentially...
Simple Explanation
S. 127 is a plan to help people fix up their homes by giving money to both homeowners and apartment owners, making homes safer, nicer, and saving energy. It might use some money from a different safe-home program and has rules so renters don't pay too much more for their places.
H. R. 201 — To implement a 5-year pilot program establishing a performance-based pay structure for certain Federal employees in order to enhance productivity, accountability, and employee satisfaction in public service.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,763
H. R. 201, titled the “Federal Employee Performance and Accountability Act of 2025,” aims to create a 5-year pilot program that introduces a performance-based pay system for certain federal employees. The program will allow participating federal agencies to adjust pay based on how well...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 201 is about trying out a new way to pay some government workers more or less money depending on how well they do their jobs, hoping this will make them work better and happier. This test will last for 5 years, and people will keep an eye on it to see if it really works.
S. 4982 — To amend the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a pilot program to provide recovery payments to producers of seasonal and perishable crops that experience low prices caused by imports, and for other purposes.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,348
S. 4982 aims to amend the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 by requiring the Secretary of Agriculture to create a pilot program that offers financial assistance to farmers who grow seasonal and perishable crops, such as asparagus and blueberries. These payments are...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the government to help farmers who grow fruits and veggies like asparagus and blueberries by giving them money when they can't make enough money because other countries sell those foods cheaply in the United States. They plan to spend a lot of money each year for five years to help these farmers.
S. 3652 — To require owners of covered federally assisted rental dwelling units to install temperature sensors in such units, and for other purposes.
January 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,507
S. 3652 requires the installation of temperature sensors in federally assisted rental housing units to ensure they meet temperature standards. Introduced by Mrs. Gillibrand, the bill proposes a three-year pilot program where grants would be given to various housing agencies...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure homes that get federal help are either warm enough or cool enough by putting special temperature sensors in them, but there are some questions about how to make sure these sensors work right and keep people's information safe.
H. R. 4235 — To direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to establish a wildfire technology testbed pilot program, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,370
H.R. 4235, also known as the "Wildfire Technology DEMO Act," directs the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to create a wildfire technology testbed pilot program. This program will bring together public agencies and private entities to test new...
Simple Explanation
The new bill wants to try out cool new tools, like super-smart computers and fancy radios, to help people stop big wildfires more safely. They plan to do this for seven years and will tell Congress how it's going every year.
H. R. 4814 — An Act To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish a pilot program to explore the use of artificial intelligence in support of the mission of the Commission and to direct the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to study and report on the use of blockchain technology and tokens, respectively.
May 14, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,731
H.R. 4814, also known as the “Consumer Safety Technology Act,” seeks to enhance consumer protection using new technology. It directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to initiate a pilot program that explores the use of artificial intelligence in its safety efforts. The...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, they want to try using smart computers and special tech to keep people safe from bad products, and they are also studying how new internet money ideas might help.
H. R. 6963 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into agreements with drug manufacturers to establish reserve supplies of covered pediatric cancer drugs, and for other purposes.
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January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,603
H. R. 6963 is a bill aimed at ensuring a stable supply of pediatric cancer drugs in the United States. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a pilot program that requires drug manufacturers to maintain a six-month reserve of essential pediatric...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6963 is a plan to make sure there are always enough special medicines for kids with cancer by having a backup supply ready, and it sets aside $500 million for this purpose. It also says that the people in charge need to keep an eye on how the money is used to make sure everything is fair and that the medicines don't run out.
H. R. 10294 — To establish a pilot program for the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to evaluate the effectiveness of insuring mortgages made to finance improvements to convert basement spaces into safely habitable dwelling units, and for other purposes.
December 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:574
H.R. 10294 proposes to create a pilot program by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to test the effectiveness of insuring loans that fund the conversion of basements into safe, habitable rental units. This program, set to last for five years, allows up to 150,000 mortgages for...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10294 is like a plan where the government wants to test if it's a good idea to help people turn their basements into safe little apartments by giving them special loans. They will do this for five years, make sure the new apartments are safe, and then check if this plan worked well.
S. 5251 — To establish a pilot program to support domestic critical material processing, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,437
S. 5251, titled the “Critical Materials Future Act of 2024,” calls for the creation of a pilot program to boost domestic processing of critical materials important for national energy and security. The bill seeks to support at least three projects, using innovative financial...
Simple Explanation
The "Critical Materials Future Act of 2024" is a plan to help the U.S. find better and safer ways to handle important materials needed for energy and safety by giving out money to try out new methods, but some people worry if the money will be spent wisely.
H. R. 7490 — To require the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to establish a pilot program to identify and refer veterans for potential employment with Federal land management agencies, and for other purposes.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,616
H.R. 7490, titled the "Hire Veterans Act", aims to create a pilot program led by the Office of Personnel Management to help veterans find jobs with federal land management agencies. The program will assess veterans' strengths and skills for various environmental and...
Simple Explanation
The "Hire Veterans Act" is like setting up a special club to help veterans find jobs taking care of nature and parks, where they don't always need a college diploma, and they can learn new skills if needed. This club will try out for five years, and every year they'll tell grown-ups how it's going.
H. R. 8245 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish the Rural Hospital Stabilization Pilot Program to provide grants to rural hospitals for purposes of ensuring local access to services.
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May 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,065
H. R. 8245 aims to amend the Social Security Act to create the Rural Hospital Stabilization Pilot Program. This program will award grants to rural hospitals and technical assistance providers to help them maintain and improve access to healthcare services in rural areas....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8245 wants to help small hospitals in the countryside by giving them money to keep running and make sure people can still visit them when they’re sick. The plan will give some hospitals money each year for four years, but the grown-ups are still figuring out how to make sure the money is used the right way and which hospitals need it most.
S. RES. 557 — Authorizing the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to conduct quarterly blood donation drives.
February 09, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:350
S. RES. 557 authorizes the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to organize quarterly blood donation drives during the year 2024. The Sergeant at Arms is responsible for choosing the dates, locations, and partnering blood donation organizations for these events, with...
Simple Explanation
The Senate wants to hold blood donation events four times in 2024, and they've asked a special team to plan where and when these will happen and which blood donation helpers to team up with. They have to get approval from another group in the Senate before making their choices.
H. R. 7087 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program for evidence-based perinatal mental health prevention for pregnant and postpartum members of the Armed Forces and beneficiaries, and for other purposes.
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January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,251
H. R. 7087 aims to set up a pilot program under the Secretary of Defense for preventing mental health issues during the perinatal period in pregnant and postpartum military members and their families. The program, to be implemented in military medical centers, will focus on...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7087 is a plan to help pregnant and new moms in the military feel better by making sure they get good care for their minds, not just their bodies, and it sets aside money to make sure this plan works well.
H. R. 6370 — An Act To require the Office of Foreign Assets Control to develop a program under which private sector firms may receive a license to conduct nominal financial transactions in furtherance of the firms’ investigations, and for other purposes.
January 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:724
H. R. 6370, also known as the "OFAC Licensure for Investigators Act," mandates that the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) create a pilot program for providing private companies with licenses to conduct small financial transactions to aid in their investigations. These...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a special permission slip that lets companies do tiny money trades to help them find out important things during an investigation. This bill wants to create a program giving out those permission slips and checking if it's working well over five years.
S. 5632 — To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and administer a pilot program to provide grants to support Food is Medicine programs, and for other purposes.
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December 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,143
S. 5632 aims to establish a pilot program, overseen by the Secretary of Agriculture, to provide grants supporting "Food is Medicine" programs. These programs collaborate with healthcare providers to offer healthy food and nutrition therapy to people dealing with or at risk...
Simple Explanation
S. 5632 wants to try out a new program that helps give healthy food to people with health problems like diabetes and obesity. The program will use $20 million to give money to places that team up with doctors to offer this healthy food and will see how it helps people feel better over a few years.
H. R. 8715 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a pilot program under which the Secretary enters into public-private partnerships with eligible entities to distribute to mothers of newborn infants newborn supply kits, and for other purposes.
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June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:992
H. R. 8715, also known as the “Newborns Essentials Support Toolkit Act” or the “NEST Act,” proposes a pilot program led by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This program involves forming public-private partnerships to distribute newborn supply kits to mothers of...
Simple Explanation
The NEST Act is like a big plan to give special gift boxes with necessary things like diapers and blankets to moms of new babies, especially those who live in places where it's hard to get help. This plan uses money from the government to work with different groups to make sure these gifts go to the families that need them the most.
H. R. 3722 — An Act To require a pilot program on activities under the pre-separation transition process of members of the Armed Forces for a reduction in suicide among veterans, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:674
H. R. 3722 proposes a pilot program aimed at reducing veteran suicide by improving the transition process for service members leaving the armed forces. It focuses on enhancing mental health resources and support available through the Department of Defense and the Department...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making it easier for soldiers who are leaving the army to get help so they don't feel sad or lonely, especially when they go back to regular life. It wants to make sure they have people to talk to and learn about how to stay happy and healthy.
S. 4566 — To require the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Secretary of the Army to carry out a pilot program on producing parts through reverse engineering, and for other purposes.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,086
S. 4566 proposes a pilot program requiring the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Secretary of the Army to explore producing military parts through reverse engineering. This effort aims to deliver cost savings and improve market competition for...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the Navy, Air Force, and Army bosses to test making their own spare parts by taking apart old ones to see how they work, hoping to save money and make sure they get good prices without causing any troubles with who owns the designs.
H. R. 7779 — To promote remediation of abandoned hardrock mines, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:11,913
The bill, referred to as the “Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024,” aims to address the issue of abandoned hardrock mines in the United States. It sets up a pilot program allowing certain entities, known as Good Samaritans, to receive permits to clean up these...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let special helpers, called Good Samaritans, clean up old and messy mines without getting in trouble for the mess that was already there. They can get up to 15 special passes to do this work and might even get money back from the treasures they find while cleaning.

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