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Search Results: keywords:"pilot program"

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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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.
H. R. 7583 — To provide for the establishment of a pilot program to encourage the employment of veterans in manufacturing positions, and for other purposes.
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March 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,433
H.R. 7583, titled the "Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act of 2024," proposes a pilot program aimed at increasing the employment of veterans in manufacturing positions. It requires the Secretary of Labor to select three states to implement public-private partnerships...
Simple Explanation
The "Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act of 2024" is a plan to help veterans find jobs in factories by giving three states money to train and teach them skills, using $10 million each year for five years to make sure only veterans get trained and that the money is used properly.
S. 4630 — To establish an interagency committee to harmonize regulatory regimes in the United States relating to cybersecurity, and for other purposes.
July 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,220
The bill, known as the “Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act,” seeks to establish an interagency committee called the Harmonization Committee. This committee is tasked with aligning cybersecurity rules across different U.S. agencies to avoid inconsistencies and overlap. It aims...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, the government wants to create a team to make sure that all the rules about keeping computers and information safe are the same across different parts of the government, so they don't get too confusing or overlap. This team will also try out a new plan to see if it works well with a few groups before using it everywhere.
S. 2132 — To require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a pilot program for the establishment and use of a pre-fire-suppression stand density index, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,063
S. 2132, known as the “Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act of 2024”, directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a pilot program to use a pre-fire-suppression stand density index. This index will be used to evaluate forest areas primarily in the western United States...
Simple Explanation
The Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act of 2024 wants to test a new way to see how crowded forests are, which can help stop big fires. People will work together to pick forests that need thinning out, so they're safer and healthier.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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.
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. 8312 — 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.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,121
The Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act of 2024, also known as H. R. 8312, directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create a pilot program allowing certain active members of the Armed Forces to pre-enroll in the Department of Veterans Affairs' annual...
Simple Explanation
The Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act of 2024 wants to let some soldiers who are about to leave the military sign up early for veteran healthcare. This way, they can get ready to use healthcare services once they are done with their military jobs.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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 15, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,674
H. R. 4814, known as the "Consumer Safety Technology Act," aims to explore and study new technologies to enhance consumer protection. The bill directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to pilot the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for improving product safety by...
Simple Explanation
The Consumer Safety Technology Act wants to use new technology to keep people safe by checking if products are safe and stopping fake things on the internet. It asks some important people to test using smart computers and special internet tools to see if they can help keep us safe from bad products and scams.
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. 3630 — To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to establish a pilot program for testing the use of a predictive risk-scoring algorithm to provide oversight of payments for durable medical equipment and clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under the Medicare program.
January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,298
The Medicare Transaction Fraud Prevention Act aims to create a pilot program that uses a predictive risk-scoring algorithm to monitor payments under the Medicare program, specifically for durable medical equipment and clinical diagnostic laboratory tests. It will run for two...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to try out a special computer program to catch bad people who try to steal money from a big helper fund called Medicare, which helps people get things they need when they're sick. They will test this for two years, and if it works, it could help stop people from taking money they shouldn't.
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.
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. 8448 — To establish a pilot program to establish a pre-approval process for direct farm ownership loans made under subtitle A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act in order to streamline the application process and provide greater certainty to borrowers.
May 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:441
H.R. 8448, known as the "Support for Ownership and Investment in Land Act" or the "SOIL Act," proposes a pilot program to create a pre-approval process for direct farm ownership loans under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. The aim is to make the loan application process easier...
Simple Explanation
The SOIL Act is like a special test program to help farmers more easily apply for loans to own their farms, making it less confusing and giving them clearer answers. This program will try out new rules until the end of 2029 to see what works best and will let important people know how it’s going.
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. 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. 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. 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.
S. 3641 — To require 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 dependents, and for other purposes.
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January 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,488
S. 3641 aims to have the Secretary of Defense create a pilot program focused on preventing perinatal mental health issues among pregnant and postpartum members of the Armed Forces and their dependents. The program will assess the effectiveness of evidence-based mental health...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to try a new program to help pregnant soldiers and their families feel better mentally. They plan to spend a lot of money each year to see if their plan works and will have people check to make sure everything goes smoothly.
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.
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. 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. 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.
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.
H. R. 8746 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to develop a training program that teaches members of the Armed Forces to interact with digital information in a safe and responsible manner, and for other purposes.
June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,005
H.R. 8746, also known as the “SHIELD Act of 2024,” proposes the creation of a pilot program by the Secretary of Defense aimed at teaching members of the Armed Forces how to safely and responsibly interact with digital information. Within 120 days of the Act's enactment, the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8746 is a plan to teach people in the military how to be smart and safe when reading information online, so they can tell what's true and what's not. They will try different ways to learn, like on the computer or in person, and share what they think works best.
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.
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. 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. 3162 — To improve the requirement for the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish testbeds to support the development and testing of trustworthy artificial intelligence systems and to improve interagency coordination in development of such testbeds, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,854
S. 3162, also known as the "Testing and Evaluation Systems for Trusted Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023," aims to enhance the establishment of testbeds by the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. These testbeds are intended to support the...
Simple Explanation
S. 3162 is all about making special places where experts can safely test and improve smart computer programs, like those that help machines think on their own. This bill wants to make sure these programs are safe to use and work well, and it even checks that people from other countries who visit these places for work are doing so safely.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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. 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. 8993 — To direct the Secretary of Education to conduct a study regarding the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools, and to establish a pilot program of awarding grants to enable certain schools to create a school environment free of mobile devices.
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July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,189
H.R. 8993, also known as the Focus on Learning Act, seeks to have the Secretary of Education study how mobile devices affect students in elementary and secondary schools. The bill also proposes a pilot program to award grants to certain schools to create environments...
Simple Explanation
The Focus on Learning Act is all about checking how using phones and tablets in schools affects kids' learning and feelings. It also wants to test out locking these devices away during school to see if it helps kids focus better, but some special uses, like translation or health needs, are allowed.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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.
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.
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. 10235 — 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 House
Congress:118
Words:2,731
H.R. 10235 proposes a pilot program where the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant funds to local governments to improve flood mapping in urban areas. The program aims to create better maps to help homeowners and businesses understand and reduce flood risks....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help cities make better maps to show where floods might happen so people can be safer, like when rain makes too much water in streets and homes. It plans to give some money to help, but the money might not be enough for small cities, and maps could still be hard to understand.
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. 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. 9525 — To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.
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September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,744
H. R. 9525, known as the "Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act" or "SAVES Act," is a proposed law that requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to set up a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations. These organizations will provide service dogs to veterans who are eligible due...
Simple Explanation
The "SAVES Act" wants to help veterans by giving money to groups that train service dogs to help these veterans, especially if they have trouble moving or feel sad or scared. It plans to spend $10 million each year for five years so these veterans can get their helpful dogs for free.
S. 3904 — To establish a pilot program to improve the family self-sufficiency program, and for other purposes.
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March 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,518
S. 3904 aims to establish a pilot program to improve the family self-sufficiency program in the United States. The bill proposes creating interest-bearing escrow accounts for eligible low-income families who experience an increase in rent due to rising earned income. These...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help low-income families save money by letting them put extra rent money into special savings accounts that they can use later if they meet certain conditions.
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. 4488 — To amend the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 to establish a pilot program to award grants to facilitate home delivery of commodities under the commodity supplemental food program, and for other purposes.
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June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:983
S. 4488 is a bill that proposes changes to the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 to establish a pilot program for providing grants aimed at facilitating home delivery of food commodities. The goal is to help low-income elderly people, particularly those in rural...
Simple Explanation
S. 4488 is a plan to help older people who don't have much money get food delivered to their homes, especially if they live far away in the countryside. It gives money to states so they can help local groups bring food to those who need it.
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. 7147 — To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to establish a pilot program for testing the use of a predictive risk-scoring algorithm to provide oversight of payments for durable medical equipment and clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under the Medicare program.
January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,329
H.R. 7147 aims to modify the Social Security Act to set up a test program that uses a predictive risk-scoring algorithm to monitor payments for durable medical equipment and clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under Medicare. The program, lasting two years, will analyze...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7147 is like a test to see if a special robot helper can spot mistakes or sneaky tricks when people ask for money for certain medical things, like equipment or tests, from Medicare. The robot will look for unusual patterns and try to find errors, while making sure everything is fair and safe for people using Medicare.
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.
H. R. 8585 — To establish a National Auto Theft Bureau within the Department of Justice.
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May 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:315
H. R. 8585 seeks to establish a National Auto Theft Bureau within the Department of Justice. The Bureau's main responsibilities will be to serve as a central source of information on auto theft, facilitate the sharing of information among Federal, State, and local law...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8585 wants to create a special team in the Department of Justice to help find stolen cars. It would also try out a plan with $10 million to help police work together better in stopping car thefts.
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. 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.
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.
S. 2248 — To require a pilot program on the use of big data analytics to identify vessels evading sanctions and export controls and to require a report on the availability in the United States of emerging and foundational technologies subject to export controls.
December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,363
S. 2248 aims to establish a pilot program using big data analytics to detect ships that might be bypassing sanctions and export rules. This program, overseen by the Department of Homeland Security, will leverage data to predict risks and assist law enforcement agencies both...
Simple Explanation
S. 2248 is like a special project where grown-ups use computers to catch ships doing sneaky things like breaking rules about what they can carry to other places. They will check if these plans help keep things safe without needing 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. 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. 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.
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.
S. 2278 — To establish Image Adjudicator and Supervisory Image Adjudicator positions in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations.
December 02, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,617
S. 2278 aims to create new positions called Image Adjudicators and Supervisory Image Adjudicators in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Field Operations. These roles will involve reviewing images of vehicles and containers at U.S. entry points to identify...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to add new jobs called Image Adjudicators and their supervisors to help U.S. border workers check pictures of cars and containers, so they can catch bad stuff or people sneaking in or out of the country. It also asks for training and regular updates to make sure there are enough workers and that they're doing a good job.
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.
S. 3504 — To establish a course of education and pilot program on authentication of digital content provenance for certain Department of Defense media content, and for other purposes.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,269
S. 3504 aims to enhance the authentication of digital content for the Department of Defense. It mandates the creation of an educational course at the Defense Information School to train specialists on digital content provenance and the challenges of digital forgery....
Simple Explanation
S. 3504 wants to teach people in the Department of Defense how to check if digital pictures and videos are real or fake, with a special school class and a test program to make sure everything works right by 2026.
S. 4055 — To provide for a pilot program to improve contracting outcomes, and for other purposes.
December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,429
S. 4055 aims to improve the outcomes of government contracts through a pilot program. The program will last two years and evaluate innovative methods for measuring and achieving better contracting results in selected government agencies and military departments. The bill...
Simple Explanation
S. 4055 is a project where the government wants to try new ways to do its work better and save money when signing deals with companies, like making sure things are done on time and making people happy with the results. They will test this for two years and let important people know if these new ways are working well.
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.
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. 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. 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. 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.
H. R. 9924 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish standard practices for a grant or pilot program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs through the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
October 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:685
H.R. 9924 is a proposed law aiming to establish standard practices for grant or pilot programs related to suicide prevention or mental health, managed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs through the Veterans Health Administration. The bill requires the creation of measurable...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9924 wants to help by making sure that when the Veterans Health group tries new ways to help veterans with their feelings, they have clear plans and share what happens, kind of like how teachers share report cards to show how kids are doing in school.
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.
S. 4758 — To require the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program on using artificial intelligence-enabled software to optimize the workflow and operations of depots, shipyards, and other manufacturing facilities run by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:558
S. 4758 requires the Secretary of Defense to start a pilot program to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) software to improve the efficiency of operations at Department of Defense facilities like depots and shipyards. This program aims to test the best possible AI...
Simple Explanation
S. 4758 is a plan to see if using smart computer programs can help the military work faster and better at places like shipyards. They will spend over $35 million to try it out and then tell Congress what they learned.

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