Search Results: keywords:"policy changes"

  • S. RES. 824 — Recognizing September 20, 2024, as National LGBTQ+ Veterans Day.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:501

    S. RES. 824 recognizes September 20, 2024, as "National LGBTQ+ Veterans Day" to honor the contributions of LGBTQ+ servicemembers and veterans in the U.S. Armed Forces. It highlights the past discrimination against them, including policies like "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell," and...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill is about saying thank you to LGBTQ+ people who have served in the armed forces by creating a special day, on September 20, 2024, called National LGBTQ+ Veterans Day. It also wants to make sure they are treated fairly and get all the help and care they need, like everyone else.

  • S. 4318 — To provide for an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) integration strategy.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:570

    S. 4318 aims to develop a strategy for integrating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, into the national airspace of the United States. The bill tasks the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator with implementing recommendations from...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to help drones, which are flying robots, safely share the sky with airplanes. It tells the people who manage the skies to make a plan and keep checking if everything is going well, just like making sure all the toys play nicely together.

  • H. RES. 1168 — Supporting the designation of the week of April 21 through April 27, 2024, as National Crime Victims Rights Week.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:392

    The resolution H. RES. 1168 seeks to officially designate the week of April 21 through April 27, 2024, as "National Crime Victims Rights Week." It acknowledges the impact crime has on victims and survivors and emphasizes the need for support, services, and recognition for those affected. The...

    Simple Explanation

    In H. RES. 1168, they want to set a special week from April 21 to April 27, 2024, called "National Crime Victims Rights Week," to remind everyone to help and support people who have been hurt by crimes, just like giving them a big, warm hug of hope and care.