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Search Results: keywords:"political bias"

H. R. 1779 — To direct the Administrator of General Services to sell the property known as the Speaker Nancy Pelosi Federal Building, and for other purposes.
March 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:307
H. R. 1779 aims to sell the property known as the Speaker Nancy Pelosi Federal Building located at 90 7th St, San Francisco, California. The bill directs the Administrator of General Services to either dispose of the property or sell it at fair market value by May 31, 2025....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1779 is a plan to sell a big building named after Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco by a certain date. It's like when someone decides to sell their house by next year and wants to make sure they get a good price for it.
H. RES. 270 — Removing James E. Boasberg, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for failure to remain in good behavior pursuant to section 1 of article III of the Constitution.
March 31, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:974
H. RES. 270 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to remove James E. Boasberg from his position as Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. The resolution claims that Judge Boasberg did not uphold the standards of good behavior...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, some people in the government want to remove a judge named James E. Boasberg from his job because they believe he didn't follow important rules, like staying honest and fair. They say he tried to interfere with the president's decisions and didn't tell the truth about some payments he received.
H. R. 6918 — An Act To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers.
January 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:301
H. R. 6918 is a proposed law that aims to prevent the Secretary of Health and Human Services from limiting funding to pregnancy centers. The bill prohibits the execution of certain regulatory changes that would affect funds for these centers, which support both the mother and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6918 is a plan to stop cutting money for places that help people who are going to have babies. These places help with things like advice, teaching about having a baby, and giving needed supplies to families.
H. RES. 241 — Impeaching John James McConnell Jr., Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
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March 24, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,680
H. RES. 241 is a resolution from the House of Representatives to impeach Chief Judge John James McConnell Jr. of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. The resolution accuses him of abusing his power by allowing his personal political beliefs to influence his...
Simple Explanation
The House of Representatives wants to remove a judge named John James McConnell Jr. because they believe he let his personal opinions influence his decisions in court. They say he may have been biased because of his past donations and involvement with a group that got money from the government, but they don't have strong evidence to prove it.
H. RES. 143 — Impeaching Paul Engelmayer, judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
February 18, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:465
H. RES. 143 is a resolution that proposes the impeachment of Judge Paul Engelmayer from the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The resolution accuses Judge Engelmayer of misconduct and abuse of judicial authority, particularly in relation to...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 143 is a plan to try to get rid of a judge named Paul Engelmayer because some people think he didn't do his job fairly, especially when dealing with things from when Mr. Trump was president. They say he didn't treat everyone equally and made decisions in a sneaky way.
S. 790 — To redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center.
February 27, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:306
S. 790 proposes to change the name of the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, to the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center." The bill specifies that all references to the original center's name in legal documents or...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the name of a special museum about trails in Wyoming to honor Barbara L. Cubin. It means they will rename all the signs and documents to show her name.
H. R. 8386 — To award a Congressional Gold Medal to President Donald J. Trump in recognition of his exceptional leadership and dedication to strengthening America’s diplomatic relations during his presidency.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:888
H.R. 8386 proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to former President Donald J. Trump for his leadership and efforts in enhancing America’s diplomatic relations during his time in office. The bill highlights significant diplomatic achievements, such as President Trump’s...
Simple Explanation
This bill suggests giving a special award to former President Donald Trump to say "thank you" for his work in making friends with other countries when he was President, like meeting Kim Jong Un and helping some countries be friends with Israel.
H. RES. 37 — Recognizing the 4th anniversary of the Trump administration’s Secretary of the Air Force announcing Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, as the preferred location for United States Space Command Headquarters.
January 13, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:317
H. RES. 37 acknowledges the 4th anniversary of the decision to designate Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, as the preferred location for the United States Space Command Headquarters. This resolution highlights the process and decision-making that took place during the Trump...
Simple Explanation
This document talks about celebrating the decision made four years ago to build a special base for space stuff in a place called Huntsville, Alabama. The people who wrote this document are unhappy that another place in Colorado was picked instead, and they think Huntsville should have another chance to be the chosen spot.
H. R. 10286 — To establish the Constitutional Government Review Commission, and for other purposes.
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December 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,678
The H. R. 10286 bill aims to create the "Constitutional Government Review Commission," which will review government agencies to determine if they should be repealed because their powers are not specifically granted by the U.S. Constitution. The Commission will have nine...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a special group that checks if certain parts of the government are doing things that aren't allowed by the big rule book of the country (the Constitution). They will see if some of those things can be done by states instead and how any money saved can be shared, but people are a bit worried about how they're going to do all this without spending too much money or being unfair.
H. R. 2443 — To eliminate taxpayer funding for the partisan broadcasting outlets known as National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service, and for other purposes.
March 27, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:388
H.R. 2443 aims to stop using taxpayer money to fund National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The bill prohibits any federal funds from being used directly or indirectly to support NPR, PBS, or any future organizations that might replace them....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2443 is a bill that wants to stop giving money from taxes to two big TV and radio stations called NPR and PBS, and it says they can't get this money now or in the future.
H. R. 7497 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reduce the number of members of the Federal Election Commission from 6 to 5, to revise the method of selection and terms of service of members of the Commission, to distribute the powers of the Commission between the Chair and the remaining members, and for other purposes.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,084
H. R. 7497, titled the “Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act,” seeks to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act by reducing the number of members in the Federal Election Commission (FEC) from six to five. It changes how FEC members are selected and limits their...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7497 is a bill that wants to change some rules about a group in charge of making sure elections are fair. It suggests having fewer people in the group, giving more power to the leader, and making other changes to help things work better.
H. RES. 986 — Condemning New York Governor Kathy Hochul for reducing funding for schools across New York State and prioritizing increased funding for migrants.
January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:211
H. RES. 986 is a resolution submitted in the House of Representatives condemning New York Governor Kathy Hochul for her budget proposal, which reduces funding for schools across the state while increasing funds for migrant-related expenses. The resolution criticizes the...
Simple Explanation
This document is about some people in Congress being unhappy with New York's Governor because they believe she is spending more money on helping new people who have just arrived in the country and less on schools for kids. They want her to change her mind and give schools the money they need.
H. RES. 171 — Reaffirming the Twenty-second Amendment.
February 27, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:120
H. RES. 171 is a resolution submitted to the U.S. House of Representatives, reaffirming the Twenty-second Amendment to the Constitution. This amendment limits the President of the United States to serving only two terms in office. The resolution specifically addresses comments made by former...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, the people in charge want to remind everyone that the President of the United States can only be the boss for two times, and this is important because somebody talked about wanting to be the boss for a third time, which isn't allowed.
H. R. 1342 — To prohibit discrimination based on political affiliation in granting disaster assistance.
February 13, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:166
H. R. 1342 aims to ensure fairness in disaster assistance by prohibiting discrimination based on political affiliation. The bill proposes an amendment to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, specifically adding "political affiliation" to the...
Simple Explanation
In H. R. 1342, there is a rule that says people shouldn't be treated differently during disasters, like hurricanes or floods, just because of who they like in politics. This helps make sure everyone gets the help they need, no matter what their political beliefs are.
H. R. 1879 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the tax exempt status for bonds issued by sanctuary jurisdictions.
March 05, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:540
H.R. 1879, titled the "No Tax Breaks for Sanctuary Cities Act," proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove tax-exempt status for bonds that are issued by sanctuary jurisdictions. A "sanctuary jurisdiction" is defined as a state or political subdivision that prevents...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1879 is about stopping certain cities or places from getting tax breaks when they sell a kind of "promise to pay back money," called a bond, because those cities don't always follow certain immigration rules. It's a way to try and make sure these places share information about people who might not be allowed to stay in the country.

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