Search Results: keywords:"presidential waiver"

  • H. R. 9763 — To provide for a limitation on funds for Afghanistan.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:569

    H.R. 9763, named the “No Funding Without Freedom Act,” limits U.S. government funding for Afghanistan unless the Secretary of State certifies that all unlawfully or wrongfully detained U.S. nationals in Afghanistan have been released. The President can waive this funding limitation if it...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill says the U.S. cannot give money to help Afghanistan until all Americans who are being held there wrongly are set free, but the President can still help if it might get someone free, as long as he tells Congress why.

  • S. 1973 — An Act To require the purchase of domestically made flags of the United States of America for use by the Federal Government.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:603

    S. 1973, known as the "All-American Flag Act," requires the federal government to purchase only U.S.-made American flags. Specifically, these flags must be entirely manufactured in the United States with materials that are also 100% sourced or made in the country. There are...

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to buy American flags that are made only in the United States using materials from the U.S., but there are some exceptions, like if the flags cost too much or there aren’t enough available. The President can also let the government buy flags from other places if there's a special agreement, but they have to tell everyone within 30 days.