Search Results: keywords:"presidential waiver"

  • 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.

  • S. 5608 — To reduce the size of the Federal workforce through attrition, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,386

    S. 5608, titled the "Reducing the Size of the Federal Government Through Attrition Act of 2024," aims to decrease the number of federal employees by requiring that, starting in fiscal year 2028, the total workforce be reduced to 90% of its size as of September 30, 2025. The...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make the group of people who work for the government smaller by only hiring one new person for every three people who leave their jobs. This rule will start in 2028, but some special cases, like emergencies, may get different rules.

  • H. R. 1531 — To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:620

    H.R. 1531, titled the “Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act” or the “PROTECT Taiwan Act,” directs certain financial regulators in the United States to exclude representatives from the People's Republic of China from participating in various international...

    Simple Explanation

    The "PROTECT Taiwan Act" is about telling some U.S. money bosses to stop letting people from China join their big money groups if China threatens Taiwan. The President can say, "No, let them stay," if it's important for the country.

  • 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. 5536 — To prohibit United States Government assistance to the Government of the People's Republic of China and affiliated entities, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:568

    S. 5536, titled the "End Assistance to China Act," aims to stop United States Government assistance to the Government of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, and related entities. This bill outlines exceptions to this rule, such as using assistance to promote human...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a rule saying the U.S. Government should stop giving help to China, but they can make exceptions if they need to help people or the environment. The President can also decide to help in special cases, but he has to explain to Congress why it's important.