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Search Results: keywords:"privacy concerns"

H. R. 9208 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a system whereby an individual denied an appointment to a service academy may elect to have the Secretary share information regarding such individual with a senior military college.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:332
H.R. 9208 instructs the Secretary of Defense to create a system that allows people who were not accepted into a service academy to choose to share their information with senior military colleges. The aim is to improve military recruitment by providing these colleges with...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a way for students who didn't get into a military academy to choose if they want their details shared with other special military schools, so they might have a chance to join there instead.
H. R. 7751 — To require the Secretary of State to report annually on adverse security clearance adjudications, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:636
H.R. 7751, titled the “Transparency in Security Clearance Denials Act,” mandates that the Secretary of State submit an annual report to Congress about adverse decisions on security clearances. This report must include details such as the number of affected individuals, appeals submitted,...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a big boss at work needs to check if people can be trusted with secrets. This bill says the big boss has to tell the government each year how many people didn’t get to keep those secrets, why they didn’t, and if they could try again to prove they were trustworthy. They also need to share details like what jobs those people do and who they are, while being careful not to share too much personal stuff.
H. R. 7791 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, and for other purposes.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,658
H. R. 7791 aims to change the tax laws to help U.S. citizens who are wrongfully detained or held hostage in other countries. It plans to postpone tax deadlines and refund any late fees or penalties for these individuals during the time they are detained. The bill also...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help Americans who are stuck in other countries and can't pay their taxes on time by giving them extra time and paying back any late fees. It also asks different parts of the government to make sure it knows who to help.
S. 5429 — To require each Executive department to establish policies and collect information regarding teleworking employees of the Executive department, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,798
S. 5429, known as the "Requiring Effective Management and Oversight of Teleworking Employees Act" or the "REMOTE Act", requires executive departments to establish policies for collecting and analyzing data on teleworking employees' login activities and network traffic. The...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants government offices to make rules about employees working from home, like checking how much they use their computers and the internet. It also asks them to keep this information safe for a long time and share some of it without names, so they can see how working from home is going.
H. R. 4507 — To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to promote transparency in health coverage and reform pharmacy benefit management services with respect to group health plans, and for other purposes.
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December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:18,442
H.R. 4507 aims to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to enhance transparency in health coverage and reform pharmacy benefit management services in group health plans. It requires health plans and insurance issuers to disclose information like claims payment policies,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4507 wants to make it easier for people to understand health insurance and how much medicines cost by asking companies to share clear information about what they pay for. But this might be tough for smaller companies to manage because it involves lots of paperwork and rules.
H. R. 8111 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure the reliability of address information provided under the Medicaid program.
July 23, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:714
H.R. 8111, known as the "Medicaid Program Improvement Act," aims to improve the accuracy of address information for people in the Medicaid program. It requires states to regularly update addresses in their Medicaid plans using reliable data sources, starting on January 1,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8111 aims to make sure that the addresses for people in the Medicaid program are updated and correct by asking states to check and use accurate data sources starting in 2026. Managed care groups must also tell states if someone's address changes to help keep everything updated.
H. R. 7708 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require MA organizations offering network-based plans to maintain an accurate provider directory, and for other purposes.
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March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,504
H. R. 7708 aims to ensure that organizations offering Medicare Advantage (MA) network-based plans keep accurate records of the healthcare providers available to patients. This bill mandates these organizations to regularly verify and update provider directories, noting when information may be...
Simple Explanation
Medicare Advantage plans need to keep a list of doctors and hospitals they work with; this bill wants to make sure that list is always correct so people don’t get confused and charged too much by mistake. If someone visits a doctor because the list said they were part of the plan but they aren't, the bill makes sure they only pay the normal price.
H. R. 8689 — An Act To amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to include information on base pay and bonus compensation of certain Amtrak executives, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:249
H. R. 8689, also known as the "Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act," aims to amend Title 49 of the United States Code to mandate that Amtrak publicly share information about the base salaries and bonus payments of its executive leadership. The bill requires Amtrak to make...
Simple Explanation
Amtrak, the company that runs trains, has a rule where they have to tell everyone how much their big bosses earn and how they decide who gets extra money as a bonus.
S. 3737 — To direct the Attorney General to conduct a study on animal cruelty, and for other purposes.
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February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,517
S. 3737, titled the "Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Violence Act of 2024" or the "AVERT Future Violence Act of 2024," directs the Attorney General to conduct a study on animal cruelty. The study aims to examine the factors contributing to animal cruelty, its...
Simple Explanation
The AVERT Future Violence Act of 2024 asks the government to study why people hurt animals and how it might lead to people hurting other people. It plans to give $4 million to help groups learn how to spot and stop this kind of behavior.
S. 3664 — To require executive branch employees to report certain royalties, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,756
S. 3664, titled the "Royalty Transparency Act," is a legislative bill requiring executive branch employees to disclose royalties they receive from inventions developed during their government employment. It mandates that these disclosures, including those related to...
Simple Explanation
This bill, called the "Royalty Transparency Act," wants people who work for the government to tell everyone if they get money from special ideas they created at work, and this information will be shared online. It's like when you invent something cool at school, and you must let the teacher know, so all your friends can see too!
H. R. 6923 — To amend title 46, United States Code, to require a State to enter into a data sharing agreement with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Transportation in order to be eligible for the port security grant program and the port infrastructure development program.
January 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:622
The bill, H. R. 6923, is aimed at amending title 46 of the United States Code. It requires states to have data-sharing agreements with the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Transportation to be eligible for the port security grant program, the port infrastructure...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that if states want to get money to help keep ports and airports safe, they need to share car information with important people. But, it doesn't explain how they will keep this information safe.
H. R. 9654 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require effective sharing of court information regarding unaccompanied alien children released from custody, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:592
H. R. 9654, also known as the "Stop Alien Children Trafficking Act," proposes changes to the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It aims to improve how court information is shared about unaccompanied alien children who have been released from custody. The bill requires the...
Simple Explanation
The "Stop Alien Children Trafficking Act" is a plan to make sure that important information about kids from other countries who come without parents and later don’t show up for important meetings is shared safely with other government helpers, so they can be looked after properly. It wants to make sure everyone is doing their job right, and if not, some people might not get their extra rewards at work until things are fixed.
H. R. 7593 — An Act To enhance the authority of the Director of the Congressional Research Service to obtain information directly from agencies of the Federal government.
September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:487
H.R. 7593, titled the "Modernizing the Congressional Research Service’s Access to Data Act," aims to give the Director of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) more power to collect information directly from federal agencies. The bill amends a section of the Legislative Reorganization Act...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help make sure that the person in charge of a special library for Congress can get important information from the government more easily. This will help them do their job better, but there need to be careful rules so nobody shares secret stuff they're not supposed to.
H. R. 8281 — An Act To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
July 10, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:4,898
H. R. 8281, known as the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" or "SAVE Act," aims to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring individuals to provide proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. The bill outlines specific forms...
Simple Explanation
The SAVE Act wants to make sure that people who vote in big elections in the U.S. can show they are citizens by using things like a passport. It also suggests ways to help states check this, but some people are worried it might make it harder for certain people to vote.
S. 3923 — To provide for the effective use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety.
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March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,657
The bill, S. 3923, titled the "Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2024," aims to enhance public safety by ensuring effective use of immigration detainers. It expresses Congress's view that removing criminal aliens improves national security and mandates cooperation...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help keep people safe by making sure the rules about people who aren't allowed to stay in the country are followed better, and it gives money to places that follow these rules. It also says police can hold certain people a bit longer if needed, and gives them protection if they make a mistake.
H. R. 8500 — To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to collect and make publicly available data on properties receiving an allocation of credit under the low-income housing tax credit, and for other purposes.
May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:738
H. R. 8500, known as the “Housing Market Transparency Act,” aims to improve transparency around properties receiving the low-income housing tax credit in the United States. It mandates that the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regularly collect detailed data...
Simple Explanation
The Housing Market Transparency Act is like a rule that asks a government helper to keep track of and share information about houses that get special money help for people with less money. This is to help everyone see and understand where and how this money is used for making homes better and more affordable.
H. R. 7734 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a notation in the personnel record file of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who resign from Government employment under certain circumstances.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:498
H.R. 7734 proposes an amendment to title 38 of the United States Code to ensure that if an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs resigns while under investigation, a permanent note about the investigation will be added to their personnel records. Additionally, the...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if someone working at a place that helps veterans might leave their job while they're being checked for doing something wrong. This bill says that a note will be added to their record, even if we don't know for sure what happened, to try to keep things fair and honest.
H. R. 8111 — An Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure the reliability of address information provided under the Medicaid program.
September 18, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:511
H.R. 8111, titled the “Medicaid Program Improvement Act,” aims to enhance the reliability of address information for individuals enrolled in Medicaid by mandating regular updates from trusted data sources starting January 1, 2026. The bill applies this process to all 50...
Simple Explanation
The "Medicaid Program Improvement Act" is a plan to make sure the addresses for people using Medicaid are correct by checking them regularly, just like making sure letters go to the right home. This will start in 2026 and applies to all states and the Children's Health Insurance Program too.
S. 4874 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the employer-provided child care credit and the dependent care assistance exclusion.
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July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,980
The bill, titled the "Child Care Availability and Affordability Act," proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code to make child care more affordable for working parents. It increases the employer-provided child care credit from 25% to 50% and raises the maximum credit amount from...
Simple Explanation
The Child Care Availability and Affordability Act is a plan to help parents have more money for child care by giving bigger tax breaks to businesses that help with child care and making it less expensive for families to pay for someone to take care of their kids while they work.
H. R. 8332 — To prohibit student loan forgiveness for certain students, and for other purposes.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:857
H.R. 8332, titled the “No Student Loan Forgiveness for Antisemitic Criminals Act,” aims to prevent certain students from receiving Federal student loan forgiveness. The bill specifically targets students arrested for engaging in antisemitic activities, barring them from...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8332 is a bill that says students who get in trouble for doing something hurtful to Jewish people won't get help to pay back their student loans. Even if they aren't proven guilty, the schools and the government will work together to make sure these students don't get forgiveness, and schools can get in trouble if they don't share information or if they lie about it.
H. R. 8209 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify Members of Congress and United States Governors each time a migrant flight lands in such official’s area of jurisdiction.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:626
H. R. 8209, known as the “Migrant Flight Accountability Act of 2024,” requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify Members of Congress and U.S. Governors every time a migrant flight is scheduled to land in their jurisdiction. The notification must be sent at least three days in...
Simple Explanation
The Migrant Flight Accountability Act of 2024 wants to make sure that people in charge, like Congress members and state governors, get a heads-up before any plane carrying migrants lands in their area, so they know who's coming. This way, everyone's prepared and can plan better for the new arrivals.
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. 10258 — To protect babies and young children in childcare settings by strengthening transparency and safety requirements.
November 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,133
H.R. 10258, known as the “Kairo Act of 2024”, aims to improve safety and transparency in childcare settings that receive federal funding. The bill requires these childcare providers to develop and provide a parent’s bill of rights, ensuring parents have access to important information...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10258, called the “Kairo Act of 2024”, is a plan to help keep kids safe in places like daycares that get money from the government. It says that parents should get more information about these places and see videos if something bad happens, but it also tries to keep everyone's privacy safe.
H. R. 9398 — To prioritize the processing of United States passport applications submitted at in-person appointments at passport agencies or through the mail, and for other purposes.
August 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:736
H.R. 9398, known as the 'Passport Processing Efficiency Act,' aims to speed up the processing of U.S. passport applications submitted in person or by mail over those sent by third-party couriers. It requires the Secretary of State to prioritize these applications and report...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9398 wants to make getting a U.S. passport faster for people who apply in person or by mail, instead of through companies that charge money to help. It asks the government to check on these companies and let people complain if they cause problems.
H. R. 8460 — To strengthen the Court Improvement Program to advance technology and modernizing the judicial child welfare system.
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May 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:679
H.R. 8460, known as the "Court Improvement Program Enhancement Act of 2024," aims to enhance the Court Improvement Program by promoting the use of technology in judicial child welfare systems. The bill proposes amendments to the Social Security Act, allowing funds to be used...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8460, called the "Court Improvement Program Enhancement Act of 2024," is a plan to make the court system for kids in foster care better by using more technology, so everything keeps working well even if there's a big problem like a health crisis. They want to use an extra $10 million to make sure everything is modern and fair, but they need to be careful about how they spend that money so it helps in the right way.
H. R. 7250 — To strengthen Federal data collection regarding the teacher and principal workforce.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,369
H.R. 7250, known as the “Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act,” aims to improve the collection of data on teachers and principals by the Department of Education. The bill mandates that detailed information, such as the number of full-time teachers and principals, their...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7250 is a new rule that wants schools to keep better track of teachers and principals, like how many there are, how much experience they have, and other details, so we can all learn more about them while keeping their privacy safe.
S. 2492 — To amend title II of the Social Security Act to improve coordination between the Do Not Pay working system and Federal and State agencies authorized to use the system.
December 02, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:911
S. 2492 aims to improve the coordination between the "Do Not Pay" working system and federal and state agencies to prevent improper payments to deceased individuals. The bill proposes amendments to the Social Security Act, specifically updating procedures to allow the sharing...
Simple Explanation
S. 2492 wants to help the government stop sending money to people who have passed away by making sure different parts of the government can talk to each other better about who is still alive.
H. R. 7906 — To improve the effectiveness and available tools of State and tribal child support enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,429
The bill H.R. 7906, known as the “Strengthening State and Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act,” aims to enhance the tools and effectiveness of child support enforcement agencies at the state and tribal levels. It proposes amendments to the Social Security Act and the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give more help to groups that make sure moms and dads pay for their kids, especially for Native American tribes, by letting them use some tax information like the states do. This way, they can do a better job of collecting money that parents owe for taking care of their children.
S. 4713 — To amend chapter 11 of title 35, United States Code, to require the voluntary collection of demographic information for patent inventors, and for other purposes.
November 18, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,186
The bill S. 4713, titled the "Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement Act of 2024" or the "IDEA Act," proposes changes to chapter 11 of title 35 of the United States Code. It aims to collect demographic information voluntarily from patent inventors, including details like...
Simple Explanation
The IDEA Act wants to ask inventors about things like their gender and race when they make something new, to see how different kinds of people are inventing stuff. This information is kept secret and won't change how their invention is checked.
H. R. 3162 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes.
February 14, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,026
H.R. 3162 aims to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to supply information to states, upon request, to help them verify if people applying for voter registration in federal...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that states can ask for help to make sure that only people who are allowed to vote are the ones signing up to vote. It also says that information should be shared carefully and protecting people's private information is important.
H. R. 7553 — To provide that in order to be eligible for a grant under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, a State shall provide the Secretary of Homeland Security access to the State department of motor vehicles records for the purpose of enforcing the immigration laws.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:340
H. R. 7553 is a bill that aims to make states eligible for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program only if they provide the Secretary of Homeland Security access to their motor vehicle department records. This access is intended to help enforce immigration...
Simple Explanation
In H. R. 7553, the bill says that states can only get a special kind of money for helping police if they let a big boss from the Homeland Security look at their car and driver records. This is to help catch people who might not be following immigration rules.
S. 4909 — To clarify the use of direct deposit for contributions to ABLE programs.
July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:179
S. 4909 allows people to use direct deposit to contribute to ABLE programs, which are savings plans for individuals with disabilities. The bill makes clear that no existing law can block the use of direct deposit for these contributions, helping simplify and secure the...
Simple Explanation
S. 4909 says that people can easily send money straight from their bank to help save for friends or family with disabilities, and there should be no rules stopping this way of saving. It makes saving safer and simpler for everyone involved.
H. R. 7109 — To require a citizenship question on the decennial census, to require reporting on certain census statistics, and to modify apportionment of Representatives to be based on United States citizens instead of all persons.
April 29, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,300
H.R. 7109, also known as the "Equal Representation Act," aims to add a question about citizenship status to the U.S. decennial census starting with the 2030 census. The bill requires that data from the census be reported separately for U.S. citizens and non-citizens. Additionally, it proposes...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to add a question to ask people if they are citizens or not in the big U.S. counting event (census) every ten years, and it plans to count only U.S. citizens when deciding how many people represent each state in Congress.
H. R. 7925 — To provide for the standardization, publication, and accessibility of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways, and for other purposes.
April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,530
H.R. 7925 aims to make it easier for people to find and use information about outdoor recreational activities on U.S. federal waterways. The bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to standardize, publish, and regularly update geospatial data on waterway restrictions and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7925 is a plan to make maps and information about where people can play and fish on rivers and lakes easier to find online. It wants different groups to work together so everyone can easily see which parts of the water to visit.
H. R. 8389 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report to the Secretary of Education each incident of antisemitism reported to campus security authorities or local police agencies.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:514
H. R. 8389, known as the “College Antisemitism Transparency Act”, proposes changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill requires colleges and universities to report every incident of antisemitism reported to campus security or local police to the Secretary of...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants colleges to tell a big school boss about any mean things done to Jewish people, like saying bad things or hurting them. If schools don't follow the rules to treat people fairly, they might lose their money from the government.
H. R. 8281 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
June 14, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:5,551
H.R. 8281, also known as the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" or "SAVE Act," aims to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring individuals to show proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. The bill specifies...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a rule that says you need to show a special card, like a passport, to prove you are allowed to vote. This bill wants to change the rules so everyone must show this card before they can vote in big elections for the country.
H. R. 8111 — An Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure the reliability of address information provided under the Medicaid program.
September 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:523
H.R. 8111 aims to improve the accuracy of address information for people who are part of the Medicaid program. It amends the Social Security Act to ensure that states regularly update and act upon address changes for individuals in Medicaid using reliable data sources,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8111 is a plan to make sure the addresses of people using Medicaid and CHIP, programs that help pay for health care, are always correct. It says that states have to check and update these addresses using good data, starting in 2026, but it doesn't explain exactly how they will do it or how they will pay for it.
H. R. 9455 — To amend chapter 11 of title 35, United States Code, to require the voluntary collection of demographic information for patent inventors, and for other purposes.
September 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,080
H.R. 9455, known as the "Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement Act of 2024" or the "IDEA Act," proposes amendments to chapter 11 of title 35 of the United States Code. The bill mandates the voluntary collection of demographic information, such as gender, race, and military status, from...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants scientists and inventors to share things like their gender and race when they make new things, so everyone can see how diverse inventors are. They will keep this information safe and separate, and tell everyone how it's working every year.
S. 3664 — To require executive branch employees to report certain royalties, and for other purposes.
January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,302
S. 3664, titled the “Royalty Transparency Act,” requires executive branch employees in the United States to report any royalties they receive, along with similar information for their spouses and dependent children if applicable. This bill also mandates that such financial...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants people working for the government to tell if they get any money for things they create, like songs or inventions, and share this information online, so everyone can see it.
H. R. 8918 — To amend the Controlled Substances Act to require electronic communication service providers and remote computing services to report to the Attorney General certain controlled substances violations.
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July 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,078
H.R. 8918, known as the "Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act," proposes changes to the Controlled Substances Act. It mandates that electronic communication service providers and remote computing services report suspected violations involving certain controlled substances, such...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8918 is a bill that would require internet companies to tell the government if they see people using their services to do bad things with drugs like fentanyl and meth. If these companies don't tell or make a mistake, they could have to pay a lot of money.
H. R. 8084 — An Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to verify certain eligibility criteria for individuals enrolled for medical assistance quarterly, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:724
H.R. 8084, titled the “Leveraging Integrity and Verification of Eligibility for Beneficiaries Act,” aims to improve the way states verify eligibility for people receiving medical assistance through Medicaid. Starting January 1, 2026, states would need to check every quarter if anyone...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8084 wants to make sure that people who get help paying for their doctor visits are still alive by checking a special list every few months. If someone isn't alive anymore, they stop the help, but if they make a mistake, they have to start the help again quickly.
H. R. 6972 — An Act To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an Executive agency whose head is a member of the National Security Council to notify the Executive Office of the President, the Comptroller General of the United States, and congressional leadership of such head becoming medically incapacitated within 24 hours, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:862
H.R. 6972, titled the “Securing Chain of Command Continuity Act,” aims to ensure that when the head of an Executive agency who is a member of the National Security Council becomes medically incapacitated, a formal notification or report process is followed. It mandates that...
Simple Explanation
In the Securing Chain of Command Continuity Act, if a leader in charge of important national security things gets sick, they have to tell the President and some other big bosses quickly, so everyone knows who is in charge. This is so that if the leader can't work, things still run smoothly and safely.
S. 3555 — To amend chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, and the STOCK Act to require certain senior officials to report payments received from the Federal Government, to improve the filing and disclosure of financial disclosures by Members of Congress, congressional staff, very senior employees, and others, and to ban stock trading for certain senior Government officials, and for other purposes.
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December 18, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,787
The bill, known as the "STOCK Act 2.0," aims to enhance transparency and accountability for senior U.S. government officials. It requires these officials to report any payments received from the federal government and bans them from trading stocks to prevent conflicts of interest....
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a new rule that makes sure important people working for the government have to tell everyone if they make money from the government and stop them from buying and selling stocks. This way, people can trust them to be fair and honest.
H. R. 8084 — An Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to verify certain eligibility criteria for individuals enrolled for medical assistance quarterly, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:704
The LIVE Beneficiaries Act (H. R. 8084) aims to ensure that states verify certain eligibility criteria for individuals receiving medical assistance. It mandates that states review the Death Master File at least quarterly to identify and disenroll deceased individuals from...
Simple Explanation
The LIVE Beneficiaries Act wants to make sure that people on medical help programs are still alive by having states check a special list of people who have passed away every three months. This is to make sure that people who should not be getting help, because they are no longer alive, are taken off the list, but if a mistake is made, the person’s help should be fixed back to the way it was.
H. R. 9015 — To remove aliens who fail to comply with a release order, to enroll all aliens on the nondetained docket of an immigration court in the Alternatives to Detention program with continuous GPS monitoring, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:516
H. R. 9015, also known as the "Justice for Jocelyn Act," aims to strengthen the system for handling non-detained immigrants in the U.S. It proposes that no immigrant be released under the Alternatives to Detention program unless all detention options are exhausted. The bill...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9015 wants people who are not staying in detention and are waiting for their immigration hearings to wear GPS trackers and follow rules, and it wants those who don't follow the rules to leave quickly. Before using GPS trackers, it wants to make sure all detention places are full, which means everyone has to stay in a certain place first.
H. R. 7335 — To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, to report to the appropriate committees on encounters with covered aliens included in the terrorist screening database.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,382
H.R. 7335, known as the “Transparency in National Security Threats Act,” requires the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to Congress about encounters with aliens listed in the terrorist screening database. This includes detailed monthly reports...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7335 wants big important people to tell others about people they meet who might be on a special scary list, but they have to be careful not to share stuff that's too secret.
H. R. 7152 — An Act To direct the Secretary of State to establish a national registry of Korean American divided families, and for other purposes.
July 08, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:615
H. R. 7152, also known as the "Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act," directs the Secretary of State to create a national registry for Korean American families separated by the Korean War Armistice Agreement. The registry aims to help these families prepare...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the government to make a big list of Korean American families who got separated because of a past war, so they might meet again someday. It also tries to get people talking to help these families reunite, and it checks how things are going every year.
H. R. 9126 — To require digital social companies to adopt terms of service that meet certain minimum requirements.
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July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,347
H.R. 9126, titled the "Digital Social Platform Transparency Act," aims to mandate that digital social companies clearly post and maintain terms of service for each platform they operate. These terms must be accessible and include contact information, content flagging...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9126 is a bill that wants social media companies to clearly tell people their rules and how they handle bad behavior online, just like how playgrounds have rules to keep everyone safe. If they don't follow these rules, they might have to pay money every day until they do.
H. R. 7998 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to track and record additional information on hate crimes, and for other purposes.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:275
H. R. 7998 seeks to alter the Higher Education Act of 1965 by mandating that colleges and universities gather and document more detailed information on hate crimes. This bill introduces a requirement to categorize hate crime data not only by the type of prejudice but also by...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7998 is a bill that wants colleges to keep better track of hate crimes by writing down more details about who is being hurt and why, using guidelines from the FBI.
S. 4165 — To require the national instant criminal background check system to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the relevant State and local law enforcement agencies whenever information contained in the system indicates that an alien who is illegally or unlawfully in the United States attempted to receive a firearm.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:382
The bill S. 4165, known as the “Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act,” proposes changes to the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act. It requires the national instant criminal background check system to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and relevant state and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when a person who shouldn't be in the country tries to buy a gun, the police and immigration officers are told about it. This way, they can stop the person from getting the gun.
H. R. 7352 — To prohibit States from prohibiting or otherwise deterring the usage of any merchant category code established by the International Organization for Standardization, including codes that identify firearm merchants and ammunition merchants.
February 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:281
H.R. 7352, also known as the "Identify Gun Stores Act," aims to prevent states from banning or discouraging the use of specific merchant category codes set by the International Organization for Standardization. These codes, which include identifiers for firearm and ammunition...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that states can't stop stores from using special codes to show if they sell things like toy guns or toy bullet-shaped items. If a state tries to stop these codes, a big boss called the Attorney General can step in.
S. 4042 — To amend title 44, United States Code, to reform the management of Federal records, and for other purposes.
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March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,723
The bill, S. 4042, titled the “Strengthening Oversight of Federal Records Act of 2024,” seeks to amend title 44 of the United States Code to enhance the management of federal records. It introduces several reforms, including improving the preservation of electronic records, whistleblower...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure the government takes good care of its paperwork, including emails and digital files, by setting up new rules and a special team to help use computers better for organizing all this information.
S. 4529 — To permanently establish the E-Verify employment eligibility verification system, to mandate the use of E-Verify by all employers, and for other purposes.
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June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:12,765
S. 4529, known as the "Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2024," seeks to make the E-Verify employment eligibility verification system a permanent requirement for all employers in the United States. The bill outlines a phased timeline for employers to start using E-Verify based on their size and...
Simple Explanation
The Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2024 is a plan to make sure all bosses in the U.S. use a special system called E-Verify to check if new workers are allowed to work legally, and it sets rules about this and money to help run the system. It also talks about being careful with people's personal information and making sure there is no unfairness in how bosses and workers follow the rules.
H. R. 10283 — To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to require regulated entities to provide information necessary for the Offices of Women and Minority Inclusion to carry out their duties, and for other purposes.
December 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:249
H.R. 10283, titled the "Diversity Data Accountability Act," aims to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. This bill requires entities regulated under Dodd-Frank to provide necessary information to the Offices of Women and Minority Inclusion. The...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants companies who are already being watched by special financial rules to share important information so that offices focusing on helping women and minority groups can do their jobs better. But there are worries about how much information should be shared and how it will be used.
S. 4057 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, and for other purposes.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,664
S. 4057, referred to as the “Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2024”, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax relief for U.S. nationals who have been wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad. The bill proposes to postpone tax deadlines and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help U.S. people who were taken or trapped in other countries by letting them delay paying taxes and refunding any late fees they had to pay. It will decide who gets this help with the help of important government people, like the Secretary of State.
S. 4713 — To amend chapter 11 of title 35, United States Code, to require the voluntary collection of demographic information for patent inventors, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,113
S. 4713 aims to amend U.S. law to facilitate the voluntary collection of demographic information from patent inventors. The bill requires the Director to collect this data, including gender, race, and veteran status, from inventors who choose to provide it. It mandates that...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to ask inventors of new ideas if they want to share information about themselves, like if they're a boy or girl, their background, or if they were in the army. This is to help understand different inventors, and the information must be kept safe and not mixed with their inventions.
H. R. 8084 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to verify certain eligibility criteria for individuals enrolled for medical assistance quarterly, and for other purposes.
July 23, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:906
The bill H. R. 8084, titled the “Leveraging Integrity and Verification of Eligibility for Beneficiaries Act” or the “LIVE Beneficiaries Act,” amends title XIX of the Social Security Act. It requires that every state must regularly verify the eligibility of individuals who are...
Simple Explanation
The LIVE Beneficiaries Act wants to make sure that people who get help from a program are still alive by checking every three months. If someone is wrongly thought to be gone, they would get their help back quickly.
H. R. 10021 — To require covered companies to allow consenting cohabitating adults to open joint accounts, and for other purposes.
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October 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,214
H.R. 10021, titled the "Financial Empowerment and Protection Act," requires certain companies to allow adults who live together to open joint accounts. These companies include utilities, telephone, internet, and housing services among others. The bill outlines specific...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure companies like phone and internet providers let adults who live together share an account if they both agree. If companies don't do this, they might have to pay money to the people who are unhappy.
S. 4543 — To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow States to waive certain administrative requirements for recertification, and for other purposes.
June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:365
S. 4543, known as the "SNAP Recertification Reform Act of 2024," aims to change the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by allowing states to waive certain administrative steps when people need to renew their benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The...
Simple Explanation
The SNAP Recertification Reform Act of 2024 is like a new rule that helps make it easier for people to keep getting food help. It lets states skip some steps when checking if people still need help, and it makes sure people can choose to talk with someone in different ways, like on the phone or online, to make things simple.
S. 4681 — To ensure a timely, fair, meaningful, and transparent process for individuals to seek redress because they were wrongly identified as a threat under the screening and inspection regimes used by the Department of Homeland Security, to require a report on the effectiveness of enhanced screening programs of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,009
S. 4681 aims to create a fair process for individuals wrongly identified as threats under Homeland Security's screening systems. This bill establishes a Screening and Watchlisting Advisory Committee to improve oversight and transparency and mandates reports on the...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like making sure that if someone is mistakenly thought to be a bad person when checking at an airport, there's a fair and clear way for them to fix it, while also making sure the rules are safe for everyone.
H. R. 7593 — To enhance the authority of the Director of the Congressional Research Service to obtain information directly from agencies of the Federal government.
August 16, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:636
H. R. 7593 aims to strengthen the authority of the Director of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) by allowing direct access to necessary information from federal government agencies. This would enable the CRS to acquire various forms of data, such as books, records, and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7593 is trying to make it so the Director of a group called the Congressional Research Service can ask for and get information from parts of the government more easily, just like checking out a book from a library. This way, they can learn and help others understand things better, but they still need to keep all the secrets safe, just like the people who work at those government parts do.
H. R. 8196 — To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to safeguard access to information for consumers and to stop abusive debt litigation, and for other purposes.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,119
H.R. 8196 is designed to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to protect consumers by enhancing their access to information about their debts and preventing abusive debt-related lawsuits. The bill introduces detailed requirements for debt collectors, including the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8196 is like a new rule that helps people know more about their debts and stops mean tricks when someone sues them over money. It makes sure debt collectors have to tell people what's happening and give proof they really owe the money before taking them to court.
H. R. 9732 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify that private, one-on-one communications constitute a notice or advertisement for purposes of the Federal crime of making a notice or advertisement to seek or offer child pornography.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:255
H.R. 9732 aims to update title 18 of the United States Code by clarifying what counts as a notice or advertisement related to child pornography crimes. The bill states that private, one-on-one communications are considered notices or advertisements for federal crimes...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a new rule that says when someone talks to another person quietly, like whispering, about bad pictures of kids, it's still considered advertising those bad pictures, which is against the law. This way, even secret chats are watched to keep children safe.
H. R. 8804 — To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to DNA test family units.
June 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:417
H. R. 8804, known as the "Family Reunification Act of 2024," proposes changes to section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security implement rapid DNA testing for families who try to enter the U.S. without...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to check if families trying to come into the U.S. are really related by using quick DNA tests. If they are related, they can stay together while waiting; if not, they might be split up.
S. 5357 — To require certain reports on small business disaster assistance to be published on the website of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:491
S. 5357 aims to improve transparency by requiring the Small Business Administration (SBA) to publish certain reports related to small business disaster assistance on its website. This bill amends the Small Business Disaster Response and Loan Improvements Act of 2008 to ensure...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that whenever the Small Business Administration helps small businesses after a disaster, they share information about it on their website so everyone can see and know what's happening. They want to keep everything open and honest so people can easily find out what's going on.
S. 3736 — To strengthen Federal data collection regarding the teacher and principal workforce.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,352
The bill titled "Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act" aims to improve federal data collection about teachers and principals in U.S. public schools. It requires the Department of Education to gather detailed information on the number of educators, their experience levels, and their...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to collect more information about teachers and principals in U.S. schools, like how many there are and their experiences, to help understand who is working in schools across different states.
S. 3463 — To authorize the Attorney General to make grants to States and localities to provide the right to counsel in civil actions related to eviction, and for other purposes.
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December 11, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,468
S. 3463, known as the "Eviction Prevention Act of 2023," authorizes the Attorney General to provide grants to states and local governments to ensure that low-income individuals have the right to legal representation in civil eviction cases. The bill also requires the creation...
Simple Explanation
The "Eviction Prevention Act of 2023" is like a big plan to help people who might lose their homes by giving them lawyers to help in court, and it also wants to make a giant list to understand how often and why people get kicked out of their homes.
H. R. 6792 — To amend the public service loan forgiveness program under the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require an on-line portal, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,013
H.R. 6792, titled the “PSLF Administrative Improvements Act,” aims to improve the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. It requires the creation of an online portal for borrowers to manage loans and check eligibility for forgiveness, and mandates the establishment...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6792 wants to make it easier for people who work in public service jobs to get their student loans forgiven by creating an online tool to help them check if they qualify and manage their loans. It also plans to list public service employers in a big database to help people know if their work counts for loan forgiveness.
H. R. 6276 — An Act To authorize the Administrator of General Services and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to identify the utilization rate of certain public buildings and federally- leased space, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,369
H.R. 6276, also known as the “Utilizing Space Efficiently and Improving Technologies Act of 2023” or the “USE IT Act of 2023”, aims to optimize the use of public buildings and federally-leased spaces by requiring federal agencies to report on...
Simple Explanation
The USE IT Act of 2023 is a new rule that wants government offices to make sure they're using their buildings and rented spaces well, like playing a fair game of musical chairs to see if they really need all the chairs they have or if they can use less space. They have to check how full their buildings are using special tools and report what they find, unless it's top secret.
H. R. 7580 — To provide for the effective use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety.
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March 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,607
H.R. 7580, titled the "Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2024," aims to improve the use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety. It emphasizes the importance of cooperation between federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement in removing criminal aliens, and it allows...
Simple Explanation
The "Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2024" is a rule that says police and government helpers need to work together to catch bad people who are not allowed to stay in the country, and if they do, they can get money to help pay for it. But, if they don't follow the rules, they might not get the money they need.
H. R. 8662 — An Act To reduce commuting burdens on Transportation Security Administration employees, and for other purposes.
December 20, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:465
H. R. 8662, titled the "TSA Commuting Fairness Act," aims to explore the possibility of considering the commute time of TSA employees—specifically the travel between their regular duty locations and airport parking lots or public transit stops—as part of their on-duty hours....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8662 wants the TSA to think about if the time its workers spend getting from parking lots to their jobs should count as work time. The TSA will study how this might help, how to track it, and what it might cost.
S. 5102 — To require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,040
S. 5102, titled the "Cross-Border Tunnel Report Act," requires the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to submit annual reports about operations against illicit cross-border tunnels. The bill also necessitates a report on encounters with special interest aliens, which...
Simple Explanation
S. 5102 is a plan where the big helpers at Homeland Security have to tell everyone each year about how they're stopping secret tunnels that people shouldn't use to sneak across borders. They also have to think about special strangers who show up and make sure to tell their stories carefully and safely.
H. R. 8662 — To reduce commuting burdens on Transportation Security Administration employees, and for other purposes.
August 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:588
H. R. 8662, titled the "TSA Commuting Fairness Act," aims to explore ways to reduce commuting burdens for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees. It mandates a feasibility study to determine if the time these employees spend traveling between their work...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8662 wants to see if the trips TSA workers make from the parking area to their airport jobs can be counted as part of their work time, by checking how long it takes, how much it would cost, and if new tools could help make it happen.
H. R. 6692 — To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to establish the position of the Assistant Director and Student Loan Borrower Advocate of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, to establish the Office for Students and Young Consumers of the Bureau, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,756
The Students and Young Consumers Empowerment Act aims to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 by creating the role of Assistant Director and Student Loan Borrower Advocate. This position will lead the newly established Office for Students and Young Consumers...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help students by making a new leader and office to give advice about student loans and teach about money, but there are worries it might repeat work others already do and cause privacy issues.
H. RES. 1367 — Establishing the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump.
July 24, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,521
H. RES. 1367 establishes a Task Force in the House of Representatives to investigate the attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. The Task Force will have up to 13 members and is tasked with examining actions taken by federal,...
Simple Explanation
This bill sets up a special group in the House to find out what happened when someone tried to hurt Donald Trump in July 2024. The group will look at what different people and groups did about it, and will tell the House what they learned by December, before they wrap up for good.
H. R. 8970 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a publicly available database that includes information regarding aliens without lawful status in the United States who have been convicted of felonies.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:333
H.R. 8970 aims to create a publicly accessible database managed by the Secretary of Homeland Security. This database will provide information about non-citizens in the United States who do not have legal status and have been convicted of felonies. The details available will...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8970 is a plan to make a list that anyone can see of people in the U.S. who don't have permission to be there and have done very bad things. It will tell their names, what they did wrong, and where they live.
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.
S. 5160 — To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:456
S. 5160 proposes changes to the Tariff Act of 1930 to improve the sharing of information about goods suspected of violating intellectual property rights entering the United States. The amendments clarify what constitutes a reasonable suspicion and expand the types of information that can be...
Simple Explanation
S. 5160 is a plan to help share information better when something might be copied or fake, like toys or gadgets coming into the country. It tries to make sure the right people know about it, but it needs to be careful about not sharing secret or private stuff without good rules.
H. R. 8489 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to require additional ethics disclosures for the President, Vice President, and their family members, and for other purposes.
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May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,730
The bill, known as the “Presidential Ethics Reform Act,” proposes changes to the United States Code to mandate additional ethics disclosures for the President, Vice President, and their family members. It requires these officials to submit reports on gifts, loans, foreign payments, and...
Simple Explanation
The Presidential Ethics Reform Act is about making sure that the President, the Vice President, and their families tell everyone about big gifts, money, or trips they get while they're in charge, so people can see they're being honest. It also helps keep their report secrets safe, but it could be tricky because all the required details might be a lot to handle and tell apart who counts as family.
H. R. 7161 — To require States to report information on Medicaid payments to abortion providers.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:886
H.R. 7161, known as the "Abortion Funding Awareness Act of 2024," requires states to report on Medicaid payments made to abortion providers. Each state that uses federal funds for Medicaid payments to these providers must send a detailed report to the Secretary of Health and...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, states have to tell the government and the public about money they spend on doctors or clinics that do abortions through a program called Medicaid. They have to share details like how much, what for, and how many abortions were done.
H. R. 9938 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a time-limited conditional approval pathway, subject to specific obligations, for certain drugs and biological products, and for other purposes.
October 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,297
H. R. 9938 proposes amendments to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new, conditional approval pathway for certain drugs and biological products. This pathway is intended for drugs treating rare, progressive, and serious diseases, allowing them to receive...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9938 is a plan to let special medicines for serious sicknesses be used sooner while they are still being checked. People who take these medicines might have to follow some rules, and health plans have to help pay for them.
H. R. 8356 — To amend the Truth in Lending Act to provide for a safe harbor for small-dollar credit products, and for other purposes.
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May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,264
The bill, H.R. 8356, also known as the Small Dollar Loan Certainty Act, aims to amend the Truth in Lending Act to create a safe harbor for small-dollar credit products. This means that if financial institutions follow certain rules when offering loans or...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make borrowing small amounts of money, like $3,500 or less, safer and easier. If banks follow certain rules when giving these small loans, they won't get in trouble, and it helps make sure they lend money responsibly.
S. 5104 — To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to reduce Federal spending on crop insurance, and for other purposes.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:681
The Assisting Family Farmers through Insurance Reform Measures Act of 2024, or the AFFIRM Act of 2024, aims to change the Federal Crop Insurance Act. It proposes to reduce federal spending on crop insurance by implementing measures such as disclosing premium...
Simple Explanation
The AFFIRM Act of 2024 is like a rulebook that wants to spend less money helping farmers with their crop insurance. It suggests things like showing how much money the government gives for insurance, deciding who can get this help based on their income, and not paying for special kinds of insurance that depend on crop prices.
H. R. 7162 — To create children’s lifetime savings accounts, and for other purposes.
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January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:7,793
H.R. 7162, also known as the "401Kids Savings Account Act of 2024," proposes the creation of children's lifetime savings accounts in the United States. The bill outlines how these savings accounts, called 401Kids Accounts, would be established for every eligible child at...
Simple Explanation
The 401Kids Savings Account Act of 2024 is like giving every kid in the U.S. a special piggy bank that the government helps fill up each year, which they can use for things like school or buying a home when they grow up. The bill makes sure kids, especially those who need extra help, get money added to these piggy banks, so they have money saved for when they really need it later in life.
S. 1549 — An Act To provide the Congressional Budget Office with necessary authorities to expedite the sharing of data from executive branch agencies, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:219
S. 1549, also known as the "Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act," is a legislative measure intended to enhance the efficiency of data sharing between executive branch agencies and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). It amends the Privacy Act of 1974 to allow the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it easier for a group called the Congressional Budget Office to get information from other parts of the government, like a team sharing their toys. But, there are worries that it might not explain clearly enough who gets to see what and if any secrets are being shared.
S. 4082 — To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to increase accountability relating to articles receiving exemptions from duties for de minimis entries and to require regulations on enhanced data collection with respect to such entries, and for other purposes.
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April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,546
S. 4082, titled the "Ensure Accountability in De Minimis Act of 2024," seeks to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to increase oversight over items entering the U.S. with exemptions from duties. The bill introduces limitations on who can import these items and enhances penalties for negligence or...
Simple Explanation
The "Ensure Accountability in De Minimis Act of 2024" is like making sure everyone plays fair when bringing toys into the country without paying for them. It adds rules to check who can bring them in, asks for better tracking to make sure no one sneaks in bad toys, and says there will be money fines for anyone who cheats or doesn't follow the rules.
H. R. 9395 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide to Congress a briefing on any instance of an attempted breach of certain military installations.
August 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:223
H. R. 9395 requires the Secretary of Defense to give Congress a briefing on any attempted breaches of military installations under the Department of Defense from January 1, 2021, to the date of the briefing. The briefing must include information about the immigration and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the boss of the military to tell the people in charge (Congress) whenever someone tries to sneak into military places, and they also need to say where the person is from.
H. R. 8764 — To require the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of federally licensed firearms dealers with a high number of short time-to-crime firearm traces, and to prohibit Federal departments and agencies from contracting with such dealers.
June 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:847
H.R. 8764, titled the "Clean Hands Firearm Procurement Act," requires the Attorney General to publicly share a list of federally licensed firearms dealers who have been linked to a high number of guns entering into crimes shortly after their sale. This bill aims to prevent Federal departments...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make a list of gun sellers who often sell guns that quickly end up being used in crimes, and it says government groups shouldn't do business with them unless it's super important for safety.
H. R. 7733 — To amend section 236A of the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the requirement to cross reference the terrorist screening database.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:383
H. R. 7733 aims to amend section 236A of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill requires that U.S. Customs and Border Protection check the names of individuals against the federal terrorist screening database before releasing them from custody. This measure seeks to...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7733 is a rule that wants border guards to check a computer list of people who might be dangerous before letting them go. This means they have to make sure people on this list are treated carefully so everyone stays safe.
H. R. 10270 — To provide Members of Congress lawful access to certain Indian land to assess the security of the international boundary between the United States and Mexico located on that Indian land, and for other purposes.
December 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:297
H.R. 10270, the “Congressional Border Security Assessment Act,” allows Members of Congress and their staff to legally access Indian reservations that include 50 or more miles alongside the U.S.-Mexico border. This access is granted for the purpose of assessing national...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10270 wants to let members of Congress visit certain places on Indian land near the U.S.-Mexico border to check how safe that area is. This means they can go on roads and paths there, but they need to be careful to respect the people who live on that land.
H. R. 6763 — To establish a multi-stakeholder advisory committee tasked with providing detailed recommendations to address challenges to transmitting geolocation information with calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and for other purposes.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,085
The 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023 aims to establish a multi-stakeholder advisory committee to tackle challenges in transmitting geolocation information during calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This committee will include members from various...
Simple Explanation
The 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023 wants to make a team to figure out how to better share location information when people call a special phone line (988) for help. This team will study and come up with ideas, like what rules to follow, and then tell their ideas to Congress.
S. 5228 — To require the use of prescription drug monitoring programs.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:840
S. 5228 mandates that states, which receive certain federal funding, implement and use prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs). One year after the bill's enactment, it requires healthcare providers to check these PDMPs before prescribing certain controlled substances...
Simple Explanation
S. 5228 is a bill that wants doctors and pharmacies to always check a special list before giving out certain medicines, to help stop problems with people using too much medicine. If states don't do it right, they might lose some help from the government.
S. 4292 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,451
The bill, titled the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act” or the “SAVE Act,” proposes amendments to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. It requires individuals to provide proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. The types of acceptable...
Simple Explanation
The SAVE Act wants to make sure that only people who are United States citizens can sign up to vote in important elections. To do this, it asks people to show things like a government ID or a passport as proof that they are citizens.
S. 5067 — To improve individual assistance provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.
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September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,252
The bill, titled the “Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2024,” aims to improve individual assistance efforts by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide better financial support for repairs and...
Simple Explanation
The "Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2024" is a plan to help people who have their homes damaged by disasters by giving them money to fix things and to stop future problems, like making their houses stronger. It also wants to make sure the help is fair and transparent, but there are worries that some parts are not explained clearly enough, which might make things confusing or unfair for some people.
S. 5040 — To provide for the regulation of certain communications regarding prescription drugs.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,307
S. 5040 aims to regulate how prescription drugs are promoted, especially on social media platforms. It holds social media influencers and healthcare providers accountable for spreading false or misleading information about prescription drugs, imposing fines for such behavior....
Simple Explanation
S. 5040 is a rule that helps make sure people are honest when talking about medicine on the internet, especially on social media, and if people lie about medicine, they might have to pay a fine. It also makes sure that when someone gets paid to say nice things about a medicine, they have to tell everyone about it.
S. 4846 — To provide for referral of denied applicants to the Service Academies to the senior military colleges.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:272
S. 4846 is a bill presented in the United States Senate that seeks to establish a system for referring individuals who have been denied entry into Service Academies to senior military colleges. Specifically, the Secretary of Defense would create a way for these denied...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help people who tried to get into military schools but didn't make it by suggesting they try another group of schools that also teach military stuff. It asks for a way to share these people's information with the other schools so they have another chance to learn and become part of the military.
H. R. 8689 — To require Amtrak to publicly disclose certain bonus compensation paid to Amtrak executives, and for other purposes.
November 26, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:461
H. R. 8689, known as the “Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act,” is a bill that requires Amtrak to publish details about the base pay and bonus compensation of its executive leadership team, including the CEO and other officers, on its website. This includes the criteria and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8689 wants Amtrak, the train company, to share how much money its top bosses make, including special bonuses, with everyone on their website. This is to help people know more about how Amtrak pays its leaders.
S. 4375 — To establish a critical supply chain resiliency and crisis response program in the Department of Commerce, and to secure American leadership in deploying emerging technologies, and for other purposes.
May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:7,994
S. 4375, titled the “Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2024,” aims to create a program within the Department of Commerce to enhance the resilience of critical supply chains in the United States. This bill assigns additional responsibilities to the Secretary of...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making sure that important things people need, like toys and food, are always available in stores. It asks some grown-ups to make plans so that if something goes wrong, like a big storm, those things don’t run out.
H. R. 6972 — An Act To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an Executive agency whose head is a member of the National Security Council to notify the Executive Office of the President, the Comptroller General of the United States, and congressional leadership of such head becoming medically incapacitated within 24 hours, and for other purposes.
May 06, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:907
H.R. 6972 aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code by requiring an Executive agency, if its leader is a part of the National Security Council, to notify key federal officials within 24 hours if that leader becomes medically incapacitated. This notification should be...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if the leader of a super important group got sick and couldn't do their job; this bill says that special people need to be told about it really quickly so they can decide what to do next. It's like letting the grown-ups know if the classroom teacher is sick, so they can find someone to help with class.
H. RES. 1579 — Prohibiting Members, officers, and employees of the House from using single-sex facilities other than those corresponding to their biological sex, and for other purposes.
November 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:220
H. RES. 1579 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to restrict the use of single-sex facilities in the Capitol and House Office Buildings. It mandates that Members, officers, and employees of the House must use facilities like restrooms and...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, the House of Representatives wants to make sure that people use bathrooms and changing rooms that match the body they were born with. This is to help people feel safe and keep their privacy.

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