Search Results for keywords:"procurement"

Search Results: keywords:"procurement"

S. 5276 — To require a roadmap for the future desired state for the solid rocket motor (SRM) industrial base, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:858
S. 5276, also known as the "Solid Propulsion Enhancement and Advancement for Readiness Act of 2024" or the "SPEAR Act of 2024," mandates the creation of a roadmap to enhance the solid rocket motor (SRM) industrial base. The roadmap, to be submitted by March 1, 2025, will...
Simple Explanation
The "SPEAR Act of 2024" is like a plan to make sure that rocket builders have a good future, where the right people figure out how to make rockets even better, find new ways to pay for them, and check how the choices they make could improve everything, to help keep everyone safe.
H. R. 6969 — To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.
September 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:703
H.R. 6969 directs the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin and place it in the United States Capitol. The bill requires the statue to be obtained through an agreement within two years from the enactment of the bill. Moreover, the statue must...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6969 is a plan to get a statue of Benjamin Franklin and put it in a special place in the Capitol where people visiting can see it. They have to do this by the start of 2026.
S. 4712 — To increase support by the United States Government for critical minerals projects outside the United States, and for other purposes.
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July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:8,066
S. 4712 aims to enhance U.S. government support for critical minerals projects outside the United States. It proposes various strategies, including diplomatic efforts and financial tools, to increase collaboration with allies, support private sector initiatives, and protect...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about helping the U.S. work with other countries to get important minerals needed for things like making phones and cars, but there are worries that it might not be clear enough about rules and money use, which could cause some problems.
S. 4495 — To enable safe, responsible, and agile procurement, development, and use of artificial intelligence by the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
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December 16, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:20,724
S. 4495, also known as the "PREPARED for AI Act," aims to ensure the safe, responsible, and adaptive use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the U.S. Federal Government. The bill outlines requirements for AI procurement, development, and deployment, including risk...
Simple Explanation
The "PREPARED for AI Act" is like a big checklist for how the U.S. Government should carefully use robots and smart computers (AI) so they follow the rules and don’t cause trouble, with special helpers making sure nobody wastes money or uses them for bad things.
S. 4766 — To strengthen requirements for the use of accessible information and communications technology by Federal departments and agencies.
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July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,335
S. 4766, introduced in the Senate, aims to update and strengthen the requirements for Federal departments and agencies in using accessible information and communications technology. Known as the "Section 508 Refresh Act of 2024," the bill proposes changes to existing technology standards to...
Simple Explanation
The Section 508 Refresh Act of 2024 is a plan to make sure government technology is accessible to everyone, especially people with disabilities, by involving them in tech design, keeping agencies accountable, and providing a special fund to make these improvements happen.
H. CON. RES. 123 — Directing legislative branch support offices to take certain actions to promote the procurement of goods and services from the AbilityOne program established under chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code (commonly known as the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act), and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:834
H. Con. Res. 123 is a resolution aiming to encourage federal offices to purchase goods and services from the AbilityOne program, which helps employ people who are blind or have significant disabilities. It requires each Legislative Branch Support Office to appoint an "AbilityOne...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants certain government offices to buy more stuff from a special program that helps people with disabilities get jobs. It asks these offices to pick someone to help with this and keep track of what they buy from the program.
S. 4495 — To enable safe, responsible, and agile procurement, development, and use of artificial intelligence by the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
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June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:10,466
S. 4495, also known as the "PREPARED for AI Act," aims to ensure that the U.S. Federal Government responsibly uses artificial intelligence (AI). It sets guidelines for procuring, developing, and monitoring AI systems, focusing on safety, privacy, and fairness. The bill...
Simple Explanation
The "PREPARED for AI Act" is a plan to make sure the government uses smart computer systems safely and fairly, like having rules so robots can help without causing problems. It talks about how leaders will decide what these robots can and cannot do, making sure they're not being unfair or sneaky.
S. 5190 — To prohibit the procurement of certain batteries by the Department of State.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:437
S. 5190, known as the “Blocking Bad Batteries Act,” seeks to prevent the Department of State from using funds to purchase batteries from certain companies starting October 1, 2027. The companies listed are Contemporary Amperex Technology Company, BYD Company, Envision Energy,...
Simple Explanation
S. 5190, the "Blocking Bad Batteries Act," is a plan to stop the U.S. Department of State from buying batteries from some specific companies, starting in 2027, unless there's a super important reason to do so.
H. R. 10322 — To improve the effectiveness of body armor issued to female agents and officers of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
December 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,007
H.R. 10322 aims to enhance the effectiveness of the body armor used by female agents and officers of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill mandates that the body armor must be designed to fit the specific body shapes of female officers and ensure maximum...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10322 is a bill that makes sure the body armor for female agents in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fits them properly and keeps them safe. It also asks DHS to check that this armor is safe and send reports every year about how well they are doing this.
S. 5488 — To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the United States Capitol.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:289
S. 5488 directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Benjamin Franklin to be placed in the United States Capitol. The committee must secure the statue within two years of the bill's enactment and have it installed in a publicly accessible...
Simple Explanation
There is a plan to get a statue of Benjamin Franklin to put in a big important building called the United States Capitol. A special group of people in charge of the library has been told to find the statue and make sure it's in a place everyone can see by the end of 2026.
H. R. 6969 — To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:349
H. R. 6969 proposes that the Joint Committee on the Library should obtain and place a statue of Benjamin Franklin in the United States Capitol. The bill specifies that the statue should be acquired within two years of the bill's enactment and should be placed in a publicly...
Simple Explanation
The H. R. 6969 bill says that the people in charge of the Library want to buy a Benjamin Franklin statue and put it in a nice spot inside the Capitol building where everyone can see it by the year 2026.
S. 4305 — To improve the effectiveness of body armor issued to female agents and officers of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
May 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:994
S. 4305 aims to improve the body armor issued to female agents and officers of the Department of Homeland Security. The bill requires that body armor be specifically designed to fit the body shapes of female officers, ensuring better protection and fit. It outlines standards...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like making special superhero suits for women in the police to keep them safe because everyone's bodies are different. It says these suits should be tested to make sure they work well and fit just right, and it also plans to check each year if they really help.
H. R. 7775 — To prohibit the procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and prioritize the procurement of products not containing PFAS.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:372
H. R. 7775, known as the "PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2024," aims to stop the government from buying certain items containing toxic chemicals called PFOS and PFOA. Starting October 2025, executive agencies won't be allowed to purchase items like nonstick cookware, carpets,...
Simple Explanation
The PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2024 is a rule that tells the government not to buy things like certain pans or carpets if they have bad chemicals in them called PFOS and PFOA and instead try to buy safer products when they can.
S. 4305 — An Act To improve the effectiveness of body armor issued to female agents and officers of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
December 02, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:971
S. 4305 aims to enhance the safety of female agents and officers in the Department of Homeland Security by improving their body armor. The bill requires that the body armor be specifically designed to fit female body shapes and meet specific safety standards, including...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give better-fitting and safer body armor to women who work as agents in the Department of Homeland Security, and they have to make sure it protects them well within three years.
S. 4970 — To improve the effectiveness of body armor issued to female law enforcement agents and officers of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,037
S. 4970, also known as the "Female Officers Ballistic Protection Act," aims to improve body armor for female federal law enforcement agents. The bill requires that body armor be specifically designed to fit female body shapes, provide adequate coverage, and meet certain...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give policewomen better-fitting and safer armor to wear on their job, so they stay protected while they work. It makes sure this armor is specially made to fit them well and follow safety rules.

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