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H. R. 8464 — To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Comptroller of the Currency, and the National Credit Union Administration Board to jointly submit a report on trends in the use of blockchain technology to tokenize traditional assets, and for other purposes.
May 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:658
H.R. 8464, known as the “Tokenization Report Act of 2024,” mandates that key financial regulators in the U.S., including the Federal Reserve and the FDIC, produce a joint report on blockchain technology trends used for tokenizing traditional assets. The report must explore...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8464 is like asking some very smart groups in the government to work together to write a big book about how people use a new computer trick called "blockchain" to make regular things like money or houses into special, digital versions. They have to talk to lots of people to make sure the book is really good and to see if they need to make new rules.
H. R. 10262 — To require the financial regulators to carry out studies on the realized and potential benefits of artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
November 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,118
H.R. 10262, known as the "Analysis and Improvement Act of 2024" or the "AI Act of 2024", requires various financial regulators in the United States to study the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial sector. These studies will evaluate how AI is...
Simple Explanation
The "AI Act of 2024" is a plan to have money bosses look at how computers can help with money. They want to make sure using computers is safe and fair for everyone.
H. R. 7172 — To direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to promulgate regulations prohibiting the issuance of certain certificates and licenses without a finding that a certain system or facility can safely operate with spent nuclear fuel for a period of at least 100 years, and for other purposes.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:484
H. R. 7172, also known as the "100 Year Canister Life Act," mandates that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission establish rules preventing the issuance or renewal of licenses for storage systems or facilities of spent nuclear fuel, unless they are proven safe for at least 100...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that new permits to store used nuclear fuel, which is dangerous stuff left over from making energy, can only be given out if it's proven safe for at least 100 years. It also asks for people's opinions before making these safety rules final.
S. 4228 — To redesignate the Cottonwood Visitor Center at Joshua Tree National Park as the Senator Dianne Feinstein Visitor Center.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:467
S. 4228 proposes renaming the Cottonwood Visitor Center at Joshua Tree National Park to the "Dianne Feinstein Visitor Center." Initially introduced by Senator Padilla and Senator Butler, the bill suggests changing all references in U.S. laws and documents to reflect this new...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change the name of a visitor center in Joshua Tree National Park to honor a person named Senator Dianne Feinstein. Some people are worried because it might seem unfair, cost money, and nobody asked the public what they think about it.
H. R. 6591 — An Act To amend section 8(a) of the Small Business Act to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to regularly reassess the asset and net worth thresholds for qualifying as an economically disadvantaged individual, and for other purposes.
February 29, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:404
H.R. 6591, also known as the "Encouraging Success Act," proposes changes to section 8(a) of the Small Business Act. It mandates that the Administrator of the Small Business Administration regularly review and possibly update the asset and net worth limits used to determine if...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule that asks the boss of a small business group to frequently check if people who need help still qualify based on their money and belongings, making sure the limits are fair and updated over time. It should be done carefully, asking people for their thoughts, without needing extra money for these changes.
H. R. 6992 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a list of essential medicines, and for other purposes.
January 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,353
H.R. 6992, known as the “Mapping America’s Pharmaceutical Supply Act” or "MAPS Act," instructs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create and regularly update a list of essential medicines critical to public health and safety. This list focuses on drugs necessary to...
Simple Explanation
The MAPS Act wants to make sure people have the important medicines they need by having a special list and checking where medicines come from so they don't run out during emergencies, while keeping some information secret to stay safe.
H. R. 8204 — To amend titles 5 and 31, United States Code, to require regulatory early notice by agencies, and for other purposes.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,184
H.R. 8204, known as the “Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act of 2024,” aims to enhance transparency in federal rule-making by requiring agencies to provide early notice of new regulations. The bill mandates agencies to create a webpage for early regulatory notices within seven days of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8204 wants to make sure everyone knows about new rules the government is thinking about making by putting them on a website for people to see and talk about. This way, people can share their opinions before the rules are decided.
H. R. 6877 — To amend section 1242 of the Food Security Act of 1985 to enhance and update conservation practice standards, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,373
H. R. 6877 aims to update section 1242 of the Food Security Act of 1985 by enhancing conservation practice standards in the U.S. The bill requires a review of these standards at least every five years and establishes a process for public input on them. It also plans to create...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like updating and checking on how we take care of nature and the land every few years to make sure we're doing a good job. They also want people to share their ideas on how to do this better and use some money to try out new smart ways to protect the environment.
H. R. 6886 — To direct agencies to be transparent when using automated and augmented systems to interact with the public or make critical decisions, and for other purposes.
December 22, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,717
H.R. 6886, known as the "Transparent Automated Governance Act" or "TAG Act," aims to ensure government agencies are open about using automated systems for interacting with the public or making critical decisions. It requires agencies to notify individuals when automated systems are used and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that if a government uses computers to make big decisions that affect people, like school or healthcare, they have to tell people and let them ask for a review if they think it’s wrong. It also says that this rule will go away after 10 years unless it’s updated or renewed.
S. 4236 — To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to identify grand challenges and award competitive prizes for artificial intelligence research and development.
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May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,919
S. 4236 is a bill that aims to encourage research and development in artificial intelligence by having the National Science Foundation's Director create competitive prize programs. The program will focus on solving major challenges in various fields such as health, national...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help smart people make new and cool things with computers to solve big problems, like fighting cancer or protecting the environment, by giving them money prizes if they succeed. Some people think this could lead to spending too much money, and they want to make sure everyone gets a fair chance to win.
H. R. 6591 — To amend section 8(a) of the Small Business Act to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to regularly reassess the asset and net worth thresholds for qualifying as an economically disadvantaged individual, and for other purposes.
February 09, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:632
H.R. 6591, also known as the "Encouraging Success Act," aims to update the Small Business Act by requiring the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to review and potentially revise the financial criteria used to determine if someone is "economically disadvantaged." This...
Simple Explanation
The Encouraging Success Act wants to make sure the rules for who gets special help to start and grow their small businesses are fair by checking these rules every few years and asking what people think. They want to do this without needing new money to make it happen.
H. R. 6233 — An Act To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to authorize partnerships between States and nongovernmental entities for the purpose of reclaiming and restoring land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining activities before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.
April 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,022
H.R. 6233, known as the "Community Reclamation Partnerships Act," aims to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. The bill authorizes partnerships between states and nonprofit entities to reclaim and restore lands and waters affected by coal mining activities before...
Simple Explanation
The "Community Reclamation Partnerships Act" is a plan to let states and nonprofits work together to clean up and fix places that were harmed by coal mining a long time ago, before 1977. This means they can take care of dirty water from old mines and make sure people have a chance to say what they think before the work starts.
H. R. 8006 — To establish an expedited petition process for the addition and removal of certain products from the lists of products eligible or ineligible for beneficial treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:990
H. R. 8006, titled the "Expedited Review of Products for GSP Act," aims to set up a faster process for adding or removing products from the lists of goods eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences in the United States. It requires the U.S....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8006 is like a set of new rules to make it faster to change which things can come into the country without extra taxes. It lets people say what they think about these changes and tells who gets to have a say; it also tries to be fair about who can ask for changes.
S. 3750 — To reform the congressional redistricting process, and for other purposes.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:7,012
S. 3750 aims to reform the process of drawing congressional district boundaries in the United States to ensure fairness and prevent manipulation. It establishes criteria for redistricting plans, prohibits mid-decade redistricting unless required by court, and mandates...
Simple Explanation
S. 3750 is a plan to make drawing the lines for voting areas fair, stopping people from cheating, and making sure everyone can see how it's done. It says people can ask a court for help if the rules aren't followed.
H. R. 7023 — To amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to codify certain regulatory provisions relating to nationwide permits for dredged or fill material, and for other purposes.
February 06, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:3,195
H.R. 7023, titled the "Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act," aims to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to enhance the regulations governing nationwide permits for dredged or fill material. This bill outlines procedures to increase transparency and consistency in...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like making new rules to help keep our water clean and safe. It wants to make sure there are clear steps and timelines for people who need special permission to do things that might affect our water, like building projects. It also makes sure that everyone can say what they think about these projects and that their voices are heard.

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