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H. R. 4529 — To amend the Public Health Service Act regarding guidance documents of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and for other purposes.
November 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,329
H.R. 4529 is a bill aimed at amending the Public Health Service Act to establish rules for how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) creates and shares guidance documents. The bill requires these documents to be developed with public participation, ensuring...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4529 is like making sure the rules from the CDC (a group that helps keep people healthy) are made with everyone's ideas and can't just change the law or rules. It's like asking everyone in the class how to play a game and making sure no one gets in trouble for making up new rules that aren't fair.
S. 4190 — To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to promulgate regulations that accelerate the interconnection of electric generation and storage resources to the transmission system through more efficient and effective interconnection procedures.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:973
The proposed bill, titled the Expediting Generator Interconnection Procedures Act of 2024, aims to enhance the process by which new electric generation and storage projects connect to the power grid. It mandates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish new...
Simple Explanation
In this new bill, they want to make it easier and faster for new energy projects, like solar or wind, to connect to the power grid. They asked a group to come up with better ways to do this quickly and make sure it's fair and works well for everyone.
S. 3512 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,166
S. 3512 seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to enhance the requirements for nutrient information on food labels, focusing on adding easy-to-understand nutrition information on the front of food packages. The bill aims to help consumers make healthier dietary choices by...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make food packages easier to understand by adding simple pictures or symbols on the front that show important things like how many calories there are or if the food has lots of sugar or salt. It also wants people in charge to check what sweeteners are used in foods and suggest new rules to make food labels better.
H. R. 2925 — An Act To amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities, and for other purposes.
May 08, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:959
The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024, as presented in H.R. 2925, proposes amendments to the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993. The bill aims to clarify the rights of mining claimants on public lands by defining activities related to mining operations and ensuring...
Simple Explanation
The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024 tries to make it clearer what miners can do on public lands by allowing them to use the land even if they haven't found any valuable minerals yet, as long as they follow certain rules and pay some fees. But some people worry it might cause confusion or problems because it covers a lot of activities and uses other complicated rules.
H. R. 9324 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize certain heath care professionals employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs to deliver, distribute, or dispense to veterans certain controlled medications via telemedicine under certain conditions, and for other purposes.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:829
H.R. 9324 aims to allow certain healthcare professionals working for the Department of Veterans Affairs to prescribe controlled medications to veterans via telemedicine, even if they haven't met the patient in person. This bill outlines specific conditions under which the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9324 is a plan to let some doctors and nurses who work with veterans give certain medicines over video calls. This will help veterans get their medicine even if they can't see the doctor in person.
H. R. 3013 — To direct the Secretary of Transportation to modify certain regulations relating to the requirements for commercial driver’s license testing and commercial learner’s permit holders, and for other purposes.
December 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:547
H. R. 3013, known as the “Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act of 2023” or the “LICENSE Act of 2023,” aims to change some regulations related to commercial driver’s license testing in the U.S. The bill directs the Secretary of...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 3013 is a law that is trying to make it easier for people who want to drive big trucks for work. It says that any state can help test these truck drivers, no matter where they live, as long as they have the right training.
H. R. 8268 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules relating to inverted corporations.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,332
H.R. 8268, known as the “Stop Corporate Inversions Act of 2024,” aims to change how the U.S. tax code treats certain foreign corporations. It proposes that if a foreign corporation acquires a significant portion of a U.S. company's assets and meets specific conditions, it would be treated as...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that if a company from another country buys a big part of an American company and does a lot of business in the U.S., it has to pay U.S. taxes just like an American company, to stop companies from avoiding paying taxes.
H. R. 7784 — To amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to clarify reporting requirements.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,155
The Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (SALT Act) aims to amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, focusing on transparency in financial dealings related to labor organizations. It requires labor organizations to report payments, loans, or...
Simple Explanation
The SALT Act wants to make sure everyone knows about the money and deals that affect workers' rights to team up and talk about better work conditions. It says that any payments or deals made to influence these rights need to be reported and that the rules for how to do this should be ready in six months.
S. 3700 — To permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to furnish necessary services, appliances, and supplies to individuals receiving medical benefits for illnesses.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:323
S. 3700, known as the "Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2024," is a bill introduced in the Senate to expand the authority of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. It allows these healthcare professionals to prescribe and recommend necessary medical services, appliances, and...
Simple Explanation
S. 3700 is a bill that wants to let nurse practitioners and physician assistants help people who get sick from working with energy by giving them the medicine and supplies they need, like doctors do. It's like letting trained helpers give you what you need to feel better, but they need to make sure everyone understands the same rules, so it's fair for everyone no matter where they live.
H. R. 10022 — To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue rules requiring the inclusion of new safety equipment in school buses, and for other purposes.
October 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,834
H.R. 10022, also known as the "School Bus Safety Act of 2023," instructs the Secretary of Transportation to establish new safety rules for school buses. The bill requires school buses over 10,000 pounds to have 3-point safety belts, automatic emergency braking systems, and...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if there was a special rule to make school buses super safe! This new rule wants buses to have special seatbelts, brakes to stop quickly, and tools to stop fires. But, it might be a bit tricky and expensive for some people to make all these changes happen quickly.
S. 5049 — To modify the definition of disaster in the Small Business Act to include low or no snowfall amounts, and for other purposes.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:310
S. 5049, titled the "Winter Recreation Small Business Recovery Act of 2024," aims to broaden the definition of a "disaster" under the Small Business Act to include scenarios with low or no snowfall. This expansion would officially recognize insufficient snowfall as a...
Simple Explanation
S. 5049 wants to change the rules so that when there's not enough snow in winter, small businesses that rely on snow can get help, just like when there's a big storm or flood. It asks weather experts to help figure out how to make these new rules work.
H. R. 7412 — To facilitate the use of rural housing vouchers.
February 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,405
H.R. 7412, titled the "Rural Housing Voucher Enhancement Act of 2024," seeks to improve the use and effectiveness of rural housing vouchers provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The bill addresses the shortage of affordable housing in rural areas, ensures that...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7412 wants to help people in rural areas find homes by making sure they can use special help called "vouchers." This bill asks the government to make it easier for people to use these vouchers and talk to landlords better.
S. 4058 — To require that the regulations related to SAVE Plan shall have the force and effect of enacted law.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:268
S. 4058 is known as the "Codifying SAVE Plan Act." The bill mandates that certain regulations related to the SAVE Plan, issued by the Department of Education, have the same authority as law. These regulations are outlined in parts 682 and 685 of title 34 of the Code of...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants some rules about a plan called the SAVE Plan from the Department of Education to become official laws, but it doesn't clearly say what those rules are or explain what the SAVE Plan is.
H. R. 6015 — An Act To require the President to prevent the abuse of financial sanctions exemptions by Iran, and for other purposes.
April 17, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:595
H.R. 6015 is a bill that seeks to prevent the misuse of financial sanctions exemptions by Iran. It requires the President to issue regulations within 180 days to ensure transactions do not support international terrorism or the spread of weapons of mass destruction....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure Iran doesn't use special financial rules to do bad things like support terrorism or make dangerous weapons. It tells the President and other important people to watch carefully and report back on how well this is working.
S. 3772 — To amend the Small Business Act to require that plain writing statements regarding the solicitation of subcontractors be included in certain subcontracting plans, and for other purposes.
February 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:533
S. 3772 seeks to amend the Small Business Act to ensure clear communication in the subcontracting process. It would require that businesses use plain language when soliciting subcontractors, making it easier for small businesses to understand and respond to these...
Simple Explanation
S. 3772 is a new rule that tells businesses they need to use simple words when asking other businesses to help them on big projects. If they don't use clear words, they have to try again and use plain language within 30 days.
H. R. 8931 — An Act To redesignate Saratoga National Historical Park as Saratoga National Battlefield Park.
December 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:157
H.R. 8931 is a bill that proposes to change the name of Saratoga National Historical Park to Saratoga National Battlefield Park. The bill states that any mention of the park in laws, maps, regulations, or official documents should use the new name.
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the name of a park called "Saratoga National Historical Park" to "Saratoga National Battlefield Park," so everyone uses the new name in all official places like maps and documents.
S. 3819 — To direct the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations to establish shrinkflation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, and for other purposes.
February 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,621
The bill S. 3819, titled the "Shrinkflation Prevention Act of 2024," aims to establish regulations through the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to classify shrinkflation as an unfair or deceptive act. Shrinkflation occurs when companies reduce the size of a product but do not...
Simple Explanation
The "Shrinkflation Prevention Act of 2024" is a rule that wants to stop companies from being sneaky by making products smaller without changing the price, which can trick people buying them. The plan is to have special rules to prevent this trick, and if companies still try to do it, they could get in trouble with the law.
S. 5268 — To prohibit Federal judges from receiving certain gifts, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,614
The High Court Gift Ban Act aims to stop federal judges from receiving certain gifts. It defines a "gift" broadly and prohibits judges from accepting them unless they are valued under $50, with a total annual limit from a single source of $100. There are exceptions, such as...
Simple Explanation
The High Court Gift Ban Act is like a rule where judges are not allowed to take presents worth more than a small amount, unless they're from family or friends. If they break this rule, they could get in a lot of trouble.
S. 5301 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the consideration of childcare expenses in the calculation of debt-to-income ratios for Department of Veterans Affairs housing loans, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:617
S. 5301 is a bill introduced in the Senate aimed at making it easier for veterans to qualify for home loans from the Department of Veterans Affairs. It amends existing laws to ensure that childcare expenses are not included when calculating a veteran’s debt-to-income ratio,...
Simple Explanation
S. 5301 is a bill that wants to make it easier for people who served in the military to get a house. It says we shouldn't count the money people spend on daycare or babysitters when figuring out if they can afford a house.
H. R. 9597 — To amend title 41, United States Code, to make changes with respect to the Federal Acquisition Security Council, and for other purposes.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,823
H.R. 9597, also known as the "Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2024," aims to make changes to the way the Federal Acquisition Security Council operates. The bill updates definitions related to security risks from foreign sources, outlines new roles and structures within...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change how a group in the government checks if the stuff they buy is safe from bad guys. It wants this group to work better and tell the people in charge if there's anything that could be dangerous.
H. R. 1797 — An Act To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety standard with respect to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, and for other purposes.
May 15, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:468
H. R. 1797, known as the “Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act,” requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to create safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices like electric bikes and scooters. The standards...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1797 is a new rule that wants to make sure the batteries used in things like electric bikes and scooters are safe and don't catch on fire. The people in charge will also make sure the chargers and cables used with these batteries are safe too.
H. R. 9924 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish standard practices for a grant or pilot program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs through the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
October 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:685
H.R. 9924 is a proposed law aiming to establish standard practices for grant or pilot programs related to suicide prevention or mental health, managed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs through the Veterans Health Administration. The bill requires the creation of measurable...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9924 wants to help by making sure that when the Veterans Health group tries new ways to help veterans with their feelings, they have clear plans and share what happens, kind of like how teachers share report cards to show how kids are doing in school.
H. R. 10288 — To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to prohibit health care providers and facilities from imposing certain facility fees for telehealth.
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December 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:499
H.R. 10288, the "Fair Telehealth Billing Act of 2024," proposes changes to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to stop health care providers and facilities from charging extra fees for telehealth services. The bill states that when a health care provider is...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10288 is a rule that wants to stop doctors and hospitals from charging extra money when they help people using video calls on the computer, and if they do, they might have to pay a fine. It also says that these changes will start after a couple of years, giving people time to get ready.
H. R. 7019 — To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address disclosures by directors, officers, and principal stockholders of foreign private issuers, and for other purposes.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:347
H. R. 7019, also known as the "Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act," aims to update the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The bill focuses on improving transparency by requiring directors, officers, and major stockholders of foreign private issuers to publicly disclose...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7019 is a new rule that asks important people in foreign companies to tell everyone about their stocks to make sure everything is honest and clear. The people in charge of checking these rules have to make sure the new rule is followed very soon.
H. R. 9687 — To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations for certain individuals carrying out aviation activities who disclose a mental health diagnosis, and for other purposes.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,017
H.R. 9687, known as the "Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2024," requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update regulations to support individuals in aviation who disclose mental health diagnoses. It aims to encourage these professionals to seek help and report mental health...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9687 is a plan to help people who work with airplanes feel okay about telling others if they have a mental health problem. It also talks about spending money to teach airplane doctors about mental health and make sure everyone feels safe and supported.
H. R. 9509 — To amend section 7(j) of the Small Business Act to modify the start date used to calculate the period in which a small business concern is eligible to participate in the 8(a) program, and for the other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:528
The bill H.R. 9509, also known as the “Extended Opportunity for Small Disadvantaged Businesses Act,” aims to modify the start date for calculating the eligibility period of small businesses in the 8(a) program. Under the proposed amendment to the Small Business Act, the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change how long small businesses can be part of a special help program by starting the countdown either when they get their first job through the program or after two years of being approved, whichever happens first. This is to make things fairer and clearer for businesses just starting out in the program.
H. R. 9540 — To amend the Controlled Substances Act to require regulated persons to identify tableting machines and encapsulating machines by serial number.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:536
H. R. 9540 seeks to update the Controlled Substances Act by requiring people who manufacture, distribute, or deal with tablet and capsule-making machines to engrave a permanent serial number on these machines. This bill, known as the “Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act of 2024,”...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9540 wants to put special numbers on machines that make tiny pills and capsules so they can be tracked and stop bad people from using them. If someone changes or moves these numbers, they can get into big trouble.
H. R. 8628 — To prohibit the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from issuing new rules or guidance relating to buy now pay later services until the Bureau and the Comptroller General of the United States each conduct a study on such services, and for other purposes.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:973
H. R. 8628, known as the “Examining Consumer Choice in Digital Payments Act,” aims to prevent the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from issuing new rules or guidance related to "buy now pay later" services. This restriction will last until both the Bureau and the...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, they want to pause making new rules about "buy now, pay later" services, like when you buy something and pay for it later, until experts study how these services work and if they are good or not. This is like a big timeout so they can learn more before deciding anything new.
H. R. 7696 — To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to initiate a Call to Action safety review of airport ramp worker safety, and for other purposes.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:688
H. R. 7696, titled the "Airport Ramp Worker Safety Act," requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to start a safety review focusing on the safety of airport ramp workers. This review will examine various factors such as existing regulations, accident reports,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the people in charge of airplane safety to check how safe the workers are who help planes get ready to fly. They want to find better ways to keep these workers safe, like by making new rules and better training.
S. 3475 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow the Secretary of Transportation to designate an authorized operator of the commercial driver's license information system, and for other purposes.
December 12, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,015
S. 3475 aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code to empower the Secretary of Transportation to appoint an authorized operator to handle the commercial driver's license information system. The bill outlines how the system should be managed, including operations,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let the Secretary of Transportation pick someone to take care of the big computer system that tracks truck driver's licenses, like a school classroom helper taking care of books. They can charge people to use the system, but only to keep it running smoothly.
S. 5302 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to address the responsibilities of the Administrator of General Services with respect to Federal advisory committees, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,661
The bill S. 5302 aims to update title 5 of the United States Code related to the responsibilities of the Administrator of General Services concerning Federal advisory committees. It focuses on enhancing the collection and publication of information about these committees,...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that people know all about special groups that help the government by sharing important details about them online, like their names and what they do. It also wants everyone to follow the same rules when managing these groups and check regularly to see if they can get better at what they do.
H. R. 8492 — To prohibit wildlife killing contests on public lands, and for other purposes.
May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:921
H. R. 8492 aims to stop wildlife killing contests on public lands in the United States. These contests, where participants kill animals as part of a competition for cash or prizes, are considered harmful to wildlife management and conservation practices. The bill outlines...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop people from having competitions on public land where they win prizes for killing animals, but it does allow some exceptions, like for certain birds or animals that aren't supposed to be there.
H. R. 9728 — To require the Attorney General to issue rules pertaining to the collection and compilation of data on the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:954
H.R. 9728, titled the "National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2024," seeks to improve how data is collected on the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers in the U.S. The bill mandates the Attorney General to issue regulations for gathering detailed...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9728 wants to make sure we have more information about when and why police officers use serious force, like guns, but without sharing people's personal details. If places don't share this information properly, they might get less money from certain types of support.

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