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Search Results: keywords:"regulatory oversight"

H. R. 8041 — To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to extend the duration of the exemption from pre-trip vehicle skills testing for school bus drivers, and for other purposes.
April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:377
H. R. 8041, also known as the “Driving Forward Act,” is a proposed law that seeks to extend an existing exemption for school bus drivers from pre-trip vehicle skills testing. The act directs the Secretary of Transportation to prolong this exemption until November 27, 2027,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8041 wants to let school bus drivers skip a special test before they drive until the year 2027, and it asks people if they should never have to take the test. The bill also lets states use some money to help with this plan.
H. R. 9027 — Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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July 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:28,753
The bill H.R. 9027 is designed to allocate funds for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to support programs related to Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies in the United States. It includes appropriations for a variety...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a big money plan that gives out money to help farmers, make sure our food is safe to eat, make homes nicer in the countryside, and help with food programs. But it also has rules that say "no" to some things, like changing certain food rules or using certain building materials, which might make some people unhappy.
H. R. 7496 — To amend title 23, United States Code, to improve responses to emergencies, and for other purposes.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:622
H. R. 7496, titled the “Modernizing Operations for Vehicles in Emergencies Act” or the “MOVE Act,” aims to amend title 23 of the United States Code to enhance the management of vehicle permits during emergencies. It allows states to issue special permits to overweight...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7496 wants to help get supplies to people quickly during emergencies by allowing big trucks to carry heavy loads if needed, but everyone needs to be careful not to take advantage of the rules.
H. R. 7188 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a national, evidence-based education campaign to increase public and health care provider awareness regarding the potential risks and benefits of human cell and tissue products transplants, and for other purposes.
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November 22, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,893
H. R. 7188, also known as the "Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act," aims to increase awareness about the risks and benefits of human cell and tissue product transplants through a national education campaign run by the Secretary of Health and Human...
Simple Explanation
This bill, called the "Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act," wants to teach people and doctors about the good and bad things that happen when using donated human cells and tissues. It also sets rules about penalties for breaking the law but there are worries that the penalties might be too high and that the money to teach people could be spent without a proper plan.
S. J. RES. 82 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Food and Drug Administration relating to Medical Devices; Laboratory Developed Tests.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:198
S. J. RES. 82 is a joint resolution allowing Congress to reject a rule issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning "Medical Devices; Laboratory Developed Tests." This resolution states that the FDA's rule, which was published in the Federal Register, would...
Simple Explanation
Congress is considering a special rule that would allow them to stop a new decision by the people who check if medical tests are safe. This means Congress might cancel a new rule about medical tests that aren't made in big factories, but they haven't explained why or what will happen next.
S. 3727 — To establish the Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Committee and to facilitate the disclosure and reporting of information regarding complaints and investigations related to proprietary institutions of higher education eligible to receive Federal education assistance.
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February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,672
S. 3727 aims to create a committee to oversee and improve accountability for for-profit colleges that receive federal education assistance. The bill introduces the Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Committee, tasked with ensuring these institutions provide...
Simple Explanation
S. 3727 is like creating a special team to make sure for-profit colleges (schools that try to make money) are doing a good job and not breaking rules. This team will also make a list to warn kids and parents if a college might be in trouble, but they forgot to say how they will pay for all of this work.
S. 4821 — To require executive agencies to take steps to better meet the statutory deadline for processing communications use applications, and for other purposes.
July 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:552
S. 4821, known as the "Accelerating Broadband Permits Act," aims to improve how quickly executive agencies in the United States process applications related to communications use. It mandates agencies to better track, analyze, and address delays and to alert when applications...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants government agencies to do a better job of quickly handling applications for using communication systems, like the internet. It also wants to make sure big internet projects over $5 million follow special rules to protect the environment.
H. R. 10180 — To amend the National Marine Sanctuary Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency.
November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:404
H.R. 10180 proposes changes to the National Marine Sanctuary Act. The bill seeks to exempt undersea fiber optic cables from needing new federal authorizations if they've already been authorized by any Federal or State agency for installation, operation, maintenance, repair,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it easier to put and fix special internet cables under the ocean in special protected areas by not needing extra permissions if they already got approved before. It hopes different agencies will work together so there’s less paperwork, but some people worry this might hurt the ocean if not done carefully.
S. 4050 — An Act To extend the deadline to commence construction of certain hydroelectric projects on the Red River.
March 21, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:344
S. 4050 is a bill proposed in the 118th Congress that aims to extend the deadline for starting the construction of certain hydroelectric projects on the Red River. Specifically, it allows the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to grant a one-year extension for...
Simple Explanation
This bill lets a government agency give more time for starting certain water-power projects on the Red River. If the projects missed their first deadline, the agency can bring back their permission and give them another year to start building.
H. R. 4551 — To prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring that personally identifiable information be collected under consolidated audit trail reporting requirements, and for other purposes.
November 01, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:603
H.R. 4551, titled the "Protecting Investors’ Personally Identifiable Information Act," aims to stop the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from requiring certain personal information. This includes things like names and Social Security numbers, from being collected in...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4551 is a bill that aims to stop the collection of sensitive personal information like names and Social Security numbers in certain financial reports to help keep people's private details safe. Instead, only special codes related to financial transactions will be collected to protect privacy while still keeping track of market activities.
H. J. RES. 168 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:257
H. J. RES. 168 is a joint resolution that expresses Congress's disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Council on Environmental Quality concerning the "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2." The resolution states that this rule, which was published...
Simple Explanation
Congress is saying "no" to a new rule about how we protect the environment, because they think it might not be good. They want to make sure the new rules are clear and fair for everyone.
H. R. 7556 — To establish a working group to coordinate regulatory oversight of liquefied natural gas facilities, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:801
H.R. 7556, titled the “LNG Coordination Act of 2024”, aims to improve the oversight of liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in the U.S. The bill proposes the creation of a working group, led by the Secretary of Transportation, to coordinate between various federal agencies...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, a team is set up to make sure that people who handle liquid gas work together better and stay safe. They want to make rules clearer and avoid having too many different rules, and they'll check back to see if it's working in a few years.
H. R. 7368 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the application of Medicare secondary payer rules to certain workers’ compensation settlement agreements and qualified Medicare set-aside provisions.
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February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,003
H.R. 7368, or the "Coordination Of Medicare Payments and Workers’ Compensation Act" (COMP Act), aims to amend the Social Security Act to ensure that Medicare’s secondary payer rules apply to certain workers' compensation settlements. The bill introduces definitions and provisions for how...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about making sure that when someone gets hurt at work and gets money to pay for their medical bills, Medicare doesn't pay the same bills twice. It's like making sure if one friend promises to buy candy, the other friend doesn't have to pay again for the same candy.
S. 4906 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that revenues collected from passengers as aviation security fees are used to help finance the costs of aviation security screening by repealing a requirement that a portion of such fees be credited as offsetting receipts and deposited in the general fund of the Treasury.
July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:501
S. 4906, also known as the "Funding for Aviation Screeners and Threat Elimination Restoration Act" or the "FASTER Act," aims to change how aviation security fees collected from passengers are used. The bill proposes to amend title 49 of the United States Code by stopping the...
Simple Explanation
The FASTER Act is about making sure the money passengers pay for airplane security is used only for that purpose and not put in the big money pot the government uses for everything else, so airports can do a better job keeping everyone safe.
H. R. 8251 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to streamline regulatory oversight of human cell and tissue products, and for other purposes.
May 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,425
H.R. 8251, titled “The HCT/P Modernization Act of 2024,” aims to simplify the regulation of human cell and tissue products in the U.S. The bill instructs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide clear and timely guidance on regulatory classifications and calls for a public...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8251 wants to make it easier and faster for special medical products made from human cells and tissues to be approved, by giving clear guidelines and having meetings to get people's opinions. It also wants regular updates to the rules and reports to the government to keep everything on track.
H. R. 7188 — An Act To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a national, evidence-based education campaign to increase public and health care provider awareness regarding the potential risks and benefits of human cell and tissue products transplants, and for other purposes.
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December 16, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,695
H. R. 7188 is a bill designed to increase awareness about the risks and benefits of human cell and tissue transplants. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to run an education campaign targeting both the public and healthcare providers. The bill also calls...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7188 wants to teach people and doctors about the good and bad things when using special parts from humans to help others, and it also promises to create rules and maybe fine people if they don’t follow them.
H. R. 9665 — To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:925
The bill, titled the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act, seeks to modify the Federal Trade Commission Act to confirm the FTC's authority to request permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of laws it enforces. It allows the FTC to pursue actions such...
Simple Explanation
The Consumer Protection and Recovery Act wants to make sure the FTC can stop businesses that break the rules and help people get their money back, even if it happened up to 10 years ago. It gives the FTC more power to ask for things like refunds or changes to bad deals.
H. R. 7623 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program.
March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,636
H. R. 7623, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make certain telehealth flexibility measures under the Medicare program permanent. The bill proposes to expand access to telehealth services, allowing more healthcare practitioners...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to keep using video calls for doctor visits, so people can see their doctors from home, even when there’s no emergency, by making it a permanent part of healthcare for older folks.
H. R. 9083 — To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require States to include supporting the physical security, cybersecurity, and resilience of local distribution systems in State energy security plans.
July 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:716
H.R. 9083, titled the “Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act” or the “SECURE Grid Act,” aims to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. This bill requires states to enhance their State energy security plans by addressing the physical security,...
Simple Explanation
The SECURE Grid Act is a plan to help keep the electricity we use safe and working well, even during bad weather or cyberattacks. It asks each state to make sure their power systems are strong and protected, using new and smart technologies.
H. R. 8178 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to remove the requirements relating to registered apprenticeships.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:349
H.R. 8178, titled the “Apprenticeship Freedom Act,” proposes changes to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) by removing specific requirements related to registered apprenticeships. The bill aims to amend several sections of WIOA to eliminate references to...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like changing the rules for fancy job schools so they don’t have to follow a special list of requirements to be called "registered." This means anyone can make their own program without needing special approval.
H. R. 9745 — To prohibit the enforcement of certain regulations relating to sale, donation, and transfer of Federal Government property, and for other purposes.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:854
H.R. 9745, also known as the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act of 2024," aims to block the enforcement of certain regulations that restrict the sale, donation, or transfer of excess federal government property, including Department of Defense equipment, to state and local law...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9745 is a bill that wants to let police departments use extra equipment from the government without many rules getting in the way, and it also says that if the government took any equipment back because of these rules, they have to give it back for free if it's still around.
H. R. 7403 — To specify when the record is complete on certain acquisition applications related to depository institution holding companies, and for other purposes.
February 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,178
The bill, known as the "Bank Failure Prevention Act of 2024," aims to establish clear procedures and deadlines for processing acquisition applications related to depository institution holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. It requires the Board to notify applicants within...
Simple Explanation
The "Bank Failure Prevention Act of 2024" is a plan to make sure decisions about certain bank company applications are made quickly, usually within 90 days. If it takes too long, the application is automatically approved, and the people checking the applications are not allowed to use outside information to make a decision.
H. R. 7195 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect and enhance the mailing of firearms, ammunition, and components thereof.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:599
H.R. 7195, known as the “Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act,” seeks to change the law to make it easier to mail firearms, ammunition, and related parts through the United States Postal Service. The bill would repeal a section of the United States Code that currently...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7195 is a bill that wants to make it easier for people to send guns and bullets in the mail without having to tell anyone about it. This means no one needs to say what's inside the package or share any serial numbers.
S. 4865 — To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:289
S. 4865, also known as the “Streamlining Thermal Energy through Advanced Mechanisms Act” or the “STEAM Act”, proposes changes to the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Its primary aim is to speed up the process of exploring and developing geothermal energy in areas that have been...
Simple Explanation
The "STEAM Act" is like a new rule book that makes it easier and faster to look for and use the Earth's heat (geothermal energy) in places where people have already looked before, just like they do for oil and gas. But some people worry that skipping some checks might not be good for the land and nature there.
H. R. 7621 — To prohibit certain uses of automated decision systems by employers, and for other purposes.
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March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:8,672
H.R. 7621, the "No Robot Bosses Act," aims to limit how employers use automated decision systems for employment-related decisions. Employers are prohibited from using these systems exclusively and must ensure the systems are tested for compliance with discrimination laws and effectiveness....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7621, the "No Robot Bosses Act," says that bosses can't only use robots or computers to make important job choices, and if they do, they have to check that the robots aren't being unfair to people. If companies break the rules, they might have to pay a lot of money.
S. 5298 — To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to allow health marketplace pools to be deemed an employer under section 3(5) of such Act for purposes of offering a group health plan or group health insurance coverage, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,062
The Health Marketplace for All Act of 2024 proposes changes to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. It allows health marketplace pools to be considered employers for the purpose of offering group health plans or insurance coverage. These pools would organize...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let groups of people buy health insurance together as if they were one big company, so they can get better deals on insurance. But there are some worries that the rules aren't super clear and might allow these groups to offer very basic coverage, like just covering medicine, instead of full health care.
H. R. 5089 — To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes.
December 16, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:832
The bill H. R. 5089, titled the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023, seeks to amend two existing laws: the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It aims to clarify that a permit is generally not...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change some rules so that, if someone sprays pesticides into rivers and does it the right way, they usually don't need special permission. But, if the water could get really dirty or some big factories or boats are putting stuff in the water, they still need permission to do that.
S. 4050 — To extend the deadline to commence construction of certain hydroelectric projects on the Red River.
March 21, 2024
Status:Considered and Passed Senate
Congress:118
Words:369
S. 4050 aims to extend the deadline for starting construction on certain hydroelectric projects located on the Red River. Specifically, it allows the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to grant a one-year extension for projects numbered P-12756 and P-13160, upon request....
Simple Explanation
S. 4050 is a bill that lets certain planned water power projects on the Red River have more time to start building. This means they can ask for one more year to begin, and if their permission to build ran out, they might get it back starting from when it first ended.
S. J. RES. 73 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the multiple agencies relating to Partnerships With Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:283
S. J. RES. 73 is a joint resolution introduced in the United States Senate that seeks to nullify a rule issued by multiple federal agencies regarding partnerships with faith-based and neighborhood organizations. The resolution expresses congressional disapproval of this rule,...
Simple Explanation
S. J. RES. 73 is about some grown-ups in the government saying they don't agree with a new plan that involves teaming up with groups like churches and neighborhood clubs. They want to stop this plan before it starts because they think it's not a good idea.
H. R. 9241 — To provide that weighted sleep products for infants shall be considered banned hazardous products under section 8 of the Consumer Product Safety Act, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:381
H.R. 9241 is a bill that aims to classify weighted sleep products for infants as banned hazardous products under section 8 of the Consumer Product Safety Act. These products include items like wearable blankets and swaddles designed for infants up to 1 year old, which contain...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9241 is a new rule that wants to stop special heavy blankets and wraps for babies from being sold because they might not be safe. This rule would begin working 180 days after it gets approved.

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