H.R. 1089 proposes to repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, which currently grants Washington D.C. a degree of self-governance. If passed, the repeal would take effect one year after the bill is enacted. The bill is introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr....
H.R. 1089 wants to change the rules so that Washington, D.C., would not be able to make as many decisions for itself anymore. If it becomes law, these changes would happen a year later.
S. 4568, titled the "CHIPS Improvement Act," proposes to repeal specific provisions from the CHIPS Act of 2022 and the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act. The bill aims to remove various requirements related to diversity, education outreach, geographic diversity,...
S. 4568 is a bill that wants to stop some parts of a law that encouraged diversity, climate research, and helped students learn science. It also wants to make sure that the government doesn't force companies to do things like hire a diverse group of people or focus on climate change when they ask for government money.
H. R. 549 seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by eliminating the clean fuel production credit. This change would affect taxable years starting after December 31, 2024. The bill was introduced by Ms. Van Duyne and has been referred to the Committee on Ways and...
H. R. 549 is a plan to stop giving a special money bonus to people and companies for making clean fuel, starting in 2025. This might make it harder for them to be as successful because they rely on these bonuses to help pay for their clean energy work.
H.R. 7049 is a bill that aims to cancel a directive from the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the COVID-19 vaccination program for health care workers in the Veterans Health Administration. The bill mandates the repeal of Directive 1193.01, which was originally...
The bill wants to stop a rule that required doctors and nurses at veterans' hospitals to get a COVID-19 shot, and it also says they can't make similar rules in the future.
S. 1229 proposes to change the Internal Revenue Code by removing the clean vehicle credit, which currently offers financial benefits for purchasing electric vehicles. The bill, introduced in the Senate by Mr. Paul, aims to end these subsidies by amending several sections of...
Congress is thinking about stopping a money helper called the "clean vehicle credit" that helps people buy electric cars, which might make these cars cost more. This change would apply to cars bought after the new rule is passed.
S. 86 aims to repeal the law that automatically increases the salaries of Members of Congress. Introduced by Mr. Scott from Florida, this bill proposes to remove the section of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 that provides these automatic pay adjustments. The bill...
Imagine a rule where every year, Congress gets a little more money just because the rule says so. This bill wants to stop that and make sure they don't automatically get raises anymore.
The bill, H.R. 6062, aims to allow the people of American Samoa to approve changes to their territorial constitution by a majority vote. This process of self-determination is supported by a prior Act of Congress that gave administration powers over the territory's federal...
The bill wants to let the people living in American Samoa decide on changes to their local rules by voting, without needing Congress to approve each change, but Congress can still make big decisions about the area if needed.
H. R. 8147 seeks to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act, which was originally part of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The bill, introduced by Mr. Davidson and others, calls for the removal of amendments made by the...
H.R. 8147 is a proposal to cancel a rule that was made to help people see who owns big companies, so it might make it harder to catch bad guys hiding their money.
H. R. 1488 aims to repeal two previous laws that authorized the use of military force against Iraq. The bill specifically targets the repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 1991 and the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against...
The bill wants to stop some old rules that allowed the U.S. to use military force in Iraq. It means the U.S. does not want to use those rules to start new military actions there.
S. 913 seeks to eliminate and cancel any unspent funds allocated under sections 70002 and 70003 of the Inflation Reduction Act. The bill is titled the “Return to Sender Act” and was introduced by Ms. Ernst in the United States Senate. If passed, this legislation would...
S. 913 wants to take back money that hasn't been used yet from certain parts of a big law called the Inflation Reduction Act. It's like if a parent decided not to spend the leftover money from their grocery shopping.
The bill H. R. 1498 proposes to terminate the United States’ membership in the United Nations and withdraw from all its associated bodies, agencies, and agreements. It seeks to repeal the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 and the United Nations Headquarters Agreement...
The bill wants the United States to leave the United Nations and stop giving it any money or help, which means they won't work together on big world problems anymore. If the U.S. ever wants to join again in the future, the Senate must agree first.
H.R. 6062 aims to give the people of American Samoa the power to approve changes to their territorial constitution through majority rule. This bill repeals a previous law, specifically Section 12 of Public Law 98–213, and follows the authorization given by an Act of Congress. It recognizes...
H.R. 6062 is a bill that wants to let the people in American Samoa vote on changes to their own rules with a simple yes or no, like voting for your favorite ice cream flavor. It takes away an old rule that needed people far away to say yes first.
H.R. 1781 aims to repeal specific executive orders related to energy policies. The bill targets executive orders issued on January 20, 2025, including those focused on expanding American energy, prioritizing America in international environmental agreements, declaring a...
H.R. 1781 is a plan to undo some rules made by the President about using energy like wind and what America promises to do with other countries about the environment. The plan says these rules won't be followed anymore and the President can still have some powers.
H. RES. 1364 outlines the process for the House of Representatives to consider bill H.R. 82, which seeks to amend the Social Security Act by removing the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. The resolution allows the bill to be debated without...
H. RES. 1364 is like a set of rules for how grown-ups in charge should talk about a plan to change some money rules for people who get a special type of pension. It says they can talk for one hour and don't have to read all the small details out loud each time.
S. 5533 is a proposed bill in the 118th Congress that aims to repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. This act currently regulates how the President can withhold or delay the spending of funds approved by Congress. The bill was introduced by Mr. Lee and has been referred...
S. 5533 is a bill that wants to get rid of a rule that stops the President from easily changing how money is spent. This means the President might be able to spend money without asking for extra input.
S. 440 aims to repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, which gives the district certain powers of self-government. The bill would abolish these powers one year after the bill is enacted. It is also referred to as the "Bringing Oversight to Washington and Safety to...
The bill S. 440 wants to take away a special power the city of Washington, D.C. has to make its own local rules and decisions. If this happens, it might change how D.C. is run, but it's not clear yet what will replace this power.
S. 5111, also known as the "Fair Future Act," aims to amend the Fair Housing Act by repealing the Thurmond amendment. The bill proposes to strike paragraph (4) from Section 807(b) of the Fair Housing Act and renumber the previous paragraph (5) as paragraph (4). This...
S. 5111 wants to change a law about fair housing by taking out a part called the "Thurmond amendment," but doesn't say why or what might happen next. It's like taking a piece out of a puzzle without explaining why it's important.
H. R. 1513, titled the “Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program Act,” aims to cancel certain programs that fund electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The bill amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by removing specific grant projects and rescinds...
H. R. 1513 is a proposal to stop spending money on places for charging electric cars, taking away funds that weren't used yet and ending a program that helps build more charging spots.
S. 4881 proposes the repeal of the Military Selective Service Act, effectively eliminating the requirement for individuals to register for Selective Service in the United States. It mandates the dissolution of the Selective Service System, with its resources and records being...
S. 4881 wants to stop making people sign up for a list that says they can be picked for the army. It also plans to close the office that keeps all the names and make sure no one gets in trouble for not signing up in the past.
H. R. 6062 aims to give the people of American Samoa more control over changes to their territorial constitution. It removes a previous restriction by repealing Section 12 of Public Law 98–213. This change allows amendments to the constitution based on majority rule without...
The bill lets the people of American Samoa make changes to their own rules (like their home's rulebook) by voting on it without asking the grown-ups in Congress every time. It's like being able to change the rules of your game with your friends without asking your parents first.
H.R. 425 aims to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act, which was part of a larger law from 2021. The bill proposes to remove specific sections of existing laws that were amended by the Corporate Transparency Act, such as those related to the reporting requirements for...
H.R. 425 is about taking back a rule that was meant to make companies tell who owns them to help stop money hiding. Some people are worried because there aren't any reasons given for getting rid of the rule, and it's really tricky to understand what all the changes might mean without more info.
H. R. 8737, also known as the “Free Market Drives Itself Act,” aims to amend the Infrastructure and Investment and Jobs Act. The bill seeks to repeal the authority given to the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Transportation to maintain or reestablish the electric...
The bill wants to take away the power from some important people in the government to make a group that helps with decisions about electric cars. It also says there shouldn't be any new groups like that in the future.
H.R. 112 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to repeal specific bioenergy subsidy programs under the Department of Agriculture. These programs, created as part of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, would be eliminated if the bill is passed. The bill...
This bill is like saying goodbye to some money helper programs that help farmers make energy. It's saying they don't need these helpers anymore, like turning off a light when you don’t need it.
H. R. 1982, also known as the “Return to Sender Act,” is a bill aimed at repealing sections 70002 and 70003 of the Inflation Reduction Act. This bill seeks to cancel any funds under those sections that have not yet been committed or spent. It was introduced by Mr. Cloud and...
H. R. 1982, called the "Return to Sender Act," is a plan to take back money that hasn’t been used from certain parts of a big spending law to help with costs, and the creators of the plan want to stop that money from being spent on other projects.
H.R. 192 seeks to prevent individuals who are not U.S. citizens from voting in elections held in the District of Columbia. It also aims to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, restoring any laws changed by that Act to their previous state. The bill...
H.R. 192 is a proposed rule that says only people who are citizens of the United States can vote in Washington, D.C., and it also wants to undo a previous rule that allowed some non-citizens to vote.
S. 3941, also known as the "Davis-Bacon Repeal Act," is a bill introduced by Senator Lee and co-sponsored by Senators Budd, Cruz, and Scott of Florida. This bill aims to eliminate the wage requirements established by the Davis-Bacon Act, which currently mandate pay standards...
This bill wants to change the rules about how much workers get paid on some big building projects that use government money. It means the rules that make sure workers get a certain amount of pay would go away, but it won't change deals that are already agreed upon.
S. 530 aims to overturn a rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management concerning conservation and landscape health. Specifically, the bill nullifies the final rule that was published in the Federal Register on April 3, 2023, which was intended to regulate conservation and...
The bill is about getting rid of a rule made by a government group that looks after nature and landscapes, but it doesn't say why they're doing this or what might happen to the environment when they do.
S. 100 proposes the repeal of the Corporate Transparency Act, which was part of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. This bill, introduced in the Senate, seeks to eliminate the existing requirements and amendments related to...
The bill S. 100 wants to stop a rule that makes businesses tell more about who owns them, which is supposed to help fight bad secret money moves. It's like undoing a rule that tries to make sure things are fair and clear about who owns big companies.
S. 4237, also known as the "Eliminate Lavish Incentives To Electric Vehicles Act" or the "ELITE Vehicles Act," aims to remove tax credits related to clean vehicles from the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. This bill proposes to repeal the tax credit for new and previously-owned...
S. 4237, also called the "ELITE Vehicles Act," is a proposal to stop giving money back to people and companies when they buy electric cars or charging stations, which might make people less likely to choose cars that are better for the environment.
H.R. 1137, titled the “No Kill Switches in Cars Act,” aims to remove a requirement for the Secretary of Transportation to implement certain regulations related to advanced impaired driving technology. Specifically, it seeks to repeal Section 24220 of the Infrastructure...
H.R. 1137 is a bill that wants to stop making cars have special technology that checks if the driver might be drunk. It changes a rule that said the car makers had to put this technology in cars.
S. 4538, known as the “Open America's Ports Act,” aims to change ownership and operational rules for passenger vessels in the U.S. by repealing the Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886. It modifies certain sections of the United States Code to allow vessels to transport...
S. 4538, the “Open America's Ports Act,” is about letting passenger boats travel between U.S. places, even through other countries, with fewer rules. It changes old laws so these boats don't have to meet certain citizenship or Navy rules anymore.
S. RES. 526 is a resolution that does away with specific rules about flowers in the Senate Chamber. It repeals Senate Resolution 284 from 1905 and Senate Resolution 221 from 1983, which were the standing orders related to the presence of flowers in the chamber. This change means there are no...
In 1905 and 1983, there were special rules about flowers in the Senate's big meeting room, but now they decided those rules aren't needed, so they said goodbye to them! Now, there are no special rules about having flowers there.
H.R. 86 proposes the elimination of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States. The bill suggests repealing the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, effectively abolishing OSHA. The legislation is introduced in the House of...
H.R. 86 is a plan to close down an important safety group called OSHA that helps keep people safe at work. But, the plan doesn’t say what will be done to make sure everyone stays safe, which could make it dangerous for workers.
S. 193 aims to repeal the Alien Enemies Act, which is part of the United States Revised Statutes, specifically sections 4067 through 4070 (50 U.S.C. 21–24). The bill is named the “Neighbors Not Enemies Act” and calls for the elimination of legal measures that allow the...
The Neighbors Not Enemies Act is a plan to end a rule that let the U.S. treat people from countries America is in conflict with differently. It wants everyone to be treated fairly, no matter where they’re from, even during tough times.
S. 458 is a proposed legislation introduced in the 119th Congress. The bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by repealing the rule that includes Social Security benefits as part of a person's gross income for tax purposes. This change would mean that Social...
This bill wants to stop making people pay taxes on the money they get from Social Security, like how Grandma gets her check each month. It says that the government should not raise taxes to make up for the money they won't get because of this change.
S. 1054 is a bill introduced in the United States Senate to dismantle the United States African Development Foundation. The proposal includes abolishing the Foundation established under the African Development Foundation Act and transferring its functions and responsibilities...
The bill wants to close the United States African Development Foundation, which helps support projects in Africa, and move its duties to the Secretary of State. But it doesn't explain how everything will continue smoothly, which could cause some issues and confusion in helping Africa.
H.R. 1180 proposes to repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. This act limited the President's ability to withhold or delay congressionally approved funding. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Clyde and several co-sponsors, and it has been...
H.R. 1180 is a proposal to let the President have more freedom with how money is spent by taking away a rule from 1974 that previously made sure the President had to follow what Congress decided about money. Some people worry this could mean there would be less checking to make sure money isn't wasted or spent unfairly.
H.R. 2129 aims to repeal the Alien Registration Act of 1940. The bill proposes to remove specific sections and subsections of the Immigration and Nationality Act that pertain to the registration and fingerprinting of aliens, as well as other related provisions. The intent is to eliminate...
H.R. 2129 wants to stop using old rules from a long time ago that made people from other countries register and get fingerprinted when they came to America. The goal is to take away these old, outdated rules.
H. R. 1066, known as the “Ending Green Giveaways Act,” proposes to repeal section 138 of the Clean Air Act. This section is related to environmental and climate justice block grants. If passed, the bill would void the section and also rescind any unobligated funds that were...
H. R. 1066 is a bill that wants to stop giving special money to help clean the air and protect the environment in certain areas. If passed, it would also take back any leftover money that wasn't spent yet.
S. 4297 seeks to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act, which was part of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. This bill proposes removing all changes brought about by the Corporate Transparency Act, including specific...
S. 4297 wants to cancel a law that helps keep track of companies to make sure they aren’t hiding bad stuff like money for bad guys. It’s like deciding not to make kids keep their rooms clean, which might seem fun, but could also lead to messy problems!
H. R. 191 seeks to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Ogles and several other co-sponsors, the bill aims to revoke Public Law 117–169, which is known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. In addition to the repeal,...
H. R. 191 is a plan to cancel a law from 2022 that was made to help with money problems, called the Inflation Reduction Act. This plan wants to stop the leftover money set aside for the things that the 2022 law was supposed to do.
H.R. 630 proposes to repeal the Alien Enemies Act, which is a part of the United States Revised Statutes. This Act has been introduced by Ms. Omar and other sponsors, and it aims to remove the sections 4067 through 4070 of the Revised Statutes (50 U.S.C. 21–24). The bill is...
H.R. 630 is a plan to get rid of an old rule called the Alien Enemies Act. This rule is about how the U.S. treats people from other countries that it is in conflict with during war, and the new plan called the "Neighbors Not Enemies Act" wants to change this to be kinder.
H.R. 10251, titled the "End Endless Criminal Statutes Act," is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives. The bill seeks to repeal certain federal laws that impose criminal penalties for actions deemed unnecessary, such as writing checks for less than a dollar or wearing the uniform...
H.R. 10251 is a new rule change that tries to get rid of old and silly rules, like making it a crime to wear a mailman's outfit or write a check for less than a dollar, so that the rules are easier and make more sense today.
H. R. 7303 aims to dismantle the Board on Geographic Names by repealing the Act of July 25, 1947, that established it. The bill proposes terminating all functions of the board and making necessary amendments to eliminate references to the board's responsibilities in the...
The bill wants to get rid of a group of people who name places in the United States. It's like saying we don't need a special team to pick names for mountains, rivers, or cities anymore, but it doesn't say who will do that job instead.
H. R. 7526 is a bill aimed at repealing a specific rule adopted by the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment. This rule relates to the adoption of California's vehicle emission standards. The bill proposes that, effective December 29, 2023, the rule will...
H. R. 7526 is a bill that wants to cancel a rule in Washington, D.C. about making cars clean like in California. If this rule is canceled, older, less strict rules could come back, which might mean more pollution from cars.
H. R. 98, titled the “End Endless Criminal Statutes Act,” aims to eliminate certain outdated and unnecessary criminal offenses under federal law. This bill repeals specific provisions like writing a check for less than $1, selling colored margarine without proper packaging,...
H. R. 98 is a proposed law to get rid of old, silly rules like not being allowed to sell colored butter unless it's in a certain package, or wearing a postal worker's outfit for fun. It's like cleaning up the rulebook to make sure the rules make sense and aren't too strict for little things.
H. R. 55 seeks to repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, which is a law that established regulations for voter registration in federal elections across the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Biggs of Arizona and Mr....
H. R. 55 is a proposal to get rid of a law that helps people sign up to vote in federal elections across the United States. If this law goes away, it might make it harder for some people to be able to vote.
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