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S. 5355 — To ensure that the National Advisory Council on Indian Education includes at least 1 member who is the president of a Tribal College or University.
November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:268
S. 5355, titled the “National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act” or the “NACIE Improvement Act,” proposes changes to the composition of the National Advisory Council on Indian Education. It seeks to ensure that at least one member of the council is the...
Simple Explanation
S. 5355 is a plan to make sure that a special group called the National Advisory Council on Indian Education always has at least one leader from a school where Native Americans are the main students. This change needs to happen in six months after the plan becomes a rule.
H. RES. 1545 — Recognizing October 15, 2024, as the day to honor the diaspora of Hispanic culture, and the representation of Hispanics in the legal profession and the judiciary.
October 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:251
H. RES. 1545 is a resolution that recognizes October 15, 2024, as a special day to honor Hispanic culture and the contributions of Hispanics in the legal profession and the judiciary in the United States. The resolution acknowledges the diverse Hispanic community, their significant presence...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1545 is a special day where people in the United States celebrate Hispanic culture and say thank you to Hispanic people who work as lawyers and judges, recognizing how important they are in helping everyone.
H. RES. 554 — Affirming the nature and importance of the support of the United States for the religious and ethnic minority survivors of genocide in Iraq.
November 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:188
H. RES. 554 reaffirms the support of the United States for religious and ethnic minority survivors of genocide in Iraq. The resolution acknowledges the significant contributions of these minorities to the cultural and historical fabric of Iraq and recognizes the atrocities...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 554 is a promise from the United States to help people in Iraq who belong to certain religious and ethnic groups and who were hurt very badly by a bad group called ISIS. It says the U.S. will work to keep them safe, help them go back to their homes, and make sure their voices are heard in Iraq's government.
H. R. 7109 — To require a citizenship question on the decennial census, to require reporting on certain census statistics, and to modify apportionment of Representatives to be based on United States citizens instead of all persons.
April 29, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,300
H.R. 7109, also known as the "Equal Representation Act," aims to add a question about citizenship status to the U.S. decennial census starting with the 2030 census. The bill requires that data from the census be reported separately for U.S. citizens and non-citizens. Additionally, it proposes...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to add a question to ask people if they are citizens or not in the big U.S. counting event (census) every ten years, and it plans to count only U.S. citizens when deciding how many people represent each state in Congress.
S. CON. RES. 32 — Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:268
The concurrent resolution S. CON. RES. 32 supports International Transgender Day of Visibility and its goals to honor the achievements of transgender individuals. It acknowledges the challenges faced by the transgender community, such as discrimination and violence, and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to recognize a special day called International Transgender Day of Visibility, where everyone celebrates and supports transgender people for their courage and achievements, and remembers the challenges they face like unfair treatment and violence.
S. 5355 — An Act To ensure that the National Advisory Council on Indian Education includes at least 1 member who is the president of a Tribal College or University.
December 03, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:239
S. 5355 requires the President to ensure that the National Advisory Council on Indian Education has at least one member who is a president of a Tribal College or University. This must be done within 180 days from the enactment of the Act. The bill aims to enhance the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when the President picks people to be in a special group that helps with Indian schools, at least one person is someone who knows a lot about Tribal Colleges because they are a president of one. This change has to happen within six months after the bill becomes a law.
H. R. 7234 — To ensure that the National Advisory Council on Indian Education includes at least 1 member who is the president of a Tribal College or University and to require the Secretaries of Education and Interior to consider the National Advisory Council on Indian Education’s reports in the preparation of budget materials.
February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:573
H.R. 7234, known as the "National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act," aims to enhance the representation and influence of Tribal Colleges and Universities in federal educational advisory processes. It requires the National Advisory Council on Indian...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7234 wants to make sure that when important people talk about education for Native American children, there is always someone who leads a special school for Native Americans in the room. It also says that when the government plans how to spend money on education, they have to listen to what this group says is important.
S. 5355 — An Act To ensure that the National Advisory Council on Indian Education includes at least 1 member who is the president of a Tribal College or University.
December 19, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:202
S. 5355 aims to enhance the representation of Tribal Colleges and Universities in the National Advisory Council on Indian Education. The bill mandates that the President ensures, within 180 days of the Act's enactment, that at least one member of this council is a president...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that there should be at least one person from a Tribal College or University on a special council that talks about education for Native American students, to make sure their voices are heard.
H. RES. 1099 — Recognizing and commemorating the contributions of contemporary Latinas in the State of Illinois.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:171
H. RES. 1099 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives recognizing the contributions of contemporary Latinas in Illinois. It highlights the significant role Latinas play in cultural, economic, and political spheres while also noting their...
Simple Explanation
This resolution is a special note from the government saying "thank you" to Latina women in Illinois for their important work and leadership in different areas like culture, the economy, and politics. It mentions how there aren't enough Latina women in big decision-making roles, even though they are a big part of the community.

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