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H. R. 5887 — An Act To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to improve Government service delivery, and build related capacity for the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,032
H. R. 5887, known as the “Government Service Delivery Improvement Act,” aims to enhance how government services are provided to individuals, businesses, and organizations in the United States. It proposes the addition of a new subchapter to title 5 of the United States Code, which involves...
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H. R. 5887 is a bill that wants to make government services, like helping people and businesses, better and easier to use. It asks important people in the government to work together and use the tools they already have to improve how things get done.
S. 3490 — To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from providing health care to, or engaging in claims processing for health care for, any individual unlawfully present in the United States who is not eligible for health care under the laws administered by the Secretary.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:268
S. 3490 is a proposed bill that aims to prevent the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from providing health care services or processing health care claims for people who are unlawfully present in the United States and not eligible for health care under existing laws. The bill,...
Simple Explanation
There is a new bill that says the Veterans Department can't give health care help to people living in the country without the right documents. This rule is to make sure that the services are only used by people who are allowed to use them under current laws.
H. R. 8146 — An Act To require a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level.
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May 16, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:706
H. R. 8146, titled the "Police Our Border Act," requires the Attorney General to submit a report to Congress on how the border crisis is affecting law enforcement agencies across the United States. The report must include details on the financial and resource burdens placed...
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The "Police Our Border Act" is a plan that asks the important leader of lawyers in the country, called the Attorney General, to tell the government how problems at the border with people and dangerous stuff like fentanyl are making it hard for police everywhere to do their jobs. This report will help everyone understand how much money is being spent and how it affects the police so they can plan better.
H. R. 8205 — To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that Byrne grant funds may be used for public safety report systems, and for other purposes.
September 23, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:411
H. R. 8205 proposes an amendment to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow Byrne grant funds to be used for setting up public safety report systems. The bill also addresses fraud in connection with posting bail, by specifying that this includes...
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H. R. 8205 is a bill that lets special money called Byrne grants be used to set up systems so the police can report safety problems. It also talks about making rules for what can happen if someone tells lies about bail, which is the money people pay to get out of jail while waiting for their trial.
S. 3712 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to treat United States Citizenship and Immigration Services field offices as voter registration agencies, and for other purposes.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:908
S. 3712 proposes changes to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by designating United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field offices as voter registration agencies. The bill mandates USCIS to facilitate voter registration for new citizens at its...
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S. 3712 is about helping new citizens register to vote by allowing special places where people become citizens to also help with voter signup. They want to make it easier for people to register, but some people are worried about how it will all be paid for and if it will make it harder for other important services.
H. RES. 1393 — Requiring each full-time employee of the House of Representatives to complete active shooter training during each Congress, and for other purposes.
July 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:671
H. RES. 1393 requires all full-time employees of the House of Representatives to undergo active shooter training once every Congress. These training sessions must be made available remotely, although staff members can choose to attend in person during the second session of the 119th Congress....
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The bill wants everyone who works full-time in the House of Representatives to learn how to stay safe if there's a scary situation with a bad person, like an active shooter. It also says they can learn online if they want, and other people like part-time workers and interns can join too, but using tools they already have.
H. R. 8146 — An Act To require a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level.
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May 20, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:686
H.R. 8146, known as the "Police Our Border Act," requires the Attorney General to report on how the border crisis impacts law enforcement at various levels across the United States. The bill outlines concerns about resource allocation, exposure to fentanyl, and the effects on...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8146 is a law asking the Attorney General to tell how the problems at the border affect police officers, like using up their stuff and making their jobs harder. It also wants to know how much money is being spent and how it might make police jobs tough to do.
H. R. 4467 — An Act To direct the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security to assess contracts for covered services performed by contractor personnel along the United States land border with Mexico, and for other purposes.
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March 05, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:941
H.R. 4467 directs the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security to review active contracts for services provided by contractors along the U.S.-Mexico border. The bill requires a report on the necessity, efficiency, and effectiveness of using...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4467 is like a big homework assignment for the Department of Homeland Security, asking them to check if they're spending money wisely on helpers at the U.S.-Mexico border. They have to figure out if using these helpers is better than using their own workers, but they must do this using the money they already have, without getting any extra for the task.
S. 4654 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow Indian tribal governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and grants, and for other purposes.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:649
The bill, S. 4654, seeks to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow Indian tribal governments to request fire management assistance directly. Currently, states usually handle these requests, but the bill would enable tribal...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to allow Native American tribes to ask for help with fires directly from the government, instead of having to go through states, so they can get the help they need faster and in a way that fits them better.
H. R. 6229 — An Act To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize a program to assess the threat, vulnerability, and consequences of terrorism or other security threats, as appropriate, to certain events, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,007
H.R. 6229 proposes an amendment to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a program within the Department of Homeland Security. This program aims to evaluate the risks and vulnerabilities related to terrorism or other security threats at certain special events that...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6229 is a plan to help keep people safe at big events by letting special safety teams check for any danger from bad people or other threats, and it tells everyone how they should ask for this help.
H. R. 7747 — To provide for the permanent appointment of certain temporary district judgeships.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:669
H.R. 7747, also known as the "Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024," aims to convert certain temporary district judgeships into permanent positions. The bill specifies which district court positions in states like Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Alabama, and others will now be permanently...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7747 is like turning temporary jobs for judges in some states into permanent ones, so they can stay and keep working there longer. It also makes sure they have enough money to pay for these changes.
H. R. 7343 — An Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers.
May 16, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:800
H. R. 7343, titled the "Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act," seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure certain non-citizens who assault law enforcement officers are detained. The bill specifies that the Secretary of Homeland Security,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7343 is a proposed law that wants to make sure that people who are not from the country and who hurt police officers are kept in detention. It changes who is in charge of catching these people and asks for a report every year to see how many such people are caught.
H. R. 1398 — An Act To establish the CCP Initiative program, and for other purposes.
September 16, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,003
H. R. 1398 aims to establish the CCP Initiative program within the National Security Division of the Department of Justice. This initiative is designed to address national security threats from the Chinese Communist Party, focusing on issues like intellectual property theft...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1398 is about making a special program to keep an eye on the Chinese government so they don't take important ideas or secrets from the United States. It also wants people to report how things are going every year for six years.
H. R. 8853 — To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase funding for stormwater management for Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes.
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June 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:198
H. R. 8853 aims to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 by increasing the funding allocated for stormwater management in Atlanta, Georgia. The proposed change would raise the current funding cap from $75,000,000 to $100,000,000. This bill has been introduced by...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, they're planning to give more money to help Atlanta, Georgia manage the rainwater that collects during storms. Right now, they can spend $75 million, but they want to be able to spend up to $100 million instead.
H. R. 6231 — An Act To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require a prioritized policy issuance review process for the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:865
H. R. 6231, titled the "Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review Act," seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The bill aims to establish a prioritized system for regularly reviewing and approving policy documents at the Department of Homeland...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6231 wants the Department of Homeland Security to check and update their rules and guidelines regularly, and it asks a leader to tell Congress what they've done to improve this each year.
S. 4780 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the number of days of paid leave provided for certain military service by Federal employees, and for other purposes.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:301
S. 4780 aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to increase the number of days of paid leave provided to federal employees who serve in the military. Specifically, it allows federal employees to accrue up to 40 days of leave per fiscal year, which can roll over into...
Simple Explanation
S. 4780 wants to give certain government workers who also serve in the military more paid days off—up to 40 days each year. They can save some of these days for later, but there are some questions about who exactly gets this and how it starts in 2025.
S. 4128 — To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on abortions facilitated by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:622
S. 4128 is known as the “VA Abortion Transparency Act of 2024.” The bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to send regular reports to Congress about abortions facilitated by the Department of Veterans Affairs. These reports must include details such as the number of...
Simple Explanation
The bill makes sure the people in charge of helping veterans tell the government about how many abortions they help with, how they do them, and how much they cost, but without sharing anyone’s personal information. This is like keeping track of things in a notebook to show what they are doing, while making sure not to use anyone's name.
H. R. 7150 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve equitable access to certain benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and to improve certain outreach to individuals who served uniformed services and dependents of such individuals, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,891
H.R. 7150 aims to enhance equitable access to certain benefits for veterans' survivors by amending title 38 of the United States Code. This bill proposes the collection of demographic data to identify underserved groups among survivors receiving benefits like pensions and...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that people who are family members of soldiers who have passed away know about and get the help they deserve, like money to help them. It also wants to check who needs the most help, but they have to be careful about not making mistakes or upsetting people while doing this.
S. 4672 — To require the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess current efforts to respond to hazardous weather and water events at or near United States borders and, to the extent such efforts may be improved, to develop a hazardous weather and water events preparedness and response strategy, and for other purposes.
December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,196
S. 4672 aims to enhance the response strategies of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to hazardous weather and water events near U.S. borders. The bill requires assessing past impacts on personnel and technology, developing a comprehensive preparedness and response strategy,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that people working at the borders know what to do when bad weather like storms or floods happen, but it doesn't plan to spend any extra money to make this work better. It also wants to check how things went in the past when the weather was bad to see how they can be better next time.
S. 3980 — To award grants to local educational agencies to operate after school programs in certain areas with a high rate of juvenile crime.
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March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,014
S. 3980, also known as the "AFTER SCHOOL Act," proposes to provide federal grants to local educational agencies in areas with high juvenile crime rates. The grants are intended to fund after school programs for students in grades 6 through 12. Eligible agencies must submit an...
Simple Explanation
The AFTER SCHOOL Act wants to give money to schools in places where kids are getting into a lot of trouble, so they can have fun and learn more after regular school ends. It plans to give $100 million each year to help pay for these programs from 2025 to 2028.
H. R. 5887 — An Act To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to improve Government service delivery, and build related capacity for the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
May 21, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,935
H.R. 5887 aims to enhance government service delivery by amending chapter 3 of title 5 of the United States Code. It establishes a framework for improving how federal agencies provide services, including designating officials within the Office of Management and Budget and...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants the government to do a better job helping people when they need services, like when they go to a government office or use a website. It tells people in charge to find ways to make things work better without any extra money, but it might be tricky because everyone has to work with what they already have.
H. R. 7263 — To authorize amounts collected in certain visa fees to be made available to reduce visa wait times, and for other purposes.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:781
H. R. 7263 aims to improve the efficiency of the visa application process by allowing certain fees collected from visa applicants to be used to reduce visa wait times. The bill authorizes the use of these fee funds for general consular services, including protecting U.S....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7263 wants to make waiting for a visa faster by using money from visa fees to help speed up the process and make sure most people are interviewed quickly.
S. 5062 — To address sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:605
S. 5062 aims to improve the safety of Bureau of Prisons staff by addressing sexual harassment and sexual assault perpetrated against them by incarcerated individuals. The bill mandates the Inspector General of the Department of Justice to conduct a comprehensive analysis of...
Simple Explanation
S. 5062 is a plan to make sure people who work in prisons are safe from bad behavior, like being bothered or hurt by the prisoners. It asks smart people in the government to figure out what’s been happening and to make rules so it stops happening.
S. 5310 — To amend title 41, United States Code, to make changes with respect to the Federal Acquisition Security Council, and for other purposes.
November 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,081
The bill, S. 5310, aims to improve and update the Federal Acquisition Security Council's operations by amending title 41 of the United States Code. It introduces new definitions and structures for handling sources of concern related to national security in government...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to improve how the government buys things, making sure it's safe, especially from countries that might not be friendly. It sets up a special group to check and decide what is safe to buy, and makes sure different parts of the government work together to keep us protected.
H. R. 6882 — To enhance the Federal Government’s planning and preparation for extreme weather and the Federal Government’s dissemination of best practices to respond to extreme weather, thereby increasing resilience, improving regional coordination, and mitigating the financial risk to the Federal Government from such extreme weather, and for other purposes.
December 22, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:6,032
H. R. 6882, known as the "Preparedness and Risk Management for Extreme Weather Patterns Assuring Resilience and Effectiveness Act of 2023" or the "PREPARE Act of 2023," aims to improve how the U.S. government plans for and responds to extreme weather events like hurricanes and wildfires. The...
Simple Explanation
The "PREPARE Act of 2023" is a plan to help the government get ready for and handle really bad weather, like big storms or wildfires, by having different government groups work together and share ideas on a website.
S. 3858 — An Act To establish within the Office of Land and Emergency Management of the Environmental Protection Agency the Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains, and for other purposes.
April 15, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,884
The Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024 establishes the Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains within the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Land and Emergency Management. This new office will focus on coordinating cleanup efforts at old mining sites, including...
Simple Explanation
The Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024 is about setting up a special group in the Environmental Protection Agency to help clean up old mine areas, like those on the Navajo Nation, by working together with different groups and using new technology, but it doesn't give them any new rules to make.
H. R. 9668 — An Act To establish in the Department of Homeland Security a working group relating to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,931
H.R. 9668, or the “SHIELD Against CCP Act,” proposes the creation of a working group within the Department of Homeland Security to address various security threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party to the United States. This group will focus on countering threats related to terrorism,...
Simple Explanation
The SHIELD Against CCP Act is a plan to make a special group in the government focused on keeping America safe from any threats that might come from the Chinese Communist Party, like cyber hacks or border issues. This group will check what is already being done, find any missing pieces, and make sure everyone works well together to keep people safe.
S. 4870 — To require reports on artificial intelligence regulation in the financial services industry.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:462
S. 4870 is a bill that requires several U.S. financial regulators, including the Federal Reserve and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, to submit reports on how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in the financial services industry. The reports must cover areas such as which...
Simple Explanation
S. 4870 is a bill that asks important U.S. money-related bosses, like the Federal Reserve, to write reports on how they use smart computer programs. These reports will help make sure these programs follow the rules and work well without sharing any secret information.
H. R. 9092 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for assistance to States and local governments in response to extreme heat events, and for other purposes.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:728
H.R. 9092, titled the "Heat Management Assistance Grant Act of 2024", seeks to modify the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The bill aims to help states and local governments respond to extreme heat events by providing them with grants,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9092 is like giving special help and tools to places when it gets really, really hot outside, so they can make sure everyone stays safe and cool. But there are concerns because the rules about how to use this help aren't very clear, and some places might have a hard time getting the help they need.
S. 5453 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide Tribal courts and law enforcement with more tools to combat the opioid epidemic.
December 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,212
S. 5453, also known as the “PROTECT Act of 2024,” aims to strengthen the powers of Tribal courts and law enforcement in combating the opioid crisis and related crimes. The bill allows for Tribal courts to issue search warrants for electronic communications using procedures...
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The PROTECT Act of 2024 wants to give Native American courts more power to help stop bad drug problems, and it lets them do more things like handle cases about drugs and catching bad guys with guns. It also makes sure people who break these laws can be put in special jail programs.
H. R. 10155 — To amend section 7504 of title 31, United States Code, to improve the single audit requirements.
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November 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:922
H.R. 10155, titled the “Financial Management Risk Reduction Act,” seeks to amend section 7504 of title 31, United States Code, to enhance single audit requirements for organizations handling federal funds. The bill adds provisions for monitoring audit compliance, mandating...
Simple Explanation
The "Financial Management Risk Reduction Act" is like a rule that makes sure everyone who uses a lot of money from the government gets checked to see if they're doing everything right. But they have to do this with the same money they already have, so it might be a little tricky.
H. R. 7177 — An Act To amend title 28, United States Code, to consolidate certain divisions in the Northern District of Alabama.
December 03, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:334
H. R. 7177 aims to change the way certain divisions are organized in the Northern District of Alabama as outlined in title 28 of the United States Code. The bill proposes reducing the number of divisions from seven to five and makes adjustments to the counties included in...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7177 wants to change how a certain part of Alabama is divided up for things like court cases, so instead of having seven parts, there will be five, and some places are being moved around into different groups.
S. 5098 — An Act To require certain agencies to develop plans for internal control in the event of an emergency or crisis, and for other purposes.
December 21, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:866
S. 5098, also known as the “Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act” or the “TRUE Accountability Act”, requires specific agencies to create plans for internal control in cases of emergencies or crises. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget must...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if a school had a plan for what to do if there was a big storm or snow day so everyone would know what to do. This bill is asking some important offices of the government to make similar plans for emergencies, but it doesn't give any extra money to help them make these plans.
H. R. 7990 — To extend the authorization for a large-scale water recycling and reuse grant program, and for other purposes.
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April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:287
H.R. 7990 aims to extend and increase funding for a large-scale water recycling and reuse grant program. The bill proposes to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by raising authorized funding amounts from $450 million to $1 billion in one section and from $500...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7990 is a bill that wants to give more money and more time to projects that help recycle and reuse water, raising the money from about $450 million and $500 million to $1 billion and allowing one extra year for finishing the work.
H. RES. 1593 — Expressing support for the designation of December 16, 2024, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:338
H. RES. 1593 expresses the support of the House of Representatives to designate December 16, 2024, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls." The resolution highlights the high rates of missing person cases and homicides involving Black...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about saying that December 16, 2024, should be a special day to remember and be aware of Black women and girls who have gone missing or have been hurt. It asks for more help to find them and protect others, and to work together to make sure their families and communities are supported.
H. R. 8672 — To direct the Attorney General of the United States to submit to the Congress a report on Federal criminal offenses, and for other purposes.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:910
The bill titled "H. R. 8672," also known as the "Count the Crimes to Cut Act of 2024," requires the U.S. Attorney General and various federal agencies to report to Congress information about federal criminal offenses. These reports must list federal criminal laws and regulations, describe...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule saying the government needs to tell everyone about all the rules they have about crimes, and they must put this information on a website that people can see. But they must do this without getting more money, which might make it tricky to do.
H. RES. 1555 — Condemning the spreading of disinformation and malicious rumors that have led to threats against disaster response personnel.
October 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:385
H. RES. 1555 is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' condemnation of disinformation and malicious rumors that have led to threats against disaster response personnel, particularly impacting those involved with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)....
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1555 is like a big announcement from the people in charge that says it's very bad to spread lies about the helpers in disasters, like when there are big storms or fires. These lies can make people scared and stop the helpers from doing their jobs safely, so the announcement says everyone should be honest and work together to keep the helpers safe and ready to do their work.
H. R. 9645 — To require the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a report on Medicare and Medicaid fraud.
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September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:680
H.R. 9645, known as the "We Want Our Healthcare Money Back Act of 2024," requires the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to regularly report on Medicare and Medicaid fraud. The reports are to be submitted every three months for two years and must...
Simple Explanation
The "We Want Our Healthcare Money Back Act of 2024" is a plan that asks for regular reports on people who might be cheating in helping pay for doctors and medicine for older and poor folks. They have to use their own money to do this without asking for more.
S. RES. 649 — Raising awareness of lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens).
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:180
S. RES. 649 aims to raise awareness about lake sturgeon, a type of freshwater fish known for its long lifespan and ancient lineage. The resolution highlights the fish's role in ecosystem health and the cultural importance it holds for many indigenous communities. It...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 649 is about telling people how important an old fish called the lake sturgeon is, helping it live better in lakes, and making sure everyone knows how to be careful if they catch one.
H. R. 7032 — To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide the Congressional Budget Office with necessary authorities to expedite the sharing of data from executive branch agencies, and for other purposes.
April 29, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:797
H. R. 7032, titled the "Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act," aims to enhance the ability of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to gather data from executive branch agencies. The bill modifies the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to ensure...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7032 lets the people in charge of checking the country's money get important information faster and easier from other government groups, to make sure everything is added up correctly. It also says that other new rules can't take away this power unless they say so directly.
H. R. 9627 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a biotechnology roadmap to guide the efforts of the Department of Defense relating to biotechnology, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,462
H. R. 9627, titled the “Biotech Futures Act,” instructs the Secretary of Defense to create a roadmap for the Department of Defense's use of biotechnology. The roadmap must outline strategic objectives, set specific goals and timelines, and describe various biotechnology...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9627 wants the Department of Defense to make a special plan for using biotechnology, which is like using science and living things together to make new tools and ideas. This plan will help them know what to do, when to do it, and how to work with others, while keeping some parts secret and updating it every two years.
H. R. 8030 — To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the total amount of Federal assistance for projects in States experiencing severe drought and projects in historically disadvantaged communities, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:734
The DROUGHT Act of 2024, officially known as the "Drought Relief Obtained Using Government Help Today Act of 2024," proposes amendments to the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014. It aims to increase federal assistance to cover up to 90% of the costs for...
Simple Explanation
The DROUGHT Act of 2024 wants to help places with really dry weather or areas with fewer resources by giving them more money to fix water problems. It lets the government pay for most of the water projects to make sure everyone can get the help they need.
S. 5005 — To authorize additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.
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September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:247
S. 5005 is a bill introduced in the United States Senate that aims to increase funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act. Specifically, it proposes to amend the original settlement act by raising the authorization of appropriations from $250,000,000 to...
Simple Explanation
S. 5005 is a plan from Congress to give more money to help a river in California, called the San Joaquin River, by raising the funding from $250 million to $750 million, but it doesn't clearly say why it needs so much more money or how it will make sure the money is used well.
S. 3782 — To require regular briefings on efforts to capture or kill the leadership of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
February 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:386
S. 3782 is a bill that mandates regular briefings to Congress on the efforts to capture or eliminate the leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Introduced by Senator Cotton, the bill specifies that these briefings should occur every 90 days and be presented to...
Simple Explanation
S. 3782 is a rule that says important government people have to meet every 90 days to talk about how they are trying to find and stop the leaders of a big bad group in Mexico called the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. This is to make sure everyone knows what's happening and what they're doing about it.
S. 2151 — An Act To amend the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 to require the establishment of an additional Institute under that Act.
December 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:278
The bill S. 2151 seeks to amend the existing Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 by establishing an additional institute. This new institute will be situated in the State of Utah. The bill modifies specific sections of the original Act to include Utah...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to add a new place in Utah to help study and stop forest fires, just like some other states already have places for this. It hopes to make sure the forests stay healthy by having more help.
H. RES. 1048 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the plight of Cameroonian immigrants and the continued turmoil and instability in the nation of Cameroon merits a designation of humanitarian parole and calling on the Department of Homeland Security to create a humanitarian parole program for Cameroonians fleeing this violence.
March 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:368
H. RES. 1048 expresses the House of Representatives' support for the establishment of a humanitarian parole program specifically for Cameroonian immigrants fleeing violence and instability in Cameroon. The resolution highlights the ongoing armed conflicts and widespread human...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants the U.S. to help people from Cameroon who are escaping danger by letting them come and stay safely. It asks the government to make sure these people are given a safe place to live and the help they need.
H. R. 9506 — To provide for the establishment of a Water Project Navigators Program, and for other purposes.
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September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,149
H.R. 9506 proposes the creation of a Water Project Navigators Program to help develop and execute projects that improve water supplies in certain U.S. states, including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The program will offer grants to eligible groups, like state and local governments and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9506 is a plan to help places like Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico with their water needs by giving money to groups that work on improving water quality and saving habitats, especially in areas that really need it. Each year, from 2024 to 2029, $15 million will be available to help make sure these projects can happen.
S. 4039 — To establish the Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,968
S. 4039 aims to establish the Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council in the executive branch of the U.S. government. This council will consist of various government officials and representatives from labor organizations, tasked with advising the President on...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to set up a special group of people in the U.S. government to help everyone work together better, like a team, and talk about their work and ideas. This group will include both government workers and leaders, and it will help different parts of the government learn to work together and share ideas.
H. R. 7342 — To establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,926
H.R. 7342 seeks to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This committee will be responsible for advising on ways to improve accessibility for veterans with disabilities, ensuring compliance with...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a group of people to help make sure veterans with disabilities can easily access the help they need. This group will include veterans and people who know a lot about making things easier for everyone to use, like buildings and services.
H. R. 7208 — To reauthorize the Traumatic Brain Injury program.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:253
H.R. 7208, titled the “Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2024,” proposes to extend certain provisions of the Public Health Service Act related to traumatic brain injury programs. Specifically, it extends the funding and grants for prevention and control of...
Simple Explanation
The bill, called H.R. 7208, wants to keep helping people with hurt brains by giving more money to states so they can do special projects to help. It's like saying, "Let's keep helping our friends who bumped their heads for five more years!"
H. RES. 1270 — Supporting the designation of June, as Brain and Spine Metastasis Awareness Month.
June 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:279
H. RES. 1270 is a resolution in the House of Representatives that supports designating June as "Brain and Spine Metastasis Awareness Month." It highlights the importance of increasing awareness and education about brain and spine metastasis, a condition where cancer spreads...
Simple Explanation
In June, everyone should learn more about how cancer can travel to the brain and spine, and why it's a big problem. This idea helps people find better ways to treat it and shares information to help those who are hurt by it.
H. R. 7911 — To amend title 13, United States Code, to prohibit the use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in any decennial census, and for other purposes.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:322
H. R. 7911 seeks to change title 13 of the United States Code to stop the inclusion of questions about citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in the decennial census. This proposed legislation specifies that such questions should not be part of the census unless it...
Simple Explanation
The bill H. R. 7911 wants to change the census rules so they can't ask if someone is from another country, but it won't change another survey called the American Community Survey. This means everyone can be counted without worrying about those questions.
H. R. 663 — An Act To amend the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
September 19, 2023
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,028
The Native American Child Protection Act seeks to amend the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act. It updates definitions related to child abuse, refines the roles of government agencies, and emphasizes culturally appropriate treatment programs for Indian...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about helping Native American children by making sure they can get special care that suits their culture and by having a new center to help them out. It also talks about how different groups should work together and doesn't plan for extra money to do all this.
H. R. 6606 — An Act To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 relating to the statement of policy.
September 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:185
H.R. 6606 proposes an amendment to the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. This amendment seeks to enhance protections for trade secrets associated with the United States' industrial base. It emphasizes safeguarding these secrets, especially concerning items regulated by the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6606 is a plan to change a law so that rules for keeping secret ideas safe in the U.S. are better, especially to stop people from discovering and using these secrets unfairly. The House has agreed, and now the Senate is looking at it.
H. R. 9404 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide extended care services to spouses of certain veterans.
August 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:281
H.R. 9404, also known as the “Home Health Aides for Veterans’ Spouses Act,” proposes changes to title 38 of the United States Code. The bill would allow the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide extended care services to the spouses of certain veterans, specifically if the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9404 wants to help older veterans' spouses by allowing them to get special care, just like the veterans do, if it's good for both of them. This means older veterans and their wives or husbands can get extra help when they need it.
S. 4421 — To establish the Office of Biotechnology Policy in the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:587
S. 4421 aims to create an Office of Biotechnology Policy within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This office would focus on improving coordination of biotechnology-related policies and activities, such as research, regulation, and commercialization. The bill outlines the...
Simple Explanation
S. 4421 is a plan to create a special office in the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will help make sure everyone works together nicely on projects related to biotechnology, which is like using science to improve plants and animals. This office will talk to other experts and groups to make smart decisions, but the plan doesn't say exactly how they will pay for it or check to see if it’s working well.
S. 4233 — To prohibit the use of Federal funds to provide or subsidize housing for aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States until the Secretary of Veterans determines that sufficient Federal resources exist to provide housing assistance to all homeless veterans.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:519
S. 4233, also known as the “Heroes Over Aliens Act” or the “HOA Act,” aims to block the use of federal funds for housing support to individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. This restriction would remain until the Secretary of Veterans Affairs confirms to Congress that there...
Simple Explanation
The bill says the U.S. government can't spend money to help people who aren't supposed to be in the country find a place to live until all homeless veterans have homes. This rule makes sure that veterans are taken care of first before anyone else.
S. 4350 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend acute hospital care at home waiver flexibilities.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:571
S. 4350, known as the “Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act,” seeks to amend the Social Security Act to extend the period for which acute hospital care at home waiver flexibilities are available. This bill proposes changing the expiration date from 2024 to 2029,...
Simple Explanation
S. 4350 is a plan to let people continue to receive hospital care at home until 2029, instead of ending this option in 2024, and it also wants to check twice if this care-at-home option works well.
H. R. 9597 — An Act To amend title 41, United States Code, to make changes with respect to the Federal Acquisition Security Council, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:5,966
The Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2024 seeks to amend title 41 of the United States Code. It makes significant changes to the Federal Acquisition Security Council by refining definitions, expanding responsibilities, and updating membership and roles....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change how a group called the Federal Acquisition Security Council works by giving it more duties and support and making sure they follow the rules to keep things safe. It also plans to make a new office that helps with these tasks and makes sure everything runs smoothly.
S. 5269 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a commission to review operations at the Veterans Health Administration and submit to Congress reports with respect to that review, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,657
S. 5269, called the “VetPAC Act of 2024,” proposes amending title 38 of the U.S. Code to create a commission that evaluates the Veterans Health Administration. This commission, consisting of 17 experts, including at least two veterans, will review the administration’s...
Simple Explanation
The VetPAC Act of 2024 wants to get a group of 17 smart people, including two veterans, to check if the healthcare for veterans is good. They will tell grown-ups in Congress every year how it can be better.
H. R. 7219 — An Act To ensure that Federal agencies rely on the best reasonably available scientific, technical, demographic, economic, and statistical information and evidence to develop, issue or inform the public of the nature and bases of Federal agency rules and guidance, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,348
The Information Quality Assurance Act (H.R. 7219) aims to ensure that federal agencies use the best available scientific, technical, demographic, economic, and statistical data when making rules and guidelines. It requires the Director to update guidelines with public and...
Simple Explanation
The Information Quality Assurance Act is a rule that says government workers must use the best and most correct facts to make important decisions, and they have to show these facts online so everyone can see them (unless there's a special rule that says they can’t share them).
S. 3738 — To reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.
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May 02, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:349
S. 3738 seeks to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which is a program focused on cleaning and protecting the Great Lakes in the United States. The bill amends existing legislation to allocate $500 million annually for each of the fiscal years from 2027...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about giving a lot of money each year to help clean and protect the Great Lakes, which are really big and important lakes in the United States, from the year 2027 to 2031, to make sure they stay healthy and clean.
H. R. 4755 — An Act To support research on privacy enhancing technologies and promote responsible data use, and for other purposes.
April 29, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,171
H.R. 4755, titled the “Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act,” aims to advance research and development of technologies that protect individuals' privacy. The bill directs the National Science Foundation to support various research areas, including data de-identification...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4755 wants to help scientists make new tools that keep people's secrets safe, like magic shields for privacy. It asks smart people to work together and write down how it's going, making sure to follow the rules and keep everything private.
S. 4654 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow Indian tribal governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and grants, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,261
The bill, titled the Fire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments Act, proposes amendments to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. It aims to allow Indian tribal governments to directly request fire management assistance...
Simple Explanation
The Fire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments Act lets Indian tribal governments ask for help directly from the government if there's a big fire, kind of like calling for help without needing permission from a park ranger.
H. R. 9188 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain spouses eligible for services under the disabled veterans’ outreach program, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:477
H.R. 9188 proposes amendments to title 38 of the United States Code to allow certain spouses to access services under the disabled veterans' outreach program. This bill seeks to include spouses within the definition of "eligible persons," thereby entitling them to career...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9188 is a plan to let certain spouses of veterans, like those who passed away while serving, get help from a program meant for veterans. This change means more families can get support and help with finding jobs.
H. R. 8154 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend telehealth services for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics.
April 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:261
H. R. 8154 aims to change the Social Security Act to make telehealth services more widely available for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics in the United States. Currently, these services are only available during a specific emergency period and for a...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8154 wants to let doctors and nurses keep helping patients through video calls at special health centers and country clinics even after emergencies are over, so people can still see their doctors from home.
H. R. 8090 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a council within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate departmental efforts to identify, address, and mitigate cross-functional impacts of global climate change with respect to the Department’s programs and operations, and for other purposes.
April 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:860
H.R. 8090 proposes an amendment to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create a council within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The council's role is to coordinate efforts to understand and manage the impacts of global climate change on the department's programs...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8090 is a plan to make a group of people inside the Department of Homeland Security work together to handle problems caused by climate change. These people will think about how climate impacts the things they do, and they will write a report every year to tell Congress what they are doing.
S. 3126 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish or replace a headstone, marker, or medallion for the grave of an eligible Medal of Honor recipient regardless of the recipient’s dates of service in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
May 01, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:331
S. 3126, also known as the “Mark Our Place Act,” proposes an amendment to title 38 of the United States Code. This amendment allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide or replace a headstone, marker, or medallion for the grave of a Medal of Honor recipient,...
Simple Explanation
The Mark Our Place Act is a rule that lets people in charge of veterans' stuff give special grave markers to heroes who got a special medal, no matter when they were in the military. It also fixes a small mistake in the rules.
H. R. 6435 — To ensure that a declaration for a major disaster or emergency is made on a timely basis, rural areas receive assistance, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:543
H.R. 6435, known as the “Making Aid for Local Disasters Equal Now Act” or the “MALDEN Act,” aims to improve the response to major disasters or emergencies, especially in rural areas. It amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6435, or the "MALDEN Act," is a plan to help places with fewer people, like small towns, get help when they have big problems like fires. It makes sure they get help quickly and get the things they need to get back to normal.
S. 3746 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain spouses eligible for services under the disabled veterans’ outreach program, and for other purposes.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:471
S. 3746 proposes changes to title 38 of the United States Code to allow certain spouses to access services under the disabled veterans' outreach program. The bill specifically makes "eligible persons"—which includes spouses of disabled veterans and spouses of those who died...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change a rule so that the wives or husbands of some veterans can get extra help that was only for the veterans before, like if the veteran is hurt or has passed away. It's a bit like saying, "Let's help not just the superheroes, but their family, too!"
S. 4134 — To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the total amount of Federal assistance for projects in States experiencing severe drought and projects in historically disadvantaged communities, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:682
S. 4134 proposes changes to the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 to increase federal financial support for specific water projects. It allows the government to fund up to 90% of the costs for projects in areas hit by severe droughts or in historically...
Simple Explanation
S. 4134 is like a new rule that wants to give more money to help places with big water problems, like not having enough water for a long time or areas that have been poor for a long time. The rule says the government can pay up to 90% for projects that fix these water problems.
S. 5330 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:786
The bill, S. 5330, proposes a five-year pilot program initiated by the Secretary of Defense to treat pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select. This would allow eligible beneficiaries to enroll in TRICARE Select when they become pregnant. The Secretary is required to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to try a new idea where, if someone becomes pregnant, they can sign up for a health plan called TRICARE Select, which helps military families get medical care. They want to see if this makes it easier for these families to get the care they need.
H. R. 29 — An Act To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
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January 07, 2025
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:119
Words:1,601
The Laken Riley Act, also known as H. R. 29, requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain certain immigrants charged with theft in the United States. It amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include theft-related offenses as grounds for...
Simple Explanation
The Laken Riley Act is a rule that says if someone who is not from the U.S. is charged with stealing, the police must take them into custody. It also lets states ask for help in court if they think the government isn't following this rule and they lose more than $100 because of it.
H. R. 6249 — To provide for a review and report on the assistance and resources that the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency provides to individuals with disabilities and the families of such individuals that are impacted by major disasters, and for other purposes.
February 20, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,002
H.R. 6249, titled the “Think Differently About Emergencies Act,” aims to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their families, receive adequate support during major disasters. The bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to submit...
Simple Explanation
The "Think Differently About Emergencies Act" is about making sure people with special needs, like disabilities, get the help they need when bad things happen, like big storms. It wants FEMA, the group that helps in emergencies, to check how well they are helping these people and see if they can do even better.
H. R. 9357 — To direct the Director of the Secret Service to ensure that any security perimeter is co-extensive with the firing range of firearms likely to be used in assassination attempts and to secure all elevated positions within the firing range of firearms likely to be used in assassination attempts.
August 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:614
H.R. 9357, known as the “AR–15 Perimeter Security Enhancement Act,” requires the Director of the Secret Service to create security perimeters that match the firing range of firearms commonly used in assassination attempts. These perimeters must cover at least a 500-yard...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a rule that tells bodyguards of important people to make sure they’re safe by checking far enough away so no one can shoot at them, even from places high up like rooftops. This rule says they have to check for a very, very long distance around and make sure it doesn’t cost too much to do it.
H. RES. 1374 — Honoring the dedication, bravery, and professionalism of correctional officers across the United States.
July 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:367
H. RES. 1374 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to honor the dedication and bravery of correctional officers across the United States. The resolution acknowledges the vital role these officers play in maintaining safety and order in correctional facilities...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1374 is a suggestion from Congress to say "thank you" to the brave people who work in prisons to keep everyone safe. It says we should give them the help they need to do their jobs well, but it doesn't explain exactly how we will do that.
H. R. 7734 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a notation in the personnel record file of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who resign from Government employment under certain circumstances.
July 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,582
H.R. 7734, also known as the "Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2024," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. This bill requires a notation in the personnel record files of Department of Veterans Affairs employees who resign, retire, transfer, or...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7734 is a rule that says if someone working for the Veterans Affairs department leaves their job before an investigation about their actions is finished, a note will be added to their records. This rule also lets them challenge the note if they think it's unfair, kind of like saying, "Hey, that's not right, let's talk about it!"
S. 5102 — To require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,040
S. 5102, titled the "Cross-Border Tunnel Report Act," requires the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to submit annual reports about operations against illicit cross-border tunnels. The bill also necessitates a report on encounters with special interest aliens, which...
Simple Explanation
S. 5102 is a plan where the big helpers at Homeland Security have to tell everyone each year about how they're stopping secret tunnels that people shouldn't use to sneak across borders. They also have to think about special strangers who show up and make sure to tell their stories carefully and safely.
S. RES. 832 — Supporting the designation of September 19, 2024, as National Stillbirth Prevention Day, recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:247
S. RES. 832 aims to designate September 19, 2024, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day" to honor the numerous families in the United States affected by stillbirths and to work towards preventing future tragedies. The resolution highlights the alarming rate of around 21,000 stillbirths each...
Simple Explanation
On September 19, 2024, the Senate wants to have a special day called "National Stillbirth Prevention Day" to remember families who have lost babies before birth and to try to stop it from happening to others. It encourages everyone, including the President, to talk about how to prevent these sad events.
H. R. 10244 — To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to improve outreach and education on employee ownership, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:409
H.R. 10244 is a bill that aims to enhance the Small Business Administration's efforts in promoting employee ownership of businesses. It requires the SBA Administrator to participate in various meetings and engagements related to cooperatives and employee ownership when invited. The bill also...
Simple Explanation
Imagine there's a big helper called the Small Business Administration, and this bill is asking them to talk more with businesses about letting the people who work there own part of the business. They also want to make sure the rules for some money programs are fair, so everyone who wants to help out can join in.
H. R. 9121 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow Indian Tribal Governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and grants, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:772
H.R. 9121 is a bill that aims to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to empower Indian Tribal Governments. Specifically, it allows these governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and obtain related grants,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9121 is a bill that lets Indian Tribal Governments ask for help to deal with fires directly, without needing to go through the state. This means they can get supplies and money faster when there is a big fire in their area.
S. 3645 — To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to fund the information clearinghouse through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes.
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January 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:293
S. 3645, known as the “Hunger Clearinghouse Enhancement Act of 2024,” proposes changes to the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. The bill aims to continue funding the information clearinghouse through fiscal year 2031 and includes additional information on using...
Simple Explanation
The bill, called the "Hunger Clearinghouse Enhancement Act of 2024," wants to give more money to a special program that helps schools learn better ways to stop hunger, making sure it has plenty of funds each year until 2031, but there are worries that the money might not be used wisely.
H. R. 8150 — To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities.
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April 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:967
H.R. 8150 requires the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to create procedures for maintenance work at ports of entry where certain enforcement activities take place. The bill allows projects under $300,000 and mandates public disclosure of procedures. It includes an annual...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the person in charge of U.S. Customs to make rules for fixing the places where people enter the country, like repairing things that cost up to $300,000, and to tell everyone about these rules, so it's fair and clear.
H. R. 7343 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:628
H.R. 7343 aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow for the detention of certain non-citizens who assault law enforcement officers. The bill proposes that the Secretary of Homeland Security, instead of the Attorney General, be responsible for this detention....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7343 is a bill that says people who are not from the country and hurt police officers could be put in jail by the people who keep the country safe. It uses some words that not everyone might know and might be tricky because different places have different rules for what "hurt" means.
S. 3776 — To establish a safe-to-report policy within the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
February 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:628
The bill S. 3776, titled the "Coast Guard Academy Safe-to-Report Act," proposes the establishment of a safe-to-report policy within the Coast Guard. This policy would apply to all Coast Guard members and cadets at the Coast Guard Academy, ensuring a procedure is in place for...
Simple Explanation
The Coast Guard Academy Safe-to-Report Act is a plan to help Coast Guard members feel safe telling about bad things like bullying, without getting in trouble for small mistakes that happened around the same time. It makes sure there's a way to keep track of these small mistakes too.
S. 3835 — To establish an interagency Working Group to study financial safety and inclusion for survivors, and for other purposes.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,149
S. 3835, known as the "Survivor Financial Safety and Inclusion Working Group Act," aims to create an interagency working group focused on the financial safety and inclusion of individuals who have survived domestic violence and economic abuse. This group will study how...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make a special team to help people who have been hurt by bad people taking their money or not letting them use their money. This team will look at how banks and money places can be kinder and safer for these people and will tell grown-ups in charge how they can make this better every year.
H. R. 7859 — To authorize the integration and administrative streamlining of Federal funding for Indian Tribes that have reservations, other Tribal lands, or ways of life at risk due to environmental impacts and natural disasters, and for other purposes.
April 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:8,876
H.R. 7859 seeks to help Indian Tribes that live on reservations or Tribal lands that face risks from environmental impacts and natural disasters. The bill allows these Tribes to streamline and combine federal funding from various programs into comprehensive plans that address...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7859 is a plan to help Native American Tribes that live in areas dangered by things like strong storms or fires, by letting them use money from different programs to solve their problems better and faster. It tries to make it easier for them to use the help they get by reducing complicated rules and making sure their own plans are supported.
S. 4526 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to expand the types of one-stop centers used to provide services.
June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:643
S. 4526 aims to update the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act by allowing for more types of one-stop centers that provide services, including virtual centers. The bill proposes that these centers can be shared by adjacent local areas and may be located at public...
Simple Explanation
The bill is trying to make it easier for people to get help with finding jobs by letting them go to special places called "one-stop centers." These centers can be either buildings you visit or online spots you access on a computer, and they can even be placed in schools to make it simpler for nearby areas to share them.
H. R. 9151 — An Act To strengthen the Department of Justice’s enforcement against trade-related crimes.
December 04, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,355
The bill H. R. 9151, titled the "Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2024," focuses on enhancing the Department of Justice's ability to combat trade-related crimes. It proposes the creation of a new task force within the Department's...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help the Justice Department be better at finding and stopping bad actions related to trade with other countries by creating a special team to focus on this task and work closely with other groups like Customs and Border Protection.
H. R. 6249 — An Act To provide for a review and report on the assistance and resources that the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency provides to individuals with disabilities and the families of such individuals that are impacted by major disasters, and for other purposes.
March 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:801
H. R. 6249, also known as the “Think Differently About Emergencies Act,” requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to review and report on the aid and resources provided to people with disabilities and their families affected by major disasters. The report, due...
Simple Explanation
This bill asks a special agency called FEMA to check how they help people with disabilities during big emergencies, like storms or floods, and find ways to do it better. They want to make sure everyone is cared for and see if there are any rules that make helping harder.
H. R. 6229 — An Act To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize a program to assess the threat, vulnerability, and consequences of terrorism or other security threats, as appropriate, to certain events, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:981
H.R. 6229, also known as the “DHS Special Events Program and Support Act,” aims to modify the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create a program that evaluates the risk of terrorism or other security threats at special events in the United States. This program allows officials to request...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help keep people safe at big events like concerts or sports games by checking for dangers like bad guys or other threats and figuring out how to make things more secure. It also wants to make sure they're using the best gadgets and tricks to keep everyone protected while respecting people's privacy and rights.
H. R. 8014 — To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue rules for cancelled covered solicitations, to amend the Small Business Act to provide assistance to small business concerns relating to certain cancelled solicitations, and for other purposes.
June 04, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:752
H. R. 8014 is a bill that aims to help small businesses by requiring the Small Business Administration (SBA) to set rules for instances when government solicitations, which small businesses were eligible to bid on, are canceled. The bill mandates that the SBA provide...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8014 is a bill that wants the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make clear rules when a government job offer is canceled so small businesses can know why it happened and find new opportunities. It doesn't add new money but tries to be fair and help them get other chances.
H. R. 9656 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure area career and technical education schools are eligible for mental health and substance use disorder service grants.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:484
H.R. 9656 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to allow area career and technical education schools to qualify for mental health and substance use disorder service grants. This change involves modifying language in the existing law to replace references to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9656 is a bill that wants to help more schools, like trade and technical schools, get money for programs that support students with mental health and addiction problems, just like colleges do.
H. R. 10063 — To direct the Attorney General to submit a report to Congress with respect to the enforcement of section 248 of title 18, United States Code, which relates to the freedom of access to clinic entrances, and for other purposes.
October 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:416
H. R. 10063, known as the "Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Study Act of 2024" or the "FACES Act of 2024", directs the Attorney General to submit a report to Congress regarding the enforcement of laws related to accessing clinic entrances. This bill requires the report...
Simple Explanation
The FACES Act of 2024 wants the Attorney General to tell Congress how well they are making sure people can get into clinics without any trouble. They also want ideas on how to do this even better.
H. R. 7906 — To improve the effectiveness and available tools of State and tribal child support enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.
December 24, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,859
The bill, titled the "Strengthening State and Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act," aims to improve how state and tribal agencies handle child support enforcement. It proposes changes to the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code to allow tribal child support enforcement agencies...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help people who work to collect money to support kids whose parents don't live together. It would let special helpers for Native American groups see more information to do their job better, just like helpers for everyone else can.
H. R. 1727 — To amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission.
January 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:382
H.R. 1727 aims to amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act by extending the term of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission. This extension will now last until October 1, 2031. The bill was introduced by Representative David Trone along...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1727 wants to make the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission stick around until 2031, so they can keep helping take care of the park for a longer time.
H. R. 8646 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the provision of on-campus educational and vocational counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:346
H.R. 8646, also known as the "Modernizing the Veterans On-Campus Experience Act of 2024," seeks to enhance the educational and vocational counseling services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on college campuses. The bill mandates that VA counselors must hold at least a...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help veterans who go to college by making sure they get better advice and help from people who work at colleges. It says these helpers should be well-educated and can work at different colleges, but they can only help a small group of people at a time so everyone gets good attention.
H. R. 10269 — To authorize the Small Business Administration to provide business loans to finance business software or cloud computing services, and for other purposes.
December 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:251
H. R. 10269 proposes an amendment to the Small Business Act that allows the Small Business Administration (SBA) to offer business loans specifically for purchasing business software or cloud computing services. This change aims to help small businesses finance technology that...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10269 is like a plan to help small businesses buy computer programs and online tools by giving them special loans, so they can better run their shops or offices.
H. R. 7373 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to include alpha-gal syndrome on the list of nationally notifiable diseases.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:251
H.R. 7373 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to have alpha-gal syndrome recognized as a nationally notifiable disease. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants doctors to tell a big national health group about a special allergy called alpha-gal syndrome if someone gets it, so they can keep track and understand it better.
S. 4212 — To amend the Visit America Act to promote music tourism, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,451
The bill S. 4212 aims to modify the Visit America Act to support music tourism across the United States. It tasks the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism with promoting travel to music-related sites and events within the country. Responsibilities include...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it more fun for people to visit cool places in America where music happens, like concerts or historic music spots, and asks a special person in charge to help tell everyone about these fun music trips.

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