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H. R. 8663 — An Act To require the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security to develop greater capacity to detect and identify illicit substances in very low concentrations.
December 20, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:628
The H.R. 8663, also known as the “DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024,” directs the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate to enhance its ability to detect drugs like fentanyl and xylazine in low concentrations. This includes developing and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a group in charge of keeping America safe to get better at finding tiny amounts of dangerous drugs like fentanyl by making new tools and using smart computer programs to help them. It makes sure this group learns from the newest information to do their job well.
H. R. 9040 — To require covered agencies to issue strategy and implementation plans for the transfer of credit, guarantee, and insurance risk to the private sector, to require the implementation of such plans, and for other purposes.
July 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,332
H. R. 9040 requires government agencies, referred to as covered agencies, to develop and regularly update strategies to transfer financial risks such as credit, guarantee, and insurance risks to the private sector. The goal is to minimize costs to taxpayers and improve risk...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9040 is a plan that asks some government groups to share their money troubles with private companies to save taxpayer money. These groups need to show how they'll do it, ask the public what they think, and check if it's working.
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. 4635 — To require a report and updated guidance on continued risk management for pharmaceutical supply chains of Department of Defense.
July 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:524
The Pharmaceutical Risk Assessment and Mitigation Act of 2024 requires the Department of Defense to provide a report and updated guidance on managing risks in its pharmaceutical supply chains. The report must detail current information about ingredients and materials used in...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the Department of Defense to write a report about where they get the stuff for making medicines, especially from places that might not be safe. They need to make sure they listen to the FDA about what's good or bad and keep checking to stay safe.
S. 5098 — To require certain agencies to develop plans for internal control in the event of an emergency or crisis, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:839
S. 5098, titled the "Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act" or the "TRUE Accountability Act," requires certain government agencies to create internal control plans for emergencies or crises. The bill mandates that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)...
Simple Explanation
The TRUE Accountability Act is like a rulebook for some government groups so they can better handle emergencies. It tells them to make a plan to stop bad guys from cheating when the government needs to spend money quickly in an emergency.
S. 5063 — To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a program to allow small business concerns to purchase certain commodities futures, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,227
The bill, known as the "Helping Small Businesses THRIVE Act," aims to help small businesses manage the risk of rising costs by allowing them to purchase commodities futures through a new pilot program established by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The program will assist eligible...
Simple Explanation
The Helping Small Businesses THRIVE Act is like giving small shops a magic tool to buy important stuff like gas at steady prices, so they don't worry if prices suddenly jump up and down. The government will help by guiding these small shops on how to use this special buying tool safely and smartly.
H. R. 10119 — To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to implement certain recommendations relating to information technology modernization, and for other purposes.
November 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:665
H.R. 10119, titled the “SBA IT Modernization Reform Act of 2024,” requires the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to update its information technology systems based on specific recommendations from a government report. The bill mandates the development...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the Small Business Administration to make their computers and online systems better and safer by following advice from experts, so they are planning how to do it and explain the plan to a group in charge.
H. R. 10120 — To nullify certain interagency guidance related to climate-related financial risk management for large financial institutions.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:191
H. R. 10120 is a bill that aims to cancel specific guidance regarding how large financial institutions in the U.S. should manage risks related to climate change. The bill advises that the existing guidelines, which were issued by major financial regulatory bodies like the...
Simple Explanation
The bill H. R. 10120 wants to stop using special rules that tell big banks how to handle money problems caused by climate change, and it says they can't make new rules like that again.
S. 5239 — To require the Secretary of Defense to manage risks relating to military use of artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,151
S. 5239, known as the "Artificial Intelligence Weapon Accountability and Risk Evaluation Act of 2024" or the "AWARE Act of 2024," mandates the Secretary of Defense to oversee and manage risks associated with the military's use of artificial intelligence. The bill requires the...
Simple Explanation
The AWARE Act of 2024 is a rule that helps the U.S. Department of Defense use smart machines like robots safely and fairly. It makes sure they check and report on their work every year, and share some parts with the public.
H. R. 8926 — To modify and reauthorize the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018.
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July 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,372
The H.R. 8926 bill aims to modify and reauthorize the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018. It proposes changes to definitions, prioritizes support for less developed countries, and includes provisions for the management of the U.S....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change some rules to help poorer countries with money for projects, but it might cost the government a lot more money because they are doubling the amount they could owe, and there's a risk if a lot of projects don't work out.
H. R. 9215 — To facilitate the growth of multidisciplinary and diverse teams that can advance the development and training of safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,688
H.R. 9215, known as the "Workforce for AI Trust Act," aims to promote the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) by supporting diverse, multidisciplinary teams. It proposes changes to the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020, such as offering fellowships for AI...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9215, the "Workforce for AI Trust Act," is a plan to help different kinds of smart people work together to make safe and trustworthy AI, like robots or computers that can learn. It suggests making new rules about who can get special school money to study or teach about AI so that we can have a team of people who know how to make AI that won't cause problems.
S. 3312 — To provide a framework for artificial intelligence innovation and accountability, and for other purposes.
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December 18, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:23,022
S. 3312, known as the “Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act of 2023,” introduces a framework to encourage innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) while ensuring accountability for its use in the United States. The bill aims to standardize...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a set of rules to make sure that robots and computers, like the smart assistants and apps we use, are used safely and fairly, especially for important things like jobs, homes, and rules about being fair. It also says that big companies need to show what they're doing with these smart machines and might have to pay money if they don't follow the rules.

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