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H. R. 1576 — To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to foreign investments in United States agriculture, and for other purposes.
February 25, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:863
H.R. 1576 aims to change the Defense Production Act of 1950 to address foreign investments in U.S. agriculture. This bill proposes to include the Secretary of Agriculture as a member of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States when certain agricultural...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1576 is a plan to help keep track of who buys American farms, especially if they come from countries like China or Russia, so the U.S. can see if it's safe. It also suggests that the person in charge of food and farming should help decide if such sales are okay.
H. RES. 1160 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8034) making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the situation in Israel and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8036) making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the Indo-Pacific region and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8038) to authorize the President to impose certain sanctions with respect to Russia and Iran, and for other purposes; and providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 815, with an amendment.
April 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,678
The resolution, H. RES. 1160, outlines procedures for the U.S. House of Representatives to consider several bills regarding emergency appropriations and sanctions. It allows for the expedited consideration of bills addressing appropriations for Israel, Ukraine, and the...
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The bill lets the House of Representatives talk about and quickly decide on four big plans: one is to send extra money to help Israel, another to help Ukraine, a third to assist countries near the Pacific Ocean, and the last one to say what kind of rules (sanctions) America can use to be tough on Russia and Iran.
S. CON. RES. 18 — Calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022.
June 04, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:378
The concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 18 calls for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a U.S. citizen and teacher, who was given a 14-year prison sentence in Russia for carrying medical marijuana. The resolution argues that Fogel's sentence is unjust, disproportionate, and politically...
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The bill asks for the quick release of a teacher named Marc Fogel from Russia, where he received a very long sentence for having medical marijuana, saying it's unfair and influenced by politics. It also shows support for other Americans stuck unfairly in other countries and wants them to be freed too.
H. RES. 100 — Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces.
February 04, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:464
H. RES. 100 expresses support for ongoing arms control agreements and aims to constrain the strategic nuclear forces of Russia and China. The resolution condemns Russia's nuclear threats related to its invasion of Ukraine and its suspension of the New START Treaty, urging a...
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H. RES. 100 is about America telling Russia and China to be careful with their big bombs and to talk things out with the U.S., so everyone can be safer. It wants Russia to stop threatening and follow old rules again, and for China to join in on talks to make the world a less scary place.
H. R. 7287 — To require a report on the Taliban relationships with China and Russia.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:461
H.R. 7287, titled the “Countering Chinese and Russian Support for the Taliban Act,” aims to have the U.S. Secretary of State produce a report on the relationships between the Taliban, China, and Russia. This report, due 90 days after the Act is enacted and annually after...
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H.R. 7287 wants the U.S. Secretary of State to tell Congress about how China and Russia are working with the Taliban in Afghanistan, focusing on things like military help and industries. This report must be given every year and can have some secret parts if needed.
H. R. 9405 — To prohibit Members of Congress from conducting certain financial transactions involving a foreign adversary of the United States, and for other purposes.
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August 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:707
H. R. 9405 aims to prevent Members of Congress from engaging in specific financial activities that involve foreign adversaries of the United States. The bill defines these activities broadly to include any financial benefit, investment, or interest connected to certain...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9405 is a bill that wants to stop U.S. Congress members from making money deals with countries that don't get along with America, like China or Russia, and if they break the rule, they might have to pay money as a punishment.
H. R. 1600 — To prohibit United States Government recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, and for other purposes.
February 26, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:281
H. R. 1600 is a bill that proposes the United States should not recognize Russia's claim of sovereignty over Crimea. The bill specifies that U.S. federal departments and agencies are prohibited from taking any actions that would imply recognition of Russia's control over...
Simple Explanation
The bill says the United States will not agree that Russia is in charge of a place called Crimea. This is important because it means the U.S. supports keeping Crimea as part of Ukraine.
S. RES. 100 — Dissenting from the United States delegation’s February 24, 2025, vote at the United Nations General Assembly.
February 26, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:253
The resolution, S. RES. 100, expresses disagreement with the United States delegation's vote against a UN resolution supporting peace in Ukraine. It criticizes the alignment of the U.S. with Russia and other autocratic nations, departing from its long-standing policy of supporting Ukraine....
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The bill says that some people are unhappy with a decision the United States made; they didn't vote for a peace plan to help Ukraine at a big meeting. The bill wants the United States to be friends with Ukraine and other countries, saying it's important to stand by Ukraine.
H. RES. 272 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States seeks to restore peace in Ukraine.
March 31, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:239
H. RES. 272 expresses the sentiment of the House of Representatives that the United States aims to restore peace between Ukraine and Russia without escalating the conflict. The resolution supports the efforts of the Trump administration in this regard and emphasizes that the U.S. should not...
Simple Explanation
The House of Representatives says it wants to help make peace between Ukraine and Russia without making the fight bigger, and it asks to stop using American helpers and sharing secret information with other countries about the fight.
H. RES. 16 — Recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.
January 06, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:234
H. RES. 16 is a resolution recognizing the actions of Russia in Ukraine as acts of genocide. It presents evidence of systematic atrocities committed by Russian forces, such as mass killings, causing physical and mental harm, creating life-threatening conditions, preventing births, and...
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The resolution says that people in the United States want to let the world know that they believe what Russia is doing in Ukraine is very bad, like hurting lots of people in a very mean and serious way, and they want other countries to help stop this and hold those responsible accountable.
H. R. 2179 — To prohibit certain assistance to Russia and related actions with respect to Russia.
March 18, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:502
H. R. 2179, also known as the “America First Equipment and Information Act,” aims to restrict certain types of U.S. assistance and actions related to Russia to protect national security. This bill prohibits the provision of military financing, sales, and any direct commercial...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule that says the United States can't give or sell military stuff or secrets to Russia, and the President has to check and tell Congress every year to make sure this rule is being followed.
H. R. 8361 — An Act To impose sanctions with respect to economic or industrial espionage by foreign adversarial companies, and for other purposes.
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September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,808
H.R. 8361, titled the “Economic Espionage Prevention Act,” aims to impose sanctions on foreign adversarial entities involved in economic or industrial espionage against the United States. The bill mandates a report from the Secretary of State within 90 days of enactment,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8361 is a bill where the U.S. wants to stop bad guys from other countries who are trying to steal secrets or help their military by punishing them, like blocking their stuff or stopping them from visiting.
S. 3863 — To clarify the country of origin of certain passenger motor vehicles.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:658
The bill S. 3863, titled the “Closing Auto Tariffs Loopholes Act,” aims to clarify the country of origin for certain passenger motor vehicles. It specifies that, starting 180 days after the bill is enacted, any vehicles related to heading 8703 of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure everyone knows where some cars come from, especially if they're made by countries the U.S. doesn't trust, like China or Russia, so they can treat these cars as if they're from those countries.
H. R. 1486 — To impose sanctions with respect to economic or industrial espionage by foreign adversarial companies, and for other purposes.
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February 21, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:2,862
H.R. 1486, titled the “Economic Espionage Prevention Act,” is a bill aimed at imposing sanctions on foreign adversarial companies that partake in economic or industrial espionage against the United States. The bill seeks to curb activities where individuals or companies from countries like...
Simple Explanation
The Economic Espionage Prevention Act is like a rule that lets the President stop people or companies from other countries, who try to steal important secrets or help enemies, by not letting them come to the U.S. or use their U.S. money; it especially worries about some big computer parts going from China to Russia that might help Russia's army.
H. R. 7256 — To require a full review of the bilateral relationship between the United States and South Africa.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,033
H.R. 7256 proposes a comprehensive review of the relationship between the United States and South Africa. It highlights concerns over South Africa's foreign policy, which allegedly supports entities like Hamas and engages with countries like Russia and China, perceived as...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7256 is like a school teacher checking if a kid in the class is playing nicely with others. It asks the President to look carefully at how South Africa is getting along with the United States and whether they're still good friends or not, and then tell everyone what they find out.
H. R. 8361 — To impose sanctions with respect to economic or industrial espionage by foreign adversarial companies, and for other purposes.
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May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,755
H.R. 8361, titled the "Economic Espionage Prevention Act," aims to impose sanctions on foreign companies engaged in economic or industrial espionage against the United States. The bill highlights findings regarding increased semiconductor exports from China to Russia and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop bad companies from other countries from spying on the U.S. to steal secrets, and it gives rules on how the President can punish them by blocking things like their money or travel.
H. R. 4768 — An Act To require the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the United States Executive Directors at the international financial institutions to advocate for investment in projects that decrease reliance on Russia for agricultural commodities.
January 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:456
H.R. 4768, titled the "No Russian Agriculture Act," directs the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct U.S. representatives at international financial institutions to advocate for investments that reduce reliance on Russia for agricultural goods, such as fertilizer and grain....
Simple Explanation
The "No Russian Agriculture Act" is a plan that asks certain people to try to help farmers and businesses find ways not to depend on Russia for things like fertilizer and grain. It also says that they can stop this plan early if it's important for the country.
S. RES. 113 — Reaffirming the fundamental principle prohibiting any state from forcibly acquiring the territory of another state.
March 05, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:110
S. RES. 113 is a resolution that emphasizes the principle that no country should use force to take over the territory of another country. It highlights concerns about the Russian military presence in Ukraine and references a statement by President Reagan advocating for...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 113 is a rule from the Senate that says countries shouldn't use force to take land from other countries, kind of like saying no one should take someone else's toys by being mean. It talks about issues with Russia in Ukraine and says the Senate is against countries taking their neighbor's land.
S. 1241 — To impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation if the Government of the Russian Federation refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates any such agreement, or initiates another military invasion of Ukraine, and for other purposes.
April 01, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:6,545
S. 1241, known as the “Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025,” is a proposed law that aims to impose strict sanctions on Russia if it refuses to negotiate peace with Ukraine, violates any peace agreement, or initiates another military attack on Ukraine. The bill outlines a comprehensive set of...
Simple Explanation
S. 1241 is a proposed U.S. law that says if Russia doesn't try to make peace with Ukraine or starts fighting Ukraine again, the U.S. will make sure it's much harder and more expensive for Russia to do business or trade with other countries.
H. R. 7701 — An Act To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to any foreign person that knowingly participates in the construction, maintenance, or repair of a tunnel or bridge that connects the Russian mainland with the Crimean peninsula.
September 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,355
H. R. 7701, titled the “No Russian Tunnel to Crimea Act,” aims to impose sanctions on foreign individuals or entities that participate in building, maintaining, or repairing a bridge or tunnel connecting Russia to Crimea. The bill authorizes the President to block asset transactions and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7701 is like a rule that says people from other countries who help build, fix, or take care of roads or tunnels between Russia and a place called Crimea might get in trouble. The President can stop them from visiting or using money in the United States, but sometimes these rules can be ignored if it’s really important for America.
S. 808 — To prohibit the importation of certain minerals from the Russian Federation.
February 27, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:590
The Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act aims to ban the importation of certain minerals from Russia to the United States starting 90 days after its enactment. The minerals affected include platinum, nickel, and copper, among others, and the ban applies if these minerals are...
Simple Explanation
The Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act is a rule that says the United States can't buy certain metals like platinum, nickel, and copper from Russia, starting 90 days after the rule becomes official, until Russia stops being mean to Ukraine. If Russia stops being mean, the rule can end, but if they start again, the rule might come back.
H. R. 252 — To amend title 46, United States Code, to prohibit certain contracts for port operations and management, and for other purposes.
January 09, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:384
H.R. 252, titled the "Secure Our Ports Act of 2025," aims to change the United States Code to prevent port facility operators from entering contracts with specific foreign entities. Under the bill, operators of certain maritime facilities required to have a security plan...
Simple Explanation
The Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 is a new rule that says people who run important places where big ships come to load and unload things can't make deals with companies from certain countries like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran because it might not be safe.
H. R. 7701 — An Act To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to any foreign person that knowingly participates in the construction, maintenance, or repair of a tunnel or bridge that connects the Russian mainland with the Crimean peninsula.
September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,382
H. R. 7701 aims to impose sanctions on any foreign individuals or entities that participate in constructing, maintaining, or repairing tunnels or bridges connecting the Russian mainland with Crimea. The sanctions include blocking property transactions in the United States and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7701 is a rule that plans to stop people and businesses from helping build or fix bridges or tunnels between Russia and a place called Crimea. If they do, they might not be allowed to buy things or come to the U.S., unless what they're doing is to help people, and even then, the President can make exceptions if it's good for U.S. safety.
S. RES. 565 — Condemning democratic backsliding in Hungary.
February 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:305
S. RES. 565 is a resolution in the U.S. Senate condemning the democratic decline in Hungary, highlighting its government's actions to consolidate power and restrict civil liberties and press freedoms. The resolution acknowledges Hungary's historical role in transatlantic...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Senate is telling Hungary that it's not okay to make rules that give their leaders too much power and stop people from speaking freely. They want Hungary to work better with other friendly countries and not rely too much on Russia and China.
S. 5110 — To clarify the country of origin of certain articles imported into the United States for purposes of certain trade enforcement actions.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,824
The bill S. 5110, titled the "Stopping Adversarial Tariff Evasion Act," seeks to specify how to identify the country of origin for certain goods imported into the United States. It aims to enhance trade enforcement by classifying any products from foreign adversaries, or...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a set of special rules to help the United States figure out where things come from when they’re sent here from other countries, especially if those countries are not friendly, like China or Russia. This helps make sure that everyone plays fair and keeps the country safe from tricky situations.
S. 5007 — To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to foreign investments in United States agriculture, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:703
The bill S. 5007, titled the “Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024,” seeks to modify the Defense Production Act of 1950 regarding foreign investments in U.S. agriculture. It proposes adding the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to keep an eye on which countries are buying farms in the United States, especially if those countries might not be friendly, like China or Russia. It also wants to make sure that people in charge of food and farming are part of the team that decides if these sales should happen.
S. 3828 — To prohibit the export of liquefied natural gas and petroleum products to certain countries.
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February 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:675
S. 3828 aims to stop the export of liquefied natural gas and petroleum products from the United States to certain countries, specifically targeting entities controlled by China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran. The bill allows for the possibility of waivers, which can be granted...
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S. 3828 is a rule that says the U.S. can't sell certain types of gas and oil to some countries like China and Russia, but there are exceptions if it's really important for safety. If someone breaks this rule, they could get into big trouble and be fined a lot of money or even go to jail.
H. R. 8038 — To authorize the President to impose certain sanctions with respect to Russia and Iran, and for other purposes.
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April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:37,534
The proposed legislation, known as H.R. 8038, aims to empower the U.S. President to impose various sanctions specifically targeting Russia and Iran. The bill outlines comprehensive measures responding to national issues such as fentanyl trafficking and money laundering. It...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets the President make rules to stop some countries, like Russia and Iran, from doing bad things like selling drugs or misusing money, and it tries to help places like Ukraine get money to rebuild. But it doesn't say exactly how the money will be handled, which could cause some confusion.
S. 393 — To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the export or sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities, and for other purposes.
February 04, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:572
S. 393 aims to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by banning the export or sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain foreign entities. The countries targeted by this prohibition include China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran, along...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop certain countries, like China and Russia, from buying oil from a special U.S. storage place unless it's good for the U.S.'s safety. The person in charge can make exceptions, but there are no clear rules on how this works.
S. RES. 759 — Recognizing the importance of the alliance between the United States and the Baltic States and expressing support for that alliance, including for the Baltic Security Initiative, amidst foreign aggression.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:263
The resolution, S. RES. 759, recognizes the importance of the alliance between the United States and the Baltic States—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—and expresses support amidst foreign aggression by countries such as Russia, Belarus, and China. It highlights the history of...
Simple Explanation
The resolution is about the United States promising to stay friends and help the Baltic States—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—especially when they feel threatened by other big countries, like Russia or China, to keep everyone safe and happy.
H. R. 524 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny certain green energy tax benefits to companies connected to certain countries of concern.
January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:627
H.R. 524 proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent companies associated with certain countries from receiving green energy tax benefits. These "countries of concern" include China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. It defines a "disqualified company" as...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 524 is a plan to stop certain companies from countries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from getting special green energy money-saving perks, because these countries are seen as less friendly to the U.S.
S. RES. 114 — Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Russian Federation started the war against Ukraine by launching an unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
March 05, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:169
S. RES. 114 is a resolution expressing the opinion of the Senate that the Russian Federation initiated the war against Ukraine. It states that Russia began the conflict by launching an unprovoked invasion on February 24, 2022, following its previous illegal actions in Crimea...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Senate wants to say that Russia did something bad by starting a fight with Ukraine in 2022. They're saying, "Hey, Russia started this!" but they don't talk about what happens next or if there will be any changes because of this.
S. RES. 547 — Acknowledging the two-year anniversary of Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine and expressing support for the people of Ukraine.
February 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:380
The resolution, S. RES. 547, recognizes the two-year anniversary of Russia's expanded invasion of Ukraine and shows support for the Ukrainian people. It outlines various humanitarian and geopolitical issues caused by the invasion, including war crimes and the displacement of...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 547 is a special message from the Senate saying they are sad about what's happening in Ukraine because of Russia's actions, they care about the people there, and they want everyone to keep helping Ukraine and stopping the fighting.
H. R. 8046 — To impose sanctions with respect to Rosatom, and for other purposes.
April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,213
H. R. 8046, also known as the “Rosatom Sanctions Enforcement Act,” is a legislative proposal that aims to impose sanctions on Rosatom, the Russian State Nuclear Energy Corporation, and its affiliates. The bill outlines a strategy for the United States to reduce its reliance...
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H. R. 8046 is a plan to stop doing business with a Russian company called Rosatom, which makes nuclear energy. The U.S. wants to make sure it doesn't need Rosatom for its energy and will work with other countries to find new nuclear energy friends.
H. R. 9628 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to collaborate with a federally funded research and development center to assess the biotechnology capabilities of adversaries of the United States, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:685
The ACTIVATE Act directs the Secretary of Defense to collaborate with a federally funded research and development center to assess the biotechnology capabilities of adversaries like China, Iran, and the Russian Federation. This involves evaluating scientific topics related to...
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The ACTIVATE Act wants the Secretary of Defense to work with a special research group to check how good other countries are at using biotechnology, like China and Russia, and to share what they find by the end of 2025. This is to help make sure the U.S. knows what's going on and can keep up with any new technology in this area.
H. R. 9501 — To promote peace, stability, and recovery in Ukraine, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,736
H.R. 9501, known as the "Stand with Ukraine Act of 2024," aims to support Ukraine's defense and recovery amid ongoing tensions with Russia. The bill outlines policies to enhance Ukraine’s military capabilities, increase defense cooperation, and streamline military sales and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9501 is a plan by the U.S. to help Ukraine be safe and strong by sharing military tools and games, helping fix what’s broken, and stopping any fake news about Ukraine.
S. 5233 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain gains and dividends derived from counties of concern as ordinary income.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,063
The bill S. 5233, titled the “No Capital Gains Allowance for American Adversaries Act,” seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat gains and dividends from certain countries of concern as ordinary income, not as capital gains. These countries include China...
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The No Capital Gains Allowance for American Adversaries Act is a rule that treats money made from certain countries like China and Russia as regular earnings instead of special earnings, making taxes higher on them, starting January 2025.
S. RES. 593 — Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation’s purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:384
S. RES. 593 expresses the Senate's support for arms control agreements and condemns Russia for halting its participation in the New START Treaty. The resolution criticizes Russia's nuclear threats and calls for the country to resume full compliance with the treaty's terms, including...
Simple Explanation
The Senate has written a letter saying it's important to keep promises about not making too many big bombs, and they're upset because Russia is stopping one of these important promises. They also want countries to talk more about how to be safe with these big bombs so everyone can feel safer.
H. RES. 1395 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is unacceptable that the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation are outpacing the United States in expanding nuclear energy production and global nuclear market share.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:346
H. RES. 1395 expresses the House of Representatives' view that it's unacceptable for the United States to fall behind China and Russia in nuclear energy production and market share. The resolution highlights the extensive nuclear advancements and future plans of China and Russia compared to...
Simple Explanation
The bill says it's not okay that China and Russia are making more nuclear power than the USA. It wants the USA to make more nuclear power so it can be a big leader in the world again.
S. 618 — To prohibit the purchase or lease of agricultural land in the United States by persons associated with certain foreign governments, and for other purposes.
February 18, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:2,562
S. 618 seeks to prevent individuals linked to specific foreign governments, including Iran, North Korea, China, and Russia, from buying or leasing agricultural land in the United States. The bill aims to protect U.S. agricultural resources by banning these foreign entities'...
Simple Explanation
The bill S. 618 is about stopping people from certain countries, like China and Russia, from buying or renting farms in the U.S. This is to keep the nation's food-growing lands safe and make sure everyone knows who owns what land.
S. RES. 385 — Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
June 04, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:682
S. RES. 385 is a resolution passed by the U.S. Senate calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a journalist for the Wall Street Journal, who was wrongfully detained by Russia in March 2023 on unsubstantiated espionage charges. The resolution encourages U.S. officials, including...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Senate wants Russia to let a journalist named Evan Gershkovich go free because they think it's unfair he was put in jail, and they want leaders in America to help get him and others like him released.
S. RES. 109 — Expressing the sense of the Senate that Russian President Vladimir Putin should immediately withdraw Russian forces from Ukraine.
March 05, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:142
S. RES. 109 expresses the Senate's position that Russian President Vladimir Putin should pull all Russian forces out of Ukraine right away. The resolution points out that Russia's invasion in February 2022 violated international law and led to major loss of life and human...
Simple Explanation
The Senate wants Russian President Putin to take his soldiers out of Ukraine because keeping them there is against the rules and hurts people. They are telling him to stop, but this is like a strong way of saying what they think, not a plan to make it happen.
H. R. 9585 — To amended title 46, United States Code, to prohibit certain contracts for port operations and management, and for other purposes.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:431
H.R. 9585, titled the "Secure Our Ports Act of 2024," aims to amend title 46 of the United States Code to prevent certain foreign entities from entering into contracts for the operation, ownership, or leasing of facilities requiring an Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan. Specifically,...
Simple Explanation
The bill stops certain countries, like China and Russia, from running important ports in the U.S., so that the ports stay safe and secure.
S. 1223 — To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit interference in United States digital commodity markets by entities organized or established in a foreign adversary, and for other purposes.
April 01, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:1,290
The bill, S. 1223, aims to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent any interference in U.S. digital commodity markets by entities from foreign adversaries. It defines several types of digital commodity entities, including brokers, custodians, dealers, and platforms....
Simple Explanation
S. 1223 is a new rule that says countries that the U.S. doesn't get along with, like China and Russia, can't own parts of online places where people trade digital things like online currencies. If they do, the government could take away their permission to run.
H. R. 7246 — To prohibit certain persons from purchasing real estate in the United States.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:467
H. R. 7246, known as the “American Land and Property Protection Act,” aims to prevent certain foreign nationals and entities from purchasing real estate in the United States. It specifically targets nonresident aliens and entities linked to governments such as China, Russia,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop certain people from other countries, like China and Russia, from buying land or buildings in the U.S. to keep American land safe. The President will make sure these rules are followed.
H. R. 2633 — To require a full review of the bilateral relationship between the United States and South Africa and identify South African government officials and ANC leaders eligible for the imposition of sanctions, and for other purposes.
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April 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:2,781
H. R. 2633 is a proposed bill that requires a comprehensive evaluation of the relationship between the United States and South Africa. It mandates the identification of specific South African government officials and ANC leaders who may be subject to sanctions due to their...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2633 wants to check how friendly the United States is with South Africa and find South African leaders who might be in trouble for being bad, like being part of corruption or hurting people. It’s like making a list to see who’s being naughty and might need a timeout.
H. R. 2622 — To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to North Korea’s support for Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine.
April 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:2,089
H.R. 2622, titled the "Russia-North Korea Cooperation Sanctions Act," aims to impose sanctions on entities involved in North Korea's support for Russia's illegal war in Ukraine. The bill targets foreign persons and financial institutions that facilitate the transfer of arms, technology, or...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2622 is a plan from the U.S. government to stop North Korea from helping Russia in a war. They want to make rules that say anyone caught helping can have their money taken away or be stopped from visiting certain places, and they will report on what North Korea is doing.
H. RES. 135 — Affirming the nature and importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Article 5 commitments under the North Atlantic Treaty.
February 13, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:330
H. RES. 135 is a resolution from the 119th Congress that emphasizes the importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the United States' commitment to its allies under Article 5, which focuses on collective defense. It acknowledges the role of NATO in countering threats from...
Simple Explanation
In a group of countries called NATO, everyone agrees to help each other if someone gets attacked. This rule says the U.S. promises to do its part, and it asks others to spend enough money and work together to stay safe.
H. R. 256 — To prohibit the sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities, and for other purposes.
January 09, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:403
The bill H. R. 256, also known as the “Save America’s Valuable Energy Act” or the “SAVE Act,” aims to stop the sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain foreign entities. It proposes to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop selling oil from a special U.S. oil reserve to certain countries, like Russia, to keep it safe for America. It suggests rules but doesn't explain what happens if someone breaks them or how to check if businesses with complicated setups, like branches in different countries, are sneaking around the rules.
H. R. 2548 — To impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation if the Government of the Russian Federation refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates any such agreement, or initiates another military invasion of Ukraine, and for other purposes.
April 01, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:6,430
H.R. 2548 is a bill proposed to impose various sanctions and measures against Russia if it refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, breaks any such agreement, or starts another military invasion. It includes actions like blocking financial transactions,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2548 is a rule that says if Russia doesn't play nice by talking peace or behaves badly with Ukraine, they could face some big punishments like getting their money stopped or paying lots more to sell things in other countries. These rules also mean other countries should avoid buying Russian things, but they can help people when they need it.
S. 172 — To clarify the country of origin of certain articles imported into the United States for purposes of certain trade enforcement actions.
January 21, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:1,796
S. 172 aims to clarify the rules around identifying the country of origin for certain goods imported into the United States, especially for trade enforcement actions. The bill targets articles linked to "foreign adversary countries," including China, Russia, Iran, North...
Simple Explanation
S. 172 is a plan to make sure the U.S. knows where some special toys and gadgets come from, especially if they might be from countries like China or Russia, to keep everyone safe and fair in trading.
S. 5050 — To prohibit the importation of certain minerals from the Russian Federation.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:448
S. 5050 aims to stop the importation of certain minerals from Russia. These minerals include braggite, copper, nickel, palladium, platinum, rhodium, ruthenium, and zinc. The ban will start 90 days after the law is enacted and will end one year after the U.S. President...
Simple Explanation
The bill S. 5050 wants to stop buying certain shiny rocks and metals, like copper and platinum, from Russia until they stop fighting with Ukraine. If they stop fighting and then start again, the buying freeze starts up once more.
S. RES. 110 — Condemning Russia’s illegal abduction of Ukrainian children.
March 05, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:130
S. RES. 110 is a resolution from the United States Senate condemning Russia for illegally abducting and deporting at least 20,000 Ukrainian children since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The resolution highlights the severe physical and psychological harm caused to...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Senate made a decision called a resolution to say that they are very upset with Russia for taking a bunch of kids (over 20,000!) away from Ukraine during a big disagreement between the countries. They're asking Russia to work with others around the world to make sure the kids get back home safely.
H. R. 942 — To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the export or sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities, and for other purposes.
February 04, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:678
H.R. 942, titled the "Banning Strategic Petroleum Reserve Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act," seeks to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to stop the export or sale of petroleum products from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain foreign entities....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 942 is a rule that tries to stop America from selling or sending oil from its special storage to countries it doesn't get along with, like China and Russia, but if needed for safety reasons, a special person can allow it.
S. RES. 91 — Acknowledging the third anniversary of Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine and expressing support for the people of Ukraine.
February 24, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:351
S. RES. 91 acknowledges the third anniversary of Russia's expanded invasion of Ukraine and expresses support for the people of Ukraine. The Senate reaffirms the United States' commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, rejects Russia’s military actions in...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 91 is about the United States Senate showing support for Ukraine because of the tough time they're having with Russia. It says that the U.S. stands by Ukraine and thinks they should join their friends in Europe one day.
S. 197 — To require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to review any purchase or lease of real estate near a military installation or military airspace in the United States by a foreign person connected to or subsidized by the Russian Federation, the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, or the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and for other purposes.
January 22, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:1,761
The bill, titled the Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025, requires the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to review any purchase or lease of real estate located near U.S. military installations or airspace by foreign individuals or...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that if someone from certain countries, like Russia or China, wants to buy land near where the U.S. military works, special people must check if it's safe for the country. It's like making sure strangers don't buy land too close to army bases without checking first.
H. RES. 155 — Reaffirming the United States unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity as Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine hits its third year.
February 24, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:384
H. RES. 155 is a resolution from the 119th Congress that reaffirms the United States' strong support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity as Ukraine faces the third year of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The resolution condemns Russia’s ongoing war crimes and...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about showing that the United States strongly supports Ukraine and wants Russia to stop what it is doing in Ukraine. It also says that the people who did bad things in the war should be punished.
S. RES. 103 — Condemning the rejection by the United States of a United Nations resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.
February 27, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:168
The resolution S. RES. 103 in the 119th Congress condemns the decision by the United States to reject a United Nations resolution. This UN resolution calls for a "comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine" and criticizes the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a strong message from some leaders in the U.S. saying they're upset because America didn't agree with a big group of countries who want a fair and peaceful end to the fight in Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia.
H. R. 7590 — To impose certain conditions on the issuance of diplomatic and student visas to nationals of certain covered nations.
March 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,469
The bill, H.R. 7590, named the "Breaking Beijing’s Hold on Campus Act of 2024," aims to set specific requirements for issuing diplomatic and student visas to citizens of certain countries, including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. It requires applicants from these...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make rules for students and diplomats from a few countries, like China and Russia, to make sure they don't do naughty things like spying when they're in the U.S. If they break the rules, they can lose their permission to stay.

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