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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.
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.
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.
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...
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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.
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.
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. 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. 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...
Simple Explanation
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.
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. 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.
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.
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...
Simple Explanation
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. 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.
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...
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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. 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.
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.
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. 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...
Simple Explanation
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.
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.
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...
Simple Explanation
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.
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. 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.
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...
Simple Explanation
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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. 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...
Simple Explanation
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. 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.

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