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  • H. R. 7854 — To require schools and child welfare agencies to be notified when an unaccompanied minor is placed in the jurisdiction of such schools and agencies.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:231

    H. R. 7854, also known as the “Unaccompanied Minor Placement Notification Act,” requires that local schools and child welfare agencies be informed when an unaccompanied minor is placed in their area. The bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure that these notifications occur no...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to make sure that schools and people who look after kids know when a kid, who doesn't have a grown-up with them, comes to live in their area. It's like sending a quick note so everyone knows where the kid will be staying and can help them go to school and stay safe.

  • H. RES. 1499 — Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:487

    H. RES. 1499 is a resolution that raises concerns about book bans and threats to freedom of expression in the U.S. It points out that such bans, often happening without proper guidelines, threaten the free exchange of ideas and the democratic fabric of society. The resolution...

    Simple Explanation

    In the United States, there's a concern about people trying to ban books, which means stopping others from reading them. This resolution is saying that everyone should have the freedom to read different books and ideas, and it asks schools and local leaders to make sure this freedom is protected.

  • S. RES. 857 — Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:362

    The Senate Resolution 857 expresses concern about the growing issue of book bans and threats to freedom of expression in the United States. It highlights the importance of protecting the right to read and the diversity of perspectives in books, noting the negative impact of censorship on...

    Simple Explanation

    Senate Resolution 857 is about making sure people can read any book they want and hear different ideas. It wants everyone to have a special week to talk about why it's important to let people choose books for themselves and not to stop them from reading what they like.