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Search Results: keywords:"secretary of homeland security"

S. J. RES. 67 — To provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.
April 08, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,949
S. J. RES. 67 outlines the process for handling the impeachment of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. The resolution details a timeline for the Senate to consider the articles of impeachment, including specific filing deadlines for Mayorkas and...
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S. J. RES. 67 is like a special rulebook the Senate wants to use for talking about whether Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the person in charge of homeland security, should keep his job or not. It explains how the Senate should do things like letting people talk, answer questions, and show important papers, so everyone plays fair and follows the same rules.
S. J. RES. 69 — To provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.
April 08, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,248
S. J. RES. 69 outlines the procedures for the Senate to handle the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. The resolution sets forth timelines for issuing summons, filing responses, and beginning the impeachment...
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S. J. RES. 69 is a plan by the Senate to handle a special kind of trial to decide if Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, who helps protect the country, did something wrong in his job. It sets rules for when things should happen and how people can talk and show information during this trial.
S. 1862 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide explicit authority for the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to work with international partners on cybersecurity, and for other purposes.
December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,825
S. 1862 is a bill that seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to give clear authority to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to collaborate with international partners on cybersecurity...
Simple Explanation
S. 1862 is a bill that wants to let some U.S. security people work with other countries to keep computers safe from bad guys, making sure this doesn't cause any problems at home.
S. 4294 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to negotiate with the Government of Canada regarding an agreement for integrated cross border aerial law enforcement operations, and for other purposes.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:880
S. 4294 is a bill that aims to enhance law enforcement collaboration between the United States and Canada by directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to form an agreement for integrated cross-border aerial law enforcement operations. The proposed program would involve...
Simple Explanation
S. 4294 is a plan where the United States wants to work with Canada to use planes together to help catch bad guys near the border. They also want to make sure everyone follows the rules and cares about people's rights while doing it.
H. R. 9158 — To require an institution of higher education that becomes aware that a student having nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F)(i) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization to notify the SEVIS, and for other purposes.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:470
H.R. 9158 requires colleges and universities in the U.S. to report to SEVIS if they become aware that a foreign student with a J-1 or F-1 visa has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization. If the Secretary of State confirms such involvement, the student's visa...
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Colleges must tell the government if they find out that a foreign student might be helping bad groups. If the government agrees, the student’s permission to stay in the U.S. will be taken away.
H. R. 9704 — To direct the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out a quadrennial fire review, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,218
H.R. 9704, titled the "Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act," requires the Secretaries of Agriculture, the Interior, and Homeland Security to conduct a comprehensive review of wildfire management in the U.S. every four years. This quadrennial review will analyze changes in...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9704 is a plan that asks important people in charge of forests, lands, and safety to regularly check how well the U.S. is preventing and fighting big fires in the wild, like forest fires, so they can figure out ways to get better at it. They want to do this every four years to keep everyone safe and the environment healthy.
H. RES. 995 — Appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.
April 16, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:271
H. RES. 995 is a resolution that appoints and authorizes a group of representatives to manage the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. The appointed managers have the authority to organize the trial, present the articles of...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 995 is like choosing some special leaders from a group to help decide if Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, who helps keep the country safe, should be in trouble for doing something wrong. These leaders can get helpers, ask questions, and gather things they need to make sure everything is fair and clear.
H. R. 7982 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide F visas and employment authorization for international student athletes who enter into endorsement contracts for the commercial use of their names, images, and likenesses.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:462
H.R. 7982 is a bill that aims to change the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow international student athletes to get F visas and work permits if they sign endorsement deals for using their names, images, or likenesses for profit. The bill specifies that these students...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7982 wants to let student athletes from other countries in the U.S. get permission to work if they make deals to show their name or face in ads, as long as they're going to school. The bill also wants schools to help keep track of these deals to make sure the athletes are doing everything the right way.
H. R. 7334 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit robbery.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:428
H. R. 7334 seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that certain non-citizens who commit robbery are detained. The bill proposes transferring authority from the Attorney General to the Secretary of Homeland Security for the detention of such individuals....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that if someone who isn't a citizen does a bad thing called "robbery," they are kept safe by a special group called Homeland Security. It tries to make sure that people who aren't citizens and get caught for robbery by the police are looked after by this special group too.
H. R. 8281 — An Act To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
July 10, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:4,898
H. R. 8281, known as the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" or "SAVE Act," aims to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring individuals to provide proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. The bill outlines specific forms...
Simple Explanation
The SAVE Act wants to make sure that people who vote in big elections in the U.S. can show they are citizens by using things like a passport. It also suggests ways to help states check this, but some people are worried it might make it harder for certain people to vote.
S. 5 — 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:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:119
Words:1,824
S. 5, also known as the "Laken Riley Act," requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain non-citizens in the U.S. who have been charged with theft. The bill modifies the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the conditions under which non-citizens can be detained,...
Simple Explanation
The Laken Riley Act is about catching people who are not from here if they are caught stealing. It says the big boss of safety has to make sure these people are taken care of quickly, but some grown-ups are worried it might cost too much money and make too many people argue in court.
H. R. 7369 — To provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with adequate flexibility in its employment authorities.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,174
H.R. 7369 aims to give U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) more flexibility in hiring and retaining employees, especially in rural or remote areas. The bill introduces measures like direct hiring authority, bonuses for recruitment and retention, and special pay rates to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7369 is a plan to help U.S. Customs and Border Protection find and keep workers in hard-to-reach places by offering special hiring rules and bonuses. It also asks to check if the plan is working and makes sure people learn how to hire better.
H. R. 7243 — To reimburse States for expenses incurred relating to securing the border.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:160
H. R. 7243 is a proposed bill titled the “Border Security State Reimbursement Act.” This bill aims to reimburse states for expenses they have incurred in efforts to secure the southern international border of the United States. The Secretary of Homeland Security is tasked...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give money back to states for their work on keeping the border safe, but it's a bit tricky because it doesn't clearly say how much money they'll get back or what exactly counts as border work.
S. 4887 — To protect certain victims of human trafficking by expanding the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant such aliens continued presence in the United States.
July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,164
S. 4887 seeks to enhance support for certain victims of human trafficking in the United States by granting the Secretary of Homeland Security more authority. The bill allows these victims to remain in the U.S. for at least two years to help with investigations, prosecutions,...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help people who have been hurt by human traffickers by letting them stay in the U.S. for up to two years so they can help the police catch the bad guys. During this time, they can also work and won't be bothered about their immigration status.
S. 3808 — To prohibit deployment of Federal air marshals to the southern and northern borders of the United States, and for other purposes.
February 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:564
S. 3808 proposes to prevent Federal air marshals from being sent to the United States' southern and northern borders for border security or immigration-related tasks. This includes tasks like helping with the processing of illegal or other immigrants and assisting the...
Simple Explanation
S. 3808 is a plan that says special airplane police (called Federal air marshals) can't be sent to help at the big fences between the U.S. and its neighbors unless there's a really big problem at the border, and the top boss says so.
H. R. 7439 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize strengthening of State and local law enforcement capabilities to combat transnational repression and related terrorism threats, and for other purposes.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,031
H.R. 7439 aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance state and local law enforcement efforts to combat transnational repression and terrorism threats. The bill proposes the creation of a training program for law...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7439 is a plan to help police and other safety workers learn how to handle problems that come from outside the country, like bad guys doing mean things or scaring people. It teaches them to do this safely and fairly while making sure everyone understands and stays safe.
H. R. 7822 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to visa overstays.
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March 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:865
H. R. 7822 aims to change the Immigration and Nationality Act to address issues related to people who stay in the U.S. longer than their visa allows. The bill proposes criminal penalties, including fines and possible imprisonment, for those who overstay their visas, as well...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7822 wants to make rules that punish people who stay in the U.S. longer than their visas allow, by making them pay money and, sometimes, go to jail. It also asks for the U.S. to talk with Mexico to help keep track of who comes and goes, but there are some worries about how fair and clear these rules are and how they'll affect privacy.
H. R. 6875 — To amend the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act to make Uruguay eligible for designation as a beneficiary country under that Act, to include Uruguay in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 and E2 nonimmigrants if nationals of the United States are treated similarly by the Government of Uruguay, and to require a report on the eligibility of Uruguay for the visa waiver program, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:632
H. R. 6875 aims to make Uruguay eligible to be a beneficiary country under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act. It proposes allowing Uruguayan nationals to enter the U.S. as E1 and E2 nonimmigrants if Uruguay grants the same benefit to U.S. nationals. The bill also...
Simple Explanation
In simple terms, H. R. 6875 is a plan to let people from Uruguay trade and invest more easily in the U.S., if Uruguay lets people from the U.S. do the same. It also wants to see if Uruguay should join a group of countries that don't need a special permission to visit the U.S. for short trips.
H. RES. 1420 — Disapproving the rule submitted by the Secretary of Homeland Security relating to Notice of implementation of the Keeping Families Together process..
September 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:161
H. RES. 1420 is a resolution expressing disapproval of a rule put forward by the Secretary of Homeland Security related to the "Notice of implementation of the Keeping Families Together process." This resolution, presented in the House of Representatives by several members,...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1420 is a proposal where Congress says "no" to a new rule about keeping families together, but it doesn't explain why they don't like it or what it all means.
S. 3613 — To require Facility Security Committees to respond to security recommendations issued by the Federal Protective Service relating to facility security, and for other purposes.
January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:722
S. 3613, titled the “Improving Federal Building Security Act of 2024,” aims to ensure that Facility Security Committees respond to security recommendations from the Federal Protective Service. Under this bill, these committees must decide whether to adopt or reject any...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants groups in charge of security at government buildings to quickly decide if they will follow safety tips given to them and explain why if they say no. It also asks a big boss, the Secretary of Homeland Security, to keep track of what these groups do and tell Congress about it every year.
H. RES. 996 — Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 863) impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 485) to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs.
February 06, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:673
The proposed resolution, H. RES. 996, sets the terms for considering two legislative pieces in the House of Representatives. It allows for the consideration of H. Res. 863, which involves the impeachment of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of...
Simple Explanation
This bill decides how the people in a big meeting (the House of Representatives) will talk about whether a man named Alejandro Mayorkas should keep his important job, and also about a new rule for doctors about how they decide what treatments to pay for.
H. R. 9072 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide candidates with a justification for candidate protection determinations.
July 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:395
H.R. 9072 is a bill aimed at ensuring transparency in the protection decisions made by the Secretary of Homeland Security for Presidential candidates. The bill, titled the "Counter SNIPER Act," requires the Secretary to provide a written explanation to candidates and an...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9072 is a bill that asks the person in charge of keeping the country safe to explain why some people running for President get special protection and others don't. If a candidate asks for more protection and is turned down, they can ask again, and they should get an answer in two weeks.
H. R. 9978 — To establish the red card status nonimmigrant pilot program, and for other purposes.
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October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,613
H.R. 9978, known as the "Red Card Guest Worker Act of 2024," proposes the creation of a pilot program for granting temporary nonimmigrant status to foreign workers. This program would begin only after a border wall on the U.S. southern border is completed and would include a...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9978 is a plan to let some people from other countries come to work in the U.S. for a short time, but only after a big wall at the border is finished. The plan also says that if these people send money back to their home countries, they have to pay a special tax, and if companies don't follow the rules, they might have to pay a fine.
H. RES. 995 — Appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.
February 13, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:243
H. RES. 995 appoints a group of representatives to oversee the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, who is the Secretary of Homeland Security. The resolution names specific individuals who will act as managers during the trial, and it grants them the authority to...
Simple Explanation
Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the boss of the country's homeland security, is going to a special kind of court called an impeachment trial, and some people from the House of Representatives are picked to organize and help show the reasons why. They have to be careful because they get to make important choices and use money to do their job.
H. R. 7298 — To provide for a pilot program to accord lawful permanent residence.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:707
H. R. 7298, titled the “Courage to Serve Act of 2024,” proposes a pilot program to help certain immigrants become lawful permanent residents through service in the U.S. Armed Forces. Participants must pass a background check and meet eligibility criteria, such as being...
Simple Explanation
The Courage to Serve Act of 2024 lets certain people who aren't from the country become permanent residents by serving in the U.S. Army, as long as they pass checks and follow the rules, and they won't get in trouble from immigration while they wait.
S. 4689 — To remove aliens who fail to comply with a release order, to enroll all aliens on the ICE nondetained docket in the Alternatives to Detention program with continuous GPS monitoring, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:521
S. 4689, also known as the “Justice for Jocelyn Act,” aims to tighten regulations around the release of aliens who are not detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It requires that all non-detained aliens be part of the Alternatives to Detention program and...
Simple Explanation
The Justice for Jocelyn Act wants to make sure that people who come to the country and are not kept in a special building stay safe and follow the rules by wearing a special tracker and having a bedtime. If they don't follow the rules, they might have to leave the country.
H. R. 8888 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide information regarding voting restrictions to asylum applicants.
June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:257
H. R. 8888, known as the “Voting Clarity Act of 2024,” proposes an amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to inform asylum applicants about the voting restrictions and penalties for illegal voting under federal...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that people who come to the U.S. asking for protection (asylum seekers) are told in a way they can understand that they can't vote and what could happen if they try to vote illegally.
S. RES. 623 — To provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,954
S. RES. 623 outlines the process for the Senate to handle the impeachment articles against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. Introduced by several Senators, the resolution dictates the timeline and procedures for issuing summons, filing documents, presenting...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about the special rules the Senate will follow to decide if the person in charge of America's safety, Alejandro Mayorkas, did something wrong and should lose his job. It talks about how they will listen to both sides and what steps they need to take to make a fair decision.
H. R. 9261 — To protect certain victims of human trafficking by expanding the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant such aliens continued presence in the United States.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,161
H. R. 9261, also known as the "Continued Presence Improvement Act," aims to expand the powers of the Secretary of Homeland Security to support victims of human trafficking in the U.S. The bill allows victims, upon application by a law enforcement official, to stay in the country while...
Simple Explanation
The Continued Presence Improvement Act is a special rule that helps people who are in the U.S. because they were hurt by bad people who made them do things they didn't want to. It lets them stay here and work while police figure out what happened, and it tries to keep them safe from getting in trouble while they are here.
H. R. 8851 — To require U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to facilitate naturalization services for noncitizen veterans who have been removed from the United States or are inadmissible.
June 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,122
H.R. 8851, titled the "Strengthening Citizenship Services for Veterans Act," aims to assist noncitizen veterans who have been deported or are not allowed into the U.S. in becoming naturalized citizens. The bill mandates the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to conduct...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8851 wants to help soldiers from other countries who served in the U.S. military and got sent away or can't come back, by making it easier for them to become U.S. citizens. The plan is to let them take important tests and say special words needed to become citizens at places like U.S. borders or embassies.
H. R. 7511 — 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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March 11, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,955
H.R. 7511, also known as the “Laken Riley Act,” aims to strengthen immigration enforcement related to theft crimes. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security detain non-citizens charged with burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting in the U.S. It also allows...
Simple Explanation
The "Laken Riley Act" is a new rule aiming to make sure people who are not U.S. citizens and get in trouble for stealing are kept by the country’s security team. If these people are let go, states can tell on them and ask for help to make sure the rules are followed.
H. R. 7156 — To expand the investigative authorities of the United States Secret Service, and for other purposes.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:482
The bill, titled the "Combating Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act of 2024," aims to expand the investigative powers of the United States Secret Service. It amends Section 3056(b) of title 18, United States Code, to include additional crimes, such as those related to money...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a special rule that lets certain police officers (the Secret Service) do more jobs when they are looking into bad money games on the internet, but they need to ask some important bosses for permission first. It also says that a team that works on stopping bad money stuff can keep working for a longer time.
H. R. 7372 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes.
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February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:6,664
H.R. 7372 is a legislative proposal that seeks to make emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The bill also mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to temporarily...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7372 is a plan by the government to spend extra money to help other countries like Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan defend themselves and to make sure the borders are safe. It also wants to improve how border rules are enforced, but some people worry it might not always be fair or clear about how the money is used.
H. R. 9317 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct annual assessments on terrorism threats to the United States posed by terrorist organizations utilizing foreign cloud-based mobile or desktop messaging applications, and for other purposes.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,341
The proposed bill, H.R. 9317, titled the "Counter Terrorgram Act of 2024," calls for the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct and submit annual assessments on terrorism threats to the U.S. posed by terrorist groups using foreign cloud-based messaging apps. The bill...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule that says someone from the government should check every year if bad people are using secret message apps to do naughty things. They have to tell the grown-ups in charge what they find, so everyone stays safe.
H. R. 7505 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the issuance of nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b).
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:321
H.R. 7505, known as the "American Worker Protection Act of 2024", seeks to modify the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding the issuance of H-1B nonimmigrant visas. The bill proposes that H-1B visas be issued in order of highest to lowest compensation rate offered in the visa...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7505, called the "American Worker Protection Act of 2024", wants to change the way special work visas (H-1B) are given out by making sure they go to the people who are promised the best pay. This means that companies promising to pay more money would get the visas first, but this could make it hard for smaller companies who can't pay as much.
S. 5646 — Making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown.
December 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:533
S. 5646 is a bill introduced in the Senate on December 20, 2024, aiming to ensure that military personnel receive their pay during a government shutdown. This proposed law, titled the "Pay Our Military Act of 2024," would allocate necessary funds for fiscal year 2025 to pay...
Simple Explanation
S. 5646 is a plan to make sure soldiers keep getting paid if the government runs out of money. It says who is in charge of giving out the money and stays in place until new money rules are made or until January 1, 2026.
H. R. 7695 — To prohibit deployment of Federal air marshals to the southern and northern borders of the United States, and for other purposes.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:564
H. R. 7695, titled the "No FAMS at the Border Act of 2024," seeks to prevent Federal air marshals from being deployed to the U.S. southern or northern borders for border security or immigration purposes. The bill amends Section 44917 of title 49 in the United States Code to...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7695 is a rule saying that air marshals, who usually work on planes, can't be sent to the U.S. borders unless there's a big problem, and only the person in charge of Homeland Security can decide that.
S. RES. 624 — To provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,253
S. RES. 624 outlines the procedures for handling the impeachment articles against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. The resolution provides a timeline and specific steps for both the Senate and the House of Representatives, including the...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 624 is like a big rulebook that tells everyone in the Senate and the House of Representatives how to play fair when deciding if Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, who helps keep the country safe, should be in trouble or not. It explains when they should talk, what steps to follow, and how they should listen to important stories from people to make a fair decision.
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.
April 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:839
H. R. 7343 aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the detention of certain non-citizens who assault law enforcement officers. The bill specifies that if a non-citizen is involved in assaulting an officer while the officer is performing their duties,...
Simple Explanation
If someone who is not from the country hurts a police officer, this bill says they can be put in a special kind of jail. It makes sure the people in charge are told to put them there if they aren't already.
H. RES. 995 — Appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.
February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:306
H. RES. 995 appoints several members of the House of Representatives as managers for the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. The resolution allows these managers to organize and present the articles of impeachment to the...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, people from the House of Representatives are picked to help with a big meeting in the Senate about Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, who is an important government leader. They can bring papers and people they need and hire helpers to make sure everything is done right.
S. 5105 — To require a report by the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the failed assassination attempt on the life of Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:846
S. 5105 requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide a detailed report to specific congressional committees about the failed assassination attempts on Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, and in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 15, 2024....
Simple Explanation
S. 5105 is a plan that asks a special person in charge of safety to tell a group of important people what happened when two bad things nearly happened to Donald Trump, one in July and another in September. They want this information soon and mostly not secret.
H. RES. 863 — Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
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April 16, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,359
H. RES. 863 outlines the impeachment of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, accusing him of high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution focuses on two main articles: his willful refusal to comply with immigration laws, which has allegedly resulted in increased...
Simple Explanation
The resolution is about the idea of firing a man named Alejandro Mayorkas, who is in charge of keeping the country's borders safe, because some people think he's not doing his job right and isn't being honest. They believe this has let more people into the country in ways that aren't allowed and is costing a lot of money.
H. R. 9282 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide candidates with a justification for candidate protection determinations, to require Senate confirmation of the Director of the United States Secret Service, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:497
H. R. 9282, also known as the "Counter Secretary Negligence In Protecting Election Runners Act" or "Counter SNIPER Act," aims to improve the process for providing protection to Presidential or Vice Presidential candidates. It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to...
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H. R. 9282 is a bill that wants to make sure people running for President or Vice President get a good reason if they don't get Secret Service protection, and it also says that the person in charge of the Secret Service should be picked by the President and approved by the Senate.
H. R. 5401 — An Act To provide a one-time grant for the operation, security, and maintenance of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center to commemorate the events, and honor the victims, of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
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December 18, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,179
H.R. 5401 is a bill that proposes a one-time financial grant to support the National September 11 Memorial & Museum located at the World Trade Center. The purpose of the grant, ranging between $5 million to $10 million, is to assist in the museum's operations, security,...
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This bill wants to give some money to help take care of a special museum that remembers September 11, 2001. The money will help keep it safe, clean, and working well, and make sure some people like soldiers and helpers from that day can visit for free.

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