Search Results for keywords:"security risks"

Search Results: keywords:"security risks"

H. R. 7311 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in foreign countries, and for other purposes.
February 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:571
H. R. 7311 aims to enhance U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) operations in foreign countries by amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It allows CBP employees and customs officers to engage in joint operations with officials from other countries, focusing on...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help U.S. border officers work better with other countries to stop bad things like drugs and terrorism from coming into America. It allows them to team up with other countries' police and help people in emergencies while making sure they use the money responsibly.
S. 5310 — To amend title 41, United States Code, to make changes with respect to the Federal Acquisition Security Council, and for other purposes.
December 16, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:12,044
S. 5310, titled the “Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2024,” proposes amendments to title 41 of the United States Code regarding the Federal Acquisition Security Council. The bill defines key terms like "source of concern" and "designated order" while...
Simple Explanation
The Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2024 is a plan to make sure when the government buys stuff, it's safe and doesn't come from places that might be risky, like foreign countries that could be a threat. It sets up a team to watch over these purchases and make rules to keep everything secure.
H. R. 9597 — To amend title 41, United States Code, to make changes with respect to the Federal Acquisition Security Council, and for other purposes.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,823
H.R. 9597, also known as the "Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2024," aims to make changes to the way the Federal Acquisition Security Council operates. The bill updates definitions related to security risks from foreign sources, outlines new roles and structures within...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change how a group in the government checks if the stuff they buy is safe from bad guys. It wants this group to work better and tell the people in charge if there's anything that could be dangerous.
S. 4531 — To authorize an exception to the prohibition on the construction of naval vessels in foreign shipyards, and for other purposes.
June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:426
S. 4531, titled the "Ensuring Naval Readiness Act," allows an exception to the rule against building U.S. naval vessels in foreign shipyards. It specifies that naval ships can be constructed in NATO countries or Indo-Pacific countries with a defense treaty with the U.S.,...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule that lets the U.S. build its big navy ships in other friendly countries if it's cheaper, as long as those places aren't connected to China. The Navy has to check and tell others before starting to make sure it's safe and fair.
H. R. 9597 — An Act To amend title 41, United States Code, to make changes with respect to the Federal Acquisition Security Council, and for other purposes.
November 13, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,954
The bill H. R. 9597 aims to amend title 41 of the United States Code to enhance the responsibilities and operation of the Federal Acquisition Security Council. It seeks to define terms related to security risks from foreign sources, specify the membership and responsibilities...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure the United States is more careful when buying things to keep us safe, especially from other countries. It makes a group of people in charge of watching out for any danger, and if they find problems, they need to tell those in charge what’s happening to fix it.
H. R. 7620 — To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to require the acceptance of cash payments for entrance fees at units of the National Park System.
March 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:294
H.R. 7620, known as the "Protecting Access to Recreation with Cash Act" or the "PARC Act," aims to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. The bill requires that all units of the National Park System that charge entrance fees must accept cash payments as a form of payment. This...
Simple Explanation
The PARC Act is a rule that says all national parks must let people pay to get in using cash. This helps people who want to or can only use cash to visit the parks.

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