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H. R. 7501 — To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chad Robichaux, Sarah Verardo, Tim Kennedy, Kevin Rourke, Sean Gabler, Dave Johnson, and Dennis Price, in recognition of their exceptional efforts and selfless dedication during the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021, which led to the safe evacuation of over 17,000 people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,584
H.R. 7501 seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal to seven individuals for their extraordinary efforts during the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021. These individuals, including Chad Robichaux and Sarah Verardo, played a critical role in rescuing over 17,000 people from...
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H.R. 7501 is about giving a special shiny medal to some brave people who rescued many others from a very dangerous place. These helpers are being honored for being very brave and caring in a tricky situation.
S. 4001 — To establish a commission to study the potential transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,900
The bill S. 4001 aims to establish a commission to study the possibility of transferring the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution. The commission will consist of nine members with expertise in areas like museum administration and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to see if a special museum about American Jewish history could become part of the Smithsonian, which is like a huge place with lots of other museums. A group of smart people will think about how to make this happen and write a big report on whether it’s a good idea or not.
S. 4243 — An Act To award posthumously the Congressional Gold Medal to Shirley Chisholm.
December 03, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:885
The Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act (S. 4243) authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Shirley Chisholm. Shirley Chisholm was the first African-American woman elected to Congress and was a prominent advocate for civil rights, women's...
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The Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act wants to give a special gold medal to Shirley Chisholm, a famous woman who fought for everyone's rights, even after she has passed away. The medal will be shown in a museum, and copies made of bronze can be sold to help fund the U.S. Mint.
H. R. 9987 — To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture, and for other purposes.
October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,989
H.R. 9987 aims to set up a commission to explore the possibility of creating a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture. The commission will consist of eight members appointed by congressional leaders and is tasked with studying the feasibility, funding, and...
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H.R. 9987 is about setting up a group of people to see if we can make a special museum about Italian American history. They'll think about where it could be, who will help pay for it, and if it can be part of a big family of museums called the Smithsonian.
H. R. 6394 — An Act To provide for the creation of a Congressional time capsule in commemoration of the semiquincentennial of the United States, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:587
H. R. 6394 is called the “Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act.” This bill proposes the creation of a Congressional time capsule to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The time capsule will include items like books, manuscripts, and...
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The bill is about making a special box called a "time capsule" to celebrate America's 250th birthday. This box will hold important things from Congress and stay shut until the year 2276, when future people will decide what to do with it.
S. 4243 — An Act To award posthumously the Congressional Gold Medal to Shirley Chisholm.
December 06, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:878
S. 4243 is a bill that posthumously awards the Congressional Gold Medal to Shirley Chisholm, recognizing her achievements as the first African-American woman elected to Congress and her historic run for the Presidency. The bill details the process for designing and presenting...
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S. 4243 is a bill that says they want to give a special gold medal to Shirley Chisholm as a way to say thank you for being amazing, because she was the first African-American woman in Congress and ran for President. This medal will be shown in a museum, and they might make some more to sell, but some people worry it's not clear how much everything will cost.
H. R. 7764 — To establish a commission to study the potential transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,437
H.R. 7764 proposes the creation of a commission to explore the possibility of transferring the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution. This commission would be made up of eight appointed members with expertise in areas like Jewish...
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H.R. 7764 wants to create a special group of experts to think about whether a museum all about American Jewish history should join the Smithsonian museums. This group will have two years to learn more and share their ideas with the government.
H. R. 7764 — An Act To establish a commission to study the potential transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:1,786
H.R. 7764 proposes the creation of a commission to study and evaluate the potential transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution. The commission would comprise eight members appointed by Congress and would explore aspects...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7764 wants to create a special group of people to think about whether a museum about Jewish history should become part of a big group called the Smithsonian, and they will give ideas on how to do it.
H. R. 8008 — To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to the Golden Thirteen, in recognition of their contributions to the Nation.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,070
H.R. 8008 proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to the Golden Thirteen, recognizing their significant contributions to the Nation. The Golden Thirteen were the first Black officers in the United States Navy, having excelled in their officer training in...
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H.R. 8008 wants to give a special gold medal to honor some brave Black soldiers who became the first officers in the Navy a long time ago, and this medal will be shown in a museum.
S. 4243 — To award posthumously the Congressional Gold Medal to Shirley Chisholm.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,004
S. 4243 proposes to award Shirley Chisholm posthumously with the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of her trailblazing political achievements and contributions to civil rights. Shirley Chisholm was the first African-American woman elected to Congress and the first African-American to...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give a special gold medal to Shirley Chisholm, an important lady who did a lot of good things in politics, even after she has passed away. They also plan to make and sell bronze copies of this medal to help pay for making them.
S. 4988 — To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals who fought for or with the United States against the armed forces of Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater and the impacted Saskinax̂ people on Attu, whose lives, culture, and community were irrevocably changed from December 8, 1941, to August 15, 1945.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,888
The bill S. 4988 proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to those who fought for or with the United States against Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater during World War II, as well as to the Saskinax̂ people from Attu whose lives were significantly impacted...
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The bill wants to give a special medal to the people who bravely helped the United States in fighting Japan during World War II and the Attu island people whose lives changed a lot because of the war. They will also make copies of these medals to sell, and the money will go to the U.S. Mint.
H. R. 7764 — To establish a commission to study the potential transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,896
H.R. 7764 proposes to create a commission that will study the possibility of transferring the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution. The commission will consist of nine members, including both voting and non-voting participants,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to see if the Weitzman Museum, which shows American Jewish history, can become part of the big group of museums called the Smithsonian. To figure this out, they want to create a special team of people to study and plan how it could happen, and then tell important leaders what they find.
H. R. 7764 — An Act To establish a commission to study the potential transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,805
H. R. 7764 establishes a commission to explore the possibility of transferring the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution. The commission will be made up of eight members and will study aspects like the museum's collections,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a group to think about moving a Jewish history museum into a big museum family, like the Smithsonian, and they'll check if it's a good idea, like if they have enough money and where the museum's things will go. They have up to two years to figure it out and tell everyone their ideas.
H. R. 10110 — To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their extraordinary heroism and life-saving actions during the D-Day invasion, and their significant contributions to the success of the Allied forces during World War II.
November 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,726
H.R. 10110 proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion in honor of their exceptional bravery and life-saving efforts during the D-Day invasion and their vital contribution to the success of the Allied forces in World War II. The bill...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give a special medal to a group of brave soldiers who helped during D-Day in World War II by using balloons to keep enemy planes away, and these soldiers were unique because they were the only African-American unit. The medal will be shown at a museum, and they might make extra copies to share.
H. R. 10190 — To direct the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to study the feasibility of establishing a Juneteenth Museum on Galveston Island, Texas, and for other purposes.
November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:475
H.R. 10190, also known as the "Juneteenth Museum Act of 2024," directs the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to assess the feasibility of creating a Juneteenth Museum on Galveston Island, Texas. The study will explore various aspects, including costs, potential museum...
Simple Explanation
Imagine your friend wants to throw a big party for a special day, but they're not sure where to have it, how much it might cost, or who should help plan it. This bill asks a big museum leader to think about these things for a new Juneteenth museum, which could tell really cool stories about freedom, and to share their ideas with important people who make decisions.
H. R. 9386 — To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell in recognition of their extraordinary bravery and steadfast devotion to the Nation during the Civil War as the only civilian members of Andrews’ Raiders, who launched a daring military raid that became known as the Great Locomotive Chase.
August 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,540
H.R. 9386 proposes to award the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell, recognizing their bravery as civilian members of Andrews’ Raiders during the Civil War. The bill details their involvement in the daring military raid known as...
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The bill wants to give a special gold medal to two brave men from the Civil War, James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell, for their courageous actions in a risky train adventure, and the medal will go to a museum for people to see.
H. R. 7764 — An Act To establish a commission to study the potential transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes.
September 23, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,821
H.R. 7764 aims to create a commission to explore the possibility of transferring the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia to the Smithsonian Institution. The commission will consist of eight appointed members and will study various issues related to the museum,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a group of people to think about whether a museum about American Jewish history should become part of the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. They will have two years to study and make suggestions, like how to raise money for it.
H. R. 9336 — To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals who fought for or with the United States against the armed forces of Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater and the impacted Saskinax people on Attu, whose lives, culture, and community were irrevocably changed from December 8, 1941, to August 15, 1945.
August 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,899
H.R. 9336 proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to those who fought for or alongside the United States against Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater and to the Saskinax̂ people affected during World War II. The bill recognizes the sacrifices and bravery of military...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9336 wants to give a special gold medal to people who helped the U.S. fight in the Pacific during World War II and to the Saskinax̂ people who were affected. It also plans to sell copies of the medal to help raise money for the U.S. Mint.
H. R. 9912 — To require the Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology of the National Science and Technology Council to establish the Interagency Working Group on Coastal Blue Carbon, require the Interagency Working Group to produce a national map and inventory of coastal blue carbon ecosystems, require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out pilot programs to protect intact and restore degraded coastal blue carbon ecosystems, require the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to establish the Coastal Carbon Data Clearinghouse, require the Administrator to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct an assessment regarding geologic stores of carbon dioxide, require the Administrator to establish the Coastal Blue Carbon Inventory Program, and require the Administrator to conduct a national assessment to quantify the carbon sequestration potential of coastal blue carbon ecosystems.
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October 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,632
H. R. 9912, the “Coastal Restoration Act of 2024,” focuses on protecting and restoring coastal blue carbon ecosystems, which are vital for storing carbon and combatting climate change. The bill tasks various federal agencies with mapping these ecosystems, establishing pilot...
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The Coastal Restoration Act of 2024 is a plan to help protect and fix special places near the ocean that store carbon, like secret treasure chests, to help fight climate change. It gives money to different groups to make maps, do projects to make these places healthier, and create a place to keep all the important information about them.

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