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Search Results: keywords:"sovereign immunity"

H. R. 7683 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to adopt and adhere to principles of free speech, and for other purposes.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:6,140
The bill, known as the “Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act,” aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 by requiring universities and colleges to adopt free speech principles, specifically the Chicago Principles, to ensure the freedom of expression on campuses. It prohibits...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants schools to make sure everyone can speak freely and safely on campus, and they must follow certain rules about this. If schools don't follow these rules, they might not get some of their money from the government anymore.
S. 1322 — An Act To amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to modify the authorized purposes and term period of tribal leases, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,725
S. 1322 aims to amend an existing 1955 law, known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act," to extend the leasing terms for restricted Indian lands to up to 99 years in most cases, allowing uses for activities like public, religious, or business purposes and certain kinds of farming....
Simple Explanation
The bill changes an old law allowing tribes to rent their land for longer, up to 99 years, for things like businesses or farming, and lets them make some land use decisions without asking the U.S. government first, but it also raises concerns about keeping the environment safe.

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