Search Results: keywords:"sovereignty"

  • S. 3782 — To require regular briefings on efforts to capture or kill the leadership of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:386

    S. 3782 is a bill that mandates regular briefings to Congress on the efforts to capture or eliminate the leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Introduced by Senator Cotton, the bill specifies that these briefings should occur every 90 days and be presented to...

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    S. 3782 is a rule that says important government people have to meet every 90 days to talk about how they are trying to find and stop the leaders of a big bad group in Mexico called the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. This is to make sure everyone knows what's happening and what they're doing about it.

  • H. RES. 1074 — Reaffirming the House of Representatives support of a two-state solution.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:578

    H. RES. 1074 is a resolution that reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians. It supports Israel's right to exist as a Jewish, democratic state and recognizes the Palestinians' right to sovereignty and...

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    In this resolution, the House of Representatives is saying that they believe Israelis and Palestinians should each have their own country to make peace last and that they support Israel's right to exist safely. They also think everyone should stop doing things that might mess up this idea of having two countries.

  • H. RES. 1383 — Condemning the International Criminal Court’s request to issue arrest warrants for the Israeli Prime Minister and Defense Minister.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:271

    H. RES. 1383 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the International Criminal Court's (ICC) request to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The resolution underscores that Israel has...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 1383 is a message from the U.S. Congress saying they don't agree with a group that wants to arrest two important leaders from Israel, and they want to show support for Israel while helping them with peace in their region.

  • H. RES. 158 — Recognizing three years of Ukraine defending its sovereign territory against the Russian Federation’s second unprovoked assault and full-scale invasion.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:329

    H. RES. 158 is a resolution recognizing the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people as they have defended their country against the Russian Federation's unprovoked invasion, which began on February 24, 2022. The resolution condemns Russia's actions and its...

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    H. RES. 158 is about saying "thank you" and "keep it up" to Ukraine and its people for bravely standing up to Russia, who started fighting with them without a good reason. It also talks about ways to help Ukraine by giving support and finding money for their needs, even mentioning using Russia's money that's been put aside.

  • S. RES. 91 — Acknowledging the third anniversary of Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine and expressing support for the people of Ukraine.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:351

    S. RES. 91 acknowledges the third anniversary of Russia's expanded invasion of Ukraine and expresses support for the people of Ukraine. The Senate reaffirms the United States' commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, rejects Russia’s military actions in...

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    S. RES. 91 is about the United States Senate showing support for Ukraine because of the tough time they're having with Russia. It says that the U.S. stands by Ukraine and thinks they should join their friends in Europe one day.

  • S. RES. 100 — Dissenting from the United States delegation’s February 24, 2025, vote at the United Nations General Assembly.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:253

    The resolution, S. RES. 100, expresses disagreement with the United States delegation's vote against a UN resolution supporting peace in Ukraine. It criticizes the alignment of the U.S. with Russia and other autocratic nations, departing from its long-standing policy of supporting Ukraine....

    Simple Explanation

    The bill says that some people are unhappy with a decision the United States made; they didn't vote for a peace plan to help Ukraine at a big meeting. The bill wants the United States to be friends with Ukraine and other countries, saying it's important to stand by Ukraine.

  • H. RES. 168 — Reaffirming the United States commitment to respecting the sovereignty of Mexico and condemning calls for military action in Mexico without Mexico’s consent and congressional authorization.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:526

    H. RES. 168 emphasizes the United States' commitment to respecting Mexico's sovereignty and opposes any calls for military action within Mexico without Mexico's consent and approval from the U.S. Congress. The resolution outlines the importance of working collaboratively with Mexico to...

    Simple Explanation

    The United States wants to make sure they work together nicely with Mexico and not use military force there without asking both Mexico and the U.S. Congress first, because that could make things worse.

  • H. R. 8329 — To reauthorize and modify the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:7,538

    H.R. 8329 seeks to renew and update the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004. The bill addresses ongoing human rights abuses and undemocratic practices by the Belarusian government, condemns its support for Russia's actions against Ukraine, and proposes sanctions against individuals involved in...

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    H.R. 8329 is like a rulebook that tries to help people in Belarus have fair leaders and be safe, even when their leaders are being unfair or mean. It wants to make sure they're not helping out the big bully, Russia, and also helps the good people in Belarus have a chance to speak up and have fair elections.

  • H. RES. 155 — Reaffirming the United States unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity as Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine hits its third year.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:384

    H. RES. 155 is a resolution from the 119th Congress that reaffirms the United States' strong support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity as Ukraine faces the third year of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The resolution condemns Russia’s ongoing war crimes and...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is about showing that the United States strongly supports Ukraine and wants Russia to stop what it is doing in Ukraine. It also says that the people who did bad things in the war should be punished.

  • S. 1322 — To amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to modify the authorized purposes and term period of tribal leases, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:3,851

    S. 1322 aims to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, by modifying the authorized purposes and extending the term period of tribal leases on restricted Indian lands. The bill allows these lands to be leased for public, religious, educational, recreational, and various other...

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    This bill allows Native American tribes to rent out their lands for up to 99 years for different uses, without needing to ask the government every time, except for grazing, which can only be rented for 10 years. It aims to help tribes make decisions easily and boost their land's economic uses.