Search Results for keywords:"state authority"

Search Results: keywords:"state authority"

H. R. 9248 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide States the authority to limit blocking highway-rail grade crossings, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:381
H. R. 9248, known as the "Railroad Responsibility Act of 2024," is a proposed law that aims to give states more power to control how long trains can block highway-rail grade crossings. It amends Title 49 of the United States Code to ensure that states can create their own...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9248 wants to give states the power to make rules about how long trains can stop and block roads, so cars don't get stuck waiting too long. It also tries to make sure the big central rules don't mess with the little rules each state wants to make.
H. R. 8867 — To amend the REAL ID Act of 2005 to allow States to determine whether to require licenses and other identification to list a gender or sex, and for other purposes.
June 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:379
H. R. 8867 proposes changes to the REAL ID Act of 2005, giving individual states the power to decide if they want to require a gender or sex identifier on driver's licenses and identification cards. If a gender designation is included, individuals don't need to provide extra documentation...
Simple Explanation
Imagine there’s a rule about driver's licenses that says they must show if someone is a boy or a girl. This new idea wants to let each state decide if they should keep that rule and even let people choose from more than just “boy” or “girl” without needing a special paper from a doctor.
H. R. 4460 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to ensure that only eligible American citizens may participate in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
April 15, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,589
H.R. 4460, also known as the “NO VOTE for Non-Citizens Act of 2023,” aims to amend existing voter registration laws to ensure only eligible American citizens can participate in federal elections. It clarifies state authority to remove non-citizens from voter rolls and...
Simple Explanation
The "NO VOTE for Non-Citizens Act of 2023" is a rule that says only people who are American citizens can vote in big government elections, like choosing the President. It also wants to make sure that if someone who isn't a citizen tries to vote, there will be rules to stop that and keep it fair.
S. 4113 — To allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:434
S. 4113 is a bill introduced in the Senate to allow states to require payment of specific state fees related to boating as a condition for issuing a vessel number. The bill amends Section 12307 of title 46 of the United States Code to permit state authorities to collect fees...
Simple Explanation
This bill lets states charge a fee to people who want a boat number, which is like a boat's special ID. The money helps pay for things like keeping boats safe and checking for pesky water plants.
S. 5057 — To establish minimum Federal standards for sports betting, and for other purposes.
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September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:9,210
S. 5057 aims to establish minimum federal standards for sports betting across the United States. It proposes a framework for state sports wagering programs, outlines consumer protections, and enhances measures to maintain the integrity of sports competitions. The bill also...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rulebook that sets basic rules for betting money on sports games across the U.S. It wants to make sure everyone plays fair, stays safe from money problems, and has the chance to stop betting if they want to.
H. R. 7479 — To authorize certain States to take certain actions on certain Federal land to secure an international border of the United States, and for other purposes.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:815
H.R. 7479 proposes that certain U.S. states, specifically those bordering Canada or Mexico, can place temporary, movable structures on federal lands near these borders to enhance border security. The bill defines the federal land management agencies involved and details the...
Simple Explanation
Some U.S. states near Canada or Mexico want to put special barriers on nearby federal land to help keep borders safe. They have to tell the government 45 days before setting them up and can keep them there for a year or longer if the government agrees.
H. R. 7544 — To prohibit the conditioning of any permit, lease, or other use agreement on the transfer of any water right to the United States by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,226
H. R. 7544, titled the "Water Rights Protection Act of 2024," aims to prevent the U.S. Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from imposing conditions on permits, leases, or agreements that would require transferring water rights to the federal government. The bill...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that if people or businesses get permission to use water on lands managed by the government, they won't have to give their water rights to the government. It also respects the rules about water set by states and doesn't change important laws about protecting animals or Native American water rights.
H. R. 7322 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to enforcement by an attorney general of a State.
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February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,321
H. R. 7322 aims to change the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow state attorneys general to take legal action if they believe the federal government's immigration enforcement, like detention and release of immigrants, harms their state or people. Under this bill, a...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7322 is a plan that lets states take action if they think the big bosses aren’t following the rules about who can come into the country. If someone thinks the state lost more than $100 because of these decisions, the state can ask for help to fix it quickly.

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