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H. R. 5245 — An Act To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to require certain congressional notification prior to entering into, renewing, or extending a science and technology agreement with the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,897
H.R. 5245 proposes changes to the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to ensure Congress is notified before the U.S. enters into, renews, or extends any science and technology agreements with China. It emphasizes the need for safeguarding U.S. interests, ensuring...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 5245 is a bill that would make sure the U.S. government tells Congress when they plan to make or change science deals with China. This is to keep an eye on new technologies and make sure nothing that could be harmful is shared.
H. R. 6798 — To provide internet at residences owned or leased by the United States Government in foreign countries for the use of Department of State personnel, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:288
H. R. 6798, introduced in the 118th Congress, seeks to provide internet services at residences owned or leased by the United States Government in foreign countries for the benefit of Department of State personnel. The bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help people from the U.S. who work in other countries by giving them internet at their homes if the place they work is extra tough and they get paid a bit more for it. But, only some workers will get this internet help, and the rules about how much money should be spent aren't clear yet.

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