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H. R. 8906 — To amend titles 18 and 38, United States Code, to permit the lawful carrying of firearms in properties under the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:505
H.R. 8906, titled the Veterans Gun Rights Protection Act of 2024, aims to change existing laws in the United States Code to allow people to legally carry firearms on properties managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill amends sections of titles 18 and 38 to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let people carry guns on places like hospitals and clinics where veterans get help, as long as it's okay with the state and local laws where the place is. But it might be confusing because different places have different rules about guns.
H. R. 9534 — To enforce the rights protected by the Second and Fourteenth Amendments against the States.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,066
H.R. 9534, titled the “National Constitutional Carry Act,” aims to enforce the rights protected by the Second and Fourteenth Amendments against the States. The bill asserts that the Second Amendment guarantees the right to carry firearms in public, and prohibits States from...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9534 is a bill that says people who can legally own a gun should be allowed to carry it in public anywhere in the U.S., but some special places can still say no if they let people know clearly.
H. R. 1747 — To provide a safe harbor from licensing and registration for certain non-controlling blockchain developers and providers of blockchain services.
May 06, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:797
H.R. 1747, known as the "Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act," aims to create a safe harbor for non-controlling blockchain developers and service providers from state and federal licensing and registration requirements. The bill specifies that developers or providers who do...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1747 is a rule that says people who create things using blockchain or help manage blockchain systems don't have to follow special money rules unless they can control the digital money people use.
S. RES. 725 — Affirming the legal status of contraception following the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, 597 U.S. 215 (2022).
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:217
S. RES. 725 is a resolution introduced in the Senate on June 5, 2024, affirming that the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization does not affect the legal right to access contraception. The resolution clarifies that the decision in...
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The Senate made a note to say that even though a court decision changed some rules about abortion, it doesn't change the rules about getting things like birth control; these rules will stay just the same.
S. 3585 — To amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration of disputes involving human trafficking.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:402
S. 3585 seeks to amend title 9 of the United States Code to address arbitration in cases involving human trafficking. The proposed changes include adding "human trafficking" to the types of disputes covered under arbitration rules, alongside existing categories like assault...
Simple Explanation
S. 3585 is a new rule suggestion that wants to make sure problems that happen because of human trafficking can be talked about and solved more fairly by special helpers called "arbitrators," just like in other bad situations like being hurt or treated badly. It also tries to make some changes in the law table so it's clearer when we are talking about these problems.
H. R. 8374 — To prohibit Federal interference with the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products that are packaged for direct human consumption.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:972
H.R. 8374, titled the “Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2024,” aims to stop the federal government from interfering with the sale and transportation of unpasteurized milk and milk products between states, as long as these products are intended for direct human consumption. This bill allows such...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let people sell and move raw milk that hasn’t been treated to kill germs between states, as long as both states say it's okay, but it doesn't change any state rules.
H. CON. RES. 109 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that assisted suicide (sometimes referred to using other terms) puts everyone, including those most vulnerable, at risk of deadly harm.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:222
H. CON. RES. 109 is a resolution put forward in the U.S. Congress expressing concern about assisted suicide. It argues that assisted suicide poses significant risks, particularly to vulnerable groups such as the elderly, disabled, and those experiencing depression, due to...
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Congress is worried that letting people choose to end their own lives, especially those who are very old or not feeling well, could be dangerous and wants to make sure they get the best care instead. They're also concerned that some rules about this aren't very clear, which might cause problems or make people feel forced into making this choice.
H. R. 9840 — To prohibit life insurance providers from discriminating based on a person’s status as a living kidney donor, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:401
H. R. 9840, known as the “Kidney Donation Anti-Discrimination Act,” aims to make it illegal for life insurance providers to discriminate against people who have donated a kidney. Specifically, these providers cannot deny coverage, cancel policies, change prices, or alter conditions of life...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9840 is a bill that makes it against the rules for companies selling life insurance to treat people unfairly just because they gave a kidney to help someone. It says they can't charge more money or cancel their insurance just because of that, and if someone does treat them unfairly, they can go to court to make it right.
S. 3609 — To ensure that women seeking an abortion are informed of the medical risks associated with the abortion procedure and the major developmental characteristics of the unborn child, before giving their informed consent to receive an abortion.
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January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,770
S. 3609, titled the "Woman’s Right To Know Act," aims to ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed about the medical risks and the major developmental stages of the unborn child before giving consent. It requires abortion providers to present and sign an...
Simple Explanation
The "Woman’s Right To Know Act" is a bill that wants doctors to make sure women understand all the risks of having an abortion and details about the baby's growth before they say yes to the procedure. If doctors don't follow these rules, they might have to pay a lot of money, but women won't get in trouble for it.
H. RES. 1448 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:633
H. RES. 1448 expresses the view of the House of Representatives that everyone should have a basic right to emergency health care, including access to abortion. The resolution highlights the risks posed by bans and restrictions on reproductive health care, particularly for vulnerable groups...
Simple Explanation
This paper says everyone should be able to get help from doctors in emergencies, like getting an abortion if they need it. It also wants to make sure that doctors and patients don't get into trouble with the law when trying to help people.
S. 3549 — To amend the Truth in Lending Act to extend the consumer credit protections provided to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents under title 10, United States Code, to all consumers.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,596
S. 3549, titled the “Predatory Lending Elimination Act,” proposes to extend consumer credit protections currently provided to members of the Armed Forces and their families to all consumers in the United States. The bill seeks to amend the Truth in Lending Act to impose similar limitations on...
Simple Explanation
The Predatory Lending Elimination Act wants to make sure that everyone has the same rules that protect soldiers and their families from getting unfair deals when borrowing money, like making sure loans aren't too expensive and can't trick people with extra charges. It even lets states make their own stronger rules if they want, and helps them work with national rules to keep people safe.
S. 3901 — To provide employees with a minimum of 2 consecutive hours of paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections.
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March 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,101
The bill S. 3901, introduced in the Senate on March 11, 2024, seeks to ensure that employees are given at least 2 consecutive hours of paid leave to vote in Federal elections. Employers must provide this leave upon request and can designate when this time can be taken, such...
Simple Explanation
The bill S. 3901 wants to make sure that people who work have at least 2 hours off with pay so they can go vote in big elections without being worried about not getting paid or getting in trouble at their job. Bosses can pick when the time off happens, but it can't be during lunch or breaks, and they can get fined if they don't let their employees vote.
H. R. 9196 — To prohibit consideration of pregnancy status when filing for divorce.
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July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:795
H. R. 9196 aims to prevent states from considering a person's pregnancy status when they file for divorce. The bill highlights the risks pregnant people face, including intimate partner violence and economic challenges, and argues that requiring divorces to be delayed due to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9196 is a plan to make sure that when people want to get a divorce, states can't say no or wait just because one of them is pregnant. This will help make sure that pregnant people stay safe and are treated fairly during a divorce.

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