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S. 3611 — To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the longstanding authority of States to use funds made available under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to fund life-affirming services to empower pregnant women to choose life for their babies instead of abortion, and for other purposes.
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January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,943
S. 3611, titled the "Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2024," proposes amendments to the Social Security Act to clarify and support the use of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for programs offering alternatives to abortion. The bill emphasizes protecting...
Simple Explanation
The "Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2024" is a proposal to allow states to use certain government funds to help pregnant women find options other than abortion, like adoption. It might change how money is spent, and some people are worried this could mean less money for other important family help, like jobs and housing.
H. R. 10371 — To prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving community development block grants.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:544
H.R. 10371 prevents sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving community development block grants. A sanctuary jurisdiction is defined as a state or local government that restricts or prohibits officials from sharing information about a person's citizenship or immigration status...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that places that don't help the government with information about people's immigration status won't get special community help money, unless they're keeping someone safe who was a victim or saw a crime.
H. R. 9677 — To clarify the Department of State’s exclusive regulatory authority over the au pair cultural exchange program, and for other purposes.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:986
H.R. 9677, titled the "Modernize the Au Pair Program Act of 2024," seeks to clearly establish that the Department of State has the sole authority to regulate the au pair cultural exchange program in the United States. The bill prohibits states and their subdivisions from...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9677 is a plan to make sure only the big boss, the U.S. government, can make rules about au pairs, who are like special babysitters from other countries, and they want to make these rules fair and helpful for everyone, like families with different work hours.

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