H. R. 2361 proposes to allow television coverage of all open sessions of the United States Supreme Court. The bill introduces an amendment to Chapter 45 of title 28 of the United States Code, mandating that the Supreme Court permit such coverage unless a majority of the...
H. R. 2361 wants to let people watch the big court, called the Supreme Court, on TV when they talk about important cases, but the judges can choose not to show it if they think it could be unfair.
S. 1146 is a bill introduced in the Senate to allow for the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. Known as the "Cameras in the Courtroom Act," it mandates that the Supreme Court permit television coverage of all its open sessions. However, the justices have the discretion...
Imagine a bill called S. 1146 is like telling the Supreme Court, "Hey, let’s show what happens in your big important meetings on TV!" But the judges can say "no" if they think it might not be fair to the people involved.
S. J. RES. 120 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to manage the timing and terms of Supreme Court justices' appointments. It sets the Supreme Court's composition at nine justices, including the Chief Justice. The terms for justices begin on July 1 of odd-numbered years and last...
This proposal is about how long the main judges, called justices, get to work for the highest court in the U.S. It says there should always be nine of them, and each one should work for 18 years, like playing a long game before passing the ball to someone new. If their special leader, the Chief Justice, isn't there, the oldest one takes over.
H.R. 1074 proposes to establish a process for appointing Supreme Court Justices at regular intervals. The bill mandates that the President nominate a new Justice every first and third year after a Presidential election, subject to Senate approval. It introduces an 18-year...
H.R. 1074 is about making sure new judges for the country's highest court, the Supreme Court, are picked regularly and can only work for a certain amount of time. If the Senate doesn't make up its mind about a new judge in a short time, the judge gets the job automatically.
H.R. 7592 requires that the Librarian of Congress replace printed versions of the Annotated Constitution and its supplements with digital versions. This change aims to make these documents more accessible and cost-effective by publishing them on a public website of the Library of Congress....
The bill says that instead of printing the U.S. Constitution with notes and supplements in books, they will be put online on a library website to save money. This makes it easier for people to read them anywhere on the internet.
The resolution S. RES. 136 is a proposal in the U.S. Senate that aims to affirm the importance of the rule of law and the legitimacy of judicial review. It states that the judicial power of the United States is defined by the Constitution, referencing Article III, which...
The resolution is like a rule that says it's super important for judges to decide what laws mean and make sure the government follows them. It also reminds everyone that the government can ask for another look if they think the decision isn't fair, just like asking a teacher to check a graded paper again.
S. RES. 108 is a resolution that reaffirms the importance of the rule of law and the legitimacy of judicial review in the United States. It emphasizes that the Constitution grants judicial power to the Supreme Court and such other courts that Congress may establish. The...
This bill reminds everyone that judges, like the ones in the Supreme Court, have a very important job to read the rules and make sure everyone follows them. It says that even the President must listen to what the judges decide to keep everything fair and under control.
H.R. 1234 is a bill that changes how the Annotated Constitution and its supplements are provided by replacing hardbound versions with digital versions. It directs the Librarian of Congress to create digital editions after specific Supreme Court terms and make them publicly...
The bill wants the rules about the Big Book of American Laws to change, so instead of making paper copies, it will be available on the computer for everyone to read. This will make it easier and cheaper to update and share the book, but some people who like paper books might worry about this change.
The bill H. R. 8609, titled “Supreme Court Ethics and Investigations Act,” aims to establish two new offices within the Supreme Court of the United States: the Office of Ethics Counsel and the Office of Investigative Counsel. The Office of Ethics Counsel, led by a Chief...
H.R. 8609 is a bill that wants to make two special offices at the top U.S. court to help judges follow rules and be fair, with one office giving advice and another checking if they do something wrong.
The bill, titled the Stop Supreme Court Leakers Act of 2025, aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It introduces penalties for Supreme Court officers or employees who unlawfully disclose confidential information. Confidential information is defined as internal...
The Stop Supreme Court Leakers Act of 2025 is a rule that says people who work for the Supreme Court can get into big trouble, like going to jail or paying lots of money, if they share secret and important papers they aren't supposed to.
S. 5220, known as the "Supreme Court Review Act of 2024," aims to create a faster process for Congress to address Supreme Court decisions that interpret federal laws or the Constitution, especially if they potentially reduce individual rights. The bill outlines specific timelines and...
The "Supreme Court Review Act of 2024" is like a new rulebook that helps Congress quickly talk about and decide on changes if the Supreme Court makes a decision that might take away some people's rights. It sets up a fast way for them to discuss and agree on what to do next when this happens.
H. J. RES. 1 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution requiring that the Supreme Court be made up of exactly nine justices, with one chief justice and eight associate justices. The resolution was introduced by Mr. Biggs of Arizona and has been sent to the Committee on...
The bill suggests making a new rule that says the U.S. Supreme Court should always have nine judges, which includes one boss judge and eight other judges, and for this new rule to become real, many states have to agree to it.
H. J. RES. 28 is a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that mandates the Supreme Court to have exactly nine justices. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 22, 2025, by Mr. Johnson of South Dakota and a group of co-sponsors. For this amendment...
The bill wants to make a rule that the United States Supreme Court always has nine judges. Right now, a group in charge can decide how many judges there are, but this rule would make it fixed forever.
H. RES. 1244 is a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that seeks to censure Associate Justice Samuel Alito, Jr. of the Supreme Court. The resolution claims that Justice Alito violated the Federal recusal statute and ethics standards by not stepping away from cases related to the...
In this resolution, people in the U.S. House of Representatives are upset with a judge named Justice Alito because they say he didn’t step away from making decisions on cases he might be biased about, like those related to the 2020 election. They want to officially tell him that he should stay out of these cases in the future to be fair.
H. RES. 1353 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to impeach Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. It accuses Justice Thomas of accepting significant gifts without disclosure and failing to...
The bill is about some people in Congress wanting to remove a judge named Clarence Thomas from his job because they think he did bad things, like not telling the truth about gifts he received and not stepping away from certain important cases. They say this is not fair and could make people not trust judges anymore.
H. RES. 1354 seeks to impeach Samuel Alito, Jr., an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution accuses Justice Alito of not recusing himself from cases where his impartiality could be questioned, particularly those...
A group of people in the government wants to fire a judge named Samuel Alito because they believe he didn't follow the rules by not telling anyone about fancy gifts he got, and they think he wasn't fair when making big decisions.
H. Con. Res. 95 is a resolution expressing support for recognizing March 10, 2024, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day.” The resolution honors the work and dedication of abortion providers and their staff who deliver essential and compassionate care. It highlights the challenges they face,...
The bill says that March 10, 2024, should be a day to appreciate and thank the doctors and nurses who help with abortions because they do important work, even though it is sometimes hard and scary for them. It also wishes for a future where there are no rules stopping people from getting an abortion if they need one.
The bill S. 5395, known as the "Supreme Court Ethics and Investigations Act," aims to enhance accountability and ethical oversight within the U.S. Supreme Court. It proposes the creation of an Office of Ethics Counsel to guide justices on ethical matters like financial...
The bill wants to make new rules to help judges at the highest court be fair and honest. It suggests creating two special teams to check if judges are doing the right thing and to look into complaints about them.
S. 122 aims to officially recognize the defense of qualified immunity within the Revised Statutes concerning actions under Section 1979. Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that protects law enforcement officers from being held personally liable for actions performed while...
S. 122 is a rule that says police officers can't usually get in trouble if they make a mistake while doing their job, unless the mistake was really clear and obvious. This rule is supposed to start working six months after it becomes law.
H. CON. RES. 18 expresses support for recognizing March 10, 2025, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day." It highlights the essential healthcare services that abortion providers and their staff offer, acknowledging the increasing challenges they face due to legal and social pressures. The...
This bill wants to say "thank you" to doctors and their helpers who provide abortions on March 10, 2025. It talks about making sure they are safe and asks for rules that let them do their job without problems.
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...
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.
The resolution, H. RES. 1315, expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Supreme Court should quickly use its powers under the All Writs Act to address and resolve pressing federal and constitutional legal questions, especially those affecting the upcoming...
In this resolution, the House of Representatives is saying that the Supreme Court should quickly step in to help solve some important law problems, especially because they think a recent court case against a former president might be unfair and could mess up the upcoming big election. They want the Supreme Court to act fast to make sure everything is fair.
S. CON. RES. 30 is a resolution expressing support for recognizing March 10, 2024, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day." This date is selected to honor the essential services provided by abortion providers and their staff, celebrating their courage and dedication. The...
S. CON. RES. 30 is a special message to say thank you to people who help with abortions because their jobs are really important and sometimes hard, especially after new rules changed how they can work. March 10, 2024, is the day they want to show their appreciation.
S. J. RES. 16 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to ensure that the Supreme Court is composed of exactly nine justices. Introduced by Senator Cruz and supported by other senators, this resolution aims to formalize the current structure of the Supreme Court into...
The bill wants to make a rule that says the Supreme Court, which is a big group of judges who make important decisions, should always have nine members, just like it has now. This means no one can change the number of judges unless we all agree to change this rule.
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