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Search Results: keywords:"texas"

S. 5494 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 802 North Tancahua Street in Corpus Christi, Texas, as the Captain Robert E. Bob Batterson Post Office.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:265
S. 5494 is a bill introduced in the United States Senate to officially rename a United States Postal Service facility in Corpus Christi, Texas. The facility located at 802 North Tancahua Street will be designated as the “Captain Robert E. ‘Bob’ Batterson Post Office.” This...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about giving a special name to a building where you send mail in Corpus Christi, Texas. The building will be called the "Captain Robert E. 'Bob' Batterson Post Office" so people can remember him.
H. RES. 1020 — Expresses steadfast resolve with the people of Texas, condemns the current administration’s efforts to impose the consequences of illegal immigration on the States, and considers, pursuant to article III, section 3 of the Constitution, Joe Biden to be guilty of treason against the people of the United States.
February 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:284
The resolution, H. RES. 1020, expresses solidarity with the people of Texas and other border states, criticizing the Biden administration's handling of illegal immigration. It highlights statistics regarding border apprehensions and accuses the administration of failing to protect states from...
Simple Explanation
This paper says some people in Texas and other places are upset because they think the president is not doing a good job of keeping people from coming into the country without permission. They even say he did something very wrong, but they don't give much evidence to back up those claims.
H. RES. 1366 — H. RES. 1366 (EH) - Engrossed in House
July 22, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:99
H. RES. 1366 is a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives to express sadness over the passing of Sheila Jackson Lee, a Representative from Texas. The House instructs the Clerk to inform the Senate and send a copy of the resolutions to her family. Additionally,...
Simple Explanation
The House of Representatives wrote a note to say they are very sad that Sheila Jackson Lee, who worked for them, has passed away. They plan to let the people in the Senate know and send the note to her family to show how much they will miss her.
H. R. 7118 — To prohibit the Federal Government from taking any action to regain control of, access, or otherwise interfere in activities carried out by the State of Texas in the vicinity of Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, without the consent of the State of Texas.
January 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:575
H.R. 7118, titled the “Halt the Invasion Act,” is a bill aimed at preventing the Federal Government from taking any action to interfere with activities carried out by the State of Texas at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, without the state’s consent. It mandates that the...
Simple Explanation
The Halt the Invasion Act says that the U.S. government can't do anything in a park in Texas unless Texas agrees, and Texas will get paid back for taking care of the park. Texas also has to share some safety numbers to keep this rule going.
S. 1059 — An Act To adjust the boundary of Big Bend National Park in the State of Texas, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:398
S. 1059 aims to change the boundaries of Big Bend National Park in Texas by allowing the Secretary of the Interior to acquire about 6,100 acres of land. These lands can be added to the park if they are donated, purchased, or exchanged with willing sellers, but the bill...
Simple Explanation
S. 1059 is a plan to make Big Bend National Park in Texas a bit bigger by adding more land to it—about 6,100 football fields. This will happen only if the people who own the land agree to sell or give it to the park, but they can't be forced to sell their land.
S. 992 — An Act To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate the Texas and New Mexico portions of the future Interstate-designated segments of the Port-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate Route 27, and for other purposes.
March 08, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:431
S. 992 is aimed at amending the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate certain parts of the Port-to-Plains Corridor in Texas and New Mexico as parts of Interstate Route 27. Specifically, portions of this corridor will be labeled as I–27, I–27E,...
Simple Explanation
The government wants to change some roads in Texas and New Mexico into special highways called Interstate 27 to help cars and trucks travel better. They are giving new names to these roads, like I-27, to make it easier for people to find their way.
H. R. 5799 — An Act To designate the checkpoint of the United States Border Patrol located on United States Highway 90 West in Uvalde County, Texas, as the James R. Dominguez Border Patrol Checkpoint.
November 23, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:375
H. R. 5799 designates the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on Highway 90 West in Uvalde County, Texas, as the "James R. Dominguez Border Patrol Checkpoint." This honor recognizes the service of Agent James R. Dominguez, who worked over 12 years with the U.S. Border Patrol and...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. government decided to name a special border crossing in Texas after a brave guy named James R. Dominguez, who helped keep people safe and sadly passed away in 2012. Now, all official papers will use this new name to remember him.
H. RES. 1585 — Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
November 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:60
H. RES. 1585 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives dated November 20, 2024. This resolution elects Ms. Lee Carter from Texas to serve on the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is an internal procedural motion concerning the assignment of a member to a...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1585 is a plan made by a group of leaders called the House of Representatives. They decided that a person named Ms. Lee Carter from Texas will join a special group called the House Committee on the Judiciary, where they help make important decisions.
H. R. 10190 — To direct the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to study the feasibility of establishing a Juneteenth Museum on Galveston Island, Texas, and for other purposes.
November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:475
H.R. 10190, also known as the "Juneteenth Museum Act of 2024," directs the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to assess the feasibility of creating a Juneteenth Museum on Galveston Island, Texas. The study will explore various aspects, including costs, potential museum...
Simple Explanation
Imagine your friend wants to throw a big party for a special day, but they're not sure where to have it, how much it might cost, or who should help plan it. This bill asks a big museum leader to think about these things for a new Juneteenth museum, which could tell really cool stories about freedom, and to share their ideas with important people who make decisions.
H. R. 6244 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1535 East Los Ebanos Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas, as the 1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building.
December 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:187
H.R. 6244 is a bill that officially designates the United States Postal Service facility at 1535 East Los Ebanos Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas, as the "1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building." The bill ensures that any future references to this facility in legal documents or...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that a post office in Brownsville, Texas, will now be called the "1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building." This means when people talk about this post office, they will use this new name.
S. 5465 — To clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.
December 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:196
S. 5465 aims to adjust the locations where court may be held in certain district courts in Texas and California. Specifically, in Texas, it proposes adding College Station as a location included under Section 124(b)(2) of title 28 of the United States Code. In California, the...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that certain courts in Texas and California can meet in new places; in Texas, they can also meet in College Station, and in California, they can meet in El Centro as well as San Diego.

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