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  • H. R. 755 — To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:248

    The Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 aims to update the Energy Act of 2020 by expanding the definition of "critical mineral" to include "critical materials." Under this bill, if the Secretary of Energy identifies a non-fuel substance as a critical material, it must be...

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    The Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 wants to make sure important materials, not just minerals, are noticed quickly by updating the rules so that the government recognizes these materials as critical within about a month after they are found.

  • S. RES. 624 — To provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,253

    S. RES. 624 outlines the procedures for handling the impeachment articles against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. The resolution provides a timeline and specific steps for both the Senate and the House of Representatives, including the...

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    S. RES. 624 is like a big rulebook that tells everyone in the Senate and the House of Representatives how to play fair when deciding if Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, who helps keep the country safe, should be in trouble or not. It explains when they should talk, what steps to follow, and how they should listen to important stories from people to make a fair decision.

  • H. R. 250 — To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:321

    H. R. 250 instructs the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain and install a statue of Benjamin Franklin in the United States Capitol. The bill sets a deadline of December 31, 2025, for acquiring the statue and December 31, 2026, for placing it in a permanent location in...

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    Congress wants to make a statue of Benjamin Franklin and put it in a special spot in the Capitol where visitors can see it, like on a tour. They plan to have it ready by the end of 2026, but they haven't said how much it will cost or where exactly it will go inside.

  • S. 44 — To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the United States Capitol.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:279

    S. 44 is a bill that instructs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to arrange for a statue of Benjamin Franklin to be placed in the United States Capitol. The committee is required to make an agreement to procure this statue by December 31, 2025, and ensure it is...

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    The bill is about making a plan to put a statue of Benjamin Franklin in a special building where important people work. They need to decide how to get the statue by the end of 2025 and have it ready for people to see by the end of 2026.

  • S. 4259 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the Lahaina National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:321

    S. 4259 requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine if certain areas in Lahaina, Maui County, Hawaii, should be designated as a National Heritage Area, called the "Lahaina National Heritage Area." The bill emphasizes collaboration with local and...

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    The bill wants a special person, called the Secretary of the Interior, to do a study to see if a place in Hawaii named Lahaina should be a special area to remember its history and share with visitors. They want to work with lots of local groups to figure this out, but they haven't set rules about how much money it will cost or how long it will take.