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H. R. 8855 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect unborn children.
June 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,711
H. R. 8855 seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code to increase protections for unborn children by prohibiting certain abortion measures. It would make it a federal offense for licensed physicians or individuals receiving federal funds to perform or attempt to...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make a rule that says doctors can't help someone end a pregnancy after a baby starts growing, unless it's to save the mom's life. It also says that government money can't be used to pay for these procedures, except in very serious situations.
S. 3602 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to penalize false communications to cause an emergency response, and for other purposes.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:843
The bill, titled the "Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2024," aims to amend Title 18 of the United States Code to address the issue of false communications intended to trigger an emergency response, often referred to as "swatting." It proposes penalties for those who...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule that says people shouldn't lie to make emergency helpers rush to a place for no reason, which is called "swatting." If someone breaks this rule, they could get in big trouble, like paying a lot of money or going to jail.
S. 4258 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:916
S. 4258, also known as the “Protect and Serve Act of 2024,” seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code to impose tougher penalties on individuals who commit crimes against law enforcement officers. The bill outlines that anyone who assaults a law enforcement officer,...
Simple Explanation
The Protect and Serve Act of 2024 is a new rule that says if someone hurts a police officer really badly, they can go to jail for a long time. This rule makes sure that people get in big trouble if they do something very bad to police officers.
H. R. 7841 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to ensure requests for data on individuals do not pertain to reproductive services.
March 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:807
H. R. 7841 aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to protect reproductive and sexual health information from being used in legal investigations or proceedings. It requires that any request for wire, oral, or electronic communications explicitly state they will not...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7841 is like a rule saying that when people ask for information, they can't use it to find out private details about someone going to the doctor for things like birth control or getting help with babies. It's about keeping health secrets safe.
H. R. 9227 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to extend to matter left for collection by private or commercial interstate carriers the same protections as matter carried throughout the country as interstate or foreign commerce.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:379
H. R. 9227, known as the "Porch Pirates Act of 2024," aims to modify title 18 of the United States Code to give the same protections to items left for collection by private or commercial interstate carriers as those items already in interstate or foreign commerce. This bill...
Simple Explanation
The "Porch Pirates Act of 2024" is a plan to make a new rule that protects packages left outside people's houses, just like the ones moving through mail systems, so they don't get stolen.
S. 3589 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit unauthorized private paramilitary activity, and for other purposes.
January 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,972
S. 3589, titled the "Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act of 2024," seeks to amend Title 18 of the United States Code to make unauthorized private paramilitary activities illegal. The bill defines unauthorized private paramilitary activity as actions by groups of...
Simple Explanation
The bill aims to stop groups of people from acting like soldiers without permission from the government, and if they don't follow this rule, they might be fined or sent to jail.
S. 4725 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal penalty for unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:427
S. 4725 is a bill introduced to amend title 18 of the United States Code, aiming to establish criminal penalties for unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities. Known as the “GATE CRASHERS Act,” the bill makes it illegal to enter any property that is under the...
Simple Explanation
The GATE CRASHERS Act is a rule that says people can't go into certain places that belong to the Department of Defense unless they're allowed to, and if they do, they might have to pay money or go to jail, especially if they keep doing it.
S. 4546 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand the prohibition on destruction of veterans' memorials to include other memorials and to establish mandatory minimum sentences for violations of that prohibition.
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June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:528
S. 4546 aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to broaden the prohibition on the destruction of veterans' memorials to cover all memorials on public lands. It establishes circumstances under which destroying such monuments is illegal, particularly when involving...
Simple Explanation
S. 4546 is a bill that wants to protect all kinds of special statues and monuments, making it illegal to harm them. If someone breaks this rule, they might have to pay a big fine or even go to jail for a few years.
H. R. 9100 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to direct the court to deduct the portion of a sentence imposed in violation of law from the upper limit of the applicable sentencing guidelines on resentencing.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:387
H.R. 9100, also known as the “Resentencing Integrity Act of 2024,” aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code. The bill addresses situations where a court has imposed a sentence in violation of the law. It requires that, on resentencing, the court must deduct the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9100 wants to change the rules so that if a judge gave someone an extra-long time in jail by mistake, they have to take off the wrong part when they decide again how long the person should stay in jail, but they can't take off more than 10 years.
H. R. 8364 — To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:869
H. R. 8364, also known as the "Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act," seeks to amend Chapter 44 of Title 18 in the United States Code. The bill intends to update procedures related to the commerce of firearms and remove specific federal restrictions on interstate firearms...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8364 is a bill that wants to make it easier for people to buy and sell guns between different states and change some rules about how people in the military and their families can do that. Some people are worried this might make it harder to keep track of all the different state rules about guns.
H. R. 9210 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for transportation and subsistence for criminal justice defendants, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:642
H. R. 9210 aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to improve the support provided to criminal justice defendants who need financial assistance for transportation to court. The bill allows judges to authorize travel expenses for defendants who are proven indigent or...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help people who can't afford to travel to court by paying for their trips, food, and a place to stay if needed, but it also means the government would need to be careful about how much money it spends on this. Judges could also get more power to make decisions after trials, which might make things go faster in court.
S. 4837 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for transportation and subsistence for criminal justice defendants, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:644
S. 4837, known as the “Criminal Judicial Administration Act of 2024,” proposes changes to title 18 of the United States Code. The bill aims to provide transportation and subsistence for criminal justice defendants who are financially unable to afford it, ensuring they can...
Simple Explanation
The "Criminal Judicial Administration Act of 2024" is a rule that helps people who can't afford it to travel to court, making sure they have money for things like food and a place to stay when they go. It also lets certain judges make some big decisions after a trial is over, even though some people worry this might not always be fair.
S. 3492 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal penalty for interfering with commerce by blocking public roads.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:500
The bill S. 3492, titled the "Safe and Open Streets Act," proposes an amendment to title 18 of the United States Code. It aims to make it illegal to intentionally obstruct, delay, or affect commerce by blocking public roads or highways. Those found guilty of this offense...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a new rule that makes it bad to block roads and stop people or things from moving around; this means if someone blocks a street on purpose, they could get in trouble, like having to pay money or go to jail for up to five years.
H. R. 6782 — To reduce, from 21 years of age to 18 years of age, the minimum age at which a person may obtain a handgun from a Federal firearms licensee.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:362
H. R. 6782 proposes to lower the minimum age requirement for obtaining a handgun from a Federal firearms licensee from 21 years old to 18 years old. The bill, known as the "Second Amendment For Every Registrable Voter Act" or the "SAFER Voter Act," aims to amend Section 922...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it so that kids who are at least 18 years old can buy a handgun from a special gun shop, instead of having to wait until they are 21 years old.
S. 5293 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to authorize Secret Service to reimburse State and local governments for the use of services, personnel, equipment, and facilities.
November 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:285
S. 5293 proposes to amend title 18 of the United States Code to allow the Secret Service to reimburse State and local governments for using their services, personnel, equipment, and facilities. This bill, introduced by Mr. Booker and titled the “Presidential Security...
Simple Explanation
S. 5293 is a proposed law that would let the Secret Service pay back local police and helpers when they lend a hand to keep people safe. This means when the Secret Service needs extra help, towns can get money back for lending their teams and gadgets.
H. R. 9389 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the offense pertaining to illegal gratuities concerning programs receiving Federal funds.
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August 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:572
H.R. 9389, titled the "No Gratuities for Governing Act of 2024," seeks to make changes to Title 18 of the United States Code regarding illegal gratuities connected to programs receiving federal funds. Specifically, it amends Section 666 to increase the maximum imprisonment...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9389 is a bill that wants to make sure people don't give or take gifts in programs that get money from the government. It says if someone gives or takes things worth more than $1,000 for decisions involving $5,000 or more, they could get in a lot of trouble and be in prison longer, up to 15 years!
H. R. 7689 — To amend title 18, United State Code, to amend the definition of official act for purposes of the prohibition of bribery.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:286
H.R. 7689, introduced in the 118th Congress by Representatives Craig, Mace, Sorensen, and Kim, aims to modify title 18 of the United States Code. This bill changes the definition of "official act" related to the prohibition of bribery, potentially broadening its scope to...
Simple Explanation
The bill H.R. 7689 wants to change the rules about what counts as an "official act" to make sure that public officials can't accept gifts or money for doing their jobs. This means they want to make sure that officials can't be bribed for things like giving advice or doing investigations.
S. 4037 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to modify delayed notice requirements, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,593
S. 4037, known as the "NDO Fairness Act," aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code by changing the rules for delayed notification when the government requests electronic communication data through warrants or subpoenas. It allows government entities to ask a court to prevent service...
Simple Explanation
The "NDO Fairness Act" is a new rule that says if the government wants to see someone's electronic messages, they can ask a court to keep it a secret for a little while, but they have to tell the person later. Also, if a company thinks the secret request is not fair, they can ask the court to change it.
H. R. 8205 — An Act To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail.
September 25, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:173
H. R. 8205, known as the “Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act,” seeks to update the United States Code to address fraud related to posting bail. Specifically, it amends Section 1033(f)(1)(A) of title 18 to clarify that the crime includes fraudulent activities...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8205 is a bill that wants to make sure people can't trick others when paying money to get out of jail, and it's like adding new rules to stop sneaky tricks with different types of bail, including those for immigration. This helps keep things fair and clear when someone is trying to get out of jail by paying bail money.
H. R. 8173 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:567
H. R. 8173 seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying activities. Specifically, it prevents Senators and House Representatives, after leaving office, from making lobbying contacts with certain government...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8173 says that after people stop being Senators or Representatives in Congress, they cannot talk to or try to convince important government officials to change things, like a rule or decision, for a while.
H. R. 6988 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the enforcement of certain court ordered property distributions.
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January 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:425
H.R. 6988, known as “Jane’s Law,” proposes amendments to title 18 of the United States Code to bolster the enforcement of court-ordered property distributions during separations or divorces. The bill makes it a criminal offense to knowingly travel between states or countries...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6988 wants to make sure people don't run away to other states or countries to avoid giving their ex-spouse things they promised in court, like when they split up. If someone does this on purpose, they could be punished by going to jail or paying money, and they'd have to give back what they owe.
H. R. 9732 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify that private, one-on-one communications constitute a notice or advertisement for purposes of the Federal crime of making a notice or advertisement to seek or offer child pornography.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:255
H.R. 9732 aims to update title 18 of the United States Code by clarifying what counts as a notice or advertisement related to child pornography crimes. The bill states that private, one-on-one communications are considered notices or advertisements for federal crimes...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a new rule that says when someone talks to another person quietly, like whispering, about bad pictures of kids, it's still considered advertising those bad pictures, which is against the law. This way, even secret chats are watched to keep children safe.

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