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H. R. 9037 — To require the development of a workforce plan for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
December 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,551
H.R. 9037 is a bill that mandates the creation of a detailed workforce plan for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The plan aims to enhance FEMA's human resources by addressing staffing gaps, developing training programs, and improving efficiency. It requires...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9037 is a bill that asks people in charge of FEMA, who help out when bad things happen like storms or fires, to make a plan to hire and train more workers. They want to make sure they have enough help and that everyone works well together, but they won't get any extra money to do this.
H. R. 8546 — To require the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration to take certain actions to improve the processing of claims and appeals for disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,228
H.R. 8546, known as the "Social Security Administration Processing Claims Improvement Act of 2024," requires the Social Security Administration to improve how it handles disability insurance and supplemental security income claims and appeals. This bill mandates annual...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it easier and faster for people to get help when they're sick or unable to work by fixing how claims and appeals are handled at the Social Security office. It also introduces new ways to share important information, like a phone app to help people tell the office how much money they've made.
S. 4246 — To improve menopause care and mid-life women's health, and for other purposes.
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May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,581
S. 4246 aims to enhance menopause care and the health of mid-life women in the United States. It proposes funding and support for research on menopause, education for healthcare providers, and public health awareness campaigns. The bill also seeks to create training programs...
Simple Explanation
S. 4246 is a plan to help women feeling changes in their bodies as they get older by giving money to doctors and researchers to learn more and teach others, especially helping those who live far away or need more support.
H. R. 8706 — To ensure equal protection of the law, to prevent racism in the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
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June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:10,381
H.R. 8706, also known as the "Dismantle DEI Act of 2024," seeks to remove practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the federal government and its associated activities. The bill aims to stop using federal funds to support DEI offices, training, or any similar...
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H.R. 8706 wants to stop the government from spending money on activities that focus on making sure everyone is treated fairly and included, like special training or offices. It means money can’t be used to teach about being nice to everyone, and it allows people to take action if they see this rule being broken.
H. R. 8598 — To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to provide for a pilot program under which development loans and loan guarantees may be made to beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes.
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June 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,388
The bill, H. R. 8598, aims to support new farmers and ranchers by establishing a pilot program for development loans and loan guarantees. These loans will help cover early investment costs, such as acquiring tools or developing branding. The loans will have terms between 3...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help new farmers and ranchers by giving them special loans to buy things they need, like tools, with low-interest rates and training to run their farms better.
S. 4517 — To authorize the establishment of a Negotiations Support Unit in the Department of State, and for other purposes.
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June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:705
S. 4517 aims to create a Negotiations Support Unit within the Department of State. This unit will provide expertise, advice, and training on negotiations and peace processes to enhance U.S. diplomacy efforts. It will support key officials in complex political negotiations and...
Simple Explanation
S. 4517 is a plan to start a special team in the Department of State to help the U.S. with talking and making peace with other countries, and it will cost $5 million to get it going.
S. 4626 — To standardize and improve safety training specific to electric vehicles for firefighters and other emergency response providers, and for other purposes.
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June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,151
S. 4626, introduced by Mr. Wyden in the Senate, aims to enhance safety training related to electric vehicles for firefighters and emergency responders. The bill seeks to coordinate efforts between different agencies, like the Department of Energy and the Department of...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a rulebook for how firefighters and emergency helpers should learn to deal with electric cars safely. It wants to make sure they get good training and information, but it needs to figure out how to pay for it and make sure the rules make sense and work well.
H. R. 8590 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, to establish counter-UAS system training and require the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish related standards for initial and recurrent training programs or certifications for individuals seeking to operate counter-UAS detection and mitigation systems, equipment, or technology, and for other purposes.
May 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:820
H. R. 8590 proposes changes to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create training programs for operating systems that detect and counter unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. It requires the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8590 is a plan to teach people how to safely use special gadgets that can find and stop drones, making sure they don't mess with airplanes.
S. 4889 — To remove educational barriers to Federal employment for workers who are skilled through alternative routes, and for other purposes.
July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:721
S. 4889, titled the “Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2024,” aims to remove educational barriers to Federal employment for workers who have gained skills through alternative routes instead of traditional college degrees. The bill directs the Office of Personnel Management to...
Simple Explanation
S. 4889 is like a rule book for making sure people who learn skills in special ways, not just by going to college, can get government jobs. This bill wants to check if these people can have training and help, just like those who go to college.
H. R. 6997 — To establish an advisory group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removal, and for other purposes.
January 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,004
H. R. 6997, also known as the "Disaster Contract Improvement Act," aims to create an advisory group to promote collaboration in debris removal after disasters. This group, led by the Administrator of FEMA, will include representatives from federal agencies, local governments,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6997 is a plan to create a special team to help people work together better when cleaning up after disasters, like when there's a big mess after a storm. This team will make sure everyone has good rules to follow so the cleanup is done right and doesn't cost too much.
S. 4056 — To reduce enteric methane emissions, and for other purposes.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,852
The Enteric Methane Innovation Tools for Lower Emissions and Sustainable Stock Act of 2024, or the EMIT LESS Act of 2024, aims to reduce methane emissions from livestock. The bill proposes the creation of research facilities and training programs to develop...
Simple Explanation
The EMIT LESS Act of 2024 is a plan to help animals, like cows, fart less so there's less polluting gases in the air; it wants to try new ideas on how to do this and help farmers learn how to make it happen.
H. R. 7581 — To require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
May 08, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,341
H. R. 7581 aims to address issues related to violent attacks against law enforcement officers. The bill mandates the Attorney General, in coordination with various federal agencies, to create detailed reports on the nature and impact of such attacks, and recommend...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7581 is a law that wants to help police officers by figuring out why some people hurt them, and it also wants to make sure police officers are happy and healthy. The law asks very important people to make reports and give advice so that police can be better protected and feel good.
S. 4670 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act regarding employer-directed skills development, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,412
The bill, titled the Employer-Directed Skills Act, seeks to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to support skills development that is directed by employers. It introduces the concept of "employer-directed skills development," which is training selected by...
Simple Explanation
The Employer-Directed Skills Act wants to make it easier for companies to help their employees learn new skills by having businesses choose what training is needed and pay a part of it, but how much they pay depends on the size of the company.
H. R. 9772 — To require the Secretary of Commerce to provide training and guidance relating to human rights abuses, including such abuses perpetrated against the Uyghur population by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:640
H.R. 9772, titled the “Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2024,” seeks to address human rights abuses, particularly those against the Uyghur population in China. It mandates the Secretary of Commerce to offer training to Department of Commerce employees and provide guidance to U.S....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9772 is a bill that asks the Secretary of Commerce to teach people about human rights problems and give advice to businesses on how to avoid dealing with bad guys who hurt people, especially focusing on the Uyghur population in China. The advice is meant to help but isn't something businesses have to follow.
H. R. 7213 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to [enhance activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to research on autism spectrum disorder and enhance programs relating to autism / reauthorize certain programs with respect to autism spectrum disorder?], and for other purposes.
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July 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:3,369
H. R. 7213 is a bill aimed at amending the Public Health Service Act to enhance and expand activities and programs related to autism spectrum disorder. The bill seeks to increase research initiatives by the National Institutes of Health in diverse fields like genetics,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7213 is a bill that aims to help scientists and doctors find better ways to understand, detect, and treat autism by giving them more money and support for their research and training programs, while also making sure everyone has a fair chance to be included.
H. R. 8676 — To reduce enteric methane emissions, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,834
The bill, known as H.R. 8676 or the EMIT LESS Act of 2024, aims to reduce the methane emissions produced by livestock in the United States. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish research facilities and training programs to study and manage these emissions....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help farms make less of a gas called methane, which comes from animals like cows. It suggests finding new ways to feed and take care of these animals so they stay healthy while polluting less.
S. 5179 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide enhanced Federal matching payments for direct support worker training programs, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:516
S. 5179 is a bill introduced in the United States Senate that aims to change how funding is provided for training programs for direct support workers under Medicaid. The bill proposes that for quarters starting January 1, 2025, states will receive 75% federal matching...
Simple Explanation
S. 5179 wants to help people who take care of others by giving money to teach them how to do their jobs better. It would pay for most of the costs to train them, starting in 2025, but there are some worries about how the money will be spent and who will get it.
H. R. 6797 — To provide for enhanced United States leadership at international organizations, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,034
H.R. 6797, known as the “Restoring U.S. Leadership in International Organizations Act of 2023,” aims to enhance the United States' role in international organizations. The bill proposes amendments to the Foreign Service Act to promote experience within these organizations and requires federal...
Simple Explanation
The Restoring U.S. Leadership in International Organizations Act of 2023 is a plan to help America be a bigger leader in world groups by having certain government workers learn how to work better with people from other countries, and by making sure America pays its dues to these groups on time.
H. R. 7810 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify the clock hour requirements for certain eligible programs under title IV of such Act.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:402
H. R. 7810 proposes changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clearly define the requirements for programs that use clock hours to train students for professions. It stipulates that eligible programs must not exceed 150 percent of the clock hours required by either the state or federal...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure schools can only use a certain amount of hours to teach people a job if they want the government to help pay. It's like making sure you only take as much time as needed to learn something so you don't waste time or money.
H. RES. 1374 — Honoring the dedication, bravery, and professionalism of correctional officers across the United States.
July 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:367
H. RES. 1374 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to honor the dedication and bravery of correctional officers across the United States. The resolution acknowledges the vital role these officers play in maintaining safety and order in correctional facilities...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1374 is a suggestion from Congress to say "thank you" to the brave people who work in prisons to keep everyone safe. It says we should give them the help they need to do their jobs well, but it doesn't explain exactly how we will do that.
S. 4079 — To improve obstetric emergency care.
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April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,881
S. 4079, titled the “Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act,” aims to improve emergency obstetric care in rural areas by funding training programs and purchasing necessary equipment. It authorizes grants for rural health care facilities to integrate obstetric training, develop...
Simple Explanation
The Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act is a plan to help doctors and nurses in small town hospitals take care of moms who need quick help having their babies. It gives money to buy important tools and let doctors from far away help using computers.
H. R. 7581 — An Act To require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
May 15, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,043
H. R. 7581 is aimed at improving the safety and wellness of law enforcement officers in the United States by requiring the Attorney General to create detailed reports on violent attacks against them. The Act mandates the collection and analysis of data related to these...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7581 is a bill that wants to keep police officers safe by asking the Attorney General to find out why they are attacked and what can be done to help them, including looking at their mental health.
S. 4980 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to expand the capacity of junior or community colleges and area career and technical education schools to conduct training services, education, and outreach activities for careers in the residential construction industry.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,322
S. 4980, also known as the "Creating Opportunities for New Skills Training at Rural and Underserved Colleges and Trade Schools Act of 2024" or the "CONSTRUCTS Act of 2024," seeks to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The bill aims to enhance the ability of...
Simple Explanation
The CONSTRUCTS Act of 2024 is a plan to help small colleges and trade schools teach people how to build houses. It wants to make sure everyone, especially in remote or less-served places, gets a chance to learn these skills by giving more support and working with local businesses.
H. R. 9412 — To enhance the cybersecurity of the Healthcare and Public Health Sector.
August 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,338
The Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2024 (H.R. 9412) aims to improve the cybersecurity of the Healthcare and Public Health Sector by mandating coordination between the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Department of Health and Human Services...
Simple Explanation
The Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2024 is like a superhero team-up between two groups that want to keep hospitals and healthcare places safe from computer problems. One group helps protect lots of important things, and the other makes sure people stay healthy. They promise to share important news, help train people, and keep an eye on the most important places, but they won’t get any extra money to do it.
H. R. 7658 — To authorize safety and prevention training programs for fishing vessel operators and crewmembers, and for other purposes.
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March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:668
H.R. 7658, known as the "Fishing Industry Safety, Health, and Wellness Improvement Act of 2024" or the "FISH Wellness Act," aims to enhance safety and health standards for fishing vessel operators and crewmembers. The bill seeks to amend section 4502 of title 46, United States Code, by...
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The FISH Wellness Act is a new idea to help people who work on fishing boats stay safe and healthy by providing extra money for training. It focuses on teaching them about important things like feeling good in their minds, saying no to bad substances, and getting enough rest.

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