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Search Results: keywords:"transparency"

H. R. 7632 — To amend title 51, United States Code, to exempt from disclosure by NASA certain technical data, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:702
H.R. 7632 aims to amend title 51 of the United States Code to allow NASA to keep certain technical data related to aeronautics and space from being publicly disclosed. The bill specifies that this data includes blueprints, plans, and other technical information that is...
Simple Explanation
NASA wants to keep some special space and airplane information secret, like plans and blueprints, so only certain people like those in the government can see it, but regular people can't unless there are special rules that say they should.
H. R. 7181 — To require the Secretary of State to submit a report ranking the organizations of the United Nations.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:186
H. R. 7181 requires the Secretary of State to create and submit a report to Congress that ranks each organization within the United Nations. This ranking is based on how vital the Secretary of State determines each organization is to the interests of the United States. The...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the Secretary of State to make a list that shows which parts of the United Nations are most important to the United States, like making a top ten list of your favorite toys. This helps America know which of these groups they like working with the most.
H. R. 8648 — To increase the transparency of colleges and universities in carrying out their civil rights responsibilities, and for other purposes.
July 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,926
H. R. 8648, titled the "Civil Rights Protection Act of 2024," aims to enhance transparency at colleges and universities regarding their civil rights responsibilities, particularly related to alleged violations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The bill mandates...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8648, or the "Civil Rights Protection Act of 2024," is a new rule that makes sure colleges tell people how they handle complaints about unfair treatment, like if someone is treated differently because of their race. It also checks that colleges keep complainants updated and that anyone in charge does not ignore these issues, even if other places are looking into the same problem.
H. R. 10072 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to require reports to Congress on State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs, and for other purposes.
October 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:313
H. R. 10072 seeks to modify the Older Americans Act of 1965 by requiring annual reports to Congress on State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs. The bill mandates the Assistant Secretary to compile these reports and provide summaries to relevant Senate and House committees....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10072 wants to make sure that Congress gets yearly reports about how well older people are being cared for in long-term care homes, so they can check if everything is going okay, kind of like how a teacher checks in to make sure students are learning.
H. R. 8342 — To amend title 31, United States Code, to include information on improper payments under Federal programs, and for other purposes.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:365
H. R. 8342, known as the "Improper Payments Transparency Act," aims to amend title 31 of the United States Code. The bill proposes to include detailed information on improper payments made under Federal programs in the President's budget submission. This information will...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8342 wants to make sure the President's budget shows where money was spent by mistake in government programs and how they can fix these mistakes, helping everyone see clearly where problems happen with spending.
H. R. 192 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to include information on base pay and bonus compensation of certain Amtrak executives, and for other purposes.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:280
H.R. 192 aims to change a part of the United States Code to require Amtrak to publicly share information about the salaries and bonus pay of its top executives. This bill would mean that Amtrak has to post this information on their website, including details on how bonuses...
Simple Explanation
Amtrak is a train company, and this bill wants them to tell everyone how much money their bosses make and how they earn extra money called bonuses. This way, people can see and understand how Amtrak decides to pay their top bosses.
H. R. 10132 — To improve performance and accountability in the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
November 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,212
H.R. 10132, titled the “Federal Agency Performance Act of 2024,” aims to enhance the performance and accountability of federal agencies. This bill proposes regular reviews of agency strategic goals, ensures performance data is publicly available online, and mandates...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10132 wants to make sure that government workers do a good job and that everyone can see how they are doing. It will ask them to check their goals regularly, share their progress online, and work together to achieve important tasks.
S. 1955 — To amend the Central Utah Project Completion Act to authorize expenditures for the conduct of certain water conservation measures in the Great Salt Lake basin, and for other purposes.
April 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:457
S. 1955 is a bill that seeks to amend the Central Utah Project Completion Act. The goal is to allow money to be spent on water conservation efforts in the Great Salt Lake basin. The bill includes rules to make sure these efforts don't interfere with the completion of other...
Simple Explanation
S. 1955 is a bill that lets people spend money to save and use water wisely near the Great Salt Lake without messing up other important projects, making sure everything still follows the original plan.
H. R. 890 — An Act To increase access to agency guidance documents.
July 22, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,119
The "Guidance Out Of Darkness Act" (GOOD Act) aims to improve public access to government agency guidance documents by requiring them to be published online in one centralized location. The bill mandates that both newly issued and previously existing guidance documents be...
Simple Explanation
The Guidance Out Of Darkness Act wants to make it easy for everyone to find important information from government agencies by putting all their instructions and advice online in one place. It makes sure that all the new and old instructions are there, unless they are secret for special reasons.
H. R. 788 — To limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes.
January 09, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:936
H.R. 788 aims to restrict donations made through settlement agreements involving the United States. The bill prohibits government officials from entering or enforcing settlements that require payments to any party other than the United States, unless the payment is...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 788 is like a rule that says if the U.S. government makes a deal with someone to solve a problem, they normally can't ask that person to give money to other people; instead, all the money should go to the government unless it's helping fix something specific. The rule also asks the government to tell everyone how these deals work, but only for the next seven years.
H. R. 7280 — To require the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to testify before the Congress annually, and for other purposes.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:360
H.R. 7280, known as the “HUD Transparency Act of 2024,” requires the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to testify before Congress every year by October 1st. The testimony will be delivered to the Committee on Financial Services in the House of...
Simple Explanation
The HUD Transparency Act of 2024 wants a special person called the Inspector General from a big housing department to talk to Congress every year about how they're stopping things like cheating and wasting money and how they're helping programs work better. They need to do this before October 1st and explain what's going on in their work.
S. 3971 — To amend the Small Business Act to require reporting on additional information with respect to small business concerns owned and controlled by women, qualified HUBZone small business concerns, and small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, and for other purposes.
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March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,654
The bill, S. 3971, aims to update the Small Business Act by requiring more detailed reporting about small businesses owned by women, those located in HUBZones (historically underutilized business zones), and those owned by veterans. It mandates the submission of annual...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like asking for a detailed report to help understand how small businesses owned by women, veterans, and those in special areas get contracts; it wants them to share more information with Congress without giving extra money to do so, which might make it harder to gather all the details.
H. R. 6911 — To require heads of executive agencies to, upon request, submit to relevant congressional committees information regarding the furlough or indefinite suspension without pay of employees of such executive agencies, and for other purposes.
January 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:598
H. R. 6911 is a bill that requires the heads of executive agencies to provide information to congressional committees, upon request, about why an employee has been furloughed or suspended indefinitely without pay. The bill mandates that these explanations be submitted within...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that if an important government worker loses their job or is not paid, the leaders have to tell Congress why it happened, unless it's because there isn't enough money or the law demands it. This helps the government be open and honest.
H. RES. 1611 — Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
December 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:98
H. RES. 1611 authorizes the printing of an updated edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. This resolution specifies that a total of 3,000 copies will be printed and bound for use by the House of...
Simple Explanation
The government wants to make updated rule books for a group of people working in a big building where they make important decisions, so they are going to print 3,000 copies of these books. Some of the books will be extra fancy with special covers.
H. R. 9922 — To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for transparency and oversight of third-party beneficiaries in civil actions.
October 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:724
H.R. 9922, titled the "Litigation Transparency Act of 2024," aims to ensure openness in civil court cases by requiring parties involved to disclose any third-party beneficiaries who stand to gain from the case's outcome. If someone other than the lawyers could get money or other benefits...
Simple Explanation
In simple terms, this bill wants to make sure everyone knows who else might gain from a court case, like if someone would get money if one side wins, except for regular loans or lawyer fees. It's like making sure all the other people who might get a prize in a game are known.
H. CON. RES. 94 — Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 4366.
March 08, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:129
H. Con. Res. 94 directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction to the enrollment of bill H.R. 4366. The correction involves changing the title of the bill to: “Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.”...
Simple Explanation
The House of Representatives told the person who writes the final version of a law to change the name of a money-spending plan for next year, but the plan doesn't say exactly what the change is or how the money will be used.
H. R. 8784 — To require each agency to evaluate the permitting system of the agency, to consider whether a permit by rule could replace that system, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,845
H.R. 8784, also known as the “Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement Act” or the “FREE Act,” requires federal agencies to review their permitting systems and consider replacing them with a "permit by rule" process. This new process aims to reduce delays and costs by...
Simple Explanation
The "FREE Act" wants government helpers to make getting a special permission (called a permit) faster and easier, so if they take too long or forget to help, people get a "yes" automatically. If those helpers don't do their homework on time, they might have to pay for a lawyer.
H. R. 10185 — To provide authority to contribute to the NATO Innovation Fund.
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November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:277
H. R. 10185 is a bill introduced to allow the United States Secretary of Defense to contribute up to $200 million to the NATO Innovation Fund over a period of 10 years. The NATO Innovation Fund is a venture capital fund that invests in high-impact technology which has both...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a big piggy bank where lots of countries save money together to buy new and cool technology that helps both people and the army. This bill is like saying the U.S. might put a big chunk of money, like $200 million over ten years, into that piggy bank, but only if the grown-ups in charge say it's okay and we all agree it's worth it.
S. RES. 11 — Electing Jennifer A. Hemingway as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
January 03, 2025
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:119
Words:99
S. RES. 11 is a resolution from the 119th Congress in its 1st session, electing Jennifer A. Hemingway to the position of Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. The resolution was introduced by Mr. Thune and agreed to by the Senate on January 3, 2025.
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 11 is about choosing a person named Jennifer A. Hemingway to help keep the Senate running smoothly by being in charge of its security and helping to keep order, kind of like a super helper or guard for the Senate.
H. R. 7716 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for enforcement of standards for reasonable and relevant contract terms and conditions and essential retail pharmacy protections under the Medicare program.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,475
H.R. 7716 seeks to change the Social Security Act to ensure fair contract terms and protect retail pharmacies within the Medicare program. It introduces a process for pharmacies to report violations by prescription drug plan sponsors regarding contract terms and reimbursement standards. The...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7716 is a plan to make sure that pharmacies are treated fairly when working with Medicare, which helps people pay for their medicine. It wants to make sure pharmacies can report if they're not being treated right, and it promises to keep their reports secret so nobody can peek at them.
S. 3664 — To require executive branch employees to report certain royalties, and for other purposes.
January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,302
S. 3664, titled the “Royalty Transparency Act,” requires executive branch employees in the United States to report any royalties they receive, along with similar information for their spouses and dependent children if applicable. This bill also mandates that such financial...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants people working for the government to tell if they get any money for things they create, like songs or inventions, and share this information online, so everyone can see it.
S. 5388 — To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,861
The bill, titled the "UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024," seeks to restore U.S. funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which provides essential humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees. It highlights the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help a big organization called UNRWA that gives important things like food and medicine to people who need them, especially in a place called Gaza. It says that the U.S. should start giving money again to UNRWA, but it doesn't say exactly how much or how it will make sure the money is spent wisely.
S. 4004 — To amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, and for other purposes.
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March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,918
The bill S. 4004, also known as the "Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2024," aims to amend the Horse Protection Act to improve enforcement against the mistreatment of horses, specifically soring, which involves causing intentional pain to horses to alter their gait for...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure people don't hurt horses to make them walk funny for shows by making new rules and bigger punishments. It plans to have lots of checks to catch anyone breaking these rules and make sure everyone plays fair.
S. 3880 — To amend the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.
March 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,355
The FASTA Reform Act of 2024 aims to update the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 by implementing innovative methods for managing federal buildings efficiently. The bill suggests changes like reducing the number of board members required for meetings, detailing...
Simple Explanation
The FASTA Reform Act of 2024 wants to make it easier and more open to manage big buildings that the government owns, like by using new ways to do this and by sharing plans with nearby communities. It also wants to tell Congress regularly about what is happening with these buildings.
S. CON. RES. 29 — Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 815.
April 20, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:120
S. CON. RES. 29 is a concurrent resolution agreed upon by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. It resolves to instruct the Clerk of the House of Representatives to amend the title of H.R. 815. The new title will reflect that the legislation is about "Making...
Simple Explanation
S. CON. RES. 29 is a decision made by the people in charge to change the name of an important plan, so it better describes what it's about—giving extra money to help out for the year 2024.
S. 5096 — To require the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the United States Executive Directors at the international financial institutions to advocate opposition to projects that make use of forced labor.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:985
S. 5096 seeks to stop international projects funded by global financial institutions that use or are at risk of using forced labor, particularly in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. The bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to oppose loans for these...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that projects around the world don't use workers who are forced to work, like in some places in China. It tells the US government to say "no" to giving money to these projects and to work with other countries to stop forced work everywhere.
S. 4578 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to require reports to Congress on State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs, and for other purposes.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:305
S. 4578, titled the “Long-Term Care Transparency Act,” proposes amendments to the Older Americans Act of 1965. The bill requires the Assistant Secretary to submit annual reports to certain Senate and House committees regarding State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs. These...
Simple Explanation
The Long-Term Care Transparency Act wants the government to keep a closer eye on how states are doing with their programs to help older people in long-term care by making them share reports every year. This way, Congress can see if the programs are working well or if they need to be improved.
S. 4190 — To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to promulgate regulations that accelerate the interconnection of electric generation and storage resources to the transmission system through more efficient and effective interconnection procedures.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:973
The proposed bill, titled the Expediting Generator Interconnection Procedures Act of 2024, aims to enhance the process by which new electric generation and storage projects connect to the power grid. It mandates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish new...
Simple Explanation
In this new bill, they want to make it easier and faster for new energy projects, like solar or wind, to connect to the power grid. They asked a group to come up with better ways to do this quickly and make sure it's fair and works well for everyone.
H. R. 9542 — To suspend compliance of reporting requirements related to the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:324
H. R. 9542 aims to temporarily stop the requirement for the President to submit reports about the United States' and other States Parties' compliance with the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE Treaty). During a defined period starting January 1, 2022, and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9542 is about taking a break from writing reports on how well the U.S. is following an important agreement called the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, which deals with keeping a check on military equipment like tanks and planes. This pause in reporting will continue until something changes with the U.S.'s position in this treaty.
H. R. 9216 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a comprehensive study on the use of distributed ledger technology in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:775
H. R. 9216 instructs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a detailed study on using distributed ledger technology, like blockchain, within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The goal is to explore how this technology could make managing veterans' benefits and records...
Simple Explanation
Imagine the Department of Veterans Affairs wants to see if a special kind of digital technology called "blockchain" can help them keep veterans' information safe and organized. This bill tells them to study how useful it might be and share their findings with Congress soon.
H. R. 7331 — To establish a FISA Oversight Office for applications under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:651
H.R. 7331 proposes the creation of a FISA Oversight Office within the U.S. Department of Justice. This office will review applications for surveillance under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) of 1978 to ensure they meet legal standards, particularly focusing on...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7331 wants to set up a special office to make sure that when the government asks to spy on someone, they have a good reason. This office will check these requests and tell everyone how they're doing once a year.
H. R. 9487 — To amend the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 to authorize the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives to designate more than one of the attorneys of the Office of the Legislative Counsel as a Deputy Legislative Counsel, and for other purposes.
September 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:381
H.R. 9487 aims to change the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970. It allows the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives to appoint more than one Deputy Legislative Counsel from among its attorneys. This change ensures that if there is more than one Deputy...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, some lawyers who help make the rules for the United States can now have a helper, and there can be more than one helper. This is to help them work better and faster.
H. R. 8689 — To require Amtrak to publicly disclose certain bonus compensation paid to Amtrak executives, and for other purposes.
November 26, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:461
H. R. 8689, known as the “Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act,” is a bill that requires Amtrak to publish details about the base pay and bonus compensation of its executive leadership team, including the CEO and other officers, on its website. This includes the criteria and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8689 wants Amtrak, the train company, to share how much money its top bosses make, including special bonuses, with everyone on their website. This is to help people know more about how Amtrak pays its leaders.
H. R. 8014 — An Act To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue rules for cancelled covered solicitations, to amend the Small Business Act to provide assistance to small business concerns relating to certain cancelled solicitations, and for other purposes.
June 12, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:581
H.R. 8014 is a bill that requires the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish rules for handling cancelled solicitations that small businesses might have bid on. It aims to provide transparency by ensuring information about the cancellations is...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8014 is a new rule that helps small businesses when the government cancels something they wanted to work on. It makes sure they're told about these changes and helped to find new jobs to apply for, but it needs to do all this without spending any extra money.
S. 3783 — To require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to respond to the Governor of a State who requests a determination with respect to whether a transaction would trigger a review by the Committee.
February 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:300
S. 3783, known as the "CFIUS State's Right to Know Act of 2024," requires the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to respond to a request from a State Governor. When a Governor asks if a certain transaction needs a review by CFIUS, the Committee must...
Simple Explanation
The CFIUS State's Right to Know Act of 2024 is a rule that says when a Governor asks if a big deal with another country needs checking, a special team must answer in 30 days. This helps the Governor know if the deal is safe or not.
H. R. 5441 — An Act To reauthorize Long Island Sound programs, and for other purposes.
July 08, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:255
H. R. 5441 aims to extend the funding and operation of Long Island Sound programs. The bill updates previous legislation by changing the grant periods from "2019 through 2023" to "2024 through 2028" for both Long Island Sound grants and Long Island Sound Stewardship grants....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 5441 is like giving a program that helps protect Long Island Sound more time and money to work, changing how long it gets help from a few years ago until 2028. It also makes a small fix in a big rule book without saying why, like fixing a sentence in a story without telling us the reason.
S. 4467 — To reauthorize the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:224
S. 4467 seeks to extend the provisions of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. This bill amends the act to extend the duration of the annual reporting requirement from 7 years to 12 years. Additionally, it extends the sunset clause from 5 years to 10 years....
Simple Explanation
S. 4467 lets the U.S. keep checking on how people are treated in Hong Kong for a longer time, making sure they are fair and democratic by extending how long they do these checks.
H. R. 7557 — To protect members of the Coast Guard from sexual assault and harassment and increase transparency within the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,026
H. R. 7557 aims to protect Coast Guard members from sexual assault and harassment while promoting transparency within the organization. The bill plans to enhance accountability by implementing structural changes and providing special support for victims. It requires regular...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7557 is a plan to make the Coast Guard a safer place by protecting people from being harmed or bothered, and it makes sure that everyone knows what is going on inside the Coast Guard. It also helps people who have been hurt and tries to make things fair and safe for everyone.
S. 5357 — To require certain reports on small business disaster assistance to be published on the website of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:491
S. 5357 aims to improve transparency by requiring the Small Business Administration (SBA) to publish certain reports related to small business disaster assistance on its website. This bill amends the Small Business Disaster Response and Loan Improvements Act of 2008 to ensure...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that whenever the Small Business Administration helps small businesses after a disaster, they share information about it on their website so everyone can see and know what's happening. They want to keep everything open and honest so people can easily find out what's going on.
H. R. 10150 — To establish a low-income water assistance program, and for other purposes.
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November 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:7,433
H.R. 10150 seeks to create a federal program to help low-income families across the United States access affordable water services. The bill proposes setting up a low-income water assistance program to provide financial help and support for households that struggle to pay...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10150 is a plan to help families who don't have much money pay their water bills by giving them some extra money from the government. The plan wants to make sure everyone can get the water they need, but it might be tricky to make sure the money is used correctly and reaches the people who need it the most.
H. R. 8113 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require reporting on certain directed payments under the Medicaid program.
April 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:821
H. R. 8113 aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve transparency in Medicaid payments. It requires states to report specific information about payments known as "directed payments," which include how these payments are calculated, distributed, and their...
Simple Explanation
Medicaid is a program that helps pay for health care, and this bill wants to make sure everyone knows how the money is being used by asking states to share information about payment plans. That way, people can see if the money is being used fairly and if it’s helping those it’s supposed to help.
S. 2315 — To provide for the creation of the missing Armed Forces and civilian personnel Records Collection at the National Archives, to require the expeditious public transmission to the Archivist and public disclosure of missing Armed Forces and civilian personnel records, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:19,660
The Bring Our Heroes Home Act aims to establish a comprehensive process for managing and publicly disclosing missing Armed Forces and civilian personnel records. It mandates the creation of a dedicated Records Collection at the National Archives, requiring government agencies...
Simple Explanation
The Bring Our Heroes Home Act is about finding and sharing old records of soldiers and civilians who are missing, making sure these papers are stored safely in a big library where anyone can read them. A special group will check to make sure everything is done right, but they must be careful so they do not share secrets or things that might upset people.
S. 4128 — To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on abortions facilitated by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:622
S. 4128 is known as the “VA Abortion Transparency Act of 2024.” The bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to send regular reports to Congress about abortions facilitated by the Department of Veterans Affairs. These reports must include details such as the number of...
Simple Explanation
The bill makes sure the people in charge of helping veterans tell the government about how many abortions they help with, how they do them, and how much they cost, but without sharing anyone’s personal information. This is like keeping track of things in a notebook to show what they are doing, while making sure not to use anyone's name.
H. R. 7335 — To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, to report to the appropriate committees on encounters with covered aliens included in the terrorist screening database.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,382
H.R. 7335, known as the “Transparency in National Security Threats Act,” requires the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to Congress about encounters with aliens listed in the terrorist screening database. This includes detailed monthly reports...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7335 wants big important people to tell others about people they meet who might be on a special scary list, but they have to be careful not to share stuff that's too secret.
H. R. 6886 — To direct agencies to be transparent when using automated and augmented systems to interact with the public or make critical decisions, and for other purposes.
December 22, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,717
H.R. 6886, known as the "Transparent Automated Governance Act" or "TAG Act," aims to ensure government agencies are open about using automated systems for interacting with the public or making critical decisions. It requires agencies to notify individuals when automated systems are used and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that if a government uses computers to make big decisions that affect people, like school or healthcare, they have to tell people and let them ask for a review if they think it’s wrong. It also says that this rule will go away after 10 years unless it’s updated or renewed.
H. R. 7598 — To require the Inspector General to submit a report on the Federal subaward reporting system, and for other purposes.
March 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,128
H.R. 7598, also known as the “Federal Subaward Reporting System Modernization and Expansion Act,” is a bill aimed at improving the accuracy and transparency of subaward data reported by federal agencies. It requires the Inspector General of the General Services Administration...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7598 is a plan to make sure that when the government gives money to different projects, everyone can easily see where the money goes and that everything is reported clearly and correctly. It also wants to make it easier for everyone to understand and follow the rules about sharing this information.
H. R. 8927 — To amend title 31, United States Code, to repeal the authorities of the Government Accountability Office with respect to the District of Columbia government, and for other purposes.
July 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:780
H. R. 8927 aims to change the United States Code by removing certain oversight powers that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has over the District of Columbia's government. Specifically, the bill proposes to stop treating the District's government as a federal...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop checking the government of Washington, D.C. like a school report card. It would mean that people won't see as many reports about how the city is doing with its money and running things.
S. 5467 — To codify Executive Order 14115 imposing certain sanctions on persons undermining peace, security, and stability in the West Bank.
December 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:574
S. 5467 seeks to make the sanctions outlined in Executive Order 14115 permanent, targeting individuals who are seen as threatening peace, security, and stability in the West Bank. These sanctions will remain unless the President determines that the individual has ceased such...
Simple Explanation
S. 5467 is like a rule that says some people can't do bad things that make it dangerous or scary in a place called the West Bank. If they promise not to do those bad things anymore and someone in charge says it's okay, their punishment could be taken away, but the President has to tell some important groups before this is done.
S. 3753 — To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to States to implement expanded energy savings performance contracting programs, and for other purposes.
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February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,517
S. 3753 aims to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial support to U.S. states for expanding energy savings performance contracting programs. This bill outlines a framework where states can request financial help to implement program improvements,...
Simple Explanation
S. 3753 wants to help U.S. states save energy by giving them money to improve how they use energy in public places, especially helping areas that need it most. It also plans to teach people how to manage these energy-saving projects better.
H. R. 7713 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress the annual performance plans for Department of Veterans Affairs political appointees.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:273
H. R. 7713 aims to change title 38 of the United States Code to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to send the yearly performance plans of political appointees in the Department of Veterans Affairs to Congress. The bill mandates that these plans be submitted to the...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that big bosses at the Veterans Department tell Congress their plans every year, so everyone can see what they're doing and check if they're doing a good job.
H. R. 8689 — To require Amtrak to publicly disclose certain bonus compensation paid to Amtrak executives, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:466
H. R. 8689, known as the “Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act,” requires Amtrak to publicly disclose performance-based bonuses that are awarded to its executives. Before awarding any bonuses, Amtrak must provide a briefing to certain committees in the House and Senate...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8689 is a rule that says Amtrak, the train company, has to tell everyone about the extra money its big bosses get for doing a good job, and it also has to explain why they think the bosses deserve it.
H. R. 8343 — To amend title 31, United States Code, to include information on improper payments under Federal programs, to change the treatment of certain Federal programs with respect to susceptibility to significant improper payments, and for other purposes.
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May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,058
The bill H. R. 8343, titled the “Enhancing Improper Payment Accountability Act,” seeks to amend title 31 of the United States Code. It aims to improve transparency and accountability by requiring information on improper payments in federal programs to be included in the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure the government keeps track of when they accidentally spend money wrong, like giving too much or too little. It asks for better reports so everyone knows where the mistakes are and how they plan to fix them.
H. R. 7938 — An Act To amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to provide the Secretary of the Interior with certain authorities with respect to projects affecting the Klamath Basin watershed, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:742
H.R. 7938 seeks to amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000. It provides the Secretary of the Interior with additional authority to manage water projects in the Klamath Basin watershed, which includes overseeing projects that protect aquatic resources and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7938 is a law that would let a person in charge, called the Secretary of the Interior, help take care of water and fish in a place called the Klamath Basin, making sure everyone plays fair and follows the rules.
H. R. 7835 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the accountability of the Office of Special Counsel in enforcing certain provisions of that title vigorously, consistently, and without regard to the political affiliation, career status, or personal characteristics of individuals subject to those provisions, and for other purposes.
March 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,457
H.R. 7835 aims to amend Title 5 of the United States Code to enhance the accountability of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) in enforcing laws without bias towards an individual's political affiliation or career status. The bill introduces new definitions, requires the OSC...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7835 wants to make sure the rule-keepers play fair when they check if government workers are following the rules, no matter who they are or what job they have. It makes them tell others how and why they're doing their job, so everything's clear and honest.
S. 5483 — To provide for across-the-board rescissions of nonsecurity discretionary spending of 5 percent.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:532
S. 5483 aims to cut 5 percent from nonsecurity discretionary spending by the federal government. Nonsecurity discretionary spending involves budget funds that are not related to military or security purposes and are usually allocated through annual appropriation acts. The...
Simple Explanation
S. 5483 is a plan to make the government save money by cutting 5% from some of the money it spends on things that are not related to the military, like parks or schools, starting in 2026. The government must also tell Congress how much money is being saved and from which areas every year.
H.R. 2882 — An Act to reauthorize the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed Amendment Senate
Congress:118
Words:357
The Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2023 aims to continue funding the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund until 2029. It changes how the interest from new investments in the Trust Fund can be used, making it only available if authorized through future...
Simple Explanation
The Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2023 is like giving a special Trust Fund more time to help people, but it can only use the money it makes (interest) if future plans say it's okay. It also asks for a check-up, like a health check, to see how everything is working after a few years.
H. R. 7867 — To amend the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to establish a limit for the total amount of additional unfunded regulatory costs that may be imposed in a fiscal year, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,837
The bill proposes changes to the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 by requiring the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to set limits on the amount of new unfunded regulatory costs that agencies can impose each fiscal year. This means that government agencies would need to get...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that before the government makes new rules that cost money, they have to set a limit on those costs each year, and explain why if they want to go over that limit. This is to keep everything fair and clear, like setting a budget so they don’t spend too much without asking permission.
S. 5255 — To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit to Congress an annual report on biomedical research funded by the United States and performed in China.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:793
S. 5255 aims to enhance transparency by requiring the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit an annual report to Congress detailing biomedical research funded by the United States and conducted in China. Known as the "CLAWS Act of 2024," this bill mandates...
Simple Explanation
S. 5255 is a rule that says the U.S. must write a yearly report to check on the medical research it pays for in China, making sure it’s safe and well-managed. This report will help see if any of the work is linked to the Chinese military or spying groups.
H. RES. 1367 — Establishing the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump.
July 24, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,521
H. RES. 1367 establishes a Task Force in the House of Representatives to investigate the attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. The Task Force will have up to 13 members and is tasked with examining actions taken by federal,...
Simple Explanation
This bill sets up a special group in the House to find out what happened when someone tried to hurt Donald Trump in July 2024. The group will look at what different people and groups did about it, and will tell the House what they learned by December, before they wrap up for good.
H. R. 8271 — To appropriate funds for the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.
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May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:255
H. R. 8271, also known as the "Showing Up for Students Act," aims to allocate additional funds for the Office for Civil Rights within the Department of Education. The bill proposes an appropriation of $280,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, with these...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8271 is like giving a big stack of money, $280 million, to the part of the government that makes sure schools treat everyone fairly, to help them do their job better. But there aren't a lot of rules saying exactly how they must spend it, so it's a bit like giving someone money without telling them what to buy.
H. R. 8591 — To amend the Federal Reserve Act to add requirements to the annual report of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes.
May 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:517
H.R. 8591 seeks to amend the Federal Reserve Act by adding new requirements to the annual report of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The bill requires the report to include details about annual expenditures and full-time employees for various activities...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8591 wants the people in charge of the United States' money and banks to write more detailed reports about how they spend their money and what they spend it on. It will take two years for these new rules to start working.
H. R. 9913 — To prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from promulgating or enforcing rules regarding disclosure of artificial intelligence-generated content in political advertisements.
October 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:301
H.R. 9913 seeks to prevent the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from creating or executing any rules that would require the disclosure of content generated by artificial intelligence in political advertisements on television and radio. The bill specifically prohibits...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9913 is like a rule saying that the people in charge of TV and radio can't make rules about telling if a political ad was made by a computer. It stops them from doing this now and in the future.
H. R. 9566 — An Act To require governmentwide source code sharing, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,452
H. R. 9566, titled the “Source code Harmonization And Reuse in Information Technology Act” or the “SHARE IT Act,” aims to promote governmentwide sharing and reuse of source code developed by or for federal agencies. The bill requires agencies to store and make...
Simple Explanation
The SHARE IT Act is like a rule that says people working for the government should share their computer programs with each other, so they can use them too. But if sharing the program could be a secret or risky, they don’t have to share it.
H. R. 788 — An Act To limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes.
January 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:696
H.R. 788, known as the “Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023,” aims to restrict federal officials from including provisions in settlement agreements that require payments to third parties unless the payments directly address the harm caused. The bill mandates annual...
Simple Explanation
The "Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023" is a rule that says when the government solves a problem, they can't make deals that give money to people who aren't involved, unless it's to fix the problem. They have to keep track of these deals and check every year to make sure they're following the rules, but they can't get extra money to do this.
H. R. 5933 — An Act To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require additional information in disclosures of foreign gifts and contracts from foreign sources, restrict contracts with certain foreign entities and foreign countries of concern, require certain staff and faculty to report foreign gifts and contracts, and require disclosure of certain foreign investments within endowments.
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December 07, 2023
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:10,085
H. R. 5933 aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 by increasing transparency and regulation related to foreign gifts and contracts in higher education institutions. It mandates institutions to disclose detailed information about foreign gifts and contracts, prohibits...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 5933 is a special rule that helps keep track of all the money and gifts that schools in the U.S. get from other countries, making sure they don't take anything from bad guys. Schools have to share details about any big presents they get and be extra careful about who they make deals with, but some people worry this might make things harder for the schools.
H. R. 9090 — To amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to require recipients of Federal awards to collect and report data relating to subawards granted to entities outside of the United States, and for other purposes.
July 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:577
H.R. 9090, also known as the “Tracking Receipts to Adversarial Countries for Knowledge of Spending Act” or the “TRACKS Act,” aims to amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006. It requires recipients of federal awards to report and collect data...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9090 wants people who get money from the government to tell where they send some of that money in other countries, especially if those places might not be friendly to the U.S. This helps everyone see where the money is going and makes sure it’s used wisely.
H. R. 8648 — To increase the transparency of colleges and universities in carrying out their civil rights responsibilities, and for other purposes.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,591
H.R. 8648, titled the "Civil Rights Protection Act of 2024," aims to enhance the transparency of colleges and universities in managing their civil rights responsibilities, particularly concerning allegations of discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This bill requires...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants colleges to be more open about how they handle discrimination complaints, like when someone feels treated unfairly. It says schools should tell people what's happening with their complaint and keep clear records, while making sure to protect people's private information.
S. 5312 — To require agencies to create consistent organizational hierarchies, and for other purposes.
November 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:890
S. 5312, also known as the "ORG CHART Act," seeks to standardize how U.S. government agencies organize and present their internal hierarchies. The bill mandates that agencies create, update, and publicly post an organizational chart showing relationships, positions, and...
Simple Explanation
The "ORG CHART Act" is like a rule that tells government groups to make and show clear maps of who's in charge of what, so people can understand who does what in each group. This helps everyone see how important decisions are made and who is responsible.
H. R. 7524 — An Act To amend title 40, United States Code, to require the submission of reports on certain information technology services funds to Congress before expenditures may be made, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:818
H.R. 7524, also known as the "GSA Technology Accountability Act", aims to amend title 40 of the United States Code. It requires the Administrator of General Services to submit annual reports to Congress detailing expenditures from the Federal Citizen Services Fund and the...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants the people in charge of government technology money to tell Congress exactly how they spend it every year, so everyone knows where the money goes.
H. R. 8106 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase transparency and expand coverage options with respect to home and community-based services under a Medicaid waiver.
April 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,321
H.R. 8106 seeks to amend the Social Security Act to make home and community-based services under Medicaid more transparent and accessible. It requires states to provide detailed information on available services, manage waiting lists effectively, and publicly share data from...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, the government wants to make sure that people who need special help to stay at home, instead of going to a hospital, can get information more easily about what help is available. They also want to let people get up to two months of help right away while waiting for a long-term plan to be set up.
H. R. 9711 — To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to direct the Congressional Budget Office to publish a schedule of the availability of certain publications by the Office, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:413
The proposed bill, H.R. 9711, is aimed at amending the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. It mandates the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to publish a yearly schedule by December 31 on its public website, detailing when key reports are expected to be...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure everyone knows when important money reports are coming out each year, by asking a special office (CBO) to share a yearly calendar online, and keep it updated, so people can see when these reports will be ready.
H. R. 7687 — To amend title 51, United States Code, to authorize the transfer to NASA of funds from other agencies for scientific or engineering research or education, and for other purposes.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:925
The NASA Streamlining Partnerships for Research and Education for Engineering and Science Act, also known as the NASA SPREES Act, proposes changes to title 51 of the United States Code. It allows NASA to receive funds from other federal agencies specifically...
Simple Explanation
The NASA SPREES Act lets NASA get money from other parts of the government to help with space science and education, but they need to make sure everything is clear and used the right way.
S. 3249 — An Act To designate the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas, as the Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic.
May 02, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:237
S. 3249 is a legislative act that aims to give a specific name to an outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The clinic, located at 9201 Parallel Parkway in Kansas City, Kansas, will be officially called the “Captain Elwin Shopteese Department of Veterans...
Simple Explanation
Imagine there's a big doctor's office for veterans in Kansas, and now they want to give it a special name to honor someone important. So, they're officially calling it the "Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic."
H. R. 4529 — To amend the Public Health Service Act regarding guidance documents of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and for other purposes.
November 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,329
H.R. 4529 is a bill aimed at amending the Public Health Service Act to establish rules for how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) creates and shares guidance documents. The bill requires these documents to be developed with public participation, ensuring...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4529 is like making sure the rules from the CDC (a group that helps keep people healthy) are made with everyone's ideas and can't just change the law or rules. It's like asking everyone in the class how to play a game and making sure no one gets in trouble for making up new rules that aren't fair.
S. 4 — To amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:15,890
The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2024 aims to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by changing how it's determined which states and regions must follow special voting rules to protect against discrimination. It sets guidelines for dealing with vote dilution...
Simple Explanation
The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2024 is a plan to make sure everyone gets a fair chance to vote by updating old rules. It aims to stop people from messing with voters or elections and help small places follow the rules, but it doesn't say exactly how much money will be used to do this.
H. R. 7021 — To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to the procedure for the development of water quality criteria, and for other purposes.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:314
H. R. 7021 is a bill that seeks to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, focusing on how water quality criteria are developed. The bill mandates that after its enactment, any new or revised water quality criteria must be issued as a formal rule. It also proposes...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7021 is a bill that wants to make sure everyone knows the rules about keeping water clean by making these rules clear and reviewable, like taking a test to check if they're doing a good job.
S. 3944 — To establish the William S. Knudsen Commission for American Defense-Industrial Mobilization, and for other purposes.
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March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,383
S. 3944 seeks to create the William S. Knudsen Commission for American Defense-Industrial Mobilization. This Commission's goal is to examine and suggest improvements to the United States' defense-industrial base, which includes evaluating the capacity to produce defense...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about creating a special team, called the William S. Knudsen Commission, to help make sure America can make enough important things for defense, like tools and supplies, in case they are needed. This team will look at what we have and what we need to improve so they can tell Congress and the President their ideas.
H. R. 8085 — To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to promulgate regulations that accelerate the interconnection of electric generation and storage resources to the transmission system through more efficient and effective interconnection procedures.
April 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:969
The bill H. R. 8085, titled the "Expediting Generator Interconnection Procedures Act of 2024," aims to make it easier and faster for new electric generation and storage projects to connect to the national grid. It mandates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to create...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the people in charge of electricity in the country to make new rules so that adding new power sources, like wind and solar, to the electric grid is faster and easier for everyone. It’s like making sure new toys (electricity sources) can join the playground (the electric grid) quickly and smoothly!
S. 3796 — To prohibit the transfer of Department of Homeland Security staff from an international land port of entry along southwest border unless such transfer would not impact the processing of trade through such port of entry, such staff would be immediately replaced, or such staff are needed to actively engage in physical detentions to secure such border, and for other purposes.
February 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:631
The bill, known as the “Keeping International Land Ports of Entry Open Act,” seeks to regulate the transfer of Department of Homeland Security staff from international land ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border. It stipulates that such transfers can only occur if they won't impact trade...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making sure that the people working at border entry points between the U.S. and Mexico aren't moved somewhere else unless it's absolutely necessary and won't mess up the flow of trade coming through. If some workers are moved, they have to be replaced right away, and everyone should be told about it.
H. R. 6787 — To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to modify the authorization of appropriations for the Las Vegas Wash program, and for other purposes.
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December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:222
H. R. 6787 aims to change an existing law called the Water Resources Development Act of 2000. The bill proposes to increase the amount of money that can be spent on the Las Vegas Wash program from $40 million to $65 million. It was introduced by Ms. Lee of Nevada and two...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6787 wants to give more money to a project that cleans and fixes the water in Las Vegas, raising the spending limit from $40 million to $65 million, although people are curious why they need extra money.
H. R. 7242 — To amend the Small Business Act to increase the maximum gross loan amount for a loan made under section 7(a) of such Act.
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February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:183
H.R. 7242 seeks to amend the Small Business Act to increase the maximum amount that can be borrowed under the 7(a) loan program. It proposes to raise this limit from $5 million to $10 million. The purpose of the bill is to provide greater financial support to small businesses...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7242 is a plan to let small businesses borrow more money, up to $10 million instead of $5 million, which is meant to help them grow or fix problems, but people are worried it might lead to waste or not be fair to everyone.
H. R. 9597 — An Act To amend title 41, United States Code, to make changes with respect to the Federal Acquisition Security Council, and for other purposes.
November 13, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,954
The bill H. R. 9597 aims to amend title 41 of the United States Code to enhance the responsibilities and operation of the Federal Acquisition Security Council. It seeks to define terms related to security risks from foreign sources, specify the membership and responsibilities...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure the United States is more careful when buying things to keep us safe, especially from other countries. It makes a group of people in charge of watching out for any danger, and if they find problems, they need to tell those in charge what’s happening to fix it.
H. R. 7853 — To require executive branch employees to report certain royalties, and for other purposes.
April 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,514
H.R. 7853, the “Royalty Transparency Act,” requires executive branch employees to report royalties they receive, particularly those relating to inventions made during their government work. The bill aims to increase transparency by having government agencies publish reports on royalties...
Simple Explanation
The Royalty Transparency Act wants to make sure workers for the U.S. government tell everyone about money they get from inventions made while at work, to help everyone know what's happening and avoid any secret deals.
H. R. 7326 — To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors.
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February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:22,347
H. R. 7326 proposes updates to chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5 of the United States Code to ensure that these parts of the law stay current and to fix technical errors. The act aims to incorporate laws enacted after October 19, 2021, into the existing framework without changing the meaning...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7326 is like fixing and updating a big book of rules, so everything stays clear and correct, especially for people checking if money is spent right and if helpers are doing their jobs. It makes sure everything is written correctly so everyone knows what to do and doesn't get confused.
H. R. 7326 — An Act To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors.
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December 04, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:22,310
H.R. 7326 aims to update and correct parts of chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5 of the United States Code. These updates incorporate laws that have been passed since October 2021 and correct technical errors. The bill does not change the meaning or effect of the existing laws but brings them...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7326 is a plan to fix and update some U.S. law books to make sure they're correct and current, just like how you might update a game to make sure it has all the latest features and fixes. It doesn't change any big rules, but it helps make sure everything is up-to-date and working properly.
S. 4648 — To require the President to establish a task force on streamlining the classified national security information system and narrowing of the criteria for classification of information, to make improvements with respect to such classification system, and for other purposes.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,311
S. 4648 aims to reform the current U.S. national security classification system. The bill requires the President to set up a task force to simplify this system and tighten the criteria for what information can be classified. It also sets a 50-year limit on how long...
Simple Explanation
S. 4648 is a plan to make rules about secret government information easier and to be clear on what can be kept secret and for how long. It wants the President to make a team to help with this and to tell the people in charge about how this work is going.
S. 5133 — To establish a tracker for Senate-confirmed executive branch positions.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,983
S. 5133 aims to create a system for tracking positions in the executive branch that require Senate confirmation. This bill mandates the establishment of the "Senate Confirmed Position Tracker," an online tool to display and update details about these positions, including...
Simple Explanation
The S. 5133 bill wants to make a special online tool to keep track of important job positions in the U.S. government that need the Senate's approval, showing things like who's doing the job, if the spot is empty, and who might get the job next. It also plans to work with different parts of the government to make sure all the information is correct and updated often.
S. 3750 — To reform the congressional redistricting process, and for other purposes.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:7,012
S. 3750 aims to reform the process of drawing congressional district boundaries in the United States to ensure fairness and prevent manipulation. It establishes criteria for redistricting plans, prohibits mid-decade redistricting unless required by court, and mandates...
Simple Explanation
S. 3750 is a plan to make drawing the lines for voting areas fair, stopping people from cheating, and making sure everyone can see how it's done. It says people can ask a court for help if the rules aren't followed.
H. R. 7320 — To reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.
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February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:15,797
H.R. 7320, known as the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, aims to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 by introducing stricter oversight and procedures for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in conducting queries related to United...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7320, called the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, is a plan that tries to make sure the people who collect and use secret information do it carefully and fairly, like making sure there are more rules and people watching them to keep them honest, and it wants them to be honest about what they're doing.
S. CON. RES. 2 — To provide for the counting on January 6, 2025, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States.
January 03, 2025
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:119
Words:363
S. CON. RES. 2 provides for a joint meeting of Congress on January 6, 2025, to count the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. The resolution specifies that the meeting will be held in the Hall of the House of Representatives and that the...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about a big meeting where all the people from Congress come together to count and announce who won the big job of President and Vice President after everyone in the country has voted. They will do this by reading special papers that tell them who the winner is, and the leader of the meeting will tell everyone the results.
H. R. 8672 — To direct the Attorney General of the United States to submit to the Congress a report on Federal criminal offenses, and for other purposes.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:910
The bill titled "H. R. 8672," also known as the "Count the Crimes to Cut Act of 2024," requires the U.S. Attorney General and various federal agencies to report to Congress information about federal criminal offenses. These reports must list federal criminal laws and regulations, describe...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule saying the government needs to tell everyone about all the rules they have about crimes, and they must put this information on a website that people can see. But they must do this without getting more money, which might make it tricky to do.
S. 4674 — To require transparency with respect to content and content provenance information, to protect artistic content, and for other purposes.
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July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,445
The Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act of 2024 seeks to increase transparency and protect artistic content related to synthetic media, such as deepfakes and digitally modified content. It mandates the development of voluntary standards...
Simple Explanation
The Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act of 2024 is like magic labels that help people see what's real and not-real in pictures and videos on computers; it also tries to make sure nobody cheats by changing or hiding these labels.
H. R. 7524 — An Act To amend title 40, United States Code, to require the submission of reports on certain information technology services funds to Congress before expenditures may be made, and for other purposes.
December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:937
H.R. 7524, also known as the "GSA Technology Accountability Act," aims to increase transparency in the use of certain government technology funds. It requires the Administrator of General Services to submit annual reports to Congress, detailing how federal citizen services...
Simple Explanation
The "GSA Technology Accountability Act" wants to make sure that the government tells Congress how it spends money on important tech projects each year. It's like making sure everyone knows how their toys are bought and what fun things they can do with them!
S. RES. 15 — Electing Gary B. Myrick, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.
January 03, 2025
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:119
Words:104
S. RES. 15 is a resolution that elects Gary B. Myrick from Virginia to the position of Secretary for the Minority of the Senate. This resolution was submitted by Mr. Schumer and was considered and agreed upon by the Senate on January 3, 2025.
Simple Explanation
Gary B. Myrick from Virginia was chosen to have a special job in the Senate to help the group that's not in charge, like being a helper for the team that didn't win. But the rules don't say much about what he has to do or how long he'll do it, which might be confusing.
S. 612 — An Act To reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Referred in House
Congress:118
Words:270
S. 612 aims to extend the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, which is a set of laws focused on protecting and restoring Lake Tahoe's natural environment. The bill proposes changing certain parts of the original act to ensure continued cooperation between government agencies and to...
Simple Explanation
S. 612 is a plan to help take care of Lake Tahoe by making sure everyone keeps working together and has money to do this until 2034. It’s like setting up a team project where everyone agrees to keep helping and have enough funds to do so for a long time.
H. R. 7169 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the public reporting of certain contributions received by charitable organizations from foreign governments and foreign political parties.
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January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:947
H.R. 7169 seeks to change the Internal Revenue Code to require charitable organizations in the United States to publicly disclose information about contributions they receive from foreign governments and political parties. The bill aims to increase transparency by mandating...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7169 is a bill that wants to make sure we know when big gifts, over $50,000, are given to charities in the U.S. by foreign countries or political groups, especially from China, by putting this information on the internet for everyone to see. This way, they hope to keep things fair and stop other countries from having too much say in what happens in America.
H. R. 9905 — To make supplemental appropriations for disaster relief in response to Hurricane Helene, and for other purposes.
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October 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:241
H. R. 9905 proposes to allocate additional federal funds for disaster relief in response to Hurricane Helene. Specifically, the bill seeks to provide $10 billion to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9905 is a bill that gives a big budget to help fix damage from a big storm called Hurricane Helene. It plans to give $10 billion to a group named FEMA and $5 billion to help people find new homes, but it doesn't say exactly how they will use the money or check if it's spent well.
S. 5302 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to address the responsibilities of the Administrator of General Services with respect to Federal advisory committees, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,661
The bill S. 5302 aims to update title 5 of the United States Code related to the responsibilities of the Administrator of General Services concerning Federal advisory committees. It focuses on enhancing the collection and publication of information about these committees,...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that people know all about special groups that help the government by sharing important details about them online, like their names and what they do. It also wants everyone to follow the same rules when managing these groups and check regularly to see if they can get better at what they do.
H.R. 815 — An Act to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes.
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February 13, 2024
Status:Engrossed Amendment Senate
Congress:118
Words:17,074
The bill H.R. 815 amends U.S. Code Title 38 to improve the eligibility of veterans for reimbursement of emergency medical treatment through the Veterans Community Care program. It also includes the National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, which allocates funds to the...
Simple Explanation
The bill helps veterans get money back for emergency doctor visits outside the VA and gives the military more money to help with problems in other countries like Ukraine. It tries to stop bad drugs from getting into the U.S. and spends a lot of money to keep everyone safe, but some people worry that it might not be watched closely enough to make sure it's spent wisely.
H. R. 890 — An Act To increase access to agency guidance documents.
July 23, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,125
H.R. 890, also known as the "Guidance Out Of Darkness Act" or "GOOD Act," aims to make agency guidance documents more accessible to the public. Under this proposed law, agencies are required to publish all guidance documents online in one designated location and also link...
Simple Explanation
The "GOOD Act" is like a rule for making sure all the important papers that big government groups use to guide their actions are easy to find online, so everybody can see them if they want to. This helps people understand what these groups are doing and makes everything more open and fair.

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