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Search Results: keywords:"transparency and oversight"

S. 3406 — To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make a technical correction to the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, to amend the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 to make technical corrections to the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund and Aamodt Settlement Pueblos’ Fund, and for other purposes.
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November 12, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:954
S. 3406 is a bill aimed at making technical corrections to laws related to water resource funds. Specifically, it amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to address interest payments for the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund. Additionally, it...
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S. 3406 is a bill that fixes some money rules for water projects that help different Native American groups, making sure they get the right payments without changing any old deals. It's like adjusting a piggy bank to make sure everyone gets their fair share of coins.
H. R. 3290 — To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program.
November 20, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,825
The bill, known as the “340B Transparency Act,” aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to promote transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program. It requires healthcare entities participating in the program to allow audits and report detailed information about drug savings...
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The bill wants doctors and hospitals who buy cheaper medicine to show clearly how they use it and save money, and if they don't, they might get in trouble. It also asks for regular check-ups to make sure they are following the rules.
S. 3714 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted, and for other purposes.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,658
The bill S. 3714 aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure the President sets a minimum annual goal for refugee admissions to the United States. It specifies that at least 125,000 refugees should be admitted each fiscal year, and outlines detailed reporting...
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The bill wants the President to make sure that at least 125,000 people who need help from other countries can come to live in the United States every year, and it also asks for clear rules and reports about how this is done.
S. J. RES. 107 — To authorize the use of military force against the Islamic Republic of Iran if the President determines that the Islamic Republic of Iran is planning or conducts an attack against any former, current, or incoming United States Government official or senior military personnel.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:329
S. J. RES. 107 is a joint resolution introduced in the Senate that seeks to allow the President to use military force against Iran if it plans or carries out attacks on any former, current, or incoming U.S. Government officials or senior military personnel. The resolution...
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If this bill becomes a rule, it will let the President use the army to stop Iran if Iran tries to hurt any important U.S. leaders. This is because Iran has worried people before by making scary plans against U.S. leaders.
H. CON. RES. 109 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that assisted suicide (sometimes referred to using other terms) puts everyone, including those most vulnerable, at risk of deadly harm.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:222
H. CON. RES. 109 is a resolution put forward in the U.S. Congress expressing concern about assisted suicide. It argues that assisted suicide poses significant risks, particularly to vulnerable groups such as the elderly, disabled, and those experiencing depression, due to...
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Congress is worried that letting people choose to end their own lives, especially those who are very old or not feeling well, could be dangerous and wants to make sure they get the best care instead. They're also concerned that some rules about this aren't very clear, which might cause problems or make people feel forced into making this choice.
H. R. 6020 — An Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to eliminate consideration of the income of organ recipients in providing reimbursement of expenses to donating individuals, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:610
H. R. 6020, known as the "Honor Our Living Donors Act," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure that the income of organ recipients is not considered when reimbursing individuals who donate organs. The bill also eliminates expectations of payments by organ...
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H. R. 6020 is a new rule that says people giving away their organs should get help paying for their expenses, no matter how much money the person getting the organ has. It tries to make things fair for everyone who wants to help by giving an organ.

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