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H. R. 9948 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide transportation to and from Department of Veterans Affairs facilities in connection with vocational rehabilitation or counseling.
October 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:263
H. R. 9948 aims to change the law to make it permanent that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs can provide transportation for veterans to and from Department of Veterans Affairs facilities for vocational rehabilitation or counseling. This bill removes some previous...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that veterans can always get rides from the Department of Veterans Affairs to places where they get help with jobs or advice, so they don't have to worry about transportation. It also changes some rules, but doesn't clearly say what those changes mean.
H. R. 6925 — To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to permanently authorize the Every Kid Outdoors program, and for other purposes.
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January 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:514
H. R. 6925 proposes to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to make the Every Kid Outdoors program permanent. The bill includes changes to eligibility rules, extends the period covered by the program's pass, and confirms the authorized...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6925 is a plan to make sure kids can visit parks and nature places for free every year and it wants to make sure everyone can go by giving $25 million to help pay for things like getting there and telling people about it.
H. RES. 1520 — Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2024, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.
September 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:159
H. RES. 1520 expresses support for designating October 8, 2024, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day." The resolution highlights the importance of hydrogen as the most abundant element and the role of the United States as a leader in developing hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. It notes...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about making October 8, 2024, a special day to celebrate hydrogen and fuel cells, which can help power cars and factories in a clean way, like when people use battery-powered toys that need charging.
H. R. 6411 — To encourage the research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in the construction and preservation of the domestic transportation and water infrastructure system, and for other purposes.
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November 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,674
The H. R. 6411 bill, known as the “Innovative Materials for America’s Growth and Infrastructure Newly Expanded Act of 2023” or the “IMAGINE Act,” aims to promote the use of innovative materials and techniques in transportation and water infrastructure projects in the United...
Simple Explanation
The IMAGINE Act is like a plan to use new and smart building materials to make roads, bridges, and water systems stronger and last longer in the United States. It aims to make sure these projects use materials made in America, with special money and tasks to figure out how to do it best, but it's still not super clear on exactly how this will work or what "new and smart" really means.
H. R. 6140 — To facilitate access to swiftly transport goods during a publicly announced state of emergency situation.
November 26, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:902
H.R. 6140, also known as the FAST PASS Act, aims to improve the transportation of essential goods during emergencies. It directs the Secretary of Transportation to study and develop methods to speed up the movement of important cargo through ports and across all...
Simple Explanation
The FAST PASS Act is like a plan for making sure important things like food and medicine get places quickly when there's an emergency, but it decides not to use robots if they make people lose their jobs, and makes sure people working at ports keep their agreements.
H. R. 9733 — To establish the School Bus Driver Shortage Task Force to address the nationwide school bus driver shortage, and for other purposes.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,704
H. R. 9733, known as the “School Bus Driver Shortage Relief Act,” seeks to create a task force to tackle the shortage of school bus drivers across the U.S. This task force, led by the Department of Education with input from the Department of Transportation, will provide...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a team to figure out why there aren't enough school bus drivers and how to fix it, so kids can always get to school safely.
S. 4936 — To require a study relating to the Minidoka National Historic Site.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:299
S. 4936 requires a study concerning the Minidoka National Historic Site before any authorizations can be issued for the Lava Ridge Wind Project or similar projects in certain counties in Idaho. The Comptroller General of the United States must complete a report identifying...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants someone to look into how a new wind project might affect a place called the Minidoka National Historic Site and other important things like animals and water nearby. They have to make a report about it before the wind project can get the go-ahead to start.
H. R. 8160 — To prohibit the breaching of federally operated dams in certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
April 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:383
H.R. 8160, known as the "Breaking Irresponsible Energy and Commercial Habits Act" or the "BREACH Act," aims to stop the breaching of federally operated dams under certain conditions. The Secretary of the Army is prohibited from breaching a dam if it would lead to a...
Simple Explanation
The BREACH Act is a rule that says certain big dams can't be broken if doing so would make the air dirtier, make it harder for boats to pass, or make things more expensive to move along the water.
H. R. 9308 — To prohibit the use of Federal funds in certain high-speed rail projects until such date as the Secretary of Transportation certifies to the appropriate committees of Congress the completion of at least one mile of rail or electromagnetic guideway of such projects, and for other purposes.
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August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:653
H. R. 9308, known as the "No Frankenrail Act of 2024," aims to stop Federal funds from being used for certain high-speed rail projects until the Secretary of Transportation confirms that at least one mile of rail or electromagnetic guideway has been completed. The act...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9308 wants to make sure money from the government is only spent on fast train projects that have actually built at least one mile of track. This is because some projects, like a train in California, have taken a lot of money but haven’t built any track yet.
S. 4796 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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July 25, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:54,832
The bill S. 4796 allocates funds for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies. It covers various appropriations, including funding for transportation infrastructure, public housing...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a plan to use money to fix roads and help people find homes, but it needs to make sure the money is spent wisely and fairly. It’s a bit like setting rules for a big piggy bank to make sure everyone shares and no one cheats.

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