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  • S. RES. 846 — Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the eradication of wild poliovirus from the Americas.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:244

    S. RES. 846 recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Americas being declared free from wild poliovirus by the World Health Organization. The resolution acknowledges the efforts and contributions of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and Rotary International in reducing...

    Simple Explanation

    The resolution is like a special thank you card from the U.S. Senate, celebrating 30 years since the Americas got rid of a disease called polio, with a big help from groups like the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and Rotary International, and asks everyone to keep up the good work to make sure polio is gone for good everywhere.

  • H. RES. 1433 — Condemning the Taliban as a terrorist organization and supporting the Vienna Process as a platform for anti-Taliban political opposition.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:362

    H. RES. 1433 is a resolution in the House of Representatives that condemns the Taliban as a terrorist organization for its violent acts and disregard for human rights. It supports the Vienna Process as a platform to unite various groups in Afghanistan against the Taliban's...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill says that people in the United States think the Taliban are bad guys because they hurt others and don't respect human rights. It also wants everyone to join a group called the Vienna Process to help fight against the Taliban and help the people in Afghanistan be happier and safer.

  • S. RES. 714 — Recognizing and supporting individuals born with congenital disabilities or malformations due to thalidomide exposure.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:140

    The resolution, S. RES. 714, recognizes individuals who were born with congenital disabilities or malformations due to being exposed to thalidomide, a drug used in the late 1950s to treat nausea in pregnant women. It highlights the severe side effects caused by the drug, which include birth...

    Simple Explanation

    This proposal is all about saying "thank you" and showing support to people who were born with health problems because of a medicine called thalidomide, which was given to moms a long time ago. It wants everyone to remember their struggles on a special day called "National Thalidomide Survivor Awareness Day" on July 14, 2024.