Search Results: keywords:"u.s. house of representatives"

  • H. RES. 951 — Impeaching Lloyd James Austin III, Secretary of Defense, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:798

    H. RES. 951 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives aiming to impeach Lloyd James Austin III, the Secretary of Defense, for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution claims that Secretary Austin failed to uphold his duties by allowing a Chinese...

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    In this resolution, some people in the government think the person in charge of protecting the country's defense, named Lloyd Austin, did not do his job well because he allowed a foreign spy balloon to fly over the country. They are asking for him to be removed and not be allowed to work in government again.

  • H. RES. 1369 — Remembering the life of Corey Comperatore who passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:462

    H. RES. 1369 is a resolution presented in the U.S. House of Representatives to memorialize and honor the life of Corey Comperatore, who passed away on July 13, 2024. Corey Comperatore was a respected community leader from Sarver, Pennsylvania, known for his dedicated service with the Buffalo...

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    H. RES. 1369 is a special message from the U.S. House of Representatives saying goodbye to Corey Comperatore, a brave firefighter and Army Reserve veteran from Pennsylvania, who helped his town and protected his family. They want everyone to remember him as a hero.

  • H. R. 9930 — To amend the Small Business Act to include surviving children in the definition of small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:243

    H.R. 9930 is a bill proposed in the U.S. House of Representatives to change the Small Business Act so that children who survive a service-disabled veteran can be considered owners of the veteran's small business. According to the bill, if a veteran who owns a qualifying small business passes...

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    Imagine a small toy store run by a brave soldier. If the soldier can't take care of the store anymore because they are gone, this bill says their child can take over the store so it stays special and veteran-owned.

  • H. RES. 1203 — Expressing support for the designation of July 17, 2024, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:307

    H. RES. 1203 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives supporting the designation of July 17, 2024, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day." Glioblastoma is a severe and deadly brain cancer, with only a 6.9% five-year survival rate and significant treatment challenges. The...

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    The resolution asks people to remember July 17, 2024, as a special day to think about and support people with glioblastoma, a very serious brain cancer, and to encourage more help and research to find better treatments.

  • H. RES. 1026 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:404

    H. RES. 1026 is a resolution in the United States House of Representatives that supports the goals and ideals of Black History Month. It recognizes the significant impact African Americans have had in U.S. history and specifically honors the African-American recipients of the...

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    H. RES. 1026 is like a big thank-you card from the government that honors and celebrates Black History Month and says a special "thank you" to brave African-American soldiers who won a special award called the Congressional Medal of Honor for being really courageous in the military.

  • H. RES. 1019 — Condemning the Nicaraguan Government’s unjust imprisonment of individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Ministry.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:160

    H. RES. 1019 is a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that condemns the actions of the Nicaraguan Government for arresting eleven individuals linked to Mountain Gateway Ministry. The resolution highlights concerns over baseless charges of money laundering and...

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    The U.S. House of Representatives made a resolution that is upset with the Nicaraguan Government for putting people from a group called Mountain Gateway Ministry in jail unfairly, and they ask Nicaragua to respect people's rights to believe in their religion and to treat people fairly.

  • H. RES. 1530 — Recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former President James Earl Jimmy Carter, Jr., on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:370

    H. RES. 1530 is a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former President Jimmy Carter on the occasion of his 100th birthday. The resolution highlights various aspects of Carter's life, including his early life and education,...

    Simple Explanation

    This resolution is a special "happy birthday" message from Congress to former President Jimmy Carter, celebrating his 100th birthday and saying thank you for all the good things he has done for his country and the world.

  • H. RES. 1238 — Supporting the designation of May 17, 2024, as Endangered Species Day.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:187

    H. RES. 1238 supports the designation of May 17, 2024, as "Endangered Species Day" to raise awareness about the importance of protecting plants and wildlife. The resolution highlights how biodiversity is threatened by human activities like climate change and habitat...

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    Imagine a day where everyone learns about why it's important to help save plants and animals that might disappear forever. This bill wants to make May 17, 2024, a special day called "Endangered Species Day" to remind people to take care of these special creatures and plants.

  • H. RES. 1136 — Expressing support for designation of the month of April 2024 as Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:287

    H. RES. 1136 aims to designate April 2024 as "Parkinson’s Awareness Month" to bring attention to the disease affecting over 1 million people in the U.S. and growing rapidly. The resolution highlights the need for more research, education, and community support to find better...

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    In April 2024, everyone is being asked to think about people with Parkinson's disease, which is a health problem that affects many people's ability to move and live normally. This is to help people learn more about the disease, support people who are sick, and encourage more research to find better ways to help them feel better.

  • H. RES. 1383 — Condemning the International Criminal Court’s request to issue arrest warrants for the Israeli Prime Minister and Defense Minister.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:271

    H. RES. 1383 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the International Criminal Court's (ICC) request to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The resolution underscores that Israel has...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 1383 is a message from the U.S. Congress saying they don't agree with a group that wants to arrest two important leaders from Israel, and they want to show support for Israel while helping them with peace in their region.

  • H. RES. 1303 — Condemning the Biden administration’s politically motivated ban on liquefied natural gas exports to non-free trade agreement countries.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:437

    H. RES. 1303 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives that criticizes the Biden administration for banning liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to countries without free trade agreements with the United States. The resolution argues that this decision was...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like when someone is upset because the government decided not to sell a special kind of fuel (like a type of gas) to certain countries, and they think it could hurt people who make and use that fuel in America. The bill asks the government to stop this decision and think about how it affects workers and companies that need this fuel.

  • H. RES. 1395 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is unacceptable that the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation are outpacing the United States in expanding nuclear energy production and global nuclear market share.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:346

    H. RES. 1395 expresses the House of Representatives' view that it's unacceptable for the United States to fall behind China and Russia in nuclear energy production and market share. The resolution highlights the extensive nuclear advancements and future plans of China and Russia compared to...

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    The bill says it's not okay that China and Russia are making more nuclear power than the USA. It wants the USA to make more nuclear power so it can be a big leader in the world again.

  • H. RES. 1582 — Honoring the lives of those who passed away in the tragic gangway collapse on Sapelo Island, Georgia.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:279

    H. RES. 1582 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to honor the lives of seven individuals who died in a gangway collapse on Sapelo Island, Georgia, on October 19, 2024. The resolution recognizes the tragedy's impact on the Sapelo Island and Gullah...

    Simple Explanation

    This resolution is like a special letter from Congress saying they are really sad about the people who died when a walkway broke on Sapelo Island. It also thanks the police and helpers who rushed to help when it happened.

  • H. RES. 39 — Ranking a Member on a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:64

    H. RES. 39 is a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on January 14, 2025. It assigns Representative Ms. Maloy to a specific position on the House Committee on Appropriations. Her rank on the committee is immediately after Representative Mr. Strong. This resolution clarifies...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 39 is a plan that helps decide who is in charge of making money choices in a group of people. It says that Ms. Maloy will help make these choices, right after Mr. Strong.

  • H. R. 7151 — An Act To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to provide for expedited consideration of proposals for additions to, removals from, or other modifications with respect to entities on the Entity List, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:1,284

    H.R. 7151, titled the "Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act," aims to streamline the process for adding, removing, or modifying entities on the Export Control Entity List, which is used to control the export of certain technologies. The bill amends the Export...

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    H.R. 7151 is a plan that helps decide quickly if certain companies should be added or removed from a special list that controls important technology trades. If a company is on this list, it usually can't buy certain things from the U.S., unless the government thinks it's really important for safety or making friends with other countries.

  • H. R. 9965 — To designate the Maine Forest and Logging Museum, located in Bradley, Maine, as the National Museum of Forestry and Logging History.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:200

    H. R. 9965 proposes to officially designate the Maine Forest and Logging Museum in Bradley, Maine, as the "National Museum of Forestry and Logging History." This designation means that any U.S. law, map, regulation, or document referring to the museum will recognize it by...

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    The bill wants to give a special title to a museum in Maine, calling it the "National Museum of Forestry and Logging History," so everyone knows it's important for learning about trees and logging.

  • H. RES. 1208 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2024.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:203

    H. RES. 1208 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to support National Nurses Week, which takes place from May 6 to May 12, 2024. This resolution acknowledges the vital role nurses play as the largest group in the healthcare workforce, recognizing their leadership,...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill says that people should celebrate National Nurses Week to show how much we appreciate nurses for the important work they do in helping take care of sick people. Nurses are a big part of hospitals and help make sure everyone gets better!

  • H. RES. 1143 — Condemning Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:266

    H. RES. 1143 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning Iran's recent drone and missile attack on Israel. The resolution acknowledges the interception of most projectiles with the help of the U.S. and other allies and underscores the crucial security partnership between...

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. House of Representatives made a statement saying it's very important to help and support their friend Israel because Iran did something scary by sending flying machines and explosions their way. They want the world to know such actions are not okay and are telling people to work together to keep everyone safe.

  • H. J. RES. 134 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:218

    H. J. RES. 134 is a joint resolution in the U.S. Congress aimed at disapproving a rule from the Department of Labor. This rule is about "Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States." If this resolution is passed, it would mean...

    Simple Explanation

    This is about a rule from the Department of Labor that tries to make things better for people who come to the U.S. to work on farms. Some people in Congress want to stop this rule from being used.

  • H. RES. 1263 — Affirming Congress’ support of diplomatic ties with the Kingdom of Bahrain.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:95

    H. RES. 1263 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives affirming support for the diplomatic relationship with the Kingdom of Bahrain. It acknowledges the strong security and economic partnership the two countries have maintained since 1971. The resolution...

    Simple Explanation

    This resolution is like a big thumbs up from the U.S. to say they want to keep being friends and working together with a country called Bahrain, especially to help each other stay safe and to do business together. It's a way for them to promise to keep being good buddies, but it doesn't say exactly how much things might cost or what exactly they'll do together.

  • H. RES. 1149 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6323) to modify the availability of certain waiver authorities with respect to sanctions imposed with respect to the financial sector of Iran, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1143) condemning Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4691) to provide for congressional review of actions to terminate or waive sanctions imposed with respect to Iran; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5947) to provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6046) to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and impose certain sanctions on Ansarallah, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4639) to amend section 2702 of title 18, United States Code, to prevent law enforcement and intelligence agencies from obtaining subscriber or customer records in exchange for anything of value, to address communications and records in the possession of intermediary internet service providers, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:1,282

    H. RES. 1149 sets the rules for the U.S. House of Representatives to consider several bills related to Iran and other matters. The resolution allows the discussion and amendment of bills, such as H.R. 6323, which modifies waiver authorities related to Iran sanctions, and H.R. 6046, which...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill sets the rules for how the U.S. House of Representatives will talk about and maybe change some important ideas, like the rules for dealing with Iran and saying things about Iran's actions. It gives everyone a way to discuss these ideas with some time to talk, like when a teacher gives time for everyone to share in class.

  • H. RES. 1368 — Impeaching Kimberly A. Cheatle, Director of the United States Secret Service, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:852

    H. RES. 1368 proposes the impeachment of Kimberly A. Cheatle, the Director of the United States Secret Service, for allegedly committing high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution states that Director Cheatle failed to ensure the safety of former President Donald Trump...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 1368 is about some people wanting to remove Kimberly A. Cheatle from her job leading the Secret Service because they say she didn't do a good job protecting a former President. They also think she focused too much on hiring people based on diversity instead of who was best for the job.

  • H. RES. 1627 — Honoring the life, achievements, legacy, and public service of former President James Earl Jimmy Carter, Jr.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:263

    H. RES. 1627 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives that honors the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter. The resolution recounts President Carter's accomplishments, from his early life in Georgia to his time in the Navy, his governorship, and his...

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    This bill is a special note from the people in Congress saying thank you and goodbye to Jimmy Carter, who was once the President of the United States, for all the good things he did during his life. They talk about his work as President, helping people after he was President, and they want to send this message to his family to let them know how much he was appreciated.

  • H. RES. 1371 — Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris’s, failure to secure the United States border.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:122

    The resolution H. RES. 1371 expresses strong disapproval of the Biden Administration and Vice President Kamala Harris, whom President Biden appointed as the "border czar," for failing to secure the United States border effectively. It highlights various statistics and...

    Simple Explanation

    In Congress, some people wrote a paper saying they're very upset with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris because they think they aren't doing a good job of keeping the country's borders safe. They don't suggest any new ways to fix things but focus on telling why they think it's a problem.

  • H. RES. 901 — Expressing support for democracy and human rights in Pakistan.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:240

    The resolution, H. RES. 901, expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' support for democracy and human rights in Pakistan. It urges the U.S. President and Secretary of State to engage with Pakistan's government to promote democracy and the rule of law. The resolution...

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    In H. RES. 901, the U.S. House of Representatives is saying, "We want to help make sure Pakistan is fair and friendly to everyone, letting people vote freely and treating everyone nicely." They ask the U.S. leaders to talk to Pakistan about being fair and checking if anything went wrong in their elections.

  • H. RES. 1162 — Expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as Second Chance Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:218

    H. RES. 1162 expresses support for making April 2024 “Second Chance Month” to recognize the importance of giving people with criminal records opportunities to reintegrate into society. It highlights the struggles faced by those returning from prison, such as finding jobs and housing, due to...

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    H. RES. 1162 wants April 2024 to be a special time called "Second Chance Month," where people understand how important it is to help those who were in prison find jobs and homes so they can happily join their communities again. This idea wants everyone to work together to make sure those who have finished their prison time get the same chances as everyone else.

  • H. RES. 966 — Condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:189

    H. RES. 966 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the use of rape and other forms of sexual violence as weapons of war, particularly highlighting the acts committed by Hamas against Israeli civilians during and after the attacks on October 7, 2023....

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    The bill is about stopping bad people from using hurting and scaring others as a way to fight, especially when the group called Hamas hurt people from Israel. It also wants all countries to make sure those who do these bad things are punished and to help people who got hurt.

  • H. RES. 1352 — Expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as Plastic Pollution Action Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:162

    H. RES. 1352 is a resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for designating July 2024 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month." The resolution highlights the severe impact of plastic pollution on global ecosystems and human health, with millions of tons of...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is about the U.S. House of Representatives supporting the idea of making July 2024 a special month to pay attention to plastic trash. It wants people to know how bad plastic is for our planet and to do things like using less plastic to help make the Earth cleaner and healthier.

  • H. RES. 1239 — Strongly condemning the rise of antisemitism on campuses of institutions of higher education across the United States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:259

    H. RES. 1239 condemns the increase in antisemitic incidents on college campuses across the United States, especially following the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israel. The resolution criticizes college administrators who allow antisemitic activities on their campuses and urges the...

    Simple Explanation

    Congress is talking about a rule to stop mean actions toward Jewish people in colleges. They want schools and the government to make sure this rule is followed and might take money away from schools that don't stop the bad behavior.

  • H. RES. 950 — H. RES. 950 (EH) - Engrossed in House
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:80

    H. RES. 950 is a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on January 9, 2024. The resolution sets the schedule for when the House will meet each day. On Mondays, the House will meet at 2 p.m.; on Tuesdays, at noon (or 2 p.m. if there was no legislative business...

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    H. RES. 950 is a plan that tells the House of Representatives when to start their work each day of the week. They have set different start times like 2 p.m. on Monday, noon on Tuesday, and 9 a.m. on some other days, so everyone knows when to come to work.

  • H. R. 6606 — An Act To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 relating to the statement of policy.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:185

    H. R. 6606 is a bill that seeks to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. The primary goal of the amendment is to expand the statement of policy to include protecting the trade secrets of the United States and its people. This protection applies to items subject to...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 6606 is a bill that wants to make sure secrets that help the U.S. make cool stuff or do business are safe from people who shouldn't see them, but it doesn't really say how they will do that. It's like saying you want to keep your toys safe without telling anyone how you will lock them up.

  • H. R. 9952 — To add the Republic of Korea to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:494

    H.R. 9952 is a proposal in the U.S. House of Representatives to allow citizens of the Republic of Korea to participate in the E3 nonimmigrant visa program, which currently includes only Australians. The bill proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act, enabling a...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9952 is a plan to let people from South Korea work in the U.S. like people from Australia do now, but it might be tricky because the number of spots depends on how many Australians get. It also needs companies to check if the workers are allowed to work using a special program called E-Verify.

  • H. RES. 1210 — Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:331

    H. RES. 1210 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives that condemns the Biden administration's handling of border security, which it claims has led to a major border crisis. The resolution argues that the policies of the Biden administration, including those of President Biden...

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    In this bill, the people in charge are upset because they think the rules at the border are not being handled well, making it hard for police officers to do their jobs. They're asking the leaders to do better and help the officers who are keeping everyone safe.

  • H. RES. 1578 — Honoring and commending the American Jewish Committee on its 118th anniversary.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:204

    H. RES. 1578 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives honoring the American Jewish Committee (AJC) on its 118th anniversary. The resolution acknowledges the AJC’s founding in 1906 and its historical and ongoing contributions to fighting antisemitism, supporting...

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    The bill is a special message from the U.S. House of Representatives saying "thank you" to the American Jewish Committee for working hard to stop hate, support human rights, and help people get along. It's like giving them a big high-five for everything they've done over 118 years!

  • H. R. 9115 — To prohibit the Department of Defense from transporting Palestinian refugees to the United States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:155

    H. R. 9115 is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress that aims to prevent the Department of Defense (DoD) from using its resources to transport Palestinian refugees to the United States. The bill specifies that no funds authorized for or available to the DoD can be used for...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9115 is a rule saying that the U.S. military can't spend its money to bring Palestinian refugees to the United States using its airplanes. This rule doesn't talk about other ways to help or other kinds of transportation.

  • H. RES. 1099 — Recognizing and commemorating the contributions of contemporary Latinas in the State of Illinois.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:171

    H. RES. 1099 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives recognizing the contributions of contemporary Latinas in Illinois. It highlights the significant role Latinas play in cultural, economic, and political spheres while also noting their...

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    This resolution is a special note from the government saying "thank you" to Latina women in Illinois for their important work and leadership in different areas like culture, the economy, and politics. It mentions how there aren't enough Latina women in big decision-making roles, even though they are a big part of the community.