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Search Results: keywords:"united states code"

H. R. 1228 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the organization of the Office of Survivors Assistance of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
February 12, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:200
H.R. 1228 proposes an amendment to title 38 of the United States Code to clarify the structure of the Office of Survivors Assistance in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, it aims to redefine the organizational placement of this office by stating that it will...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1228 wants to change where a special office, called the Office of Survivors Assistance, sits in the big building that helps veterans, making it directly part of the Secretary’s office so it can better help the families of veterans. But people need to think about how this move will work without knowing the full details or reasons behind it.
H. R. 8707 — To amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify that protection for jurors on the basis of sex includes sexual orientation and gender identity.
June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:711
The bill H.R. 8707, titled the "Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2024," aims to clarify protections for jurors in the United States. It seeks to amend Title 28 of the United States Code by specifying that discrimination on the basis of sex includes discrimination based on sexual orientation...
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The bill wants to make sure that people who are chosen to be on a jury are treated fairly, no matter who they love or how they identify themselves as a boy or girl. This means jurors can't be turned away just because of their personal identity.
H. J. RES. 143 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemptions 75–1, 77–4, 80–83, 83–1, and 86–128.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:329
H. J. RES. 143 is a joint resolution that proposes Congress disapprove a specific rule issued by the Department of Labor. This rule relates to amendments made to certain prohibited transaction exemptions, which are outlined in a set of previously established regulations. By passing this...
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Imagine there's a rule that says "no touching the cookie jar," and Congress wants to make sure that rule doesn’t start because they don’t agree with it. So, they made a paper saying, "We don't like this rule and don't want it to happen!" That’s what this resolution is doing with some complicated grown-up rules.
H. R. 2055 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes.
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March 11, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:935
H.R. 2055, also known as the "Caring for Survivors Act of 2025," seeks to improve the benefits given to survivors of certain veterans. The bill proposes to increase the amount of dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses by adjusting it to be 55% of the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2055 is a bill that wants to give more money to the families of certain veterans who have passed away by changing some rules, like giving more if the veteran was totally sick for five years instead of ten before they died. It also wants to make sure the money given to families grows if other prices go up, but it's a little unclear right now how much more that would be.
H. R. 1580 — To amend section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, to require solicitations sent in the mail to be clearly identified as solicitations, and for other purposes.
February 25, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:332
H. R. 1580 aims to change section 3001 of title 39 in the United States Code to ensure that solicitations sent through the mail are clearly marked as such. This bill requires any mail that tries to sell goods or services to have a visible notice stating “This is a...
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The bill wants to make sure that when people send mail asking you to buy things, they have to clearly say "This is a solicitation" on the outside, so everyone knows it's an ad and not regular mail. If they don't do this, the mail won't get delivered according to the rules of the Post Office.
H. R. 10084 — To extend the authorization of the African American Civil Rights Network.
November 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:174
H. R. 10084 aims to extend the duration of the African American Civil Rights Network's operations. Introduced by Mr. Clyburn, the bill modifies Section 308404 of title 54, United States Code, by increasing the authorization period from 7 years to 10 years after the enactment...
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The bill wants to keep telling the important stories of African American civil rights for 3 more years by keeping the project running longer. This helps everyone remember and learn about those sites and stories.
H. R. 2102 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans’ disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes.
March 14, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,691
H.R. 2102, known as the "Major Richard Star Act," seeks to amend Title 10 of the United States Code to allow military retirees with combat-related disabilities to receive both veterans' disability compensation and military retired pay at the same time. The bill specifically removes...
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H.R. 2102 is a bill that wants to let military people who got hurt in combat receive both their retirement money and special help money for their injuries without taking anything away from either payment.
H. R. 10334 — To amend section 333 of title 10, United States Code, to modify the authority to build the capacity of foreign security forces.
December 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:244
H. R. 10334 proposes changes to section 333 of title 10 of the United States Code. This bill seeks to modify the rules about how funds can be used for building the capacity of foreign security forces. It allows money given in a certain fiscal year starting in 2025, or any...
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H.R. 10334 wants to change the rules about money the U.S. can use to help other countries' security forces, allowing it to be used for up to three years instead of just one year. This means they want to be able to use the money longer to help train and equip foreign security teams.
S. 5465 — To clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.
December 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:196
S. 5465 aims to adjust the locations where court may be held in certain district courts in Texas and California. Specifically, in Texas, it proposes adding College Station as a location included under Section 124(b)(2) of title 28 of the United States Code. In California, the...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that certain courts in Texas and California can meet in new places; in Texas, they can also meet in College Station, and in California, they can meet in El Centro as well as San Diego.
H. R. 10403 — To amend title 28, United States Code, with regard to counsel for persons proceeding in forma pauperis.
December 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,490
H. R. 10403 is aimed at modifying existing laws to improve legal assistance for people who cannot afford an attorney in federal courts in the United States. The bill asserts that many self-represented litigants deal with serious life issues and that they need more support to...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10403 is a plan to help people who can't afford lawyers by making sure they get the right help when they need to go to court, and it also checks if this help is working every two years.
H. R. 7842 — To amend section 405 of title 23, United States Code, to permit a State to use grant funds for the purpose of providing on-bicycle education, and for other purposes.
March 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:603
H.R. 7842, also known as the “Biking Instruction, Knowledge, and Education Act of 2024” or the “BIKE Act of 2024”, seeks to amend section 405 of title 23 of the United States Code to allow states to use grant money to provide on-bicycle education for students in elementary and secondary...
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The BIKE Act of 2024 wants to help kids learn how to ride bikes safely by letting states use special money to teach bike riding skills, how to be safe, and why wearing helmets is important. It also asks for new safety guidelines and a report to see how the teaching is going after three years.
S. 3800 — To increase the penalties for health care fraud, and for other purposes.
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February 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:878
S. 3800, titled the "Punishing Medicare Fraudsters Act," aims to increase penalties for health care fraud in the United States. The bill proposes amending existing laws to increase the maximum imprisonment for health care fraud from 10 to 25 years and for certain types of fraud involving...
Simple Explanation
The "Punishing Medicare Fraudsters Act" wants to make sure people who cheat on healthcare rules get in bigger trouble, like staying in jail a lot longer and paying much more money as a fine. It doesn't explain why these changes are happening, which makes some people worried if it's fair or okay.
S. 5215 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the treatment of nondisclosure agreements with respect to privatized military housing, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:300
S. 5215 proposes amendments to title 10 of the United States Code concerning nondisclosure agreements in privatized military housing. The bill seeks to prevent landlords from requesting that tenants or potential tenants sign nondisclosure agreements, including those related...
Simple Explanation
Imagine your friend is renting a house near a big army playground, and the person who owns the house wants your friend to promise not to tell anyone if there's a problem. This bill wants to stop house owners from making renters keep those kinds of secrets, especially if it's about fixing things in the house.
H. R. 7341 — An Act To make technical amendments to title 49, United States Code, as necessary to improve the Code.
December 04, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,743
H.R. 7341 is designed to make technical updates to Title 49 of the United States Code, which deals with transportation. The bill focuses on enhancing the clarity and functionality of laws related to transportation by amending definitions, improving formatting, and correcting...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7341 is like fixing typos and small mistakes in a big rulebook about how cars, planes, and trains should work—without changing the rules themselves—so it’s easier to understand and follow.
H. R. 10443 — To amend title 28, to provide for a district court for the district of the Northern Mariana Islands.
December 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:556
H.R. 10443, titled the “Article III Judicial Independence Act of 2024,” aims to establish a district court for the Northern Mariana Islands under chapter 5 of title 28 of the United States Code. The bill designates the Northern Mariana Islands as a single judicial district...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make a special court for a place called the Northern Mariana Islands. It says where the court should be and makes sure the people working there keep their jobs and benefits.
S. 3602 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to penalize false communications to cause an emergency response, and for other purposes.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:843
The bill, titled the "Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2024," aims to amend Title 18 of the United States Code to address the issue of false communications intended to trigger an emergency response, often referred to as "swatting." It proposes penalties for those who...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule that says people shouldn't lie to make emergency helpers rush to a place for no reason, which is called "swatting." If someone breaks this rule, they could get in big trouble, like paying a lot of money or going to jail.
S. 4716 — To amend section 7504 of title 31, United States Code, to improve the single audit requirements.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,831
S. 4716, also known as the "Financial Management Risk Reduction Act," aims to strengthen the single audit requirements under section 7504 of title 31, United States Code. It mandates the identification and reporting of recipients who spend at least $300,000 in federal awards...
Simple Explanation
The Financial Management Risk Reduction Act is a plan to make sure that people or groups who use a lot of government money—$300,000 or more—have their spending checked more carefully. It hopes to do this without extra money, by using what they already have.
H. R. 9592 — To amend title 44, United States Code, to modernize the Federal Register, and for other purposes.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,133
H.R. 9592 aims to update the laws governing the publication of the Federal Register in the United States. The bill proposes changes to title 44 of the United States Code, focusing on modernizing how official documents are published and distributed, emphasizing digital...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9592 is a plan to update the way the government shares important papers, by making them more available online and using new technology to do it safely and efficiently.
H. R. 1727 — To authorize additional district judgeships for the districts of Colorado and Idaho.
February 27, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:305
H. R. 1727, known as the "Rocky Mountain Judgeship Act," seeks to establish additional district judgeships for Colorado and Idaho. It proposes that the President, with the Senate's approval, appoint two more district judges for Colorado and one additional judge for Idaho. It...
Simple Explanation
The Rocky Mountain Judgeship Act wants to add more judges in the states of Colorado and Idaho to help with court cases. This means they would have more people to make decisions in the courts.
H. R. 625 — To clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.
January 22, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:220
H. R. 625 aims to specify where certain district courts in Texas and California can hold sessions. The bill proposes amendments to the United States Code, adding "College Station" to the Texas district courts and "El Centro" to the California district courts as possible...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 625 is a bill that would let some courts in Texas and California hold meetings in new places called "College Station" and "El Centro" so people who live nearby can get there easier.
S. 4473 — To limit the definition of commercial in title 9, United States Code.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:320
S. 4473 aims to change the definition of "commercial" in title 9 of the United States Code. The bill proposes amendments to section 202, incorporating changes and exemptions from section 1 of the same title, to limit which relationships are considered commercial. It also...
Simple Explanation
S. 4473 wants to change how we understand "commercial" activities in the law, making some business relationships not count as commercial anymore and changing how this applies to current and new court cases.
H. R. 2546 — To establish the position of Secretary of the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
April 01, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:465
H.R. 2546 aims to create the position of Secretary of the Coast Guard within the United States government. This role would be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, and it would involve overseeing the Coast Guard's operations. The bill also specifies that the...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to create a new job for someone called the Secretary of the Coast Guard, who will help oversee the Coast Guard and make sure they do their work properly. This new person will tell another important leader above them what's happening, just like how a teacher tells the principal about school activities.
H. R. 211 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for limitations on copayments for contraception furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
January 06, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:345
H.R. 211, the "Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act," proposes changes to the United States Code relating to limits on copayments for contraception provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, it prevents veterans from paying more than the cost of the medication to...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a new rule that wants to help veterans pay less when they get special medicine to avoid having babies, making it cheaper for them by not having extra charges.
S. 205 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome.
January 23, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:2,353
S. 205 is a bill aimed at amending title 18 of the United States Code to make it illegal to abort an unborn child solely because it has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. The bill outlines penalties for those who perform or aid in such abortions and offers civil remedies for...
Simple Explanation
S. 205 is a bill that wants to make a rule saying it's not okay to end a pregnancy just because the baby will have Down syndrome. It tries to protect babies with Down syndrome and says there could be serious consequences for those who don't follow this rule.
H. R. 1543 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination in the Armed Forces.
February 24, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,018
H.R. 1543, also known as the "Equal and Uniform Treatment in the Military Act" or the "EQUITY Act," aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code to prohibit discrimination in the Armed Forces. The bill outlines that service members should be evaluated based solely on...
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The EQUITY Act is a rule that says everyone in the Armed Forces should be treated fairly and judged on how well they do their job, without looking at things like their race, religion, or if they're a boy or a girl. It wants to make sure everyone is treated the same, no matter who they are.
S. 3566 — To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:861
S. 3566 mandates a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States. The audit must be completed within 12 months from the enactment of this Act, and a detailed report with...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants an important check-up to see how the money handlers of America, called the Federal Reserve, are doing. A special inspector will look into their work and share a big report on it with the leaders to make sure everything is okay.
S. 4258 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:916
S. 4258, also known as the “Protect and Serve Act of 2024,” seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code to impose tougher penalties on individuals who commit crimes against law enforcement officers. The bill outlines that anyone who assaults a law enforcement officer,...
Simple Explanation
The Protect and Serve Act of 2024 is a new rule that says if someone hurts a police officer really badly, they can go to jail for a long time. This rule makes sure that people get in big trouble if they do something very bad to police officers.
H. R. 77 — An Act To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules, and for other purposes.
February 13, 2025
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:119
Words:385
H. R. 77, known as the “Midnight Rules Relief Act,” proposes changes to chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. It aims to allow Congress to vote on multiple rules in a single joint resolution of disapproval when these rules were submitted in the final year of a President's...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 77 wants to make it easier for Congress to stop lots of new rules that a President creates right before leaving office by letting them vote on all those rules at once. This will help make sure no last-minute rule changes get approved without everyone agreeing.
H. R. 7773 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to certain veterans and members of the Armed Forces who require extra time to complete remedial and deficiency courses, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,122
H.R. 7773, known as the "Veterans Education and Transfer Extension Act of 2024," aims to assist veterans and Armed Forces members who need extra time to finish remedial courses by increasing the months of educational assistance available to them under the Post-9/11 GI Bill....
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H.R. 7773 is a bill that helps veterans and soldiers who need more time to finish school by giving them extra study time, and if their family changes, they can share their school time with their new family members.
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...
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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. 10161 — To increase the penalty for prohibited provision of a phone in a correctional facility, and for other purposes.
November 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:382
H.R. 10161, known as the “Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act,” seeks to increase penalties for providing phones illegally in correctional facilities. It modifies existing law to impose a prison sentence of up to two years for those caught violating this rule....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10161 is a bill that wants to make it a bigger problem if someone sneaks a phone into a place like jail, adding up to two years in jail for the person who does it. It also wants the people in charge of jails to take another look at their rules to keep everyone safe.
H. R. 515 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination in the Armed Forces.
January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:394
H.R. 515 seeks to amend title 10 of the United States Code to prevent discrimination in the Armed Forces. The bill, named the "Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act," aims to ensure that eligibility for military service is based solely on an individual's ability...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 515 says that everyone should be treated the same when joining the military. It doesn’t matter what color they are, where they come from, what they believe, or if they’re a boy or girl.
H. RES. 1616 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules", and for other purposes.
December 16, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:435
H. RES. 1616 facilitates the consideration of another bill, H.R. 115, in the House. This resolution simplifies the process by waiving all points of order against considering the bill and its provisions. It also sets the rules for debating the bill, allowing...
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H. RES. 1616 is like setting up a fair game in the classroom where everyone gets one hour to talk about a new rule. This helps the class decide if they like this new rule, and any confusing parts are put aside so everyone can focus on what's important.
H. R. 8692 — An Act To require that the Amtrak Board of Directors comply with the open meetings requirements of section 552b of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:586
H. R. 8692 is a bill aimed at increasing transparency within Amtrak by requiring its Board of Directors to follow open meeting laws, specifically those outlined in sections 552 and 552b of title 5 of the United States Code. The bill mandates that, in general, Amtrak adheres...
Simple Explanation
Amtrak, the train company, has a board of people that make decisions, and this bill wants them to be open about their meetings so everyone knows what's happening, except in special cases like secret plans or personal matters.
S. 118 — To require additional disclosures relating to donations to the Presidential Inaugural Committee, and for other purposes.
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January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:854
The bill, S. 118, titled the "Inaugural Committee Transparency Act of 2025," aims to enhance transparency in the funding and spending of Presidential Inaugural Committees. It requires these committees to disclose detailed information about purchases of $200 or more and...
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The Inaugural Committee Transparency Act of 2025 is like a set of rules that help make sure people know where the money goes when someone becomes President. It makes the groups planning the big party tell everyone about big spending and donations, stops money from people who don't live in the country, and makes sure leftover money goes to help others.
H. R. 9016 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for enhanced punishments for offenders who commit sexual abuse while unlawfully present in the United States.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:485
H.R. 9016, titled the “Justice for American Women and Children Act of 2024,” aims to change the penal code (title 18, United States Code) to impose stricter punishments on individuals who commit sexual abuse while in the United States illegally. The bill proposes amendments...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9016 is a bill that suggests making the rules stricter for people who break the law by hurting others in a very bad way if they are not supposed to be in the United States. It even says these people could face the most serious punishment, which is the death penalty.
S. J. RES. 109 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Management and Budget relating to Enhancing Transparency Through Use of the Investing in America Emblem on Signs.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:269
S. J. RES. 109 is a joint resolution introduced in the United States Senate that seeks to disapprove and nullify a specific rule from the Office of Management and Budget. This rule pertains to enhancing transparency by using the "Investing in America" emblem on signs....
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a letter from some grown-ups in charge saying they don't want to follow a new rule about putting a special "Investing in America" picture on signs. They think this rule shouldn't matter, like it didn't happen.
H. R. 6762 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow companies associated with foreign adversaries from receiving the advanced manufacturing production credit.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,100
The bill H.R. 6762, titled the “Protecting American Advanced Manufacturing Act,” proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code to prevent companies linked to foreign adversaries from getting a tax credit meant for advanced manufacturing. It specifies that companies considered...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop companies that are friends with countries who might not like the U.S. from getting a special money-saving bonus for making things, by checking how much those companies are controlled by those countries.
S. 4044 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the consideration of the human rights records of recipients of support of special operations to combat terrorism, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,315
S. 4044, known as the "Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act," aims to amend the United States Code to ensure that the human rights records of recipients of U.S. special operations support are considered. The bill requires that before supporting foreign military or irregular...
Simple Explanation
S. 4044 is like a rule book that makes sure when the U.S. helps other countries' soldiers, it checks to see if they've been nice or mean to people. If the soldiers have been mean, they might not get help unless there's a really important reason.
S. 1127 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for memorial headstones and markers furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain individuals who died before November 11, 1998.
March 25, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:238
S. 1127 aims to change the rules for who can receive memorial headstones and markers from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It removes the requirement that individuals must have died on or after November 11, 1998, in order to be eligible. This means that veterans who died...
Simple Explanation
S. 1127 wants to change the rules so that veterans who died before November 11, 1998, can also get special memorial stones or markers to honor them, just like those who died after that date.
H. R. 1248 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the consideration of continuity of health care in determining best medical interest under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.
February 12, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:265
H. R. 1248, known as the "Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It requires that continuity of health care is considered when determining the best medical interest of veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program. This change seeks...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1248 wants to make sure that veterans keep seeing the same doctors they like, so their care doesn't get interrupted. It plans to change some rules to make this happen for them.
H. R. 9227 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to extend to matter left for collection by private or commercial interstate carriers the same protections as matter carried throughout the country as interstate or foreign commerce.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:379
H. R. 9227, known as the "Porch Pirates Act of 2024," aims to modify title 18 of the United States Code to give the same protections to items left for collection by private or commercial interstate carriers as those items already in interstate or foreign commerce. This bill...
Simple Explanation
The "Porch Pirates Act of 2024" is a plan to make a new rule that protects packages left outside people's houses, just like the ones moving through mail systems, so they don't get stolen.
H. R. 9047 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to modify provisions relating to kidnapping, sexual abuse, and illicit sexual conduct with respect to minors.
July 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,569
H. R. 9047 aims to amend specific sections of title 18 of the United States Code related to crimes involving kidnapping, sexual abuse, and illicit sexual conduct against minors. The bill introduces stricter legal definitions and penalties, such as forbidding the defense that a minor victim...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9047 is a plan to make kidnap and bad touch rules for kids tougher, saying a kid can't say yes unless they're 16 or older. It also adds rules for travel and punishes those who touch kids inappropriately.
H. R. 378 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim.
January 14, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:442
H.R. 378, also known as the "Thin Blue Line Act," proposes changes to title 18 of the United States Code by adding new reasons to consider when deciding on the death penalty. The bill suggests that if someone is found guilty of killing or trying to kill a law enforcement...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 378 is a bill that says if someone hurts or kills a police officer, firefighter, or first responder because of their job, it might be used as a reason to give them the most serious punishment called the death penalty.
H. R. 8666 — An Act To amend title 28, United States Code, to authorize holding court for the Central Division of Utah in Moab and Monticello.
December 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:119
H. R. 8666 amends title 28 of the United States Code to allow courts in the Central Division of Utah to be held in both Moab and Monticello, in addition to the existing location in St. George. This change means that legal proceedings for the Central Division of Utah can now...
Simple Explanation
Congress has decided that people living in the Central Division of Utah can now go to court in two new places: Moab and Monticello, in addition to the existing location, St. George, which could make it easier for them to attend.
S. 3475 — An Act To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow the Secretary of Transportation to designate an authorized operator of the commercial driver's license information system, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:933
S. 3475, titled the “Strengthening the Commercial Driver’s License Information System Act,” aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code regarding the management of the commercial driver's license data system. The bill allows the Secretary of Transportation to appoint a...
Simple Explanation
S. 3475 is a plan to let the person in charge of transportation choose a special helper to run a big driver's license computer system, and they can ask for money to make it better. The money collected is supposed to be used carefully for taking care of the system, but some people worry about how it will be handled.
S. 4791 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the consideration of continuity of health care in determining best medical interest under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:263
The bill S. 4791, titled the "Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act," proposes an amendment to title 38 of the United States Code. It aims to ensure that when deciding the best medical interests under the Veterans Community Care Program, the continuity of health care...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that veterans keep seeing the same doctors and nurses they trust when they get care, so they don't have to start all over with someone new every time.
S. J. RES. 62 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay.
March 21, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:185
S. J. RES. 62 aims to overturn a rule made by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service that allows fresh beef to be imported from Paraguay into the United States. Under this resolution, Congress has expressed its disapproval of the rule, meaning that if the resolution...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants to stop a rule that lets fresh beef be brought into the U.S. from Paraguay. If they succeed, this rule won't be followed, but they haven't explained what will happen next.
H. R. 1773 — To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for theft of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee.
March 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:599
H. R. 1773, also known as the “Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025,” proposes changes to chapter 44 of title 18 of the United States Code to increase penalties for stealing a firearm from a federally licensed firearms dealer. The bill suggests that anyone...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make it a bigger deal if someone steals a gun from a store that sells guns. If someone does this bad thing, they could go to jail for a really long time.
H. R. 7851 — To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish additional requirements for bridge projects funded under such title, and for other purposes.
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March 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:352
H. R. 7851 aims to amend title 23 of the United States Code by introducing new requirements for bridge projects that receive federal funding. The bill mandates that any repair or construction project for a covered bridge, defined as a bridge over navigable water valued at...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7851 wants to make sure that big bridges over water are safe from boats bumping into them by adding special protective features. It applies only to bridges that are worth over $50 million, which means they are very, very expensive!
H. R. 1283 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit child pornography produced using artificial intelligence.
February 13, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:426
H.R. 1283, titled the “Protecting Our Children in an AI World Act of 2025,” seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code to ban child pornography created using artificial intelligence. The bill removes certain legal defenses previously available for such offenses and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1283 is a rule that plans to stop bad pictures of kids made with computer tricks by changing some laws, making sure no one can use special excuses to get away with it, and keeping the rest of the rule working even if some parts are found unfair.
H. R. 144 — An Act To provide that the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995 does not apply to certain reports required to be submitted by the Tennessee Valley Authority, and for other purposes.
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January 15, 2025
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:119
Words:413
H.R. 144, titled the “Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act,” ensures that the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995 does not eliminate specific reports required from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The bill mandates that TVA must report the...
Simple Explanation
The bill, known as the "Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act," is about making sure that important salary information of top workers at the Tennessee Valley Authority is reported to keep track, but this information won't be made public to protect private details.
S. 4266 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to address telework for Federal employees, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:952
The bill, titled the “Back to Work Act of 2024,” aims to amend the United States Code to change the rules about teleworking for federal employees. It proposes that employees may not telework for more than 40% of their workdays per pay period, with some exceptions for specific roles or...
Simple Explanation
The "Back to Work Act of 2024" says that people who work for the government can only work from home for a few days each week, but there are special cases where they can work from home more. The government wants to make sure every part of this plan is fair and works well by checking it every year.
H. R. 6822 — To amend title 44, United States Code, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:728
The bill, H. R. 6822, aims to update and modernize parts of title 44 of the United States Code, specifically related to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). It changes various references in the law from individuals, like "his" or "he," to more neutral...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6822 is a plan to make the rules about U.S. records clearer and fairer by changing old words to new ones that use people's job titles, like "the Archivist," instead of "his" or "he," to avoid confusion and be more fair.
H. R. 736 — An Act To amend title 31, United States Code, to modify the deadline for filing beneficial ownership information reports for reporting companies formed or registered before January 1, 2024.
February 11, 2025
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:119
Words:223
H. R. 736, titled the “Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025,” aims to change the deadline for filing beneficial ownership information reports. If a reporting company was formed or registered before January 1, 2024, it must now file the necessary reports by January 1,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 736 is a law that helps small businesses by giving them more time, until January 1, 2026, to fill out important paperwork about their ownership if they started before 2024. This means they don't have to hurry and can take their time to get it right.
S. 1267 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay costs associated with the delivery of automobiles adapted for operation by a disabled individual to eligible persons, and for other purposes.
April 02, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:259
S. 1267, known as the "Deliver for Veterans Act of 2025," proposes changes to title 38 of the United States Code. It aims to allow the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to cover the costs related to delivering specially adapted automobiles to disabled veterans. The bill specifies...
Simple Explanation
S. 1267 wants to help veterans who got hurt by paying to send special cars they can drive to their homes. This will make it cheaper for them to get the special cars they need.
H. R. 8766 — To amend title 4, United States Code, to allow for cemetery flags to be displayed in an upright position directly adjacent to the grave sites of deceased members of the Armed Forces or veterans, and for other purposes.
June 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:286
H.R. 8766 proposes an amendment to title 4 of the United States Code to permit cemetery flags to be displayed in an upright position right next to the grave sites of deceased members of the Armed Forces or veterans. The bill was introduced by Mr. Steil and others and has been...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change a rule so that flags can stand straight up next to the graves of soldiers and veterans to honor them better.
— An Act to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the sunset on entitlement to memorial headstones and markers for commemoration of veterans and certain individuals and to repeal the sunset on authority to bury remains of certain spouses and children in national cemeteries, and for other purposes.
November 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed Amendment House
Congress:118
Words:292
S. 2181 is a bill designed to support military families by making changes to the United States Code regarding veterans’ benefits. It extends the entitlement to memorial headstones and markers for veterans and certain other individuals until September 30, 2032, instead of the...
Simple Explanation
S. 2181 is a plan to keep helping families of soldiers by giving them special grave markers and allowing certain family members to be buried in important national cemeteries until the year 2032. This means they have more time to use these special services.
H. R. 141 — To amend title 23, United States Code, to include education on trailer safety in State highway safety programs.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:200
H.R. 141, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to improve trailer safety education within State highway safety programs by amending title 23 of the United States Code. This bill seeks to add measures to prevent improper and unsafe use of light-duty and medium-duty trailers,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 141 wants to teach people how to safely use trailers on the road, like making sure they are hooked up right and have the right parts. It's like a safety class for cars with trailers so everyone knows how to keep safe when pulling them.
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.
S. 1218 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for cities hosting international sporting events taking place in the United States, and for other purposes.
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April 01, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:2,667
S. 1218 aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code to support cities in hosting international sporting events like the Olympics and World Cup. The bill proposes financial and planning assistance for transportation projects necessary for these major events, ensuring...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a plan to help American cities get ready when they host big sports events like the Olympics, by giving them money to fix roads and build things people need to get around easily. It also makes sure the things we learn about how these events help or affect travel are shared with everyone.
H. J. RES. 153 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:197
H. J. RES. 153 is a resolution that seeks to express Congress's disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This rule is related to "Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom." By disapproving this rule...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants to stop a new rule about keeping the internet open and fair, and they don't explain why, which might make some people worried.
S. 27 — To prohibit certain telework employees from receiving certain annual adjustments to pay schedules, and for other purposes.
January 07, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:509
S. 27, known as the “Federal Employee Return to Work Act,” aims to stop certain teleworking federal employees from receiving annual pay increases. It describes a "covered employee" as someone who teleworks at least one day a week or 20% of the time in an alternative schedule....
Simple Explanation
S. 27 is a rule saying that some people who work from home for the government can't get pay raises every year like others do. But, people like police officers and soldiers won't be affected by this rule.
H. R. 7341 — To make technical amendments to title 49, United States Code, as necessary to improve the Code.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,757
H.R. 7341 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to make various technical amendments to title 49 of the United States Code. The bill focuses on refining and improving the text related to the administration and financing of transportation infrastructure, particularly...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to fix some rules about how the government takes care of roads, trains, and other ways people travel, by making the words clearer and more accurate so everything works better.
S. 4780 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the number of days of paid leave provided for certain military service by Federal employees, and for other purposes.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:301
S. 4780 aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to increase the number of days of paid leave provided to federal employees who serve in the military. Specifically, it allows federal employees to accrue up to 40 days of leave per fiscal year, which can roll over into...
Simple Explanation
S. 4780 wants to give certain government workers who also serve in the military more paid days off—up to 40 days each year. They can save some of these days for later, but there are some questions about who exactly gets this and how it starts in 2025.
H. R. 983 — An Act To Amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education offered by a public institution of higher learning that does not charge the in-State tuition rate to a veteran using certain educational assistance under title 10 of such Code, and for other purposes.
April 08, 2025
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:119
Words:521
H. R. 983, known as the “Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025,” aims to ensure that veterans using certain educational assistance programs receive in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities. It amends existing law to expand the...
Simple Explanation
Veterans who go to public colleges after serving in the military should pay the same price as people who live in the state, and a new rule is making sure of that starting in 2026.
S. 1333 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to modify provisions relating to kidnapping, sexual abuse, and illicit sexual conduct with respect to minors.
April 08, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:1,593
S. 1333 aims to change certain laws in the United States Code regarding kidnapping, sexual abuse, and illicit sexual conduct involving minors. The bill proposes to amend how kidnapping is defined, adding actions like defrauding or deceiving as part of the definition. It also...
Simple Explanation
S. 1333 is a bill that wants to change the rules about bad things like kidnapping and hurting young kids, making the rules stronger to try and protect them better. It also uses some tricky words and ideas that might make it hard for people to know exactly what's different, but it mostly wants to make sure all the rules fit together nicely.
H. R. 9030 — To amend chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure complete disclosure of an agency’s annual regulatory agenda.
July 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:458
H. R. 9030 aims to amend chapter 6 of title 5 of the United States Code, specifically the Regulatory Flexibility Act, to require more detailed reporting of an agency's regulatory agenda. It mandates that agencies include descriptions of industrial sectors significantly...
Simple Explanation
The bill is trying to make sure that government agencies clearly explain their plans for new rules, especially how they might affect businesses. It wants them to write these explanations in simple words so everyone can easily find and understand them on their websites.
H. R. 9910 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the amount of military leave provided to Federal employees, and for other purposes.
October 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:198
H.R. 9910 aims to change the rules regarding military leave for Federal employees in the United States. The bill proposes an amendment to title 5 of the United States Code, increasing the amount of military leave available from 15 days to 36 days. This legislation is intended...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9910 is a plan to give more days off to people who work for the government and also serve in the military. They want to change the rule so these workers get 36 days off instead of just 15.
H. R. 9221 — To amend title 35, United States Code, to establish a rebuttable presumption that a permanent injunction should be granted in certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:679
H. R. 9221, also known as the "RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2024," aims to amend title 35 of the United States Code to reinforce patent rights by establishing a rebuttable presumption that a permanent injunction should be issued when a patent is infringed. The bill emphasizes the importance...
Simple Explanation
The "RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2024" suggests changes to help inventors by making it easier for them to stop others from using their inventions without permission, but some worry that it might not always be fair or clear how this will work in court.
H. R. 319 — To authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.
January 09, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:202
H. R. 319 proposes the creation of one additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho. The President, with the Senate's approval, would appoint this new judge. The bill includes a provision to update the United States Code to reflect the increased number of judges...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 319 is a plan to add one more judge to help with the work in Idaho's courtrooms. The new judge would be chosen by the President and approved by the Senate.
S. 131 — To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers’ compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,173
S. 131 aims to amend chapter 81 of title 5 of the United States Code to include services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners under workers' compensation for Federal workers. The bill specifies that these medical professionals can provide care within the scope...
Simple Explanation
The big people in charge want to let nurse helpers and doctor helpers take care of hurt government workers and get paid for it, just like real doctors. They are also asking a really important person to make the rules clear in six months so everyone understands what to do.
H. R. 1109 — To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for transparency and oversight of third-party beneficiaries in civil actions.
February 07, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:729
H. R. 1109 proposes changes to title 28 of the United States Code to enhance transparency and oversight regarding third-party beneficiaries in civil lawsuits. The bill mandates that parties involved in a lawsuit must disclose any agreements where someone, other than their...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1109 wants people in court to share if someone else is going to get money from their case, but there are some tricky parts about what exactly needs to be shared and how.
S. 485 — To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law.
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February 06, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:9,034
The proposed bill, S. 485, seeks to amend chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code to ensure that major rules created by the executive branch do not take effect unless Congress enacts a joint resolution of approval. The purpose of the bill is to enhance accountability and transparency...
Simple Explanation
S. 485 is a bill that says new important rules made by the President's team can't be used unless Congress agrees to them first, kind of like needing a teacher's approval before starting a big project at school.
S. J. RES. 38 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers.
January 17, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:121
S. J. RES. 38 is a resolution from Congress that opposes a specific rule set by the Federal Highway Administration. This rule, published in the Federal Register on February 21, 2023, involved waiving the Buy America requirements for electric vehicle chargers. The resolution...
Simple Explanation
S. J. RES. 38 is a plan from Congress that says "no" to a rule that allowed skipping some rules about how electric car chargers should be made in America. They want to cancel that rule without explaining why.
H. R. 9191 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to eliminate the use of official time by Federal employees.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:279
H.R. 9191 is a proposed bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code by removing the practice of federal employees using official time for activities related to labor organizations. This bill, titled the “No Union Time...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9191 is a bill that wants to stop government workers from using their work time to do things for their unions, so they would have to do those activities outside of work hours. This means they couldn't work on union stuff while they are supposed to be doing their regular jobs.
H. R. 2807 — To amend title 39, United States Code, to provide for increased oversight over significant proposed changes to postal services, and for other purposes.
April 10, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:739
The Postal Service Transparency and Review Act aims to strengthen oversight of significant changes to U.S. postal services. It requires the Postal Service to submit any major proposed changes to the Postal Regulatory Commission for an advisory opinion at least 180 days before...
Simple Explanation
The Postal Service Transparency and Review Act is like a rule that says the postal service has to ask for advice from a special group before they make big changes to how mail is delivered. This makes sure everyone knows what's happening and can talk about it before anything new happens.
H. R. 9328 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish additional presumptions of service connection for certain diseases that occur in veterans who suffered toxic exposure while serving at Karshi Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan.
August 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:393
H.R. 9328, titled the “K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2024,” seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It aims to create additional presumptions for service connection concerning certain diseases in veterans who were exposed to toxic substances at Karshi Khanabad...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9328 wants to make sure that soldiers who got sick because they were around bad stuff at a special base get extra help. It wants to say if they got certain diseases, like some types of cancer or heart problems, it's probably because they worked there, and they should get care without having to prove it.
H. R. 8608 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit access by certain individuals to certain areas of airports, and for other purposes.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:575
H.R. 8608 seeks to amend title 49 of the United States Code to prevent individuals associated with certain countries from accessing specific areas in airports, such as the secured, sterile, and air cargo areas. The bill identifies these countries as those that have repeatedly...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8608 is a rule that wants to stop people from certain countries that helped bad guys from getting into special parts of airports where they shouldn't be. The rule is made to keep us safe, and a special airport guard group will make sure it's followed.
H. R. 154 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Election Day as a Federal holiday.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:173
H. R. 154 aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to establish Election Day as a Federal holiday. The bill, introduced by Mr. Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Dingell, proposes adding "Election Day" to the list of recognized Federal holidays right after Columbus Day. This change...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 154 is a plan that wants to make sure grown-ups get a day off from work on Election Day so they have more time to vote and be heard, just like they do on big holidays like Christmas or Thanksgiving.
H. R. 7689 — To amend title 18, United State Code, to amend the definition of official act for purposes of the prohibition of bribery.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:286
H.R. 7689, introduced in the 118th Congress by Representatives Craig, Mace, Sorensen, and Kim, aims to modify title 18 of the United States Code. This bill changes the definition of "official act" related to the prohibition of bribery, potentially broadening its scope to...
Simple Explanation
The bill H.R. 7689 wants to change the rules about what counts as an "official act" to make sure that public officials can't accept gifts or money for doing their jobs. This means they want to make sure that officials can't be bribed for things like giving advice or doing investigations.
S. 4610 — To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the bald eagle as the national bird.
June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:665
S. 4610 proposes to amend title 36 of the United States Code to officially recognize the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States. The bill lists several findings that emphasize the symbolic importance of the bald eagle, including its representation of...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a special bird called the bald eagle that represents freedom and strength. This bill wants to officially say that the bald eagle is the national bird of the United States, but it doesn't change any existing rules or offer money for new activities related to this idea.
H. R. 217 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the pilot program authorized by the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016, and for other purposes.
January 07, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:693
The bill, H.R. 217, seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code to make permanent a program initially started under the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016. This program allows the Department of Veterans Affairs...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a special program for veterans permanent, so that the people who help veterans can keep giving them buildings and fixing them up. This is to make sure veterans always have good places to go.
H. R. 3365 — To direct the Secretary of Transportation to give priority consideration for certain Department of Transportation grant programs to eligible projects that improve or build resiliency in the supply chain, and for other purposes.
November 26, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:619
The bill, known as the "Supply Chain Improvement Act," directs the Secretary of Transportation to prioritize specific transportation grant programs for projects that enhance or strengthen the resiliency of the supply chain. It allows flexibility for certain multimodal projects under specified...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the U.S. government to pay special attention to projects that make it easier to move goods around and make sure things don't get stuck. This means thinking a lot about how trucks, trains, and boats work together, but not focusing on electric cars until there's a good plan about their effects.
S. 4610 — An Act To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the bald eagle as the national bird.
December 18, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:610
S. 4610 is a bill that amends title 36 of the United States Code to officially designate the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States. The bill outlines various findings by Congress regarding the significance of the bald eagle, highlighting its historical and...
Simple Explanation
The bill says we should officially call the bald eagle the national bird of the United States because it's special to America and important to many people. But it doesn't change any other plans or rules already in place about how we take care of it.
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.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,115
H.R. 7687, also known as the "NASA Streamlining Partnerships for Research and Education for Engineering and Science Act" or the "NASA SPREES Act," aims to authorize NASA to receive funds from other federal departments or agencies for scientific or engineering research and...
Simple Explanation
NASA might get some extra money from other government groups to help with science and engineering projects, but they need to make sure to use it for what it was supposed to be used for and tell Congress about it every year.
S. 1299 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to periodically review the automatic maximum coverage under the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans’ Group Life Insurance program, and for other purposes.
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December 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:480
S. 1299 is a bill called the "Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2024." It aims to amend existing U.S. law to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs reviews the automatic maximum coverage amounts under the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to check every few years if the insurance money given to soldiers and veterans is still a good amount by looking at how much things cost to buy, like food and toys. This helps make sure they have enough money to help their families if they need it.
S. 1370 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to restrict the possession of certain firearms, and for other purposes.
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April 09, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:4,277
S. 1370, titled the "Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion Act" or "GOSAFE Act", proposes amendments to Title 18 of the United States Code to restrict the possession of certain semi-automatic firearms that operate using gas. It seeks to prohibit the importation,...
Simple Explanation
The GOSAFE Act is a rule that tries to stop people from having certain kinds of automatic guns that work with gas, except for special groups like the government, and it wants to give money to people who turn these guns in. It also talks about having labels on the guns to know which ones they are and getting some money if someone breaks the rule.
H. R. 877 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide or assist in providing a vehicle adapted for operation by a disabled individual to certain eligible persons, by paying expenses associated with the delivery of such vehicle, and for other purposes.
April 08, 2025
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:119
Words:283
H. R. 877, titled the “Deliver for Veterans Act,” is a bill aimed at helping disabled veterans. It proposes changes to the existing law so that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs can cover the costs of both purchasing and delivering vehicles that are modified for disabled...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 877 wants to help disabled veterans by making sure they can get special cars that are easier to drive, and it also wants to change a date to give a bit more time for some payments the government makes to veterans.
H. J. RES. 56 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network relating to Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism Program and Suspicious Activity Report Filing Requirements for Registered Investment Advisers and Exempt Reporting Advisers.
February 12, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:244
H. J. RES. 56 is a joint resolution introduced in the 119th Congress that aims to disapprove and nullify a specific rule submitted by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. This rule involves requirements related to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism programs,...
Simple Explanation
In a pretend game of laws, there's a new rule that tells certain money helpers how to stop bad guys from using their money for naughty things like stealing or hurting others. This new idea in Congress wants to say "Nope!" to that rule, meaning it won't count anymore.
H. R. 522 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide or assist in providing a vehicle adapted for operation by disabled individuals to certain eligible persons, to pay expenses associated with the delivery of such vehicle, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:318
H. R. 522, known as the "Deliver for Veterans Act," seeks to amend the United States Code to broaden support for disabled veterans. It authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to help provide vehicles that are adapted for disabled individuals and cover the costs...
Simple Explanation
The "Deliver for Veterans Act" wants to help make cars that are easier for disabled veterans to drive and also pay for getting these cars to them. It also changes a date for some house loan fees, but doesn't say why.
H. R. 2200 — To amend title 14, United States Code, to require the retention of certain enlisted members of the Coast Guard who have completed 18 or more, but less than 20, years of service, and for other purposes.
March 18, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:701
H. R. 2200 proposes an amendment to title 14 of the United States Code that would ensure certain enlisted members of the Coast Guard who have nearly reached the required years for retirement, specifically those who have served for 18 or more but less than 20 years, are not discharged or...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that Coast Guard members who have worked for almost 20 years won't lose their jobs just before they qualify for retirement. This way, they can continue working until they earn their retirement benefits.
S. 3960 — An Act To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide a good faith exception to the imposition of fines for false assertions and certifications, and for other purposes.
June 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:208
S. 3960 aims to amend Title 35 of the United States Code by introducing a good faith exception for imposing fines on entities. If an entity can demonstrate that a false assertion or certification was made in good faith, they may avoid these penalties. The bill has...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the rules so that if someone made a mistake by accident when saying or promising they did something, they might not have to pay a fine. But it's a bit tricky because people might not agree on what "by accident" really means.
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. R. 565 — To amend title 28, United States Code, to change the residency requirements for certain officials serving in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
January 20, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:535
H.R. 565, the "District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2025," aims to amend title 28 of the United States Code by changing residency requirements for certain officials working in the District of Columbia. The bill proposes that Circuit and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 565 wants to make sure that judges, lawyers, and other important workers in Washington, D.C., have the same place-to-live rules as workers in other places, but allows a special rule for some workers in New York.
H. J. RES. 223 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions.
November 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:224
H.J. Res. 223 is a joint resolution proposed by Congress to express disapproval of a specific rule set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This rule relates to the "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems" and outlines procedures for compliance,...
Simple Explanation
Congress proposed a rule to stop a new plan from the EPA about charging for waste gases from oil and gas companies, saying it doesn’t want this plan to be used, but it doesn’t explain why.
S. 4922 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority for transportation of individuals to and from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:203
S. 4922 aims to change an existing law in the United States Code to extend the period during which the Department of Veterans Affairs is authorized to transport individuals to and from its facilities. Specifically, the bill proposes to amend Section 111A(a)(2) of title 38 by...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let the Department of Veterans Affairs keep giving rides to people who need to go to their special care buildings for five more years, so that veterans can keep getting help without having any trouble.
S. 1979 — To amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration of disputes involving age discrimination.
May 16, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:817
S. 1979 is a bill that aims to change title 9 of the United States Code to address arbitration in cases of age discrimination. Specifically, it proposes that any agreements requiring arbitration before a dispute arises will not be valid if someone files a claim related to age...
Simple Explanation
S. 1979 is a bill that says if someone has a problem at work because of their age, they don't have to settle it secretly with an agreement before going to court; instead, a real judge will decide if they should go to court or settle secretly.
H. R. 9478 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to include adaptive prostheses and terminal devices for sports and other recreational activities in the medical services furnished to eligible veterans by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
September 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:249
H.R. 9478, known as the "Veterans SPORT Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to expand the medical services available to veterans. The bill proposes including adaptive prostheses and terminal devices designed for sports and recreational activities as part of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9478 wants to help veterans play sports and have fun by giving them special equipment they need, like prosthetic arms or legs, to join in on activities just like everyone else.
S. 5109 — To amend section 3520A of title 44, United States Code, to extend the Chief Data Officer Council's sunset and add new authorities for improving Federal agency data governance, including to enable reliable and secure adoption of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,325
The bill S. 5109, titled the "Modernizing Data Practices to Improve Government Act," aims to amend section 3520A of title 44 in the United States Code. It seeks to extend the lifespan of the Chief Data Officer Council and expand its powers to enhance how federal agencies...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give a group of people more time and power to help the government use and take care of their data better, like when using computers to learn and do things automatically. It's like making sure everyone shares their toys safely and fairly when playing with new, cool gadgets.

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