H. R. 10145, known as the "Protecting Americans’ Right to Silence Act of 2024" or the "PARTS Act of 2024," aims to update the definitions of "firearm silencer" and "firearm muffler" in section 921 of title 18 of the United States Code. The bill clarifies these devices as any...

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...

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,...

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...

H.R. 9585, titled the "Secure Our Ports Act of 2024," aims to amend title 46 of the United States Code to prevent certain foreign entities from entering into contracts for the operation, ownership, or leasing of facilities requiring an Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan. Specifically,...

S. 3568 aims to improve the protection and preservation of America's battlefields by amending chapter 3081 of title 54 of the United States Code. The bill modifies definitions, expands the pool of eligible entities for preservation assistance and grants, and establishes...

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...

H. R. 9629, known as the “Reserve Health Readiness and Access Act of 2024,” aims to make it easier for certain healthcare professionals to conduct specific examinations for members of the reserve components of the U.S. military. The bill proposes an amendment to title 10 of...

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...

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....

H.R. 7847 is a proposed law introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to change a specific rule in the United States Code concerning engineering and design services contracts. The bill proposes to remove the State of Minnesota from a list of states that are excluded from certain...

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...

H. R. 7205 is a bill that seeks to increase the number of district judges in Colorado and Idaho. It proposes that the President appoint two additional judges for Colorado and one additional judge for Idaho, with the approval of the Senate. The bill also updates the United...

H.R. 9740, known as the “Improved Contraception Access for Servicemembers Act,” aims to enhance contraceptive coverage for individuals enrolled in the TRICARE Program. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to allow eligible beneficiaries to receive up to a 365-day supply...

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...

S. 3585 seeks to amend title 9 of the United States Code to address arbitration in cases involving human trafficking. The proposed changes include adding "human trafficking" to the types of disputes covered under arbitration rules, alongside existing categories like assault...

H. R. 7078, also known as the “False Claims Enhancement Act,” seeks to amend title 31 of the United States Code. The bill aims to prevent individuals from falsely claiming they owe money to the government and then improperly receiving money without paying the required duties....

H. R. 7713 aims to change title 38 of the United States Code to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to send the yearly performance plans of political appointees in the Department of Veterans Affairs to Congress. The bill mandates that these plans be submitted to the...

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...

H. R. 1767 aims to protect veterans who use educational benefits from being penalized if their program is stopped due to certain violations by the educational institution. If a school is found to have breached regulations, any educational assistance used by the veteran won't...

H. J. RES. 98 expresses Congress's disagreement with a rule established by the National Labor Relations Board concerning the "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status." This resolution aims to nullify the rule, meaning it should not be enforced. The rule was officially published in the...

H.R. 9833, titled the "Restore Military Families’ Voices Act," proposes changes to how nondisclosure agreements are handled in privatized military housing. The bill aims to prevent landlords from requiring tenants or potential tenants to sign nondisclosure agreements related...

H. R. 8666 seeks to change the law so that federal court for the Central Division of Utah can also be held in the cities of Moab and Monticello. Currently, the law allows courts to be held in St. George, and this bill proposes adding the two additional locations to better...

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...

H.R. 9381 aims to amend title 51 of the United States Code to promote innovation and advancements in aeronautical research and technology. This bill focuses on encouraging the development of airships, highlighting their potential benefits for sustainable air cargo...

H. R. 9855, titled the “VA Employee Fairness Act of 2024,” aims to change laws related to collective bargaining rights for employees in the Veterans Health Administration. It specifically amends Section 7422 of title 38 in the United States Code by removing certain subsections and renaming...

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...

S. 5465 amends the United States Code to designate specific locations where court sessions can be held for certain district courts in Texas and California. In Texas, the bill adds College Station as a permissible location for holding court sessions. In California, El Centro...

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...

H.R. 10228 aims to modify the United States Code to escalate the punishments for specific crimes committed in school zones. The bill increases penalties for offenses like human trafficking, coercion, enticement, transferring obscene material to minors, trafficking, aggravated sexual abuse,...

H.R. 10310, called the "Free Speech Protection Act," aims to change the U.S. legal code to help protect people from strategic lawsuits against public participation, often known as SLAPPs. These lawsuits are typically used to intimidate or silence individuals or groups exercising their...

H.R. 7339 is a legislative proposal aimed at updating and modernizing title 51 of the United States Code. The bill makes necessary revisions and technical amendments to ensure the title remains current, focused on topics related to space and aeronautics. It includes...

S. 3625, titled the “Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act,” seeks to extend the timeframe for small businesses to submit beneficial ownership information. It amends Section 5336(b)(1) of title 31, United States Code, by providing small businesses...

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....

The bill H. R. 9597 aims to amend title 41 of the United States Code to enhance the responsibilities and operation of the Federal Acquisition Security Council. It seeks to define terms related to security risks from foreign sources, specify the membership and responsibilities...

S. 3960 proposes changes to title 35 of the United States Code to introduce a "good faith" exception regarding fines for false claims and certifications. The bill suggests that if an entity can demonstrate that a false assertion or certification was made honestly and without...

S. 3706, titled the "Victims' VOICES Act," aims to amend section 3663A of title 18 of the United States Code. The bill seeks to clarify that when a court orders restitution in a criminal case, it should also cover necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by anyone who has...

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...

H.R. 7326 aims to update and correct parts of chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5 of the United States Code. These updates incorporate laws that have been passed since October 2021 and correct technical errors. The bill does not change the meaning or effect of the existing laws but brings them...

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...

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...

The bill S. 4396 proposes to amend title 38 of the United States Code to allow veterans who have received the Purple Heart for their service to transfer their unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to their family members. The bill sets out who is eligible, including...

H.R. 6885, known as the “Presidential Ballot Integrity Act,” aims to amend the Electoral Count Act of 1887. The bill stipulates that the votes of electoral college members from a state will not be counted in a presidential election if the state does not have a major political party’s...

H. R. 7339 is a bill to update and improve title 51 of the United States Code, which deals with national and commercial space programs. The bill focuses on making revisions to keep the code current, clarify existing laws, and enhance technical accuracy. These changes aim to streamline and...

H. R. 10324, also known as the “Show Up to Work Act,” aims to change the rules for teleworking by federal employees. It proposes that federal employees can only telework for up to 25% of their working days in a pay period, unless an agency head approves more telework,...

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....

The bill S. 4704 seeks to amend current legislation to authorize shoreline erosion control projects aimed at safeguarding the infrastructure of military installations in the United States. It modifies Section 2815a of title 10, United States Code, to expand the scope of...

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...

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...

H.R. 8336 proposes an amendment to title 10 of the United States Code to establish a counseling pathway in the Transition Assistance Program specifically for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. This bill aims to ensure that reserve members receive tailored...

H.R. 7341 is a bill from the 118th Congress that aims to make technical amendments to title 49 of the United States Code. These amendments involve refining terminology related to direct loans, loan guarantees, and financial provisions in transportation law. Additionally, the...

H.R. 8906, titled the Veterans Gun Rights Protection Act of 2024, aims to change existing laws in the United States Code to allow people to legally carry firearms on properties managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill amends sections of titles 18 and 38 to...

H. R. 7653, titled the “Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2024” or the “VERY Act of 2024”, proposes updates to language regarding veteran employment in Title 38 of the United States Code. The bill seeks to replace the term “employment handicap” with “employment...

H.R. 7653, known as the "Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2024" or the "VERY Act of 2024," aims to update language in title 38 of the United States Code related to veteran employment. The bill proposes changing the term "employment handicap" to "employment barrier"...

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...

H. R. 7881, titled the “Equity in Agency Planning Act of 2024,” aims to enhance the fair distribution of services to underserved communities and individuals. It suggests changes to section 306 of title 5 and sections 1115 and 1120 of title 31 of the United States Code. Key amendments include...

S. 4572, known as the "Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act" or the "ROUTERS Act," is a bill directing the Secretary of Commerce to study potential national security risks from consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine the two....

H. R. 6952, also known as the "Fiscal State of the Nation Act," proposes a change to title 31 of the United States Code. It requires Congress to hold an annual joint meeting to receive a presentation about the audited financial statements of the executive branch from the...

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...

H.R. 7485, also known as the “Immediate Stock Disclosure Act,” aims to change how quickly government officials must report their financial transactions. The bill requires that officials submit reports no later than 24 hours after being notified to report a transaction, but in...

H.R. 3317, known as the "Rolling Stock Protection Act," aims to modify U.S. law by removing a lifetime exemption that previously allowed certain parties to procure rolling stock, such as train carriages, from specific vehicle manufacturers despite a general prohibition. This...

H. R. 10352 proposes changes to title 10 of the United States Code to enhance how the budget for electromagnetic spectrum operations is evaluated annually. The bill seeks to add capabilities for modeling and simulating joint electromagnetic spectrum operations. This new...

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...

H. R. 7329 proposes to amend the United States Code to make Election Day a legal public holiday. Introduced by Ms. Eshoo and supported by multiple co-sponsors, the bill aims to officially add Election Day to the list of federal holidays, thereby providing a day off to...

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...

H. R. 3316 aims to simplify the environmental review process for major projects in the United States. It proposes changes to titles 46 and 49 of the United States Code, requiring the Secretary of Transportation to adopt more efficient project development procedures for ports,...

S. 4372, titled the “Deliver for Veterans Act,” proposes amendments to title 38 of the United States Code. The bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover the costs associated with delivering automobiles or other conveyances to eligible veterans. It also...

S. 4269, also known as the "Airport Gate Competition Act," aims to foster competition in aviation regulation by amending title 49 of the United States Code. The bill proposes several changes, including promoting competition in air transportation, ensuring reasonable access to...

H.R. 6889, known as the “True Cost Act,” proposes changes to section 1105(a) of title 31 of the United States Code. The bill requires the President's annual budget submissions to Congress to include an estimate of how much each taxpayer is responsible for in terms of the...

H. J. RES. 147 is a joint resolution that seeks congressional disapproval of a specific rule set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This rule is related to the "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process," and if the resolution passes, it would prevent the...

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...

H.R. 9868, titled the "Effective Death Penalty Appeals Act," seeks to amend the U.S. Code to make it clearer when individuals sentenced to death can seek Federal habeas corpus relief. The bill allows such relief if there is newly discovered evidence showing that the person might not be...

The bill, S. 5415 also known as the "Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act of 2024," seeks to amend title 11 of the United States Code to prevent courts from approving or ordering the release of liabilities for entities that are not the main debtors in bankruptcy cases, unless...

S. 3508, known as the "Vice Chiefs Parity Act," aims to establish equal ranking for the Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau by appointing this position to the grade of general. The bill also directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure that this position is recognized as a...

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...

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...

H. J. RES. 109 is a legislative measure that expresses Congress's disapproval of a rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission about "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121." This bulletin was considered a rule as per chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code. By passing...

H.R. 10349 is a bill that aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to ensure the Attorney General investigates alleged violations of the partial birth abortion ban. It requires an investigation into the discovery of the remains of five babies in Washington, D.C., and mandates that...

H.R. 3356, titled the “Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act,” seeks to amend title 49 of the United States Code to enhance the employment screening process in the motor carrier industry. The bill includes changes to safety performance history screenings by expanding the scope of...

H.R. 10090, also known as the "Keeping Guns from High-Risk Individuals Act", aims to prevent certain high-risk individuals from obtaining firearms. The bill amends chapter 44 of Title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit the sale, possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of...

H.R. 272, also known as the "Astronaut Safe Temporary Ride Options Act" or the "ASTRO Act," proposes changes to title 31 of the United States Code. It authorizes transportation for government astronauts, and others involved under reimbursable arrangements, who are returning from space to...

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...

H.R. 7170, known as the "Victims' VOICES Act," aims to amend the United States Code to clarify restitution payments for individuals who take on a victim's rights during legal proceedings. If passed, this bill requires courts to ensure defendants compensate these individuals...

H. R. 9642 proposes changes to title 46 of the United States Code to improve cybersecurity in port infrastructure projects. The bill requires that applicants for grants, who intend to use digital infrastructure or software, must certify that they have an approved...

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...

The bill S. 3492, titled the "Safe and Open Streets Act," proposes an amendment to title 18 of the United States Code. It aims to make it illegal to intentionally obstruct, delay, or affect commerce by blocking public roads or highways. Those found guilty of this offense...

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...

H. R. 8796, known as the "Stop Comstock Act," proposes changes to parts of the United States Code and the Tariff Act of 1930 related to obscene materials. Specifically, it seeks to amend sections 552, 1461, and 1462 of title 18 to remove certain language about indecent...

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...

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...

H.R. 9035, titled the "ROTC and DEP Benefits Improvement Act," seeks to expand benefits for families of deceased Armed Forces members. It proposes changes to various sections of the United States Code and the National Defense Authorization Act for 2014 to broaden eligibility...

S. 4713 aims to amend U.S. law to facilitate the voluntary collection of demographic information from patent inventors. The bill requires the Director to collect this data, including gender, race, and veteran status, from inventors who choose to provide it. It mandates that...

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...

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...

H.R. 9592, also known as the "Federal Register Modernization Act of 2024," amends title 44 of the United States Code to update how the Federal Register is published. The bill changes language related to the "printing" of documents to "publishing," allowing for electronic...

H.R. 10014, also known as the "Federal Employee Return to Work Act," aims to adjust the compensation policies for certain federal employees who telework. Specifically, it prohibits these employees from receiving annual pay adjustments usually granted under section 5303 of...

H. R. 3317, known as the “Rolling Stock Protection Act”, aims to change the rules in the United States Code about buying vehicles, especially focusing on contracts. This bill proposes removing a specific lifetime exemption which allowed certain parties, under older contracts,...

The bill S. 5238, titled the "Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act," aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code to forbid Amtrak from using mandatory arbitration clauses in their contracts of carriage. It seeks to prevent agreements that would force customers to...

S. 4610 proposes an amendment to title 36 of the United States Code to officially designate the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States. The bill highlights the symbolic significance of the bald eagle, noting its historical and cultural importance to the United...

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...