H.R. 7583: BE HEARD in the Workplace Act
The BE HEARD in the Workplace Act is a proposed law aimed at making workplaces safer and more equitable by strengthening protections against harassment and discrimination.
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Plain-English explanations of federal bills: what each bill would do, who it could affect, and how to take action.
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H.R. 1958: Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
The Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 is a proposed law that aims to make it easier to deport noncitizens who have been convicted of defrauding the U.S. government or unlawfully receiving public benefits.
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H.R. 6392: Home School Graduation Recognition Act
The Home School Graduation Recognition Act, also known as H.R. 6392, aims to level the playing field for homeschool graduates by ensuring they have the same access to federal student aid as traditional high school graduates.
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H.R. 1949: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
The Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 aims to simplify the process for exporting natural gas from the United States.
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S. 723: Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
The Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025 aims to streamline the process of obtaining mortgages on tribal trust lands.
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H.R. 6472: Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act
The Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act aims to make college more affordable for students from U.S. territories by allowing them to pay in-state tuition rates at public universities across the mainland.
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H.R. 6365: Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act
The Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act is a proposed law that aims to improve safety by creating an emergency exit route for residents and visitors near Wintergreen Resort in Virginia.
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H.R. 755: Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025
The Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 aims to simplify how the U.S. government classifies important minerals and materials.
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S.J.Res. 104: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Imagine if the United States had to get permission from Congress before engaging in military actions against another country.
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S. 455: Protecting Sensitive Locations Act
The Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, or S455, is a proposed law aiming to limit immigration enforcement actions in areas deemed sensitive, like schools and hospitals.
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H.R. 7467: Virginia’s Law
H.R. 7467, known as Virginia's Law, is a proposed bill that aims to give victims of certain serious crimes the ability to sue their perpetrators in civil court without any time limits.
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S. 3815: Virginia's Law
Imagine a law that allows victims of certain crimes to seek justice no matter how much time has passed.
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S.Res. 354: A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Panama's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Imagine a bill that asks the President to check on how well Panama is treating its people.
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H.Con.Res. 74: Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.
H.Con.Res.74, titled "Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President," is a resolution from the 119th Congress.
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S. 3397: ECCHO Act
The ECCHO Act, short for the Ending Coercion of Children and Harm Online Act, is a proposed law aimed at protecting children from being pressured into self-harm or harming others through online platforms.
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H.R. 3038: SAFE Act of 2025
The SAFE Act of 2025, officially known as H.R. 3038, is a proposed law that aims to protect American farmers by allowing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to negotiate regional export bans for animal diseases.
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S. 1501: SAFE Act of 2025
The SAFE Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at protecting U.S. animal exports by allowing the USDA to make preemptive agreements with other countries.
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H.Res. 197: Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.
H.Res.197 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives that formally censures Representative Al Green of Texas.
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S. 2257: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026, is a proposed bill that aims to allocate approximately $3 billion to fund the operations of the U.S. Congress for the fiscal year 2026.
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H.Res. 480: Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.
A new bill, HRES480, requires every member, officer, and employee of the U.S. House of Representatives to complete training on workplace rights and responsibilities.
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H.R. 4307: Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
The Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, or H.R. 4307, aims to equip certain Department of Labor (DOL) employees with the tools to identify human trafficking during their work.
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S. 3681: Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act
The Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act is a proposed law aimed at ensuring that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employees continue to receive their pay and benefits during a government shutdown.
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S. 330: CCP IP Act
The CCP IP Act, officially known as the Combatting China’s Pilfering of Intellectual Property Act, is a proposed law aimed at stopping the theft of American ideas and inventions by certain sectors in China.
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H.R. 4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 is a new law that provides funding and sets new rules for the U.S. Coast Guard from 2025 to 2029.
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