Legislation in plain English

Bill explainers

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. 892: Mortgage Rate Reduction Act

The Mortgage Rate Reduction Act, or H.R. 892, is a proposed law aimed at making homeownership more affordable by allowing buyers to take over existing low-interest government-backed mortgages and add a second mortgage to cover the remaining cost.

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S. 67: Censorship Accountability Act

The Censorship Accountability Act is a proposed law that would allow people to sue federal employees if they believe their First Amendment rights, like freedom of speech, have been violated.

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H.R. 417: End U.N. Censorship Act

The End U.N. Censorship Act (H.R. 417) is a proposed law that aims to stop U.S. taxpayer money from funding a United Nations tool called iVerify.

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S. 3593: Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act

The Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act is a proposed law aimed at cracking down on health care fraud by increasing penalties for those who commit these crimes.

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H.R. 2548: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025

The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, known as H.R. 2548, is a proposed law that aims to impose strict penalties on Russia if it engages in certain aggressive actions against Ukraine.

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S. 1601: Journalist Protection Act

The Journalist Protection Act is a proposed law aimed at safeguarding journalists from violence while they are gathering news.

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H.R. 7099: PATH to Education Act

The PATH to Education Act, or H.R. 7099, is a proposed law aiming to make it easier for low-income students and families to get to schools and Head Start programs by improving public transportation.

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S. 3661: PATH to Education Act

The PATH to Education Act is a proposed law designed to make it easier for people to get to college and early childhood programs by improving public transportation.

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S. 1011: Belt and Road Oversight Act

The Belt and Road Oversight Act, known as S1011, is a proposed law that aims to keep a closer eye on China's global investment projects.

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H.R. 4117: Fuel Emissions Freedom Act

H.R. 4117, known as the Fuel Emissions Freedom Act, is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress that seeks to repeal existing motor vehicle emission and fuel standards.

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