H.R. 6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The Housing for the 21st Century Act, also known as H.R. 6644, is a proposed law designed to tackle the housing crisis in the United States.
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Legislation in plain English
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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. 6946: Temporary Protected Status Reform Act of 2026.
The Temporary Protected Status Reform Act of 2026, known as H.R. 6946, is a proposed law that aims to change how the U.S. handles temporary protection for people from certain countries facing crises.
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S. 933: NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025
The NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025 is a proposed law that sets the stage for NASA's activities and funding in the year 2025.
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H.R. 6542: Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security Act of 2023
H.R. 6542, known as the Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security Act of 2023, proposes changes to U.S. immigration laws to streamline visa processes.
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H.R. 887: Lower Grocery Prices Act
The Lower Grocery Prices Act, or H.R. 887, is a proposed bill aiming to tackle the rising cost of groceries by studying price trends over the past 20 years.
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S. 2481: Pay Teachers Act
The Pay Teachers Act (S.2481) is a legislative proposal introduced in the 119th Congress to improve teacher salaries across the United States.
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S. 1471: Climate Change Financial Risk Act of 2025
Imagine a world where banks and financial institutions are prepared for the unexpected impacts of climate change.
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H.R. 2504: The U.S.-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act of 2025
The U.S.-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at boosting collaboration between the U.S. and Europe in the nuclear energy sector.
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H.R. 2842: Stop Raising Prices on Food Act
The Stop Raising Prices on Food Act is a proposed law aimed at preventing sudden increases in food prices caused by tariffs.
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H.R. 4427: Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025
H.R. 4427, known as the Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025, is a proposed U.S. law aimed at revisiting and potentially updating sanctions on Syria.
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H.R. 1126: East Palestine Health Impact Monitoring Act of 2025
The East Palestine Health Impact Monitoring Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to study the long-term health effects on residents of East Palestine, Ohio, following a train derailment in 2023.
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S. 1612: No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025
The No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025 is a proposed U.S. law that aims to restrict funding to any United Nations organization that grants the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) more than observer status.
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S. 1952: Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act
S.1952, the Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act, aims to safeguard federal law enforcement officers by making it illegal to publicly share their names with harmful intent.
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H.R. 134: Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act
The Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act, or H.R. 134, is a proposed law aimed at increasing safety by targeting non-citizens involved in sexual assault.
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H.R. 393: No Repeat Child Sex Offenders Act
The No Repeat Child Sex Offenders Act is a proposed law aimed at imposing stricter penalties on those convicted of child sex offenses, especially repeat offenders.
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H.R. 3176: To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to reauthorize the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System.
Imagine living near a volcano and having the peace of mind that you'll be warned well in advance of any potential eruption.
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H.R. 4134: Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act
H.R.4134, known as the "Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act," is a proposed bill aiming to enhance flood prevention efforts within agricultural lands.
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H.R. 5745: Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act
The Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act, or HR5745, aims to transform inactive offshore oil and gas platforms into thriving artificial reefs.
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H.R. 2860: Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
The Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025 is a bill aimed at protecting and restoring marine ecosystems in the Puget Sound region of Washington State.
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H.R. 1618: Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
H.R.1618, known as the Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act, is a bill designed to help farmers use technology more effectively.
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S. 4664: Department of Energy AI Act
S.4664, the Department of Energy AI Act, is a bill designed to boost the Department of Energy's use of artificial intelligence.
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S. 947: United States Citrus Protection Act
The United States Citrus Protection Act is a proposed law that aims to stop the import of fresh citrus fruits from China.
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H.R. 30: Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
The Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, or H.R. 30, aims to enhance public safety by expanding the grounds for deporting non-U.S. nationals convicted of certain crimes.
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H.R. 1252: Uncovering UNRWA’s Terrorist Crimes Act
The "Uncovering UNRWA’s Terrorist Crimes Act" is a proposed bill aimed at investigating and addressing potential links between the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and terrorist activities.
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