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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S. 959: Tariff Transparency Act of 2025

The Tariff Transparency Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to shed light on how potential tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada could affect prices and businesses in the United States.

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H.R. 6875: AI OVERWATCH Act

The AI OVERWATCH Act is a proposed law aimed at tightening the rules around exporting advanced AI chips to countries that pose a security risk, like China.

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H.R. 1915: Stop the Cartels Act

The Stop the Cartels Act, or H.R. 1915, is a proposed law aimed at cracking down on drug and human trafficking organizations, especially those operating from countries like Mexico.

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H.R. 4502: Silver Shield Act of 2025

The Silver Shield Act of 2025 (H.R. 4502) is a proposed law that aims to monitor how U.S. defense articles and services are used once they are sold, exported, or transferred.

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S. 46: Health Care Affordability Act of 2025

The Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 aims to make health insurance more affordable for millions of Americans by expanding subsidies for plans purchased through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace.

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H.R. 1047: GRID Power Act

H.R.1047, known as the GRID Power Act, is a proposed law designed to improve the U.S. electric grid's reliability and resilience.

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