Legislation in plain English
Plain-English explanations of federal bills: what each bill would do, who it could affect, and how to take action.
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The No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025, or H.R. 3208, is a proposed U.S. law that aims to limit funding to the United Nations if it grants the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) more than observer status.
The Kids Online Safety Act (H.R. 6484) is a proposed law designed to make the internet safer for children and teenagers.
The S3599 bill aims to introduce a public health insurance option as part of the Affordable Care Act.
The Free Speech Fairness Act, known as H.R. 2501, is a proposed law that aims to change how charitable organizations, like churches and nonprofits, can talk about politics.
The Public Safety Communications Act, or H.R. 1519, aims to improve how emergency services communicate by creating a new office within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
The Preventing Hospital Overbilling of Medicare Act, or H.R.3023, aims to stop hospitals from charging Medicare more than necessary for outpatient services.
The Insurrection Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at changing how the U.S. President can use the military within the country.
The Insurrection Act of 2025, known as H.R.4076, is a proposed law that aims to limit the president's power to use the military within the United States.
H.R. 6823 is a proposed bill that aims to help the military better detect traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in service members.
The Emergency Rural Water Response Act of 2025 (H.R. 4879) is a proposed bill aiming to improve access to emergency water assistance in rural areas.
The Reporting Accountability and Abuse Prevention Act of 2026 is a proposed law that aims to strengthen how organizations report and handle cases of abuse and violence.
Imagine a world where the United States stops funding the United Nations because one of its closest allies, Israel, is kicked out unfairly.
The Border Safety and Security Act of 2025, also known as H.R. 318, is a proposed law aimed at tightening control over the U.S. borders.
The Stopping Border Surges Act, or H.R. 116, is a proposed law aimed at changing how the U.S. handles immigration, especially concerning unaccompanied children and asylum seekers.
The Food Bank Emergency Support Act of 2025 is a proposed bill aimed at ensuring that food banks have the necessary funding to continue operations during government funding shortfalls.
The Main Street Capital Access Act is a proposed law aimed at making it easier for small and mid-sized banks to operate by reducing regulatory hurdles.
The Fair Access to Banking Act, known as S401, is a proposed law aimed at ensuring that large banks offer financial services fairly and without bias.
H.R. 4304, known as the "Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betting Earnings Taxation Act," aims to change how gambling losses are taxed.
The STABLE Act of 2025 aims to create a clear set of rules for stablecoins, a type of digital currency that is backed by real money, like the U.S. dollar.
The FUTURE Networks Act, or H.R.2449, is a proposed law that aims to prepare the United States for the next generation of wireless technology, known as 6G.
The Data Center Transparency Act is a proposed law aiming to shed light on the environmental and energy impacts of data centers across the United States.
Imagine a place where the rich tapestry of Hispanic and Latino cultures in America is celebrated and preserved.
The Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act (S820) aims to make the Caribbean a safer place by strengthening partnerships between the U.S. and 13 Caribbean countries.
A new bill, H.J.Res. 12, proposes a change to the U.S. Constitution to limit how long members of Congress can serve.
