S.Res. 98: A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.
A new resolution, S.Res.98, has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to formally condemn China's actions in Hong Kong.
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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.Res. 316: Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents relating to the use of insecure electronic communication platforms, including Signal, for official communications and to the compliance of the Administration with all Federal records laws.
Imagine if important government decisions were made using apps that automatically delete messages, leaving no trace of what was said.
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H.R. 5089: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
The Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025, known as H.R. 5089, aims to improve weather forecasting and research in the United States.
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S. 1780: Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act
The Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act is a proposed law that aims to improve how the United States helps Mexico fight crime and drug trafficking.
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H.R. 7049: Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act
The "Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act" is a new bill aimed at helping homeless veterans get the care they need faster.
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H.R. 1965: Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act
The Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act is a proposed law aimed at increasing financial support for veterans pursuing higher education.
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S. 2541: Food Date Labeling Act of 2025
The Food Date Labeling Act of 2025 aims to clear up the confusion around food expiration dates.
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H.R. 4987: Food Date Labeling Act of 2025
The Food Date Labeling Act of 2025 aims to clear up confusion about food expiration dates.
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H.R. 7296: SAVE America Act
The SAVE America Act is a proposed law that aims to change how people register to vote in federal elections.
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S. 3732: Water Security and Drought Resilience Act
The Water Security and Drought Resilience Act aims to tackle water shortages in arid regions by enhancing water storage and promoting nature-based solutions.
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S. 3723: Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
The Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act is a proposed bill that aims to explore the possibility of bringing water from the Missouri River to western South Dakota.
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S. 3792: Water Project Navigators Act
Imagine a program that helps communities secure the funding they need to tackle water challenges like droughts and wildfires.
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H.R. 4246: Essential Air Service Reliability Act of 2025
The Essential Air Service Reliability Act of 2025, or H.R. 4246, is a proposed law aimed at making air travel more dependable for rural communities.
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H.Con.Res. 38: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
H. Con. Res. 38 is a proposed resolution that aims to pull U.S. military forces out of any unauthorized conflicts with Iran.
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H.R. 1608: Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025
Imagine a world where cars are used as weapons, causing chaos and harm.
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H.R. 3679: Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act
The Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act is a proposed law aimed at helping small businesses across the United States understand and use artificial intelligence (AI).
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H.R. 5235: Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act of 2025
The Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act is a proposed law aiming to change how the U.S. government hires contractors.
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H.R. 390: ACERO Act
The ACERO Act, or H.R. 390, is a proposed law aimed at enhancing how the United States responds to wildfires using advanced technology.
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H.R. 4626: Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
Imagine a world where your favorite home appliances are no longer subject to frequent government updates.
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H.R. 2600: ASCEND Act
The ASCEND Act, or H.R. 2600, is a proposed law that aims to improve how NASA uses commercial satellite data.
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H.R. 4946: Epstein Crime Victims Act
The Epstein Crime Victims Act is a proposed law aimed at strengthening the rights of crime victims in federal cases.
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H.R. 6761: People’s White House Historic Preservation Act
The People's White House Historic Preservation Act is a proposed law that aims to protect the White House from changes made without public input.
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H.Res. 748: Condemning attempts to use Federal regulatory power or litigation to suppress lawful speech, particularly speech critical of a political party or the President of the United States, and warning against the rise of authoritarianism.
Imagine a world where speaking your mind could land you in trouble with the government.
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S.Res. 608: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Ghislaine Maxwell should not be granted a Presidential pardon or any form of clemency for her crimes with Jeffrey Epstein relating to the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors.
Senate Resolution 608 is a formal statement from the Senate expressing that Ghislaine Maxwell should not receive a presidential pardon or any form of clemency for her involvement in crimes related to the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors with Jeffrey Epstein.
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