H.R. 3513: Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025
The Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025 is a proposed law aiming to hold Supreme Court justices to a stricter code of ethics.
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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. 5380: Labor Market Response Act
H.R.5380, known as the "Labor Market Response Act," aims to ensure that health profession opportunity grants are directed to areas with workforce shortages.
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H.R. 2262: Flexibility for Workers Education Act
The Flexibility for Workers Education Act, also known as HR2262, is a proposed law aimed at changing how certain work activities are counted towards overtime pay.
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H.R. 1064: Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act
The Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act, or H.R.1064, aims to tackle the deadly fentanyl crisis by permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances as highly controlled drugs.
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S. 165: Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act
The Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act, or S.165, is a proposed law aimed at permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.
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S. 792: Government Spectrum Valuation Act
The Government Spectrum Valuation Act is a proposed law that aims to bring more transparency to how the government uses its electromagnetic spectrum.
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H.R. 2418: Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act
The Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act is a proposed law that aims to change how some parts of the Federal Reserve are funded.
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H.R. 2480: Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act of 2025
The Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act of 2025 is a new bill aimed at strengthening America's semiconductor industry.
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H.J.Res. 19: To acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home.
H.J.Res.19 is a symbolic resolution that aims to recognize the sacrifices of Vietnam War veterans and formally apologize for the mistreatment they faced upon returning home.
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H.R. 5606: Return to PEACE Act
The Return to PEACE Act, officially known as H.R. 5606, aims to make existing U.S. sanctions against certain Palestinian officials permanent.
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H.R. 987: Fair Access to Banking Act
The Fair Access to Banking Act, also known as H.R. 987, is a proposed law aimed at ensuring that banks provide services fairly to all lawful businesses, regardless of their industry or political standing.
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H.R. 7038: Protecting Taxpayers from Risky Investments in Venezuela Act
Imagine a bill that stops the U.S. government from spending any money on Venezuela's oil industry.
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H.R. 6987: Public Charge Clarification Act of 2026
Imagine a new rule that could change who gets to stay in the United States based on their financial situation.
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S. 3602: Public Charge Clarification Act of 2026
Imagine a rule that decides whether an immigrant can stay in the U.S. based on their financial independence.
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S. 2746: Produce Epstein Treasury Records Act
The Produce Epstein Treasury Records Act is a proposed law that would require the U.S. Treasury to hand over certain financial records related to Jeffrey Epstein to Congress.
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H.R. 6496: Specialty Crop & Wine Producer Tariff Relief Act
The Specialty Crop & Wine Producer Tariff Relief Act is a proposed law designed to help farmers who grow specialty crops like fruits, nuts, and winegrapes.
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H.R. 4565: No DOT Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act
The "No DOT Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act" is a proposed law that aims to stop federal transportation money from going to cities that don't fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
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H.Res. 993: Recognizing and expressing support for the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran.
H.Res. 993 is a resolution introduced in the 119th Congress that expresses support for the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran.
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H.Res. 166: Expressing support for the Iranian people's desires for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes.
H.Res.166 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that expresses support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Iran.
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H.R. 4962: Toll of Tariffs Act of 2025
The Toll of Tariffs Act of 2025 is a proposed bill that aims to shed light on how recent tariffs might be affecting inflation in the United States.
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H.R. 4199: Modernize the Au Pair Program Act of 2025
The Modernize the Au Pair Program Act of 2025 aims to simplify and update the rules governing the au pair cultural exchange program in the United States.
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S. 3621: Protecting Taxpayers from Risky Investments in Venezuela Act
The Protecting Taxpayers from Risky Investments in Venezuela Act, also known as S3621, is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress.
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S. 1514: Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
The Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act, known as S.1514, is a proposed law that would transfer about 72 acres of land in Washington State into trust for the Quinault Indian Nation.
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H.R. 5560: Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act
The Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act, or H.R. 5560, is a proposed law aiming to change how long victims of child sexual abuse have to take legal action.
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