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. 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. 6048: NDO Fairness Act

The NDO Fairness Act, or H.R. 6048, is a proposed law that changes how and when people are told if the government looks at their online data during investigations.

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H.R. 2683: Remote Access Security Act

The Remote Access Security Act is a proposed law aimed at tightening the rules on how foreign individuals can access sensitive U.S. technology over the internet.

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H.R. 1543: EQUITY Act

The EQUITY Act, officially known as the Equal and Uniform Treatment in the Military Act, is a proposed law aimed at ensuring fairness within the U.S. military.

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H.R. 4254: Iranian Campaign Medal Act

The Iranian Campaign Medal Act is a proposed law that would create a new military service medal for U.S. Armed Forces members who supported operations related to the Iran-Israel War.

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S. 167: Protect and Serve Act of 2025

The Protect and Serve Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at increasing penalties for those who seriously injure law enforcement officers.

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S. 1595: Improving Police CARE Act

The Improving Police CARE Act is a proposed law aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of police emergency responses by standardizing the trauma kits they use.

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H.R. 6552: Bank-Fintech Partnership Enhancement Act

The Bank-Fintech Partnership Enhancement Act, also known as H.R. 6552, is a proposed law that aims to explore how banks and financial technology companies can work together more effectively.

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H.R. 1367: ELITE Vehicles Act

The ELITE Vehicles Act, or H.R. 1367, aims to end the federal tax credit for new electric vehicles (EVs).

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H.R. 4226: ICE Act

The ICE Act, or H.R. 4226, is a proposed law that aims to make it a crime to interfere with immigration enforcement operations conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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H.R. 7005: Customer Non-Discrimination Act

H.R. 7005 is a proposed bill that aims to prevent discrimination in public places like hotels, restaurants, and stores based on sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

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H.R. 2152: AI PLAN Act

The AI PLAN Act, officially known as H.R. 2152, is a legislative proposal aimed at safeguarding the U.S. economy and national security from financial crimes enabled by artificial intelligence.

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