H.R. 6529: Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act
Imagine your electricity bill going up because of the energy demands of massive data centers powering artificial intelligence.
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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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S. 1828: HAVANA Act of 2021
The HAVANA Act of 2021 is a law that provides financial support to U.S. government workers who suffer brain injuries from mysterious attacks, like the "Havana Syndrome."
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H.R. 2735: Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act
The Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act, or H.R. 2735, is a proposed law aimed at making it tougher on those who commit crimes against children.
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S. 539: PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025
The PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at continuing efforts to protect children from online exploitation and foreign influence in schools.
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S.Res. 43: A resolution affirming the threats to world stability from a nuclear weapons-capable Islamic Republic of Iran.
In a world where nuclear threats loom large, the U.S. Senate has introduced a resolution, S.Res.43, to express its concerns about Iran's nuclear capabilities.
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H.R. 348: Stop Corrupt Iranian Oligarchs and Entities Act
The Stop Corrupt Iranian Oligarchs and Entities Act, or H.R. 348, is a proposed law that aims to shine a light on the hidden wealth and business dealings of powerful Iranian figures and state-owned companies.
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H.R. 1278: Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2025
Imagine if the coins in your pocket could be made with cheaper metals without changing how they look or work.
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H.R. 1677: Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act
The Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act, or H.R. 1677, is a proposed U.S. law aimed at banning the import of certain minerals from Russia.
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S. 1627: A bill to require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of the Inspector General of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
Imagine a world where the watchdogs of our financial system are chosen with the same care as a Supreme Court Justice.
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H.R. 6975: Fraud Accountability Act
Imagine a law that could lead to deportation or loss of citizenship for those who commit fraud.
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S. 3606: Fraud Accountability Act
S. 3606 is a proposed law that aims to make it easier to deport non-citizens who have been convicted of fraud and to strip citizenship from naturalized citizens found guilty of similar offenses.
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S. 2587: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Imagine a bill that aims to boost job opportunities, support veterans, and enhance education across the nation.
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S. 50: Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
The Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act, or S.50, is a proposed law aimed at stopping individuals from helping criminal organizations at the U.S. borders.
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S. 2975: PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025
The PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at making pipelines safer across the United States.
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H.R. 5902: Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act of 2025
The Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act of 2025 aims to improve the health of our nation's soil by promoting sustainable farming practices.
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H.R. 6341: Partnerships for Agricultural Climate Action Act
The Partnerships for Agricultural Climate Action Act, known as H.R. 6341, is a proposed law aiming to help farmers adapt to climate change.
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H.R. 6172: Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025
Imagine facing racial discrimination at work and being forced to resolve it behind closed doors.
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H.R. 5893: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, also known as H.R. 5893, is a bill that outlines how the U.S. government will spend money on key departments and agencies for the fiscal year 2024.
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S. 1128: Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act
The "Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act" is a proposed law aimed at stopping U.S. government funding from reaching Gaza unless certain conditions are met.
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H.R. 1716: Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act of 2025
The Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act of 2025 is a proposed U.S. law aimed at preventing conflict between China and Taiwan.
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H.R. 692: China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025
The China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to make China's currency practices more transparent.
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S. 2010: TERMS Act
The TERMS Act, officially known as S.2010, is a proposed law that aims to make online service providers more transparent.
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S. 732: Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2025
The Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at safeguarding U.S. farmland and agribusiness from foreign control, especially by countries considered national security threats.
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H.R. 3203: Journalist Protection Act
The Journalist Protection Act, H.R. 3203, aims to safeguard journalists by establishing federal penalties for those who assault them.
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