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. 1025: VERDAD Act of 2019

The VERDAD Act of 2019 was a proposed law aimed at addressing the crisis in Venezuela.

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H.R. 867: IGO Anti-Boycott Act

The IGO Anti-Boycott Act, known as H.R. 867, aims to expand existing U.S. laws against boycotts to include those promoted by international organizations like the United Nations.

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H.R. 5585: Equal Detention Standards Act of 2025

The Equal Detention Standards Act of 2025, also known as H.R. 5585, aims to ensure that all immigration detention facilities in the United States meet the same federal standards.

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S. 3428: SAFE Crypto Act

The SAFE Crypto Act is a new bill aimed at cracking down on cryptocurrency scams.

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H.R. 934: Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act

The Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act, known as H.R. 934, is a proposed law that aims to investigate the impact of a Chinese surveillance balloon that flew over the United States in early 2023.

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H.R. 8748: Defund Davos Act

The Defund Davos Act, officially known as H.R. 8748, is a proposed bill that aims to stop U.S. taxpayer money from being used to support the World Economic Forum (WEF), an international organization known for its annual meetings in Davos, Switzerland.

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S. 2592: Supporting Ukraine Act of 2025

The Supporting Ukraine Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at providing significant financial and military support to Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian aggression.

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H.R. 3669: REAL ID Gender Requirement Reform Act

The REAL ID Gender Requirement Reform Act, also known as H.R. 3669, is a proposed law that aims to give states more control over whether they include gender markers on driver's licenses and identification cards.

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H.R. 280: COAL Act of 2025

The COAL Act of 2025, officially known as the Combating Obstruction Against Leasing Act, is a proposed law aimed at speeding up the process of leasing federal lands for coal mining.

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