H.R. 61: Ensuring United Families at the Border Act
The Ensuring United Families at the Border Act, or H.R. 61, is a proposed law aiming to change how families with children are handled when they are caught crossing the U.S. border.
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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.R. 888: Stop Sports Blackouts Act of 2025
Imagine missing your favorite sports game because of a blackout, and not getting any compensation for it.
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S. 1025: FCC Legal Enforcement Act
Imagine a world with fewer annoying robocalls interrupting your day.
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H.R. 6707: CFIUSMCA Act
The CFIUSMCA Act is a proposed bill that aims to create consistent standards for reviewing foreign investments in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
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H.R. 2888: Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act
The Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act, or H.R. 2888, is a proposed law aimed at shifting the power to impose tariffs from the President to Congress.
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H.R. 6792: Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2025
The Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2025, also known as HR6792, aims to clarify how tariffs are applied to goods processed in U.S. foreign-trade zones (FTZs).
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S. 1182: Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act
The Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act, or S.1182, is a proposed law aimed at curbing antisemitism in colleges.
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H.R. 2321: United States Leadership in Immersive Technology Act of 2025
Imagine a world where virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) aren't just for gaming but are tools that transform education, healthcare, and more.
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S. 1106: United States Leadership in Immersive Technology Act of 2025
Imagine a world where virtual reality helps train workers, augmented reality enhances education, and mixed reality transforms healthcare.
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H.R. 4889: To prohibit States from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and apportionment.
H.R. 4889, introduced in the 119th Congress, seeks to limit states to conducting only one congressional redistricting after each decennial census.
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H.R. 5921: Redistricting Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025
H.R. 5921, known as the Redistricting Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025, seeks to make congressional redistricting more open and participatory.
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H.R. 5449: Redistricting Reform Act of 2025
H.R. 5449, known as the Redistricting Reform Act of 2025, aims to change how congressional districts are drawn in the United States.
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H.R. 2729: Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act
The "Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act" is a proposed law that aims to make it easier for carnivals and circuses to hire temporary foreign workers.
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H.R. 4787: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for film and television productions and to make certain changes with respect to the calculation of such deduction.
H.R. 4787, titled "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for film and television productions," is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress.
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H.R. 5162: Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act
H.R. 5162, known as the Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act, is a bill aimed at increasing awareness and early detection of colorectal cancer, especially among young people.
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S. 547: Train More Nurses Act
The Train More Nurses Act, or S. 547, is a bill aimed at tackling the nursing shortage in the United States by conducting a comprehensive study of existing grant programs.
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S.J.Res. 59: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
S.J.Res.59, a joint resolution introduced in the 119th Congress, seeks to direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran.
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S. 765: Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2023
The Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2023 aims to expand Medicare coverage to include genetic counseling, testing, and preventive measures for people at high risk of hereditary cancers.
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H.R. 3559: FAA Research and Development Act of 2023
H.R. 3559, the FAA Research and Development Act of 2023, is a legislative proposal to guide and fund the Federal Aviation Administration's research efforts.
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H.R. 3682: Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2025
The Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2025 aims to make the process of identifying and regulating large nonbank financial companies more transparent and fair.
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H.R. 2531: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Imagine working in a hospital or social service facility where the risk of violence is a daily concern.
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H.R. 3178: Save Healthcare Workers Act
Imagine a world where healthcare workers can perform their duties without fear of violence.
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H.R. 4715: MEGA Act of 2025
H.R.4715, known as the "MEGA Act of 2025," is a bill that aims to rename the John F.
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H.R. 5399: Equitable Arts Education Enhancement Act
The Equitable Arts Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 5399) is a proposed bill aiming to boost arts education at minority-serving institutions.
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