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. 3159: Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act

The "Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act" aims to make life easier for servicemembers by ensuring they automatically receive financial protections they're entitled to under the law.

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H.R. 4758: Homeowner Energy Freedom Act

The Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, or H.R. 4758, is a proposed law that aims to remove certain government subsidies that help homeowners switch from gas to electric energy systems.

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S. 3738: MORE WATER Act

The MORE WATER Act is a proposed law aimed at tackling water scarcity in the western United States by expanding programs that recycle and reuse water.

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H.R. 7458: Domestic ORE Act

The Domestic ORE Act is a new piece of legislation aimed at regulating mineral exploration on public lands in the United States.

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H.R. 7126: SECURE Minerals Act of 2026

The SECURE Minerals Act of 2026, or H.R. 7126, aims to strengthen the U.S. supply chain for critical minerals by creating a Strategic Resilience Reserve.

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H.R. 4781: RESCUE Act of 2025

The RESCUE Act of 2025 aims to redefine what counts as a "critical project" in the U.S., focusing on extracting valuable materials from coal waste and other mining byproducts.

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H.R. 2969: Finding ORE Act

The Finding Opportunities for Resource Exploration Act, or the Finding ORE Act, is a proposed law that aims to strengthen the United States' access to critical minerals by working with other countries.

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H.R. 5849: USCP Act

The Uninterrupted Salaries for Capitol Police Act (USCP Act) is a proposed law aimed at ensuring that U.S. Capitol Police officers continue to receive their paychecks during government shutdowns.

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H.R. 1099: CLEAR Act

The CLEAR Act, or H.R. 1099, is a proposed law that aims to make certain government records more accessible to the public.

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S. 787: VetPAC Act of 2025

The VetPAC Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at improving the operations of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) by creating a permanent advisory commission.

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