Legislation in plain English
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. 3599, known as the Joint Reserve Detachment (JRD) Formalization Act, is a bill that aims to enhance the Department of Defense's innovation efforts by integrating reserve personnel.
The United States Research Protection Act, also known as H.R. 1318, aims to safeguard American research from foreign exploitation by clarifying who is considered a "foreign country" in talent recruitment programs.
The Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023 (H.R. 2950) is a new law aimed at protecting and restoring coastal habitats in the United States.
H.R.3770, known as the "LIBERTY Act," aims to change how certain government documents are handled.
H.R.2503, known as the Undersea Cable Control Act, is a legislative measure designed to protect U.S. national security by controlling foreign access to critical undersea cable technologies.
The SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026 is a proposed law aimed at cracking down on Russia's "shadow fleet"—ships used to dodge international sanctions and continue selling oil and other goods.
The Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026 (S.3249) is a legislative proposal designed to protect the vital subsea fiber-optic cables that connect the world.
The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at tackling the growing issue of organized retail theft.
H.R. 5183, the District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2025, seeks to change how Congress reviews laws from Washington, D.C.
S.J.Res.49, a joint resolution from the 119th Congress, sought to end the national emergency declared by President Trump that led to a 10% tariff on most imports.
The Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act, or H.R. 6324, aims to make retirement planning easier for older Americans.
The Federal Employee Return to Work Act, or H.R. 236, is a proposed law that aims to change how federal employees are paid if they work from home.
H.R. 4278, known as the "Protect U.S. Companies from Foreign Regulatory Taxation Act," seeks to shield American businesses from foreign digital market regulations.
The Prison to Proprietorship Act is a proposed law aimed at helping incarcerated individuals learn how to start and run their own businesses once they are released.
H.R.5887, known as the Saving for the Future Act, aims to create a universal personal savings program.
The Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2025, or S.
The Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, or H.R.4754, is a bill that sets the budget for important government agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Interior for the year 2026.
The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021, also known as H.R. 4, aims to strengthen and modernize voting rights protections in the United States.
The Freedom to Vote Act is a proposed law aimed at making it easier for Americans to vote and reducing the influence of big money in politics.
The Restoring Faith in Elections Act, or H.R. 160, is a proposed law aimed at making voting easier and more secure for Americans.
The Hershel Woody Williams State Committal Shelter Act of 2024 is a proposed law aimed at improving the experience of families attending veterans' funerals.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act, also known as H.R.2661, is a proposed U.S. law that would require the Secretary of State to regularly evaluate whether the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices in the U.S. should continue to enjoy certain privileges.
The Fed Forward Act of 2025 aims to modernize how the Federal Reserve communicates its decisions to the public and Congress.
H.R. 3429, known as the "US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act," aims to foster collaboration between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
