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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The 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025, also known as S2826, is a legislative proposal designed to provide targeted support for LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline.
The 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at improving mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline.
Imagine a world where the United States stops selling military equipment to a key Middle Eastern ally.
H.R.3992, known as the Republic of Somaliland Independence Act, is a proposed bill that aims to recognize Somaliland as an independent nation.
The No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act is a proposed law aimed at ensuring U.S. taxpayer money doesn't end up supporting the Taliban.
The Drought Assistance Improvement Act, or H.R. 441, is a proposed law designed to help farmers and ranchers who are struggling due to drought conditions.
The NO FAKES Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at protecting people from having their voices and images used without permission, especially by artificial intelligence (AI).
H.R. 4961, known as the "Public Utility Remediation and Enhancement for Water Act," is a proposed law designed to improve water treatment facilities across the United States.
H.R. 6285, known as the "Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023," is a bill that focuses on oil and gas leasing in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
The Corporate Governance Fairness Act (S3055) is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress that seeks to regulate proxy advisory firms by requiring them to register as investment advisers.
H.R. 4098, known as the "Stopping Proxy Advisor Racketeering Act," is a proposed bill targeting the practices of proxy advisory firms.
Imagine if you could see exactly how big investment firms vote on the companies you invest in.
The Prior Approval Reform Act, or H.R. 1399, is a proposed law that aims to simplify how trade associations can ask for political donations from corporate executives and stockholders.
The AI for America Act (H.R. 6304) is a legislative proposal introduced in the 119th Congress to create a national strategy for artificial intelligence.
The GAIN AI Act of 2025 (H.R. 5885) is a proposed law that focuses on the export of advanced artificial intelligence chips.
The Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments (PELOSI) Act is a proposed law that aims to stop Members of Congress and their spouses from owning or trading certain financial assets while in office.
The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025, also known as H.R.2483, is a new law aimed at tackling substance use disorders and mental health issues across the United States.
The Safer Skies Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at making air travel safer by updating security screening requirements.
The ROTOR Act is a new piece of legislation aimed at making the skies safer by requiring all newly manufactured manned aircraft in the U.S. to have advanced surveillance technology called ADS-B In.
The National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act, or H.R. 709, is a proposed law aimed at improving how the U.S. handles drone threats.
The Shadow Docket Sunlight Act of 2025 aims to bring more transparency to the Supreme Court's emergency decisions, often made without full hearings or explanations.
Imagine buying a smart fridge or a smart speaker and not knowing it has a camera or microphone built in.
Imagine buying a smart device, like a refrigerator or a toy, and later discovering it has a hidden camera or microphone.
The Trade Review Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to give Congress more control over tariffs, which are taxes on imported goods.
