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. 2937: AI LEAD Act

The AI LEAD Act is a proposed law aimed at making sure that companies creating and using artificial intelligence (AI) are held responsible if their systems cause harm.

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H.R. 7980: End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024

The "End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024" is a proposed law aiming to change who can get tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. The bill wants to stop giving these credits to EVs that have batteries with parts from certain foreign countries, mainly China, to boost American jobs and security.

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S. 2040: Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act

The Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act, also known as Bill S2040, is a proposed law aimed at protecting U.S. national security by reviewing and potentially restricting the use of connected vehicles and their components from certain foreign countries.

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S. 3584: Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving

A new bill, S3584, aims to change immigration laws by adding serious drunk driving offenses to the list of crimes that can lead to deportation for noncitizens.

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S. 473: SENIOR Act

The SENIOR Act is a proposed law aimed at tackling loneliness among older adults.

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H.R. 1717: Communications Security Act

The Communications Security Act, known as H.R. 1717, is a proposed law that aims to make U.S. communication networks safer and more reliable.

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S.J.Res. 86: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

A new bill, SJRES86, is making waves in Congress. It's all about whether to cancel a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that approves South Dakota's plan for reducing haze in national parks.

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S. 2212: VISIBLE Act

The VISIBLE Act is a proposed law that aims to make immigration enforcement more transparent and accountable by requiring officers to wear visible identification during public actions.

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H.R. 651: Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025

The Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to free up radio frequencies for commercial use, helping expand wireless services like 5G and 6G.

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H.R. 3400: TRAVEL Act of 2025

The TRAVEL Act of 2025 aims to improve healthcare for veterans living in U.S. territories by allowing VA doctors to travel and provide temporary medical services where they're needed most.

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