H.R. 6831: Stop Padding Presidential Pockets Act
Imagine if every time the President took a personal trip, they had to pay for it out of their own pocket instead of using taxpayer money.
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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. 1103: New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2025
The New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2025, known as H.R. 1103, aims to make a tax credit program permanent that encourages investments in low-income communities.
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S. 967: Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2025
The Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2025 is a proposed law designed to help first-generation homebuyers purchase their first homes.
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H.R. 7024: Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, also known as H.R. 7024, is a new bill aimed at providing financial relief to families and businesses.
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H.R. 3198: Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act
The Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act, or H.R. 3198, is a proposed law aiming to reduce the United States' reliance on foreign countries for critical minerals.
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H.R. 247: Health Care Affordability Act of 2025
The Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 aims to make health insurance more affordable for Americans by expanding access to premium tax credits.
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H.R. 6468: Rural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2025
The Rural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2025 is a bill aimed at improving healthcare access in rural areas by funding the creation of medical residency programs.
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H.R. 2570: Maximum Pressure Act
The Maximum Pressure Act, known as H.R. 2570, is a proposed law aiming to increase sanctions on Iran.
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H.R. 4187: Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2025
The Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at making it easier to prosecute hate crimes in the United States.
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S. 2623: Protecting Small Business Information Act of 2023
The Protecting Small Business Information Act of 2023, also known as S2623, aims to make life a bit easier for small businesses by aligning the start dates of certain financial reporting rules.
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H.R. 5744: Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2023
The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2023 is a proposed law aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by charging a fee on carbon pollution and returning the money to Americans as dividends.
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H.R. 4611: EACH Act of 2025
The EACH Act of 2025, known as H.R.4611, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to make significant changes in access to essential services.
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S. 1780: PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act
The PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act is a proposed law that aims to give Native American tribes more control over meat processing on their lands.
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H.R. 763: Supply CHAINS Act
Imagine a world where the shelves are always stocked, and your favorite products are never out of reach.
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H.R. 2889: Right to Read Act of 2023
The Right to Read Act of 2023 is a proposed law aiming to protect students' access to a wide variety of books in schools.
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H.R. 3103: Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act
The "Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act" (H.R. 3103) aims to ensure that U.S. foreign aid to Israel is not used for activities that violate international humanitarian law.
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H.R. 166: Fair Lending for All Act
The Fair Lending for All Act, or H.R. 166, is a proposed law aimed at making it illegal to discriminate against people when they apply for credit, like loans or credit cards, based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or where they live.
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H.R. 7: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025
H.R.7, known as the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025, is a proposed law that aims to permanently stop federal money from being used to pay for abortions, except in certain cases.
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H.R. 14: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at protecting voting rights across the United States.
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S. 3529: Public Health Air Quality Act of 2025
Imagine living near a factory and not knowing what chemicals are in the air you breathe.
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H.R. 2288: Common Sense Air Regulations Act
The Common Sense Air Regulations Act, or H.R. 2288, aims to roll back a specific Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that tightened air quality standards for fine particulate matter.
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H.R. 3898: PERMIT Act
The PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) is a proposed law that aims to make it easier and faster to get permits for infrastructure projects like roads, pipelines, and energy plants.
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H.R. 5484: National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2025
The National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2025, known as H.R. 5484, aims to extend and improve the federal flood insurance program.
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H.R. 38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025 is a proposed law that would allow people with concealed carry permits from one state to legally carry their concealed handguns in other states.
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