H.R. 4086: Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2025
The Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2025 is a proposed bill designed to help families caring for young children with autism and other developmental challenges.
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Legislation in plain English
Bill explainers
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. 3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
Imagine a future where computers can solve problems in seconds that would take today's fastest machines thousands of years.
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S. 351: STEWARD Act of 2025
The STEWARD Act of 2025 is a new bill aiming to make recycling easier and more accessible for everyone in the United States.
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H.R. 2883: NO TIME TO Waste Act
Imagine a world where half of the food we currently waste is saved and used to feed people in need.
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H.R. 6508: NATO Act
The NATO Act, or H.R. 6508, proposes that the United States withdraw from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a military alliance formed after World War II.
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H.R. 5793: Eastern Flank Strategic Partnership Act of 2025
The Eastern Flank Strategic Partnership Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to strengthen the security of nine NATO allies in Eastern Europe.
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H.R. 738: Universal Right To Vote by Mail Act of 2025
The Universal Right To Vote by Mail Act of 2025, or H.R. 738, aims to make voting by mail accessible to all eligible voters in federal elections without needing to provide a reason.
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H.R. 6942: Nick Shirley Congressional Gold Medal Act
Imagine a young YouTuber uncovering a massive fraud scheme that costs taxpayers millions of dollars.
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S. 1408: Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act of 2025
Imagine a place where the beauty of nature meets the richness of history—a new national park that protects the Chesapeake Bay.
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H.R. 3474: Federal Mechanical Insulation Act
The Federal Mechanical Insulation Act is a new bill aiming to make federal buildings more energy-efficient by focusing on mechanical insulation.
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H.R. 6570: Merger Agreement Approvals Clarity and Predictability Act
The Merger Agreement Approvals Clarity and Predictability Act, or H.R. 6570, is a proposed law aiming to bring more transparency and predictability to the process of approving bank and credit union mergers.
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H.R. 5967: Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act
Imagine a world where scams are less likely to steal your hard-earned money.
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H.R. 6425: National Strategy for Combating Scams Act of 2025
Imagine getting a call from a loved one asking for urgent help, only to find out later it was a scam using a fake voice.
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H.R. 868: Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
The Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, or H.R. 868, is a proposed law aimed at improving safety for prison staff across the United States.
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S. 1401: Federal Prison Oversight Act
The Federal Prison Oversight Act is a new law that aims to improve the conditions and safety of federal prisons in the United States.
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S. 307: Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
The Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act is a new piece of legislation designed to protect prison staff from sexual harassment and assault.
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H.R. 4109: Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
The Recycling and Composting Accountability Act is a proposed law aimed at improving how the United States handles recycling and composting.
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H.R. 1234: To direct the Librarian of Congress to promote the more cost-effective, efficient, and expanded availability of the Annotated Constitution and pocket-part supplements by replacing the hardbound versions with digital versions.
Imagine having the entire U.S. Constitution and its interpretations at your fingertips, anytime and anywhere.
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H.R. 7890: Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
Imagine a world where your teenager's online privacy is protected just as much as your own.
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H.R. 2633: U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025
The U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025 is a bill that aims to evaluate and potentially reshape the relationship between the United States and South Africa.
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H.R. 57: Ending Catch and Release Act of 2025
The Ending Catch and Release Act of 2025, also known as H.R. 57, aims to change how the U.S. handles certain immigrants without legal status, especially those seeking asylum.
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H.J.Res. 134: Terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from India.
H.J.Res. 134 is a proposed law aiming to end a national emergency that led to extra taxes on goods imported from India.
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H.R. 6765: Safe Passages Act of 2025
Imagine a world where fewer mothers and children die from preventable causes.
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H.R. 4953: Gender-Affirming Child Abuse Prevention Act
The Gender-Affirming Child Abuse Prevention Act, known as H.R. 4953, is a proposed law that would allow people who received gender-related medical treatments as minors to sue their healthcare providers.
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