S. 1248: Safer Detention Act of 2023
The Safer Detention Act of 2023 aims to expand early release and compassionate release programs for certain federal prisoners, focusing on elderly, terminally ill, and vulnerable individuals.
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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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H.R. 6940: Hope Heals Act of 2026
Imagine a world where mental health crises are better understood and managed across all government departments.
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S. 3583: Upward Mobility Act of 2026
Imagine a world where states have more flexibility to combat poverty using funds tailored to their unique needs.
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H.R. 6129: Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging Act of 2025
Imagine your electric car not just taking you places, but also powering your home during a blackout.
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H.R. 4423: No New Burma Funds Act
The No New Burma Funds Act, or H.R. 4423, is a bill aimed at ensuring U.S. financial contributions to international development banks do not support the military government in Burma.
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H.R. 3190: BRAVE Burma Act
The BRAVE Burma Act is a proposed law designed to extend and strengthen the United States' ability to impose sanctions on Burma's military regime.
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H.R. 4140: Burma GAP Act
The Burma Genocide Accountability and Protection Act, or H.R. 4140, is a proposed U.S. law aimed at helping the Rohingya people in Myanmar.
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H.R. 6948: To amend title 49, United States Code, to require each new electric and hybrid vehicle to be equipped with technology that allows the timely extinguishment of an electric vehicle battery fire, and for other purposes.
The Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Safety Act of 2026 aims to make electric and hybrid vehicles safer by requiring new cars to have technology that can quickly put out battery fires.
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H.R. 4094: Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act
The Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act is a proposed law aimed at conserving water in the Great Salt Lake basin by using existing federal funds more efficiently.
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S. 1942: Pay Less at the Pump Act
The Pay Less at the Pump Act, or S.1942, is a proposed law aiming to lower gasoline prices by eliminating a specific tax on crude oil and petroleum products.
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H.R. 7476: Countering Communist China Act
The Countering Communist China Act, or H.R. 7476, is a proposed law aimed at addressing various threats posed by the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party.
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H.R. 2194: Ending Drug Trafficking in Our Communities Act
The Ending Drug Trafficking in Our Communities Act, or H.R. 2194, aims to strengthen efforts against drug trafficking by reauthorizing and enhancing the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program.
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H.R. 5342: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
H.R. 5342, known as the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, is a bill that decides how much money the U.S. government will spend on various departments like Commerce and Justice, as well as science agencies like NASA.
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S. 2111: Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act of 2023
The Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act of 2023 aims to enhance your privacy when the IRS seeks information about you from third parties, like banks or employers.
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H.R. 4250: PRESS Act
Imagine a world where journalists can report on important issues without fear of being forced to reveal their sources.
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H.R. 7180: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 1st Street in Kingsland, Arkansas, as the "Kingsland 'Johnny Cash' Post Office".
Imagine sending a letter from a post office named after a music legend.
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H.R. 3565: To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.
H.R. 3565 is a proposed bill that seeks to limit the transfer of certain defense articles and services from the United States to Israel.
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H.R. 2420: Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act
The Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act, or HR2420, is a proposed law aimed at improving how the U.S. tackles cattle fever ticks, which are harmful to cattle.
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H.R. 3203: Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2023
The Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2023 is a proposed law aimed at tackling the fentanyl crisis by targeting Chinese entities involved in the production and distribution of synthetic opioids.
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S. 3469: BIOSECURE Act of 2025
The BIOSECURE Act of 2025 is a new law aimed at protecting U.S. national security by restricting federal agencies from buying biotechnology equipment or services from certain foreign companies.
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H.R. 5484: Green Ribbon Act of 2023
The Green Ribbon Act of 2023, also known as H.R. 5484, is a proposed law aimed at making schools more environmentally friendly.
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H.R. 3838: Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, or H.R. 3838, is a proposed law that outlines the budget and policies for the U.S. military and defense activities for the year 2026.
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H.R. 6165: CREATIVE Act of 2025
The CREATIVE Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at boosting the arts and creative sectors in the United States.
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H.Res. 751: Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2025, as "Liturgical Dance Day" and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes.
Imagine a day dedicated to celebrating dance as a form of worship.
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