S. 2392: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
The Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025, or S2392, is a bill designed to increase certain veterans' benefits to keep up with inflation.
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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. 3398: Stop Sextortion Act
The Stop Sextortion Act is a proposed law aimed at protecting children from online threats involving the distribution of explicit images.
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H.R. 6719: James T. Woods Act
The Combating Online Predators Act, also known as H.R. 6719, is a proposed law aimed at protecting children from online threats.
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S. 71: Baby Changing on Board Act
The Baby Changing on Board Act is a proposed law that aims to make train travel more convenient for families with infants.
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S. 3468: National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network Act of 2025
Imagine a future where scientists can conduct complex experiments from anywhere in the world using advanced robotics and artificial intelligence.
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S. 2968: Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act
The Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act is a new bill aimed at making national parks and forests more accessible for people with disabilities.
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S. 2787: Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025
The Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025 aims to bring fairness to ranchers by allowing them to secure long-term grazing permits on national grasslands, just like on other public lands.
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H.R. 3726: Fisher House Availability Act of 2026
The Fisher House Availability Act of 2025 aims to make temporary lodging facilities, like Fisher Houses, more accessible to military families.
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S. 3082: American Shores Protection Act of 2025
The American Shores Protection Act of 2025 is a proposed law aiming to safeguard certain coastal areas from new oil and gas exploration.
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S. 3527: Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act
The Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act is a proposed law that aims to change how certain public lands in Montana are managed.
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S. 2860: Revitalizing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals Dominance Act
The Revitalizing America's Offshore Critical Minerals Dominance Act is a proposed law aiming to boost the U.S. economy by tapping into valuable minerals found beneath the ocean floor.
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S. 3700: FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026
The FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026 is a proposed law aimed at improving aviation safety in the United States.
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S. 3199: 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2026
Imagine calling for help in a crisis and not being found in time.
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S. 3032: Counter-UAS Authority Extension Act
The Counter-UAS Authority Extension Act is a bill that aims to extend the powers of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to manage drone threats.
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H.R. 4103: Break the Cycle of Violence Act
The Break the Cycle of Violence Act is a proposed law that aims to reduce community violence by treating it as a public health issue.
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H.R. 5061: Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act
The Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act, or H.R. 5061, is a proposed law aimed at improving how the U.S. handles drone threats.
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S. 3307: Inspector General Access Act of 2025
The Inspector General Access Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to give the Department of Justice's watchdog more power to investigate and audit the department.
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S. 2544: GUARD Act
The GUARD Act is a proposed law aimed at tackling financial fraud, especially scams targeting the elderly and vulnerable adults.
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S. 855: Royalty Transparency Act
The Royalty Transparency Act is a proposed law that aims to make the financial dealings of federal employees more transparent.
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S. 2803: SUN Act
The SUN Act, or Safeguarding the Use of the National Guard Act, is a proposed law that aims to increase transparency and oversight when the National Guard is deployed within the United States.
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S. 3214: Background Check Expansion Act
The Background Check Expansion Act, also known as S3214, aims to close loopholes in the current gun laws by requiring background checks for all firearm transfers, not just those conducted by licensed dealers.
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H.R. 2577: PLAN for School Safety Act of 2025
The PLAN for School Safety Act of 2025 aims to make schools safer by helping them create customized safety plans.
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H.R. 1299: EAGLES Act of 2025
The EAGLES Act of 2025 aims to enhance school safety by expanding the National Threat Assessment Center's role in preventing targeted violence, particularly in educational settings.
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H.R. 1564: Ethan's Law
Ethan's Law, or H.R. 1564, is a proposed bill aimed at making homes safer by requiring that firearms be securely stored, especially in households with children or individuals prohibited from owning guns.
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