H.R. 3640: Informed Lawmaking to Combat Inflation Act
The Informed Lawmaking to Combat Inflation Act (H.R. 3640) is a proposed law that aims to help Congress understand how new spending bills might affect inflation.
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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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H.R. 450: FORCE Act
The FORCE Act is a proposed law that aims to keep Cuba on the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism until it meets certain democratic and human rights conditions.
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S. 1273: Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
The Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act, also known as Bill S1273, aims to improve how the Holocaust and antisemitism are taught in schools across the United States.
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H.R. 7521: Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
H.R.7521, known as the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act," seeks to enhance U.S. national security by restricting certain foreign-controlled apps.
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H.R. 8132: Balancing Incentives Act of 2024
The Balancing Incentives Act of 2024 is a proposed law that changes how patents can be challenged in the United States.
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H.R. 24: Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025
The Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025, also known as H.R. 24, aims to open up the Federal Reserve's operations to greater scrutiny.
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H.Res. 543: Recognizing the right to peacefully protest and condemning violence and authoritarian responses to expressions of dissent.
H.Res.543 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives that emphasizes the right to peacefully protest and condemns violent actions and authoritarian responses to dissent.
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H.R. 3049: Tenants’ Right to Organize Act
The Tenants’ Right to Organize Act is a proposed law that aims to give tenants in federally assisted housing the clear right to form and join tenant organizations.
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H.R. 206: Landlord Accountability Act of 2025
The Landlord Accountability Act of 2025 is a proposed law aiming to protect renters from discrimination based on where their income comes from, like housing vouchers or benefits.
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H.R. 3421: Medicare for All Act
The Medicare for All Act, or H.R. 3421, aims to create a single national health insurance program for everyone in the United States.
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H.R. 324: PPP Shell Company Discovery Act
The PPP Shell Company Discovery Act, or H.R.324, is a proposed law aimed at tackling fraud in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
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S. 398: NO BAN Act
The NO BAN Act, or National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act, aims to limit the President's power to block groups of non-citizens from entering the U.S. It seeks to prevent discrimination based on religion or national origin in immigration decisions, ensuring fairness and oversight in future entry bans.
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H.R. 860: To establish new ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
H.R. 860, known as the "ZIP Code Modernization Act," is a bill that aims to give certain communities their own unique ZIP Codes.
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S. 3513: Decreasing Russian Oil Profits Act of 2025
The Decreasing Russian Oil Profits Act of 2025 is a proposed U.S. law aimed at cutting off revenue streams that Russia uses to fund its military actions in Ukraine.
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H.R. 4044: China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2023
The China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2023, or H.R. 4044, is designed to ensure that U.S. companies harmed by unfair trade practices, particularly from China, receive compensation.
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S. 1145: Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2023
The Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2023 is a proposed law aimed at protecting Hawaii's unique plants and animals.
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H.R. 1470: No Federal Funds for Abortion Travel Expenses Act of 2023
The No Federal Funds for Abortion Travel Expenses Act of 2023 is a proposed law that aims to stop federal money from being used to help people travel to get an abortion.
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S. 1835: National Cybersecurity Awareness Act
The National Cybersecurity Awareness Act, or S.1835, is a proposed law that aims to make everyone more aware of online threats and how to stay safe.
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S. 3047: Air America Act of 2023
The Air America Act of 2023 is a proposed law that aims to compensate former employees of Air America, a company linked to the CIA, for their service from 1950 to 1976.
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S. 1218: Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025
The Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to help U.S. cities hosting major international events like the Olympics and World Cup.
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H.R. 7240: Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024
The Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024, also known as H.R. 7240, is a bill aimed at resolving longstanding water rights issues for the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana.
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S. 1459: Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2025
The Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2025 is a proposed law designed to improve the historic rehabilitation tax credit.
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S. 2103: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, or S.2103, is a crucial piece of legislation that sets the budget and rules for America's intelligence agencies.
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S. 2226: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, or S.2226, is a massive bill that sets the budget and policies for the U.S. military and national security.
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