S. 1743: Forest Data Modernization Act of 2023
The Forest Data Modernization Act of 2023 aims to update how the U.S. Forest Service collects and shares information about forests.
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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. 3320: Data to Save Moms Act
The Data to Save Moms Act is a proposed law aimed at improving how we collect and use information about maternal health in the United States.
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H.R. 118: No Federal Funds for Political Prosecutions Act
The "No Federal Funds for Political Prosecutions Act" is a proposed law that aims to stop certain federal funds from being used by state or local prosecutors to investigate or prosecute top political figures like the President or presidential candidates.
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H.R. 2553: No More Political Prosecutions Act of 2023
H.R. 2553, known as the No More Political Prosecutions Act of 2023, is a proposed law designed to change where certain legal cases are heard.
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H.R. 615: Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023
H.R. 615, known as the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023, is a legislative proposal focused on hunting and fishing practices.
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S. 1031: EACH Act of 2023
The EACH Act of 2023, or S. 1031, is a proposed law that aims to make abortion services more accessible by requiring federal health programs to cover these services.
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H.R. 1583: PAR Act
The Parity for Athletic Recreation Act (PAR Act) is a proposed law aiming to change how private golf courses and country clubs can be funded.
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S. 3463: Protect Greenbury Point Conservation Area Act of 2025
The Protect Greenbury Point Conservation Area Act of 2025 is a proposed law aiming to keep a special piece of land in Maryland free from becoming a golf course.
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H.R. 6628: Protect Greenbury Point Conservation Area Act
The Protect Greenbury Point Conservation Area Act is a proposed law that aims to preserve a unique natural area in Annapolis, Maryland.
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H.R. 9579: BRIDGE Digital Assets Act
The BRIDGE Digital Assets Act is a proposed bill aiming to create a committee to advise Congress on digital asset regulation.
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S. 4231: Choose Medicare Act
The Choose Medicare Act (S.4231) is a legislative proposal aimed at expanding healthcare options through the introduction of Medicare Part E plans.
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H.R. 8435: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain price protection payments as eligible rollover distributions, and for other purposes.
H.R. 8435, introduced in the 118th Congress, seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reclassify certain price protection payments.
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S. 689: Tule River Tribe Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
The Tule River Tribe Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to settle water rights claims for the Tule River Indian Tribe in California.
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S. 1979: Protecting Older Americans Act of 2023
The Protecting Older Americans Act of 2023 is a proposed law aimed at safeguarding workers aged 40 and above from age discrimination in the workplace.
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S. 1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, also known as S.1071, is a significant piece of legislation that sets the budget and policies for the U.S. Department of Defense.
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H.R. 9252: National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2024
The National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2024, or H.R. 9252, is a bill aimed at extending a federal program that helps reduce the damage caused by windstorms like hurricanes and tornadoes.
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H.R. 6856: Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025
H.R. 6856 is a proposed bill that aims to impose sanctions on Russia if it refuses to negotiate peace with Ukraine, violates any peace agreement, or starts another military invasion.
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H.R. 5962: To authorize the Department of Justice and the Department of State to provide law enforcement and intelligence technical assistance, training, capacity building, and advisory support to the Government of Ukraine to achieve the exchange of prisoners of war, the release of civilian detainees, and the return of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children, and for other purposes.
H.R.5962, known as the "Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act," aims to bolster U.S. assistance to Ukraine in crucial humanitarian areas.
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H.R. 3278: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act
The Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act, known as H.R. 3278, aims to strengthen the security of vital systems in the United States by imposing harsher penalties for cyber crimes.
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H.R. 1154: Space Infrastructure Act
Imagine a world where your GPS stops working, your banking apps freeze, and weather forecasts go dark.
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H.R. 5236: Critical Infrastructure Security Act
H.R.5236, known as the "Critical Infrastructure Security Act," is a proposed bill in the 119th Congress that seeks to strengthen the security of America's critical infrastructure.
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H.R. 4016: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, also known as H.R. 4016, is a key piece of legislation that outlines how the U.S. military will be funded for the fiscal year 2026.
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H.R. 5300: Department of State Policy Provisions Act
H.R.5300, known as the "Department of State Policy Provisions Act," is a proposed law designed to improve how the United States handles foreign policy.
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H.R. 212: Capitol Remembrance Act
The Capitol Remembrance Act, or H.R. 212, is a proposed bill that aims to create a permanent exhibit in the U.S. Capitol to commemorate the events of January 6, 2021.
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