H.R. 6666: HIRRE Prosecutors Act of 2025
The HIRRE Prosecutors Act of 2025, also known as H.R. 6666, is a proposed law aimed at helping local and state prosecutor offices hire more staff.
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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. 6663: Campus Free Speech Restoration Act
The Campus Free Speech Restoration Act, known as H.R. 6663, aims to protect students' rights to express themselves freely on college campuses.
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S. 188: Free Speech Protection Act
The Free Speech Protection Act, also known as Bill S188, is a proposed law aimed at preventing the government from influencing online platforms to censor or restrict speech protected by the First Amendment.
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S. 314: Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
The Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 aims to make hotel pricing clearer for everyone.
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S. 852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at strengthening workers' rights to form and join unions.
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H.R. 14: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023
The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023 (H.R.14) is a proposed law that seeks to update the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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H.R. 1: Lower Energy Costs Act
The Lower Energy Costs Act, or H.R. 1, is a proposed law aimed at boosting energy production in the United States while reducing the regulatory hurdles that energy projects often face.
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S. 1: Freedom to Vote Act
The Freedom to Vote Act (S.1), introduced in the 118th Congress, seeks to make voting easier, safer, and more transparent.
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S.J.Res. 6: A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.
The proposed bill, SJRES6, aims to withdraw U.S. military forces from Syria within 30 days, focusing on operations not authorized by Congress.
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S. 27: Federal Employee Return to Work Act
The Federal Employee Return to Work Act, or S.27, is a proposed law that could change how federal employees are paid if they work from home.
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H.R. 133: MERIT Act
The MERIT Act is a proposed law that aims to change how Medicare decides which drugs and treatments to cover.
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S. 1: For the People Act of 2021
The For the People Act of 2021, also known as S1, is a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at reforming voting rights, campaign finance, and election security in the United States.
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H.R. 5314: Protecting Our Democracy Act
The Protecting Our Democracy Act is a proposed law aimed at making sure no president can abuse their power.
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H.R. 6290: Safe Social Media Act
The Safe Social Media Act, known as H.R. 6290, is a proposed law aimed at understanding how social media affects young people under 17.
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S. 3193: Algorithm Accountability Act
The Algorithm Accountability Act (S3193) is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress to address how social media platforms use recommendation algorithms.
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S. 626: SOCIAL MEDIA Act
The SOCIAL MEDIA Act is a proposed law aiming to make social media platforms safer by requiring them to work more closely with law enforcement.
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S.J.Res. 5: A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Ukraine that have not been authorized by Congress.
A new bill, SJRES5, has been introduced in Congress that could change the U.S. military's involvement in Ukraine.
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S. 91: Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025
The Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025, known as S.91, is a proposed law aimed at improving how the federal government handles wildfires, especially in the Western United States.
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S. 2208: Wildfire Resilient Communities Act
The Wildfire Resilient Communities Act (S.2208) is a legislative proposal aimed at bolstering the resilience of communities against wildfires.
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S. 2105: Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2023
The Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2023 (S.2105) is a bill introduced to help manage and reduce the spread of invasive mussels in U.S. federal lands and waters.
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H.R. 1165: Data Privacy Act of 2023
The Data Privacy Act of 2023, known as H.R. 1165, aims to give people more control over their personal financial information.
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H.R. 7530: DC CRIMES Act of 2024
The DC CRIMES Act of 2024 is a proposed law that aims to change how crimes are handled in Washington, D.C.
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H.R. 909: Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025
The Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, known as H.R. 909, aims to ensure that crucial services for crime victims continue without interruption.
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H.R. 504: Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
The Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act, also known as H.R. 504, aims to expand the land designated for the Miccosukee Tribe in Florida and ensure flood protection for their community.
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