Legislation in plain English
Plain-English explanations of federal bills: what each bill would do, who it could affect, and how to take action.
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The Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, or S. 296, aims to ease the financial burden on small communities in southeastern Colorado by changing how they repay a pipeline project that brings clean water to the area.
The Information Quality Assurance Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at improving how federal agencies use and share scientific and technical information when making rules.
The Hurricane Tax Relief Act (S. 764) is a proposed law designed to help people who suffered losses from Hurricanes Ian, Nicole, and Fiona.
H.R. 3557, the American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023, is a legislative proposal designed to make it easier and faster to build communications infrastructure across the United States.
The Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act is a proposed law aimed at increasing the pay for certain federal prison workers.
The Foster Care Tax Credit Act, or H.R.2438, is a proposed law that aims to provide financial relief to foster families by offering a new tax credit.
The Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to prevent people from being detained or imprisoned just because of their race, religion, or other protected characteristics.
S.J.Res.82 is a proposed resolution in Congress that aims to overturn a rule from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2024, known as S.4334, seeks to improve the working conditions of TSA employees by aligning their employment rights with those of other federal workers.
Imagine turning a harmful environmental problem into a renewable energy solution.
Imagine a world where more students have the chance to become cybersecurity experts, helping protect our digital world from hackers and cyber threats.
The Keep Families Together Act is designed to prevent the separation of children from their parents or legal guardians at or near U.S. ports of entry during immigration enforcement.
The COLUMBIA Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to protect Jewish students from anti-Semitism at colleges and universities.
Imagine a situation where the U.S. military is involved in a conflict without Congress's approval.
The Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2024 aims to change how raw milk is sold across state lines.
Imagine you're a noncitizen in the U.S., working hard to support your family, and suddenly, a new rule threatens your ability to keep your job.
The Reaching English Learners Act, known as S.4256, is a legislative proposal designed to enhance the training of future educators to effectively teach English learners.
The STOP MADURO Act is a proposed law that aims to capture Nicolás Maduro, the leader of Venezuela, by offering a massive reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction.
The AI Training for National Security Act, or H.R. 6530, is a proposed law aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity skills of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) personnel.
The Workforce of the Future Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at preparing American workers for jobs in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.
The AI Workforce PREPARE Act is a proposed law aimed at understanding and preparing for the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs in the United States.
H.R.3941 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress aiming to repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.
Imagine if retired federal law enforcement officers could buy their service weapons instead of watching them get destroyed.
The "No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act," or S.
