H.R. 3191: Defund the OTF Act of 2023
The Defund the OTF Act of 2023, known as HR 3191, is a proposed law that aims to stop federal funding for the Open Technology Fund (OTF).
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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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H.R. 3315: No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act
The "No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act" is a proposed law aimed at curbing Hezbollah's influence in Latin America.
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S. 842: No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act
The "No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act" is a proposed law aimed at stopping Hezbollah from operating freely in Latin America.
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H.R. 9241: Safeguarding Infants from Dangerous Sleep Act
The Safeguarding Infants from Dangerous Sleep Act, or H.R. 9241, aims to protect babies by banning the sale and production of weighted sleep products for infants in the United States.
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S. 4822: Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act
The Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act is a proposed law that aims to make sure schools tell parents and the public about big donations from countries considered adversaries, like China or Russia.
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H.R. 9103: Air Force Technical Training Enhancement Act
The Air Force Technical Training Enhancement Act, or H.R. 9103, is a proposed law aimed at boosting the technical training capabilities of the U.S. Air Force.
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H.R. 4219: National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
H.R.4219, the "National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025," aims to tackle invasive species in protected lands.
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H.R. 3024: Stamp Out Invasive Species Act
The Stamp Out Invasive Species Act (H.R.3024) is a legislative proposal aimed at tackling the issue of invasive species in the United States.
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S. 2119: Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act
S2119, the Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act, aims to help recover Ukrainian children abducted by the Russian Federation.
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H.R. 2913: Ukraine Support Act
The Ukraine Support Act, H.R.2913, is a proposed piece of legislation aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defense and recovery efforts in response to Russia's invasion.
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S. 2133: A bill to repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.
S.2133 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress to repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.
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H.R. 3326: Persian Gulf Act
The Persian Gulf Act (H.R. 3326) is a proposed law that aims to keep the name "Persian Gulf" unchanged in all official U.S. documents and maps.
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H.R. 6128: VISIT USA Act
The VISIT USA Act (H.R. 6128) aims to enhance international tourism to the United States by reallocating funds to Brand USA.
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S. 1111: ADVANCE Act of 2023
The ADVANCE Act of 2023 is a proposed law aimed at speeding up the development and use of advanced nuclear technologies in the United States.
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H.R. 8706: Dismantle DEI Act of 2024
The Dismantle DEI Act of 2024, or HR 8706, aimed to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from federal government operations.
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H.R. 6121: Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2023
The Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2023 (H.R. 6121) is a proposed law designed to improve benefits for Filipino veterans who served during World War II.
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S. 1956: Invent Here, Make Here Act of 2024
The "Invent Here, Make Here Act of 2024" aims to boost American manufacturing by ensuring that technologies developed with federal funding are produced in the United States.
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H.R. 3263: Support Faculty and Expand Access to Nursing School Act of 2023
The Support Faculty and Expand Access to Nursing School Act of 2023 is a proposed law aimed at helping nursing schools hire more teachers and mentors.
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H.R. 1273: Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act
Imagine being separated from your family for over 70 years due to a war.
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H.R. 3359: Veterans’ Security and Pay Transparency Act
H.R.3359, known as the "Veterans’ Security and Pay Transparency Act," aims to bring more transparency to the compensation of police officers within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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H.R. 3026: Protecting America’s Cybersecurity Act
The Protecting America’s Cybersecurity Act (H.R. 3026) is a proposed law aimed at strengthening the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) by reinstating certain employees and safeguarding the agency's independence.
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H.R. 815: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
H.R. 815, titled "Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes," is a bill that addresses both veterans' healthcare and international assistance.
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S. 1881: Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2024
The Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2024 aims to increase pressure on the Nicaraguan government to respect human rights and democratic norms.
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H.R. 4984: D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act
The D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act, now Public Law 118-274, is a new law that gives control of the RFK Stadium campus to the District of Columbia.
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