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 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024, known as H.R. 4367, is a proposed bill that outlines the budget and spending for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year 2024.
H.R. 7343, known as the "Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act," is a proposed law that aims to change how certain noncitizens are treated if they assault law enforcement officers or first responders.
The POLICE Act of 2023 is a proposed law that aims to make it easier to deport noncitizens who assault first responders like police officers and firefighters.
The Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2025 is a proposed law that would require Congress to review any significant changes to U.S. sanctions on Iran before they can be made by the President.
The No War Against Iran Act is a proposed law that aims to prevent the U.S. government from using federal funds for military action against Iran unless Congress gives explicit approval.
The SAFE Act, or Sentencing Accountability For Exploitation Act, is a proposed law aimed at updating how we punish crimes related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
The TAKE IT DOWN Act is a new federal law aimed at protecting people from having their private, intimate images shared online without their consent.
The National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026, or H.R.4779, is a bill that decides how much money the U.S. government will spend on foreign affairs and national security for the year 2026.
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, or S.2296, is a bill that sets the budget and policies for the U.S. military and national security programs.
The Climate Change Resiliency Fund for America Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at helping communities across the United States prepare for and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
A new bill, S3582, aims to prevent federal funds from being used to compensate individuals prosecuted for their involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
H.R. 1319, known as the Modern Worker Empowerment Act, aims to clarify who is considered an employee versus an independent contractor under federal labor laws.
Imagine you're planning for college and trying to figure out how much it will really cost.
The Independent BROKERS TIME Act of 2025 is a new bill aimed at changing how independent insurance agents and marketing organizations operate under Medicare Advantage and Part D plans.
A new bill, S.3603, aims to change how cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are treated when calculating eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The More Funding for COPS Act is a proposed law that aims to increase funding for community policing programs across the United States.
Imagine a world where the government steps in to solve the housing crisis by treating it as a national emergency.
Imagine a world where Congress has to be completely transparent about when and why they bend their own rules.
The Dignity in Housing Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at improving the living conditions in certain public housing developments.
The LEOSA Reform Act, known as H.R. 2243, aims to make it easier for qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across the United States.
The MIDWIVES for Service Members Act of 2024 is a proposed law that aims to expand healthcare options for military families by allowing them to use midwives who aren't currently covered.
The Americas Act, also known as H.R. 7571, is a proposed law aiming to strengthen economic ties between the United States and other countries in the Western Hemisphere.
The "Abolishing Woke Awards for Research and Development Act of 2024" is a proposed law that aims to change how the National Institutes of Health (NIH) gives out research funding.
S.2606, titled "Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929," seeks to update immigration laws to help long-term U.S. residents gain lawful permanent resident status.
