H.R. 2870: Raise the Age Act of 2023
The Raise the Age Act of 2023 is a proposed law aiming to change the minimum age for buying certain types of guns.
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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. 5473: Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2024
The Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2024 is a bipartisan bill that aims to give states and local governments more flexibility in adopting building codes.
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H.R. 1632: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2025
Imagine a world where lifesaving treatments available in other countries could reach Americans in just 30 days.
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H.R. 633: TAKE IT DOWN Act
The TAKE IT DOWN Act, or H.R. 633, is a proposed law aimed at stopping the spread of non-consensual intimate images and AI-generated deepfakes online.
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H.R. 1542: Mayorkas Must Fly Coach Until We Secure the Border Act
The "Mayorkas Must Fly Coach Until We Secure the Border Act" is a proposed bill aimed at holding the Secretary of Homeland Security accountable for border security.
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H.R. 5525: Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024
H.R. 5525, known as the Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024, is a proposed law aimed at keeping the U.S. government funded temporarily while making significant changes to immigration and border security policies.
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H.R. 6206: Protect Culturally Sensitive Information Act
The Protect Culturally Sensitive Information Act is a proposed law aimed at safeguarding the confidential information of Native American tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations.
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H.R. 1968: To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Injury Prevention and Control for fiscal year 2024.
Imagine a bill that decides how much money the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) can spend on preventing injuries like car accidents, overdoses, and falls.
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H.R. 5361: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025
H.R.5361, known as the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025, seeks to address police misconduct and enhance transparency.
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H.R. 4456: Stop ICE from Kidnapping U.S. Citizens Act
Imagine being a U.S. citizen and suddenly finding yourself detained or even deported by immigration authorities.
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S. 2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
The Protecting Our Democracy Act (PODA) is a proposed law designed to prevent abuses of presidential power and strengthen the checks and balances in the U.S. government.
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S. 1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to impose strict penalties on Russia if it continues its aggressive actions against Ukraine.
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H.R. 4669: FEMA Act of 2025
The "Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025" is a proposed law aiming to improve how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) helps people during disasters.
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H.R. 1498: DEFUND Act of 2025
The DEFUND Act of 2025, also known as H.R.1498, is a bill that proposes the United States withdraw from the United Nations.
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S. 669: DEFUND Act of 2025
The DEFUND Act of 2025 is a proposed bill that aims to end the United States' involvement with the United Nations (UN).
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S. 3172: A bill to repeal certain Acts that impose sanctions upon Syria.
A new bill, S.3172, aims to change how the United States deals with Syria by removing two existing laws that impose sanctions on the country.
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H.R. 4176: No Secret Police Act of 2025
The No Secret Police Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to make sure officers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are clearly identifiable when enforcing immigration and border laws.
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H.R. 6493: NOEM Act
The NOEM Act is a proposed law that would allow people to sue federal immigration officers if they violate constitutional rights.
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H.R. 5360: AWARE Act
The AWARE Act (H.R. 5360), or the AI Warnings And Resources for Education Act, is a proposed law that aims to help parents and educators guide minors in using AI chatbots safely.
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S. 3062: GUARD Act
The GUARD Act is a proposed law that aims to protect young people from harmful interactions with AI chatbots.
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H.R. 4821: Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025
The Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to fund research on gun safety and violence prevention.
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H.R. 2326: Dietary Guidelines Reform Act of 2025
The Dietary Guidelines Reform Act of 2025, also known as H.R. 2326, is a proposed law aimed at overhauling how the U.S. updates its dietary guidelines.
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H.R. 218: State Immigration Enforcement Act
The State Immigration Enforcement Act, or H.R. 218, is a proposed law that would allow states to enforce immigration rules that are currently managed by the federal government.
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H.R. 3828: Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2025
Imagine a world where immigration officers can't be mistaken for local police.
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