H.R. 5725: Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025
The Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at improving how the United States handles mental health emergencies.
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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. 2502: Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025
The Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025 aims to equip police and corrections officers with the skills needed to handle mental health crises safely.
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S. 960: Justice for Murder Victims Act
The Justice for Murder Victims Act is a new bill that aims to modernize how federal law handles homicide cases.
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H.R. 4553: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, or H.R.4553, is a bill that sets aside money for important projects related to energy and water for the fiscal year 2026.
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S. 2354: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, known as S.2354, is a proposed law that decides how much money the U.S. government will spend on important departments like Commerce and Justice, as well as science agencies like NASA, for the fiscal year 2026.
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S. 2342: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 is a bill that sets the budget and rules for U.S. intelligence activities.
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S.J.Res. 98: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Imagine a situation where the United States is involved in military actions in Venezuela without Congress's approval.
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S. 2026: Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2025
The Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2025, or CLASS Act, aims to protect students' rights to take legal action against colleges and universities.
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S. 2022: Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act of 2025
The Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act of 2025 aims to level the playing field for Indian Tribal Governments by granting them the same tax benefits that states enjoy.
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H.R. 2614: Maximum Support Act
The Maximum Support Act is a proposed bill aimed at promoting internet freedom and supporting democratic movements in Iran.
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H.R. 1272: Secure Storage Information Act of 2025
The Secure Storage Information Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to promote safe gun storage by requiring gun dealers to provide information on secure storage methods to buyers.
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S. 30: ERASER Act
The ERASER Act, officially known as S. 30, is a proposed law that aims to simplify federal regulations by requiring agencies to remove three existing rules for every new one they create.
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S.J.Res. 90: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
A new bill, SJRES90, aims to pull U.S. military forces out of Venezuela unless Congress gives the green light.
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H.R. 1941: Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act
The Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act is a proposed law aimed at stopping the spread of fake or real intimate images without someone's consent.
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H.R. 6334: Deepfake Liability Act
Imagine a world where your online safety is taken more seriously.
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H.R. 3310: Venezuela TPS Act of 2025
The Venezuela TPS Act of 2025, H.R.3310, is a proposed law that aims to provide Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Venezuelans living in the United States.
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H.R. 1348: Venezuelan Adjustment Act
The Venezuelan Adjustment Act is a proposed law that aims to help Venezuelan nationals who have been living in the U.S. since before 2022.
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H.R. 531: South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act of 2025
The South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act of 2025 is a bill that updates U.S. laws to match international agreements on tuna fishing in the South Pacific.
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S. 1221: BOLIVAR Act
The BOLIVAR Act is a proposed law that aims to stop U.S. government agencies from doing business with companies that have ties to the Venezuelan government under Nicolás Maduro.
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S. 261: Halt All United States Investments in Venezuela’s Energy Sector Act of 2025
The Halt All United States Investments in Venezuela’s Energy Sector Act of 2025, or S261, is a proposed law aimed at stopping U.S. investments in Venezuela's oil industry.
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S. 488: DEMOCRACIA Act
The DEMOCRACIA Act, or S488, is a proposed U.S. law aimed at imposing stricter sanctions on Cuba, specifically targeting the Cuban military and government officials involved in human rights abuses and corruption.
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S. 136: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025
The United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025 aims to lift the long-standing trade embargo between the U.S. and Cuba.
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H.R. 87: Protecting Our Children from the CDC Act
The "Protecting Our Children from the CDC Act" is a proposed bill aiming to change how COVID-19 vaccines are included in the recommended immunization schedule for children and teens.
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H.R. 1161: Red, White, and Blueland Act of 2025
Imagine a world where Greenland becomes part of the United States and gets a new name: "Red, White, and Blueland."
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