H.R. 2052: Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act
The Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act, or H.R. 2052, is a proposed law aimed at curbing the aggressive actions of the Houthi group in Yemen.
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Legislation in plain English
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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. 361: Make Greenland Great Again Act
The "Make Greenland Great Again Act" is a proposal that allows the U.S. President to negotiate with Denmark to buy Greenland.
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H.R. 3612: End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2025
Imagine a world where prisons aren't run for profit.
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H.R. 4776: SPEED Act
The SPEED Act is a proposed law aiming to change how the U.S. government reviews the environmental impact of major projects.
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H.R. 5264: SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2025
The SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2025 is a proposed law designed to speed up the process of bringing high-speed internet to more Americans.
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H.R. 5274: Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act
The Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act is a new U.S. law aimed at boosting democracy and economic growth in seven countries in the Western Balkans.
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H.R. 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, also known as H.R. 2454, aimed to tackle climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting clean energy.
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H.R. 4327: No Tax on Home Sales Act
H.R. 4327, known as the No Tax on Home Sales Act, is a proposed bill that aims to change how gains from selling your home are taxed.
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H.R. 1340: More Homes on the Market Act
The More Homes on the Market Act aims to make it easier for homeowners to sell their homes by increasing the tax-free amount they can exclude from the sale of their primary residence.
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H.R. 6937: End H-1B Now Act
Imagine a world where the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. companies to hire skilled foreign workers, no longer exists.
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S. 2556: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act
The Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act is a proposed law aimed at making health insurance more affordable for Americans.
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S. 2593: PROTECT the Grid Act
The PROTECT the Grid Act is a proposed law aimed at safeguarding the U.S. electric grid from cyber threats.
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H.R. 164: POWER Act of 2025
The POWER Act of 2025 is a new piece of legislation aimed at making our power grid more resilient to disasters.
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S. 1863: VALOR Act of 2025
The VALOR Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to help veterans and active-duty military personnel by making it easier for them to get their student loans forgiven.
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H.R. 5225: Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act
Imagine losing your home to a wildfire and then facing a hefty tax bill on the relief payments meant to help you rebuild.
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H.R. 5652: Wildfire Recovery Act
The Wildfire Recovery Act is a proposed law aimed at helping states manage and recover from devastating wildfires more effectively.
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H.R. 4818: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025
Imagine a world where gas pipelines are safer, leaks are quickly fixed, and the environment is better protected.
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S. 3344: Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025
The Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025, or S.
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H.R. 1: An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
H.R. 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is a sweeping piece of legislation that changes how the government handles taxes, spending, and social programs.
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H.R. 9432: To amend the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016 to modify the requirements for the time capsule required by such Act, and for other purposes.
H.R. 9432 is a bill that proposes small but significant changes to the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016.
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S. 5053: PSA Act
The PSA Act, or Promoting Service through AmeriCorps Act, aims to renew and support AmeriCorps programs that empower volunteers to tackle pressing community needs across the United States.
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H.R. 268: STOP MADURO Act
The STOP MADURO Act is a proposed law aimed at capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by offering a hefty reward for information leading to his arrest.
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S. 37: VALOR Act of 2025
The VALOR Act of 2025 is a proposed U.S. law aimed at promoting democracy in Venezuela.
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H.R. 328: REVOCAR Act of 2025
The REVOCAR Act of 2025 is a proposed U.S. law aimed at cutting off financial support to Venezuela's energy sector, specifically targeting the state-run oil company PDVSA.
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