H.R. 2476: Stop Illegal Campaign Coordination Act
The Stop Illegal Campaign Coordination Act, or H.R. 2476, aims to tighten the rules around how political campaigns and outside groups can work together.
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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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S. 145: Dismantle Iran’s Proxy Act of 2025
The Dismantle Iran's Proxy Act of 2025, also known as S.145, is a proposed law aimed at redesignating the Houthi movement in Yemen as a foreign terrorist organization.
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H.R. 2383: Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act of 2025
The Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act of 2025 is a new bill aiming to tackle the fentanyl crisis by allowing states to use existing federal funds to buy fentanyl test strips.
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H.R. 2092: SPEAK Act of 2025
The SPEAK Act of 2025 is a proposed bill aimed at making healthcare information more accessible to people who don't speak English fluently.
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S. 320: National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025, also known as Bill S320, aims to strengthen the United States' ability to withstand and recover from earthquakes.
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H.R. 1385: Strengthening Cooperation and Security in the Middle East Act
The Strengthening Cooperation and Security in the Middle East Act, or H.R. 1385, is a proposed bill that aims to enhance security and economic collaboration among Middle Eastern countries and the United States.
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S. 1: Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019
The Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 is a proposed law that aimed to boost U.S. security ties with key Middle Eastern allies like Israel and Jordan.
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H.R. 4035: Wall Street Tax Act of 2025
The Wall Street Tax Act of 2025, also known as H.R. 4035, proposes a new tax on certain trading transactions involving securities in the United States.
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S. 1909: Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act
The Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act is a proposed U.S. law aimed at boosting trade and investment with countries in the Western Balkans, like Albania and Serbia.
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S. 348: STABLE Trade Policy Act
The STABLE Trade Policy Act is a proposed law aiming to change how the U.S. handles tariffs on imports from allied countries.
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H.R. 3293: Support Water-Efficient Strategies and Technologies Act of 2025
The Support Water-Efficient Strategies and Technologies Act of 2025, or H.R. 3293, is a proposed law aimed at helping farmers in dry areas of the Western United States save water and become more resilient to drought.
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H.R. 4346: PEACE Act of 2025
The PEACE Act of 2025, or H.R.4346, is a proposed law aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine by imposing financial restrictions on certain foreign banks linked to Russia.
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H.R. 1267: Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act
The Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act (H.R. 1267) is a proposed law aiming to protect water systems from being held responsible for cleaning up certain harmful chemicals, known as PFAS, which they did not cause.
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H.R. 4168: PFAS National Drinking Water Standard Act of 2025
The PFAS National Drinking Water Standard Act of 2025 is a proposed law aiming to set a nationwide standard for PFAS chemicals in drinking water.
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H.R. 2622: Russia-North Korea Cooperation Sanctions Act
The Russia-North Korea Cooperation Sanctions Act aims to curb military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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S. 2868: India Shrimp Tariff Act
The India Shrimp Tariff Act, or S.2868, is a proposed law aimed at increasing tariffs on shrimp imports from India over the next few years.
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H.R. 6509: SAFE Drugs Act of 2025
The SAFE Drugs Act of 2025, or H.R. 6509, is a proposed law aiming to make medications safer by tightening regulations on compounding pharmacies.
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H.R. 4371: Kayla Hamilton Act
The Kayla Hamilton Act, also known as H.R. 4371, is a proposed law aimed at protecting unaccompanied children who enter the United States.
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H.R. 3567: Put School Counselors Where They’re Needed Act
The "Put School Counselors Where They’re Needed Act" is a proposed law aimed at helping students in struggling schools by providing more counselors.
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H.R. 3537: Targeting Child Predators Act of 2025
The Targeting Child Predators Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at strengthening investigations into child exploitation.
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S. 2537: Open America's Ports Act
The Open America's Ports Act is a proposed law that aims to change how cruise ships operate between U.S. ports.
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H.R. 537: INCREASE Housing Affordability Act Incentivizing New Conversions to Residential Entities to Accelerate Supply and Expand Housing Affordability Act
The INCREASE Housing Affordability Act, or H.R. 537, aims to make housing more affordable by turning empty office buildings into homes.
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S. 1537: Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025
The Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025 aims to make it easier for veterans to start careers in trucking by allowing them to use their GI Bill benefits for multi-state apprenticeship programs.
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S. 1900: Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025
The Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025 is a U.S. law that supports Taiwan's participation in the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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