H.R. 1569: CATCH Fentanyl Act
The CATCH Fentanyl Act is a proposed law aimed at tackling the fentanyl crisis by using advanced technology to inspect vehicles and cargo at U.S. land borders.
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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.Con.Res. 21: A concurrent resolution denouncing the horrors of socialism.
In the 119th Congress, a resolution known as S.Con.Res.21 was introduced to express Congress's disapproval of socialism.
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H.R. 5450: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026, or H.R.5450, is a crucial bill designed to keep the U.S. government running smoothly by funding federal agencies for the fiscal year 2026.
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H.R. 5145: Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act
The Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act, or H.R. 5145, aims to keep health insurance affordable for millions of Americans by extending enhanced tax credits.
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H.R. 1602: Financial Privacy Act of 2025
The Financial Privacy Act of 2025, or H.R.1602, is a proposed law aimed at enhancing privacy protections for your financial data.
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H.R. 3645: ACCESS Act of 2025
Imagine a world where small businesses can easily raise money without getting bogged down by costly paperwork.
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H.R. 2184: Firearm Due Process Protection Act of 2025
The Firearm Due Process Protection Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to ensure fair legal procedures before restricting or restoring someone's right to own a gun.
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H.R. 5401: Pay Our Troops Act of 2026
The Pay Our Troops Act of 2026 is a proposed law designed to ensure that U.S. military personnel and Department of Defense civilian employees continue to receive their paychecks during government shutdowns.
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S. 3012: Shutdown Fairness Act
The Shutdown Fairness Act is a proposed law that aims to ensure federal employees who must work during government shutdowns get paid on time.
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S. 2882: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026, also known as S.2882, is a bill designed to keep the federal government running smoothly through the fiscal year 2026.
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H.R. 1679: Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025
The Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025 is a new bill that aims to make the U.S. more attractive for foreign companies to invest in.
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H.Res. 671: Prioritizing mental health to the same degree as physical health to address the epidemics of suicide and drug overdose in the United States.
Imagine a world where mental health is treated with the same importance as physical health.
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H.Res. 668: Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue its ongoing investigation into the possible mismanagement of the Federal government’s investigation of Mr. Jeffrey Epstein and Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell, and for other purposes.
H.RES.668 is a resolution that directs the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue investigating how the federal government handled the cases of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
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H.Res. 722: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk; and for other purposes.
H.Res. 722 is a legislative proposal that sets the stage for funding the U.S. government into fiscal year 2026, while also honoring the legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk.
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H.Res. 537: Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Imagine a world where one person can decide to go to war without asking anyone else.
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H.R. 5490: Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act
Imagine losing your life savings to an online scam run by criminals halfway across the world.
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H.R. 1005: Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act
The Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act, or CLASS Act, is a proposed law aimed at keeping foreign influence out of U.S. public schools.
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H.R. 4449: Advocating for Small Business Act
The Advocating for Small Business Act, or H.R.4449, is a proposed law that aims to give small businesses a stronger voice in financial regulations.
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H.R. 1449: Energy Resilient Communities Act
H.R.1449, known as the Energy Resilient Communities Act, aims to boost energy resilience and security in communities across the nation.
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H.R. 1135: Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act of 2025
The Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to make big fossil fuel companies pay for the damage their emissions have caused to the environment.
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H.R. 3157: State Energy Accountability Act
The State Energy Accountability Act is a proposed law that would require states to evaluate and publicly share how their energy policies, especially those involving wind and solar power, affect electricity reliability and costs.
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H.R. 3109: REFINER Act
The REFINER Act is a proposed law that aims to take a closer look at how U.S. petrochemical refineries are operating.
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S. 527: Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2025
The Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2025 is a bipartisan effort to shine a light on the hidden world of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their role in drug pricing.
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H.R. 1358: No Patient Left Alone Act of 2025
Imagine being in a hospital and not being able to have your loved ones by your side.
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