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. 3649: Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2025

The Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2025 is a proposed law aiming to make roads safer for cyclists and other vulnerable road users by requiring advanced braking systems in new vehicles.

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H.R. 4317: PBM Reform Act of 2025

The PBM Reform Act of 2025 is a new bill aiming to make pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) more transparent and fair in how they handle drug pricing for Medicare.

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S. 1890: Carla Walker Act

The Carla Walker Act, or S1890, is a proposed law aimed at helping solve cold cases by using advanced DNA technology.

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S. 1038: TRACE Act

The TRACE Act is a proposed law aimed at improving how missing persons cases are tracked, especially when they occur on federal lands or in U.S. waters.

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H.R. 5761: Fair Warning Act of 2025

The Fair Warning Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at giving workers more notice before they lose their jobs due to company closures or mass layoffs.

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S. 3356: HALT Act of 2025

The HALT Act of 2025, officially known as the Hastening Arms Limitations Talks Act, is a new piece of legislation aimed at reducing the threat of nuclear weapons to the United States.

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S. 2017: S Corporation Modernization Act of 2025

The S Corporation Modernization Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at updating the rules for S corporations, which are a type of business structure that allows income to pass directly to shareholders to avoid double taxation.

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