Legislation in plain English
Plain-English explanations of federal bills: what each bill would do, who it could affect, and how to take action.
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The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, or H.R.4213, is a bill that sets the budget for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year 2026.
The Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2025 is a bipartisan bill aimed at improving maternal and infant health across the United States.
The ADS for Mental Health Services Act is a new bill aimed at making digital platforms more transparent about the mental health ads they show.
The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, or S.2256, is a proposed law that decides how much money the U.S. government will spend on agriculture, rural development, and the FDA for the year 2026.
The CHILD Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to improve safety for vulnerable populations by expanding background checks.
The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act is a bipartisan effort to make prescription drugs more affordable by limiting the number of patents drug companies can use to block competition.
The Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2025 is a bill that aims to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking and human smuggling by allowing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to work directly with foreign governments.
H.R.5371, the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026, is a temporary funding bill designed to keep the government running smoothly.
The GENIUS Act (S.1582), officially titled the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, sets new rules for stablecoins in the U.S. This legislation aims to regulate digital currencies that are pegged to a stable value, ensuring they are backed by real assets.
The DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025, also known as H.R.4393, is a proposed law aimed at securing the U.S. border and reforming immigration laws.
The Make Marriage Great Again Act of 2025 aims to fix the "marriage penalty" in federal taxes.
The Kids Online Safety Act (S. 1748) is a proposed law aimed at making the internet a safer place for kids.
The No Wrong Door for Veterans Act is a proposed law aimed at improving mental health services for U.S. veterans.
The Strategic Ports Reporting Act is a new law that helps the U.S. government keep an eye on important ports around the world.
Imagine waking up to find that your favorite online store has suddenly raised prices on everyday items.
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) is a proposed law that would require people to show proof of U.S. citizenship, like a birth certificate or passport, to register to vote in federal elections.
H.R. 1919, known as the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, is a proposed law that aims to stop the Federal Reserve from creating a digital version of the U.S. dollar.
H.Res.107 is a straightforward resolution that elects Delegate James Moylan from Guam to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES580 is a procedural resolution that sets the rules for how the U.S. House of Representatives will debate and vote on four important bills.
The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to define who can play on girls' and women's sports teams in schools.
Imagine planning a massive event that the whole country watches every four years.
The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act is a proposed law that aims to ensure infants born alive after an attempted abortion receive the same medical care as any other newborn.
The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026, or H.R.3944, is a bill that outlines how the U.S. government will spend money on military infrastructure, veterans' services, agriculture, and legislative operations for the fiscal year 2026.
H.Con.Res.11, titled "Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President," is a straightforward resolution.
