H.R. 1549: China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025
H.R.1549, the China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025, is a legislative effort to evaluate the financial risks posed by China's economy to the U.S. and global markets.
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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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S. 129: No Tax on Tips Act
The No Tax on Tips Act aims to give a financial boost to workers in tipped jobs by exempting up to $25,000 of their tips from federal income tax.
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S. 1333: Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act
The Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act is a bipartisan bill aimed at closing legal loopholes that allow offenders to evade prosecution for crimes against children.
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S. 1155: A bill to amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to make technical corrections.
Imagine a law that helps protect victims of human trafficking by clearing up confusing legal language.
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S. 1003: Lulu’s Law
Imagine you're enjoying a sunny day at the beach when suddenly, a shark attack occurs nearby.
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H.R. 900: Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025
Imagine waking up one day to find a giant hole has swallowed part of your neighborhood.
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H.R. 919: Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act
Imagine a world where managing chronic diseases like diabetes or asthma doesn't break the bank.
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H.R. 910: Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025
The Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025 is a proposed U.S. law aimed at supporting Taiwan's involvement in the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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H.R. 862: TSA Commuting Fairness Act
The TSA Commuting Fairness Act is a proposed law aimed at making life a bit easier for TSA employees who have long commutes to work.
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H.R. 207: SHARKED Act of 2025
The SHARKED Act of 2025 is a bipartisan bill designed to tackle the issue of sharks eating fish before anglers can reel them in.
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H.R. 1486: Economic Espionage Prevention Act
The Economic Espionage Prevention Act is a proposed law aimed at protecting U.S. trade secrets from foreign threats.
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H.R. 1156: Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act
The Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act, or H.R.1156, is a proposed law aiming to crack down on fraudsters who took advantage of pandemic unemployment programs.
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H.R. 2591: Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025
The Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 is a bipartisan effort to improve mental health support for aviation professionals.
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S. 1040: Drug Competition Enhancement Act
The Drug Competition Enhancement Act (S.1040) is a proposed law aimed at making prescription drugs more affordable by stopping certain practices that delay cheaper, generic versions from hitting the market.
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H.J.Res. 78: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt".
Imagine a fish so small yet so significant that its protection could influence water supplies for millions of people.
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S. 499: Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025
The Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025 (S.499) is a legislative proposal designed to keep the government running even when Congress hasn't passed a new budget.
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H.R. 25: FairTax Act of 2025
Imagine a world where you no longer have to file federal income taxes.
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H.R. 1039: Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act
The Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act, or H.R.1039, is a bill designed to make it easier for veterans to understand the benefits they are entitled to.
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H.Con.Res. 14: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
H.Con.Res.14 is a proposed budget plan for the U.S. government that outlines spending and revenue goals from 2025 to 2034.
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H.Con.Res. 1: Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.
Imagine if Congress couldn't meet in Washington, D.C.
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H.R. 1479: Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
The Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 aims to make hotel pricing more straightforward for travelers by requiring hotels and booking platforms to display the total cost of a stay, including all mandatory fees, right from the start.
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