S. 3699: FOCUS Act
Imagine a world where every federal officer involved in immigration enforcement wears a body camera, capturing every moment of their interactions.
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Legislation in plain English
Bill explainers
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. 2523: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at protecting voting rights in the United States.
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H.R. 3473: Humane Accountability Act
The Humane Accountability Act is a proposed law that aims to make the U.S. immigration system more transparent.
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H.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, is a big funding bill that decides how the U.S. government will spend money for the year.
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H.R. 4366: Save Local Business Act
The Save Local Business Act is a proposed law that aims to change how we define who is responsible for employees in certain work situations.
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H.R. 7147: Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
H.R. 7147 is a bill that outlines funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year 2026.
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H.Res. 996: Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
The bill H.Res. 996 seeks to impeach Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors.
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H.R. 7119: DHS Use of Force Oversight Act
H.R. 7119 is a proposed bill that aims to establish a standardized policy for the use of force and de-escalation techniques by law enforcement officers within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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S. 3292: Platform Accountability and Transparency Act
Imagine a world where you can see exactly how social media platforms decide what content to show you and how they handle ads and user interactions.
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S. 2164: Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025
The Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to regulate how companies use artificial intelligence (AI) in making important decisions about people's lives.
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S. 3571: Keeping Our Agents on the Line Act
The "Keeping Our Agents on the Line Act" is a proposed bill that aims to keep U.S. Border Patrol agents focused on their traditional duties at the border.
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S. 1731: COUNTER Act of 2025
The COUNTER Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at addressing China's growing military presence around the world.
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S. 3696: DEFIANCE Act of 2024
The DEFIANCE Act of 2024 is a proposed law aimed at protecting individuals from the harmful effects of AI-generated or computer-altered images that falsely depict them in explicit situations without their consent.
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H.R. 3423: Facility for Runway Operations and Safe Transportation Act
The Facility for Runway Operations and Safe Transportation Act, or FROST Act, is a proposed law aimed at improving airport safety during winter by ensuring proper storage for deicing equipment and fluids.
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S. 100: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
Imagine a world where small business owners are required to share their personal financial information with the government.
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H.R. 3651: Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2025
The Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at safeguarding the rights of people who participate in protests.
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H.R. 6397: Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
The Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, known as H.R. 6397, is a proposed law aimed at changing how the U.S. handles immigration detention.
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S. 2379: Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act
The Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act (S2379) is a legislative measure designed to protect judges and court staff.
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S. 24: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 154 First Avenue East in Jerome, Idaho, as the "Representative Maxine Bell Post Office".
A new bill, S24, aims to rename the United States Postal Service facility in Jerome, Idaho, as the "Representative Maxine Bell Post Office."
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H.R. 735: United States Reciprocal Trade Act
Imagine a world where the United States could match the tariffs that other countries impose on its goods.
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H.R. 4205: Fairness in Vineyard Data Act
The Fairness in Vineyard Data Act, or H.R. 4205, is a proposed law aimed at improving the collection and sharing of grape production data across the United States.
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H.R. 6945: Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
The Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, or H.R. 6945, is a proposed law that aims to help pregnant women and families by allowing states to use existing welfare funds to support pregnancy centers.
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H.R. 424: State Border Security Reimbursement Act of 2025
The State Border Security Reimbursement Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to have the federal government pay back certain states for money they've spent on border security.
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H.R. 1122: China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025
The China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025, known as H.R. 1122, is a proposed law aimed at regulating the flow of certain technologies from the U.S. to China.
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