H.R. 4490: PARTNER Act
The PARTNER Act is a proposed law that aims to strengthen the United States' relationships with important international organizations.
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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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H.R. 1158: Freedom First Lend Lease Act
The Freedom First Lend Lease Act is a proposed law that would allow the U.S. President to lend or lease military equipment to Ukraine and Eastern European countries affected by Russia's invasion.
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H.Res. 16: Recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.
H.Res.16 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that recognizes Russian actions in Ukraine as genocide.
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S.Res. 114: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Russian Federation started the war against Ukraine by launching an unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
Senate Resolution 114 is a formal statement from the U.S. Senate declaring that Russia started the war against Ukraine with an unprovoked invasion on February 24, 2022.
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H.Res. 777: Commending the Council of Europe for its efforts in seeking justice for the people of Ukraine in response to Russian crime of aggression and other international crimes.
H. Res. 777 is a simple House resolution that praises the Council of Europe for its efforts to seek justice for Ukraine in response to Russian aggression.
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S.Res. 91: A resolution acknowledging the third anniversary of Russia's further invasion of Ukraine and expressing support for the people of Ukraine.
The Senate Resolution 91 (S.Res.91) is a symbolic gesture from the U.S. Senate, marking the third anniversary of Russia's further invasion of Ukraine.
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S.Res. 421: A resolution urging the executive branch and leaders of the G7 and the European Union to seize sovereign assets of the Russian Federation under the jurisdiction of members of the G7 and disburse such assets to Ukraine in tranches of not less than $10,000,000,000 United States dollars per month until expended.
Imagine a plan that takes frozen Russian assets and uses them to help Ukraine recover from war.
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S.Res. 510: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the 93rd anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the "Holodomor", should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine, and that Vladimir Putin's brutal and unprovoked war against Ukraine once again threatens the existence of the Ukrainian people, while exacerbating the problems of global hunger.
S.Res.510 is a non-binding resolution from the U.S. Senate that commemorates the 93rd anniversary of the Holodomor, a devastating famine in Ukraine during 1932-1933.
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H.Res. 155: Reaffirming the United States unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity as Russia's illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine hits its third year.
In a world where international borders are constantly tested, H.Res.155 stands as a symbolic gesture from the U.S. House of Representatives.
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H.Res. 100: Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces.
Imagine a world where nuclear weapons are tightly controlled, reducing the risk of a catastrophic arms race.
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S.Res. 109: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Russian President Vladimir Putin should immediately withdraw Russian forces from Ukraine.
S.Res.109 is a simple Senate resolution that expresses the opinion of the U.S. Senate, urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to immediately withdraw Russian forces from Ukraine.
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S. 808: Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act
The Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act is a proposed law aimed at cutting off the import of certain minerals from Russia to the United States.
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H.Res. 154: Commemorating the heroic sacrifices of the people of Ukraine 3 years after Russian President Vladimir Putin's illegal and unprovoked war against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and recognizing the terrible cost of Russia's committing crimes against Humanity aggression.
H.Res.154 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives that commemorates the sacrifices of the Ukrainian people three years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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S.Res. 61: A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces.
Imagine a world where nuclear weapons are unchecked and unregulated.
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S. 2918: REPO Implementation Act of 2025
The REPO Implementation Act of 2025 is a new piece of legislation aimed at helping Ukraine by using frozen Russian assets.
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H.R. 3546: Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2025
The Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at making medications more affordable for Americans.
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H.R. 2929: Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe of North Carolina Act
The Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe of North Carolina Act, also known as H.R. 2929, is a bill that aims to grant federal recognition to the Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe.
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H.R. 5257: To reaffirm the trust status of land taken into trust by the United States pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934, for the benefit of an Indian Tribe that was federally recognized on the date that the land was taken into trust.
Imagine a law that ensures certain lands remain protected and governed by the tribes who have historically lived there.
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H.R. 3746: Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, also known as H.R. 3746, is a new law that aims to manage the United States' national debt and spending.
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H.R. 8038: 21st Century Peace through Strength Act
The 21st Century Peace through Strength Act, also known as H.R. 8038, is a proposed law aimed at enhancing U.S. national security by imposing sanctions on countries like Russia, Iran, and China.
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H.R. 7520: Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024
Imagine a world where your personal data—like where you live, your financial details, and even your private conversations—could be sold to foreign countries without your knowledge.
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H.R. 1588: Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act
The Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act is a proposed law that aims to make it easier to apply for federal funding for broadband projects online.
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H.R. 1681: Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act
Imagine living in a place where you can't easily connect to the internet.
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S.J.Res. 87: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness: Gulf of America".
Imagine waking up to find the Gulf of Mexico renamed the "Gulf of America."
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