https://explainthelaw.com/ Plain English breakdowns of federal legislation and executive orders. en-us Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:06:55 Z https://explainthelaw.com/feed.xml https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hjres196/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hjres196/ Proposes a constitutional amendment to guarantee the right to vote for all citizens. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:06:55 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9285/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9285/ Uses artificial intelligence to track and respond to heat-related illnesses. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:06:29 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9263/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9263/ Establishes a fund to provide grants for creating affordable housing. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:06:26 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9294/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9294/ Limits detention in temporary ICE holding rooms to a maximum of 12 hours. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:06:21 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9259/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9259/ Provides government-funded lawyers for unaccompanied children in immigration court. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:06:20 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s4744/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s4744/ Improves various benefits and administrative functions for America's veterans. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:06:18 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9080/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9080/ Gives priority to federal buildings built with American-made mass timber. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:06:17 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9238/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9238/ Extends the expiration date for certain government surveillance powers. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:06:05 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9260/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9260/ Provides funding for the Departments of Labor, HHS, and Education for FY 2027. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:06:00 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s1377/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s1377/ Protects the wild horse population in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:05:40 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9310/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9310/ Provides funding for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2027. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:05:36 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s3041/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s3041/ Allows U.S. Marshals to help Tribal law enforcement with fugitive matters. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:05:35 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s162/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s162/ Requires states to create data-driven plans to recruit and retain foster families. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:05:34 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s736/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s736/ Increases penalties for giving phones to inmates and requires a policy review. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:05:31 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr4238/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr4238/ Improves accountability and reporting for the SBA's disaster loan program. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:13:38 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr5750/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr5750/ Extends the trial period for most new federal government employees to two years. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:59:24 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr4790/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr4790/ Funds the expansion and electrification of passenger and freight rail systems. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:12:15 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr3425/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr3425/ Improves oversight and tracking of contract security guards at federal buildings. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:12:01 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr3055/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr3055/ Helps veterans and service members get jobs in the supply chain industry. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:12:00 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr7753/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr7753/ Gives first-time homebuyers priority access to purchase foreclosed homes. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:11:46 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr3426/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr3426/ Limits new federal courthouse construction and sets courtroom sharing rules. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:11:42 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr388/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr388/ Requires a review of the federal Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:11:13 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr7640/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr7640/ Forces state and local governments to help with federal immigration enforcement. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:08:37 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr5713/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr5713/ Speeds up the removal of non-citizens who have committed crimes or are in gangs. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:08:34 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr6850/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr6850/ Requires large automakers to build cars with drunk driving prevention technology. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:08:33 Z