https://explainthelaw.com/ Plain English breakdowns of federal legislation and executive orders. en-us Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:13:38 Z https://explainthelaw.com/feed.xml 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 https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s1945/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s1945/ Stops state and local governments from banning specific energy services. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:51:57 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr3699/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr3699/ Stops state and local governments from banning certain types of energy. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:51:30 Z https://explainthelaw.com/laws/119/s2/ https://explainthelaw.com/laws/119/s2/ Provides billions in funding for border security and immigration enforcement. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:36:08 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s872/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s872/ Requires certain government spending agreements to be reported on USAspending.gov. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:35:27 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s332/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s332/ Requires a study on Holocaust education efforts in public schools nationwide. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:35:22 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s825/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s825/ Requires the Attorney General to report on a program for PTSD treatment. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:35:21 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr3872/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr3872/ Makes the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands apply to hardrock minerals. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:35:19 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s3518/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s3518/ Eases rules for hydropower maintenance and speeds up licensing for small projects. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:35:09 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s4394/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s4394/ Creates new training programs for high-ranking law enforcement officers. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:35:05 Z https://explainthelaw.com/laws/119/hr3490/ https://explainthelaw.com/laws/119/hr3490/ Requires a government report on esophageal cancer's impact on federal employees. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:03:39 Z https://explainthelaw.com/laws/119/s2393/ https://explainthelaw.com/laws/119/s2393/ Authorizes funding for a new VA medical facility project in St. Louis, MO. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:03:37 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9230/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9230/ Limits pay and leadership for members of Congress after 12 years of service. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:49:51 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s4492/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s4492/ Provides government matching funds for savings in ABLE accounts for the disabled. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:17:11 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s4446/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s4446/ Makes it illegal to import machines used to make counterfeit drugs. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:17:03 Z