https://explainthelaw.com/ Plain English breakdowns of federal legislation and executive orders. en-us Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:17:11 Z https://explainthelaw.com/feed.xml 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 https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s3314/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s3314/ Expands a VA rule for informed consent to include more types of medications. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:16:59 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s4454/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s4454/ Allows a federal agency to create safety standards for firearms. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:16:57 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s4345/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s4345/ Requires a report on Medicaid costs from hospital visits due to marijuana use. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:16:48 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr5248/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr5248/ Restructures the Department of State to better align economic and foreign policy. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:14:37 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr6297/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr6297/ Requires the State Department to consult with Congress on antisemitism in Europe. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:14:27 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr2505/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr2505/ Requires strategies to stop Iran from getting technology for its drones. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:14:23 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr1744/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr1744/ Extends funding for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:14:14 Z https://explainthelaw.com/executive-orders/order/14411/ https://explainthelaw.com/executive-orders/order/14411/ Strengthens rules for importing goods to protect U.S. security and businesses. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:11:47 Z https://explainthelaw.com/executive-orders/order/14410/ https://explainthelaw.com/executive-orders/order/14410/ Makes it easier to remove federal employees in policy-influencing positions. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:11:43 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr8809/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr8809/ Clarifies who must register as a foreign agent when lobbying for other countries. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:15:57 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr5408/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr5408/ Creates a process to speed up first contract talks for new unions. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:08:55 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s500/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s500/ Reauthorizes and funds programs for addiction recovery, housing, and job support. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:12:10 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s946/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s946/ Clarifies training requirements for medical professionals who prescribe controlled substances. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:12:02 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s1036/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s1036/ Expands a fellowship program to include training for addiction medicine pros. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:12:00 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s4586/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/s4586/ Requires a national security review of specific communications tech companies. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:11:44 Z https://explainthelaw.com/laws/109/hr4472/ https://explainthelaw.com/laws/109/hr4472/ Creates a national sex offender registry and toughens laws against child abuse. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:50:07 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9195/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9195/ Improves special education for children who are deaf, blind, or deafblind. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:26:47 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr8463/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr8463/ Creates new rules for federal agencies to prevent fraud before payments are made. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:26:34 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9186/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9186/ Updates definitions in the Controlled Substances Act and clarifies drug scheduling. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:26:34 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr8107/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr8107/ Creates a 'High Risk List' for federal funds managed by states and localities. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:25:29 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr428/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr428/ Gives cash bonuses to federal workers who find ways to save government money. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:25:29 Z https://explainthelaw.com/laws/117/hr6617/ https://explainthelaw.com/laws/117/hr6617/ Extends government funding until March 11, 2022, to avoid a shutdown. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:45:29 Z https://explainthelaw.com/laws/117/hr1799/ https://explainthelaw.com/laws/117/hr1799/ Extends the application deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:44:37 Z