https://explainthelaw.com/ Plain English breakdowns of federal legislation and executive orders. en-us Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:51:57 Z https://explainthelaw.com/feed.xml 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 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