https://explainthelaw.com/ Plain English breakdowns of federal legislation and executive orders. en-us Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:35:03 Z https://explainthelaw.com/feed.xml https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9501/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9501/ Creates a pilot program for the IRS to use AI to detect tax fraud. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:35:03 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr5347/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr5347/ Ensures flexible data collection options for Medicare quality reporting. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:34:36 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9498/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9498/ Authorizes the National Taxpayer Advocate to participate in federal tax cases. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:34:11 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9528/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9528/ Allows state lawsuits against pesticide companies over labeling. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:33:18 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9496/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9496/ Pauses tax deadlines and refunds late fees for Americans held hostage abroad. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:32:03 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr7128/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr7128/ Extends the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program and updates its processes. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:31:14 Z https://explainthelaw.com/executive-orders/order/14414/ https://explainthelaw.com/executive-orders/order/14414/ Promotes modern, earth-friendly farming to improve food and farm profits. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:09:10 Z https://explainthelaw.com/laws/119/s1003/ https://explainthelaw.com/laws/119/s1003/ Requires the FCC to create a wireless emergency alert for shark attacks. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:07:17 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9495/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9495/ Provides annual funding for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2027. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:02:43 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr2004/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr2004/ Requires a study and guidance on routine fentanyl testing in hospital ERs. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:02:11 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr1561/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr1561/ Funds research and access to test strips for detecting fentanyl and xylazine. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:01:53 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr7994/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr7994/ Creates a grant program for schools to get opioid overdose reversal drugs. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:01:39 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr3514/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr3514/ Makes it faster and easier for seniors on Medicare Advantage to get medical care. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:01:22 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9397/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9397/ Requires health insurers to publicly report how they spend premium money. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:00:54 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr5505/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr5505/ Ensures religious student groups at public colleges get the same rights as others. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:00:14 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr8822/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr8822/ Allows the Secretary of Labor to access federal data to verify workers' comp. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:59:42 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9203/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9203/ Requires colleges to be transparent about how they handle civil rights complaints. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:59:09 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9228/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9228/ Gives employer health plans access to their health claims data. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:58:52 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr8476/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr8476/ Requires schools getting federal funds to treat antisemitism like other hate. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:58:34 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9426/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9426/ Creates a new tax deduction for families for youth enrichment programs. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:56:44 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9442/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr9442/ Pauses construction of new AI data centers until new safety laws are enacted. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:56:14 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hres1391/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hres1391/ A resolution to impeach the Secretary of Education for high crimes and misdemeanors. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:54:18 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr8880/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr8880/ Requires a study of federal cybersecurity assistance for small businesses. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:38:47 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr915/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr915/ Allows small business loans to be used for modern business software. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:38:31 Z https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr826/ https://explainthelaw.com/bills/119/hr826/ Requires the Small Business Administration to report on COVID-19 loan fraud. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:37:50 Z