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6 plain-English definitions of the agencies, programs, laws and procedures that come up in bills and votes.
AI-AssistedWritten with AI from official sources. The official record always prevails. How we use AI.- Lame-Duck Session
- Congress
A session of Congress held after the November election and before the new Congress begins in January, when some members who lost or retired are still serving.
- Land Into Trust
- Legal Term
When the federal government takes title to land for the benefit of a tribe or individual tribal members. Trust land is generally exempt from state and local taxes and is under tribal and federal jurisdiction.
In Bills:S. 723
- Lawful Permanent Resident
- Program
A person allowed to live and work in the United States permanently, shown by a green card. Most can apply to become citizens after five years.
- Legal Services Corporation
- Agency
A nonprofit created by Congress in 1974 that funds civil legal aid for low-income Americans.
- Library of Congress
- Agency
The research library of Congress and one of the largest libraries in the world. It also houses the Copyright Office and the Congressional Research Service.
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance ProgramLIHEAP
- Program
A federal block grant that helps low-income households pay heating and cooling bills and make their homes more energy efficient.