Search Results: keywords:"application processing deadline"

  • H. R. 7370 — To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:635

    H. R. 7370, also known as the "Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act" or "GEO Act," proposes changes to the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. It establishes a strict deadline for processing applications for geothermal leasing even if there are pending civil actions related to the...

    Simple Explanation

    The GEO Act is a plan to make it faster for people to get permission to use hot water under the ground to make energy. It says the government has to decide yes or no within 60 days, even if there are still questions or problems to solve.

  • H. R. 7370 — An Act To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:472

    The Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act or the GEO Act aims to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. It requires that applications for geothermal drilling permits, right-of-way, or any other related authorizations must be processed by the Secretary within 60...

    Simple Explanation

    The Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act is like a rule that says if someone wants to dig and use hot steam from the earth for energy, the people in charge have to say yes or no within 60 days, even if there's a big argument about it in court. But, if a judge says to stop, then they have to listen to the judge.

  • H. R. 8932 — To establish an earlier application processing cycle for the FAFSA.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:456

    H.R. 8932 is a bill that aims to set an earlier application processing deadline for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It proposes to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, ensuring the FAFSA application cycle starts no later than October 1 of the year...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8932 is a plan to let students apply for college money help earlier by moving the start date from January to October, so they have more time to plan for school.