Search Results: keywords:"appropriations acts"

  • S. 5528 — To require an updated assessment of the public schools on installations of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:761

    The bill S. 5528 requires the Department of Defense to update its assessment of the condition and capacity of public schools located on military installations, originally conducted in 2011 and updated in 2017. This updated assessment must be submitted to Congress within a...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make sure that schools on military bases are in good shape by checking them again and letting Congress know what they find. It also wants to make sure the money given before to help these schools is being used well and wants some rules to be clearer so everyone understands what's happening.

  • H. R. 398 — To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to provide cost-recovery authority for the Department of the Interior.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:828

    H. R. 398 proposes changes to the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970, allowing the Department of the Interior to recover costs for processing applications and inspecting geothermal activities. These costs could be charged to those applying for or holding geothermal leases. The bill...

    Simple Explanation

    In this bill, they're trying to make a rule where people who want to use the earth's steam and heat to make energy might have to pay the government back for the time and resources it takes to look after those activities. They say they might charge less if the person has money troubles or if it will help more people use this kind of energy.