Search Results for keywords:"biodiversity"

Search Results: keywords:"biodiversity"

H. R. 6811 — To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide for high-priority research and extension grants for natural climate solutions, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:302
H.R. 6811 proposes an amendment to the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish grants supporting research and projects focused on natural climate solutions. These grants aim to enhance land management strategies that help capture carbon or lower...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6811 is about helping scientists and farmers find better ways to take care of the Earth by using nature to help fight climate change, like by planting more trees or making farmlands healthier. It gives them money to study and try out these ideas, so the planet can stay safe and happy.
S. 3963 — To clarify that noncommercial species found entirely within the borders of a single State are not in interstate commerce or subject to regulation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 or any other provision of law enacted as an exercise of the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:389
S. 3963 aims to clarify that certain species that live entirely within one state's borders are not considered part of interstate commerce. These species, referred to as "intrastate species," would therefore not be subject to the regulations under the Endangered Species Act of...
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S. 3963 says that animals or plants that live only in one state don't need special rules if they are not part of a big market that involves different states, so they wouldn't need protection from certain national laws. This means those local creatures won't get rules for protection unless they are important to trade between states.
H. R. 9972 — To implement the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, and for other purposes.
October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:6,142
H.R. 9972 aims to implement the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels by putting rules in place to protect these birds. The bill makes it illegal to harm, capture, or kill albatrosses and petrels without a specific permit. It outlines various measures for...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9972 is a bill that wants to protect special birds called albatrosses and petrels by making rules that stop people from hurting them without permission, and it helps take care of the places where they live.
H. R. 7897 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to finalize a proposed rule to remove the Apache trout from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:230
H.R. 7897 requires the Secretary of the Interior to complete the process of removing the Apache trout from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife. This bill mandates that the final rule to delist the Apache trout be issued no later than 90 days after the bill becomes law. The...
Simple Explanation
The bill asks for a decision to be made quickly about taking the Apache trout off of the endangered species list, which means it might not need special help anymore. Some people are not sure if this is a good idea because they want to make sure the fish will be okay in the future.
H. R. 9945 — To establish a North American Grasslands Conservation Council, and for other purposes.
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October 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:8,106
H.R. 9945 aims to establish the North American Grasslands Conservation Council to help protect and restore grassland ecosystems in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The bill outlines the creation of a grant program to support voluntary conservation efforts by various...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9945 is like a big project where friends from the USA, Canada, and Mexico work together to help save the grasslands where animals like to live, by giving money and support to people, like farmers and Indigenous Tribes, to use smart and helpful ways to take care of the land.
H. R. 8998 — An Act Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:53,571
H.R. 8998 is a funding bill for the U.S. Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bill outlines budgets for various departments and programs, including wildland fire...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8998 is a plan to give money to groups that take care of nature, like the parks and the environment, but it also tells them what they can't spend that money on, like helping with climate change or making rules about using masks.
H. R. 8632 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw a proposed rule relating to the biological integrity, diversity, and environmental health of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:239
H. R. 8632 is a bill proposed in the House of Representatives to require the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw a specific rule about the National Wildlife Refuge System. This proposed rule, published on February 2, 2024, focused on the biological integrity, diversity, and...
Simple Explanation
The bill, called the BIOSAFE Act of 2024, wants to stop a new plan that deals with the safety and health of animals and plants in special protected areas. It doesn't say why it wants to stop the plan or what new plan should be made instead.
S. RES. 820 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as National Estuaries Week.
September 16, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:375
The Senate resolution S. RES. 820, introduced by a bipartisan group of senators, expresses support for designating September 21-28, 2024, as "National Estuaries Week." This resolution acknowledges the critical role of estuaries, which are water bodies where ocean tides and river water merge,...
Simple Explanation
The Senate wants to have a special week from September 21 to September 28, 2024, to celebrate estuaries, which are places where rivers meet the ocean. These spots are really important because they help the environment and give people jobs, so everyone is encouraged to protect and take care of them.
H. RES. 1496 — Supporting the designation of October 23, 2024, as National Marine Sanctuary Day.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:296
H. RES. 1496 supports the creation of October 23, 2024, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day." This resolution emphasizes the significance of the National Marine Sanctuary System, which aims to protect oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes through conservation efforts and community engagement. It...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make October 23, 2024, a special day to celebrate places in the ocean where we protect sea creatures and plants. It also encourages people to visit these areas kindly and supports working together to keep them safe.
S. RES. 886 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2024, to October 31, 2024, as Bat Week.
September 25, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:225
S. RES. 886 is a resolution from the 118th Congress that supports the designation of October 24, 2024, to October 31, 2024, as "Bat Week". It emphasizes the important role bats play in ecosystems and agriculture by controlling pests and pollinating plants. The resolution also...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 886 is like a special reminder from the Senate to celebrate and take care of bats, because they help with things like eating bugs and growing plants. They want everyone to think about bats in the last week of October, but they haven't said exactly how, or what they will do to help bats stay healthy.
H. R. 9429 — To prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge.
August 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:163
H. R. 9429 aims to stop the implementation of a specific Land Protection Plan for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. The bill prevents the Secretary of the Interior from finalizing, putting into action, or managing the plan described in a document published in February...
Simple Explanation
In H. R. 9429, the bill says that a certain plan to take care of the land at the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge is not allowed to be done, which means the people in charge can't make the plan happen.
H. R. 8179 — To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out research and development with respect to winter oilseed crops, and for other purposes.
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April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,048
H.R. 8179, titled the "Winter Oilseed Study Act of 2024," mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct research on winter oilseed crops like canola and rapeseed. The Act aims to enhance sustainable farming by incorporating these crops into double and rotational cropping...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8179 wants to study special plants called winter oilseeds, like canola, to see how they can help farmers grow more crops and keep the earth healthy. It also plans to spend money on this research and report the findings to Congress, but some people worry about how the money will be used and if everyone gets a fair chance to join in the study.
S. RES. 747 — Recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 16 through June 22, 2024, as National Pollinator Week.
June 20, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:241
S. RES. 747 is a resolution recognizing the essential role pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, birds, and bats, play in maintaining ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States. It designates June 16 to June 22, 2024, as "National Pollinator Week" to raise...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants everyone to remember how important animals like bees, butterflies, birds, and bats are for helping plants grow and for our food. It sets aside a special week in June 2024 to learn about and protect these helpful creatures.
H. R. 7817 — To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to exclude certain populations of the lake sturgeon from the authority of such Act.
March 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:587
H.R. 7817 seeks to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prevent certain groups of lake sturgeon in Michigan from being classified as threatened or endangered. The bill highlights the cultural importance of lake sturgeon in Michigan, especially around Black Lake, and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7817 is a plan to change a law so some lake sturgeon fish in Michigan don’t need extra help from the government to stay safe, because local people believe they are already doing a good job taking care of these fish on their own.
S. 618 — To establish the United States Foundation for International Conservation to promote long-term management of protected and conserved areas, and for other purposes.
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May 07, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:11,395
S. 618 aims to establish the United States Foundation for International Conservation, which is a nonprofit organization designed to promote the long-term management of protected and conserved areas around the world. This foundation will work alongside various stakeholders,...
Simple Explanation
S. 618 is about creating a new group to help keep nature safe around the world. They will work with lots of different people to make sure important places are looked after, and they will also get money from others to help pay for these projects.
H. R. 9776 — To provide for the conservation of wildlife corridors and habitat connectivity, and for other purposes.
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September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:6,587
H.R. 9776, titled the "Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2024," aims to conserve wildlife corridors and improve connectivity between habitats in the United States. It acknowledges the decline of many species due to habitat fragmentation and...
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H.R. 9776 is a plan to help animals move safely between different homes in nature, so they don't get trapped or hurt by things like roads and buildings. It involves working together with lots of different groups to make sure animals can travel safely.

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