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Search Results: keywords:"community resilience"

H. RES. 1494 — Recognizing the threat of air pollution and extreme heat to maternal and infant health, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that meaningful interventions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities of pregnancy in Latino communities.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:612
H. RES. 1494 is a resolution from the House of Representatives recognizing the serious risks that air pollution and extreme heat pose to maternal and infant health, specifically focusing on the vulnerabilities faced by pregnant women in Latino communities. It emphasizes the need for swift and...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a big plan to help keep moms and babies safe from things like dirty air and really hot weather, especially for Latino families. It wants to make sure they have clean air, information they can understand, and cooler places to stay safe and healthy.
S. 3754 — To establish the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative to carry out projects for the protection and restoration of the Mississippi River Corridor, and for other purposes.
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February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,816
The bill S. 3754 aims to create the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative, a nonregulatory effort designed to protect and restore the ecological health of the Mississippi River Corridor. It establishes a Mississippi River National Program Office within the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help clean and take care of the Mississippi River, like having a special team to make sure the water stays nice and the fish and animals have a safe place to live. It also plans to work with people who know the river well to make sure everyone can help keep it healthy.
S. 4545 — To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 with respect to emergency assistance for farmworkers, and for other purposes.
June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:844
S. 4545, titled the “Disaster Relief for Farmworkers Act of 2024,” seeks to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide emergency assistance to farmworkers during disasters. The bill defines what counts as a "covered disaster," including events...
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S. 4545 is a bill that wants to help farmworkers when bad things like fires or sickness happen, which make them lose their jobs or money. It plans to give money to groups that can help farmworkers by giving them support and important services during such tough times.
H. R. 10232 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to incentivize certain preparedness measures, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:530
H. R. 10232, known as the "Investing in Community Resilience Act of 2024," aims to modify the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to promote preparedness measures. The bill introduces amendments to support community emergency response teams and organizations...
Simple Explanation
The Investing in Community Resilience Act of 2024 wants to help places be better prepared for disasters by giving them training and ideas to stay safe. It tells an important group called FEMA to help states and tribes know what to do, and they promise to use money they already have without asking for more.
H. R. 6849 — To prohibit the establishment of a Civilian Climate Corps, American Climate Corps, or any similar program, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:353
H. R. 6849, introduced by Mr. Crenshaw, is a bill that aims to stop the creation of programs like the Civilian Climate Corps or American Climate Corps in the United States. It prohibits the Corporation for National and Community Service from establishing or supporting any...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, Mr. Crenshaw wants to stop creating special teams like the Civilian Climate Corps that help the environment in the United States. The bill says these teams can't do things like fix pollution, teach kids about nature, or help make neighborhoods more green.
S. 4900 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to incentivize certain preparedness measures, and for other purposes.
December 16, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,019
S. 4900, titled the "Investing in Community Resilience Act of 2024," aims to modify the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to encourage certain preparedness measures. This bill proposes amendments to support emergency response teams and other organizations...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change how communities get ready for big emergencies by helping them practice and work together, but it has to do it without any extra money, using only the money they already have.
S. RES. 862 — Designating October 23, 2024, as National Marine Sanctuary Day.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:338
S. RES. 862 is a resolution proposed in the Senate to declare October 23, 2024, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day." This resolution highlights the importance of the National Marine Sanctuary System, which protects the oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes. It encourages people to visit and support...
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S. RES. 862 is a plan to make October 23, 2024, "National Marine Sanctuary Day" to help people remember and support special ocean and lake areas that protect sea animals and nature. This special day hopes to make everyone, including the government, work together to care for these places better.
S. 3606 — To reauthorize the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, and for other purposes.
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January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,251
S. 3606 reauthorizes the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 and aims to enhance earthquake preparedness and response in the United States. The bill updates existing provisions by focusing on improving earthquake early warning systems, performance evaluations of buildings, and structural...
Simple Explanation
S. 3606 is a plan to make sure people and buildings are safer from earthquakes in the United States by giving money to improve warning systems and building checks, while different groups like states and tribes work together to help.
H. R. 7289 — To establish the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative to carry out projects for the protection and restoration of the Mississippi River Corridor, and for other purposes.
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February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:6,573
H.R. 7289, introduced in the House of Representatives, seeks to establish the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative (MRRRI) to address the ecological decline of the Mississippi River and its floodplain. The bill aims to protect and restore the river's health...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7289 is a plan to help protect and fix the Mississippi River by doing projects to make the water cleaner and help the animals and plants that live there. It wants to make sure everyone, especially people who might not have as much money, gets a fair chance to get help, but it doesn’t say exactly how much money will be used or how it will be shared.
H. RES. 1375 — Recognizing the threat of extreme weather to children’s health and well-being, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:776
H. RES. 1375 recognizes the growing threat of extreme weather and air pollution to children's health and well-being. It expresses the desire of Congress for rapid and fair development of solutions to protect children who are particularly vulnerable to these conditions. The resolution suggests...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1375 says that Congress wants to make sure kids are safe from bad weather and dirty air, by coming up with fair and fast ways, like air filters and safe places to go, to protect them.

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