Search Results for keywords:"council on environmental quality"

Search Results: keywords:"council on environmental quality"

H. R. 8156 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress an updated report on the roles, responsibilities, and practices of the Council on Environmental Quality.
April 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:718
H.R. 8156 directs the Comptroller General of the United States to provide Congress with an updated report on the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). This report should include the CEQ's roles and responsibilities in a specific legal case related to the National Wildlife Federation, and...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants a special helper to check how another group is doing their job about the environment and if someone else can do it better. They also want to know who these people are talking to and their work history, and they need this in 120 days.
H. J. RES. 168 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:257
H. J. RES. 168 is a joint resolution that expresses Congress's disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Council on Environmental Quality concerning the "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2." The resolution states that this rule, which was published...
Simple Explanation
Congress is saying "no" to a new rule about how we protect the environment, because they think it might not be good. They want to make sure the new rules are clear and fair for everyone.
S. 5263 — To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to require the Council on Environmental Quality to publish an annual report on environmental reviews and causes of action based on alleged non-compliance with that Act, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,110
S. 5263 aims to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 by requiring the Council on Environmental Quality to publish an annual report on the environmental reviews and any lawsuits related to alleged non-compliance with the Act. The report will include details...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the people who watch over the environment to tell everyone every year about how well they are checking if we are taking care of nature, and if anyone is saying we are not doing a good job. They have to write a report about it and make sure everyone can read it.
H. R. 6832 — To require the priority and consideration of using native plants in Federal projects, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:958
H. R. 6832, known as the "Building Native Habitats at Federal Facilities Act," aims to prioritize the use of native plants in federal projects. It requires federal agencies to use native plants over non-native ones in construction or maintenance activities, considering benefits such as...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6832 is like a new rule that says when the government works on buildings or parks, they should try to use local plants instead of plants from far away. This helps animals and bugs that live nearby and makes sure everything feels like home for them.
S. J. RES. 99 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:268
S. J. RES. 99 is a joint resolution that aims to nullify a specific rule proposed by the Council on Environmental Quality. The rule in question relates to Phase 2 of the revisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Regulations. This resolution, introduced by a group...
Simple Explanation
This document is like a big STOP sign that some people in the Senate want to hold up. It says they don't like a new rule about how we should take care of nature, and if they get enough votes, that new rule won't happen.
S. 3510 — To require the priority and consideration of using native plants in Federal projects, and for other purposes.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:936
S. 3510, titled the “Building Native Habitats at Federal Facilities Act,” requires that federal projects prioritize the use of native plants over non-native plants whenever feasible. The bill mandates federal agencies to consider the benefits of native plants, such as...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule telling people who work on big government building projects to use plants that naturally grow in the area because they're good for animals and the earth. It also asks the main people in charge to check and report on how well everyone's following this rule every two years.

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