Search Results: keywords:"cultural resources"

  • H. R. 8031 — To establish the Chuckwalla National Monument and expand Joshua Tree National Park in the State of California, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:6,874

    H.R. 8031 aims to create the Chuckwalla National Monument and expand Joshua Tree National Park in California. The bill highlights the area's cultural and ecological significance, including its importance to local Indian Tribes and its unique biodiversity. The monument will be managed in...

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    H.R. 8031 wants to create a special place called Chuckwalla National Monument in California, where nature and history will be protected, and make a famous park called Joshua Tree bigger. Local Native American tribes will help take care of these areas to keep them safe and special for everyone.

  • S. 4607 — To designate the America’s National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:796

    The bill S. 4607 proposes to designate the America’s National Churchill Museum in Fulton, Missouri, as a National Historic Landmark. It allows the Secretary of the Interior to cooperate with state, local, and private entities to protect the museum's resources and provide...

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    The bill wants to make a special museum in Missouri about Winston Churchill an important historic place. It asks the U.S. government to help protect the museum and teach people about it, but they need to be careful about who they work with and how they pay for it.

  • S. 4936 — To require a study relating to the Minidoka National Historic Site.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:235

    S. 4936 mandates a study concerning the Minidoka National Historic Site before any project, similar to the Lava Ridge Wind Project in Idaho, receives authorization. The bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to create a report that examines possible...

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    The bill wants a careful study to see if building things like big wind farms near the Minidoka Historic Site in Idaho will hurt the environment or history there. This must happen before any building is allowed, so they make sure not to cause problems for animals, water, or important places.

  • H. R. 7936 — To prepare the National Park Service for America’s Semiquincentennial by revaluating and recommitting to efforts to protect and sustain the resiliency of our Nation’s cultural resources for the enjoyment, wellbeing, and education of all present and future generations.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,691

    H.R. 7936, also known as the "Cultural Resource Challenge Act of 2024," aims to prepare the National Park Service for America's Semiquincentennial by enhancing the management and preservation of cultural resources. The bill mandates improvements in resource management,...

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    The Cultural Resource Challenge Act of 2024 is a plan to help take care of important historical places and items in national parks, especially as America gets ready to celebrate its 250th birthday, by giving money to projects that protect them and teaching people how to take care of them.

  • S. 4828 — To establish the Bahsahwahbee National Monument in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,699

    S. 4828 proposes the establishment of the Bahsahwahbee National Monument in Nevada to protect and enhance the cultural, historical, and natural resources of the area. The bill acknowledges the significance of the land to the Newe people and other Tribes, who have historic ties to the region...

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    The bill wants to make a special place in Nevada called the Bahsahwahbee National Monument to protect it because it's really important to some Native American tribes. It will have rules to help keep the area safe and make sure everyone agrees on how to look after it.

  • S. 2620 — An Act To establish the Chesapeake National Recreation Area as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:3,363

    S. 2620 establishes the Chesapeake National Recreation Area within the National Park System, involving lands in Maryland and Virginia, to protect the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding areas while providing public access and enjoyment. The bill outlines the process for...

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    The bill wants to create a new fun park called the Chesapeake National Recreation Area, where people can enjoy nature and learn about the Chesapeake Bay, in places like Maryland and Virginia. It's like making a special place to protect nature and help everyone have a good time!

  • S. 4936 — To require a study relating to the Minidoka National Historic Site.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:299

    S. 4936 requires a study concerning the Minidoka National Historic Site before any authorizations can be issued for the Lava Ridge Wind Project or similar projects in certain counties in Idaho. The Comptroller General of the United States must complete a report identifying...

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    This bill wants someone to look into how a new wind project might affect a place called the Minidoka National Historic Site and other important things like animals and water nearby. They have to make a report about it before the wind project can get the go-ahead to start.

  • H. R. 7529 — To amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:221

    H. R. 7529 aims to update the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 by reauthorizing the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network. The bill proposes to increase the funding from $3,000,000 to $6,000,000 and extend the expiration date from 2025 to 2030. This...

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    The bill wants to give more money to help take care of and let people visit and learn about the Chesapeake Bay, by doubling the current funds and making them last for five more years until 2030.