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H. R. 7354 — To establish an Interagency Task Force to examine the conditions and experiences of Black women and girls in education, economic development, healthcare, labor and employment, housing, justice and civil rights, to promote community-based methods for mitigating and addressing harm and ensuring accountability, and to study societal effects on Black women and girls, and for other purposes.
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February 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,417
H.R. 7354, titled the “Protect Black Women and Girls Act,” aims to create an Interagency Task Force to study and address the challenges faced by Black women and girls in the U.S. across several areas, including education, economic development, healthcare, housing, and...
Simple Explanation
The "Protect Black Women and Girls Act" is a plan to make a special group that will figure out ways to help Black women and girls do better in school, work, health, and other areas, but it doesn't say how they will pay for all the ideas they come up with.
H. R. 7102 — To establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
January 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:910
H. R. 7102, titled the “Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act,” proposes the creation of an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration. The purpose of this office is to establish connections with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to start a special office to help Native American and Native Hawaiian people create and grow small businesses, but it won't use any new money and will stop after seven years.
S. 4084 — To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to professional nonprofit theaters for the purposes of supporting operations, employment, and economic development.
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April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,447
The STAGE Act (S. 4084) aims to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to support nonprofit theaters. It authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program for nonprofit theaters to aid in employment, economic recovery, and community arts...
Simple Explanation
The STAGE Act is like a big helping hand from the government to support nonprofit theaters, giving them money to pay their workers and fix their buildings, but it must be careful not to give too much to big theaters while leaving out the little ones.
S. RES. 835 — Recognizing the importance of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the Quad) and welcoming the upcoming Quad Leaders Summit.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:317
S. RES. 835 is a resolution from the U.S. Senate recognizing the importance of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the "Quad"), which includes Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. It highlights the Quad's role in promoting cooperation in areas like health security, climate...
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The Quad is a team made up of four countries—Australia, India, Japan, and the United States—that work together like friends to help each other with big problems like health and technology. This resolution says it's important for these friends to keep working together to make the world a better and fairer place.
S. RES. 815 — Designating the week beginning on September 9, 2024, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:289
S. RES. 815 aims to declare the week starting September 9, 2024, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week." Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) are colleges and universities with at least 25% of Hispanic students enrolled. These institutions play a crucial role in...
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In September 2024, a special week will be dedicated to celebrating schools and colleges that help many Hispanic students learn and succeed, showing how important these places are for everyone's future.
S. 3593 — To provide for economic development and conservation in Washoe County, Nevada, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:24,527
The Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act aims to promote economic development and conservation in Washoe County, Nevada. It outlines the transfer and management of public lands, including the conveyance of land for public purposes to several entities like the City of...
Simple Explanation
The Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act is like a big plan to share some land in Washoe County, Nevada, helping people and nature at the same time. It tells who gets the land, like towns and tribes, and says how parts of the land should be protected to keep them special and beautiful for everyone.
S. 4796 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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July 25, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:54,832
The bill S. 4796 allocates funds for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies. It covers various appropriations, including funding for transportation infrastructure, public housing...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a plan to use money to fix roads and help people find homes, but it needs to make sure the money is spent wisely and fairly. It’s a bit like setting rules for a big piggy bank to make sure everyone shares and no one cheats.
H. R. 3173 — To provide for transfer of ownership of certain Federal lands in northern Nevada, to authorize the disposal of certain Federal lands in northern Nevada for economic development, to promote conservation in northern Nevada, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:15,754
H.R. 3173 proposes the transfer and disposal of certain federal lands in Northern Nevada, aiming to boost economic development and promote conservation efforts. The bill outlines various specific land conveyances to local governments, tribes, and other entities for purposes...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about giving some land in Northern Nevada to local groups and making sure the environment is protected. It also talks about selling some land to help make the area nicer and to help pay for things people need.
H. R. 9651 — To direct the Secretary of Labor to establish a renewable energy transition grant program and to establish a National Employment Corps, and for other purposes.
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September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,850
H. R. 9651, titled the "Protecting Workers for a Clean Future Act," proposes a new grant program to help local governments transition workers from fossil fuel industries to sustainable sectors. The Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, would manage...
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H. R. 9651 is a plan to help people who work with old energy types, like coal, find new jobs in green energy, giving them money for training and job help if needed. It also suggests a special team to make sure everyone gets a fair job, but some details about the money and how it will be used are not clear.
H. R. 9203 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish special rules for capital gains invested in brownfield and superfund sites.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,626
The bill, H.R. 9203, titled the "Economic Opportunity for Distressed Communities Act," proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to introduce special rules for capital gains invested in brownfield and superfund sites. It aims to incentivize investments in these areas by...
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The bill wants to give people a tax break if they invest their money in fixing up polluted or messy places, like old dirty factories, to help make them nice again and improve the neighborhood. It sets up special rules to make sure this is done properly, but it's important to be clear to avoid confusion and ensure it really helps the communities that need it most.
H. R. 7102 — An Act To establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
February 29, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:894
H. R. 7102 aims to create an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration. This office will assist Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian Organizations in developing small businesses by improving access to entrepreneurial programs, contracts, and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7102 is a plan to help Native American communities start small businesses by creating a special office with skilled helpers in the Small Business Administration. This office will last for seven years and won't need extra money, using what's already available.
S. RES. 664 — Recognizing the designation of April as Community College Month to celebrate more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education and workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.
April 30, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:250
S. RES. 664 designates April as "Community College Month" to honor over 1,000 community colleges across the United States. These institutions play a critical role in providing affordable access to higher education and workforce training while significantly contributing to the...
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S. RES. 664 is like giving a big high-five to over 1,000 special schools called community colleges in the U.S. for helping people learn new skills and get jobs, which makes the country better. It doesn't say what exactly will happen, but it's a way to say "thank you" to these schools in April.
H. R. 10339 — To amend title 40, United States Code, to establish a Southern New England Regional Commission, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:855
H.R. 10339 proposes the establishment of the Southern New England Regional Commission by amending title 40 of the United States Code. The bill aims to support economic and infrastructure development through grants for projects in Rhode Island, certain counties in Connecticut,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10339 wants to create a special group to help build and fix important things like roads and energy sources in parts of Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts so people can have better jobs and services. It plans to give money to help these areas, starting in 2025, but it needs to explain more about how this money will be used.
H. R. 8451 — To establish a grant program for certain institutions of higher education to plan and implement projects for economic and community development in economically distressed communities, and for other purposes.
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May 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,150
The BUILD Act aims to create a grant program for some colleges and universities to develop projects that help boost economic and community development in areas facing economic challenges. The Secretary of Commerce will identify these institutions based on their location in...
Simple Explanation
The BUILD Act is a plan to give money to certain colleges so they can help fix up neighborhoods that need more jobs and better places to live, like building new community centers or helping small businesses. But figuring out which places get help and how much money they need might be tricky and unfair.
H. R. 10236 — To permanently extend the American Samoa economic development tax credit.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:229
H. R. 10236 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to make the American Samoa economic development tax credit permanent. It proposes amendments to the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 by removing the time limitations for when the credit could be claimed,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10236 is a plan to keep a special rule forever that helps businesses in American Samoa pay less taxes. This rule used to have an end date, but now it won't stop, so businesses can keep saving money.
S. 4457 — To provide for conservation and economic development in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes.
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June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:19,882
S. 4457, titled the "Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act," is a bill aimed at promoting conservation and economic growth in Nevada. It outlines the transfer of land to be held in trust for certain Native American tribes, establishes special management areas, and supports...
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S. 4457 is a bill to help Nevada grow by giving some land to Native American tribes and local groups for things like parks and water facilities, while also taking care of nature. It wants to make more places where people can have fun outside and help stop a river from washing away too much dirt.
S. 3846 — To establish a task force on waterway freight diversification and economic development in the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela River corridors, and for other purposes.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,089
S. 3846, known as the "WATERWAYS Act," is a legislative proposal introduced in the United States Senate to form a task force focused on diversifying freight transportation and boosting economic development in the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela River corridors. This task...
Simple Explanation
S. 3846, also called the "WATERWAYS Act," is a plan to gather experts to find ways to use rivers to move goods and help towns along these rivers make money. It sets aside $5 million each year to make this happen, but it's not very clear how the money will be used or how they'll pick which projects to work on.
H. RES. 35 — Recognizing the 112th Anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
January 13, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:185
H. RES. 35 recognizes the 112th anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, which was founded on January 13, 1913. The resolution highlights the sorority's contributions through various programs to promote academic excellence, economic development, and community...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about saying "Happy Anniversary" to a special group called Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, which helps people with things like learning, health, and helping the community. It talks about how they've done lots of good things for over 100 years!
H. R. 7727 — To establish an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:706
H.R. 7727 aims to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region within the United States Department of State. The Ambassador, to be appointed by the President with Senate approval, will oversee U.S. interests in Arctic affairs, addressing issues such as national...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a special job for someone to look after the Arctic region for America. This person, chosen by the President, would make sure that everything, like keeping the area safe and clean, is going well and that people who live there are part of the decisions.
S. 5360 — To establish the Sutton Mountain National Monument, to authorize certain land exchanges in the State of Oregon, to convey certain Bureau of Land Management land in the State of Oregon to the city of Mitchell, Oregon, for conservation, economic, and community development purposes, and for other purposes.
November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,653
S. 5360 seeks to establish the Sutton Mountain National Monument in Oregon, aimed at conserving and managing its ecological and cultural resources. The bill authorizes land exchanges and conveys certain Bureau of Land Management land to the city of Mitchell, Oregon, for...
Simple Explanation
S. 5360 is a plan to make a special national park called the Sutton Mountain National Monument in Oregon. This plan also allows for some land swaps, gives a chunk of land to a small town for them to take care of, and aims to protect nature while letting people enjoy it in a way that doesn't hurt the environment.
H. R. 2997 — An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Mesa County, Colorado, certain Federal land in Colorado, and for other purposes.
February 06, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:677
H.R. 2997, also known as the “CONVEY Act,” proposes that the Secretary of the Interior should transfer ownership of about 31.1 acres of federal land in Mesa County, Colorado, to the county. The transfer should occur for at least the fair market value as determined by an...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2997 is a plan for the government to sell a small piece of land in Mesa County, Colorado, to the county itself, making sure it pays a fair price and covers all the costs. The money from this sale will go to a special account for the government's future land sales.
S. 3593 — To provide for economic development and conservation in Washoe County, Nevada, and for other purposes.
January 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:11,586
S. 3593, known as the "Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act," aims to support economic development and conservation in Washoe County, Nevada. The bill includes provisions for transferring federal lands to local entities for public purposes such as parks, schools, and conservation...
Simple Explanation
The Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act is a plan to move some government land in Washoe County to local groups so they can make parks and schools, while also protecting nature. It also decides how to take care of the land and lets some ranchers stop using it for grazing animals.
H. R. 7894 — To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to professional nonprofit theaters for the purposes of supporting operations, employment, and economic development.
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April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,474
H.R. 7894, also known as the “Supporting Theater and the Arts to Galvanize the Economy Act” or the “STAGE Act”, aims to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. It proposes setting up a grant program under the Secretary of Commerce that would provide...
Simple Explanation
The STAGE Act is like giving nonprofit theaters a big helping hand by providing money to help them pay actors, fix the theater, and hire more people so they can keep putting on plays. Imagine it as a giant piggy bank from the government to help theaters stay open and make people happy.
H. R. 7102 — An Act To establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:969
H.R. 7102, titled the "Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act," proposes setting up an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration. This office would focus on assisting Native American and Native Hawaiian small business owners by providing access to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a special office to help Native American and Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs start and grow their small businesses by giving them better access to support and resources. It plans to do this for seven years and promises to keep checking how well it's working each year.
H. R. 9166 — To require the Small Business Administration, the Appalachian Regional Commission, and the Delta Regional Authority to enter into an agreement to carry out activities to expand rural entrepreneurship, and for other purposes.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:843
H.R. 9166, titled the “Rural Innovation and Small Business Expansion Act” or the “RISE Act,” proposes a collaboration among the Small Business Administration, the Appalachian Regional Commission, and the Delta Regional Authority. The bill requires these entities to create an...
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In H.R. 9166, the "RISE Act," three groups, the Small Business Administration, the Appalachian Regional Commission, and the Delta Regional Authority, are teaming up to help people in the countryside start and grow their own businesses. They will make a special plan to work together and tell Congress how they're doing in two years.
S. 4856 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a small business start-up tax credit for veterans creating businesses in underserved communities.
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July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,466
S. 4856, known as the "Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act," proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code to provide a tax credit for veterans who start small businesses in underserved communities. The bill allows veterans or their spouses, who own and control a business in these areas, to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help veterans, or their spouses, start small businesses by giving them a special tax discount if they set up shop in areas that need more help. They can get some of the money they spend starting up back, which makes it easier to open their business and hopefully help the community grow.
H. R. 7444 — To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide rural partnership program grants and rural partnership technical assistance grants, and for other purposes.
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February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,606
H.R. 7444, titled the "Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act," aims to empower the Secretary of Agriculture to award rural partnership program grants and technical assistance grants. It focuses on fostering collaboration among federal, nonprofit, and for-profit entities to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7444 wants to help make life better in the countryside by giving money for projects and plans. The person in charge will be careful about who gets the money, especially where people have it tough, and will also make sure the right plans are in place.
S. 4457 — To provide for conservation and economic development in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:32,295
S. 4457 aims to promote conservation and economic development in Nevada by transferring federal land to local and tribal control, designating special management and wilderness areas, and adjusting boundaries for certain conservation areas. It includes provisions to support...
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The bill wants to help save nature and create jobs in Nevada by giving some land back to local people and tribal groups, making new parks and special nature areas, and helping to build homes and roads. It also tries to make sure everyone works together nicely and shares fairly.
H. R. 7968 — To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide for the establishment of a Critical Supply Chain Site Development grant program, and for other purposes.
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April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,649
H.R. 7968, also known as the “Opportunities for Non-developed Sites to Have Opportunities to be Rehabilitated for Economic development Act of 2024” or the “ONSHORE Act of 2024,” aims to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 by establishing a grant program for Critical...
Simple Explanation
The ONSHORE Act of 2024 wants to give money to places in the U.S. to get ready for making important things, like toys or computer parts, especially in places that need help; it's like the government helping cities and towns build better toy factories so everyone can have more of what they need.
H. R. 6843 — To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
December 15, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:209
H. R. 6843 aims to modify the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area boundaries by including Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The bill proposes amendments to Section 213 of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act, changing the list of parishes to now include Ascension and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to add Lafourche Parish, a place in Louisiana, to a special area called the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area. This means that Lafourche Parish will be part of this group that cares for and celebrates certain lands, and it might affect how things look and work there.
S. 2908 — To assist Tribal governments in the management of buffalo and buffalo habitat and the reestablishment of buffalo on Indian land.
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November 18, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,801
S. 2908 is a bill aimed at supporting Tribal governments in managing buffalo and their habitats on Indian land, as well as reestablishing buffalo populations. The bill recognizes the historical and cultural significance of buffalo to Indian Tribes and seeks to bolster Tribal...
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S. 2908 wants to help Native American Tribes take care of buffalo herds on their land by giving them money and advice, but some people worry that the money might not be used wisely or fairly.
S. 4950 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act regarding Native American programs.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,150
The bill S. 4950 aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to improve programs for Native Americans. It updates specific sections, such as adjusting terms and funding rules, to better reflect the needs and circumstances of Native American communities. The bill also enhances...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help Native American communities get better jobs and training by changing some rules and giving them more money to do it. It also says any leftover money each year can be kept to use later.
S. 3891 — To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to update and expand Federal economic development investment in the economic recovery, resiliency, and competitiveness of communities, regions, and States across the United States, and for other purposes.
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March 12, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:42,693
S. 3891, also known as the "Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024," aims to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to enhance federal economic development efforts across the United States. The bill seeks to increase investment in economic...
Simple Explanation
The Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024 wants to help communities in the U.S. grow stronger and create more jobs by giving them money to fix buildings, roads, and other important things. But people are worried because there's a lot of money involved, and they need to make sure it's used wisely so it helps everyone fairly.
H. R. 7102 — To establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
February 23, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,029
H.R. 7102 seeks to create an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration. This office will work with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian Organizations to boost small businesses and economic development in indigenous communities. It will provide...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7102 wants to make a special office to help Native American and Native Hawaiian people with their small businesses. This office will give them training, money, and other types of help to grow their businesses and help their communities.
H. R. 10221 — To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 with respect to the eligibility of youth sports facilities for certain grants, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:553
The Youth Sports Facilities Act of 2024 aims to modify the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to include youth sports facilities in the eligibility criteria for certain grants. It allows the Secretary of Commerce to consider projects that diversify the local...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let youth sports places, like soccer fields and basketball courts, get special money help to build or fix them. This is to make sure kids have fun places to play, help people stay healthy, and make towns happier.
S. 1890 — To provide for the establishment of a grazing management program on Federal land in Malheur County, Oregon, and for other purposes.
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September 10, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:16,626
S. 1890 proposes the establishment of a grazing management program on Federal land in Malheur County, Oregon, aiming to promote long-term ecological health and provide more flexibility for grazing operations. The bill outlines the duties of the Secretary of the Interior to...
Simple Explanation
S. 1890 wants to make a plan for cows to eat grass in a healthy way on special land in Oregon. It also talks about taking care of nature, fixing roads, and helping nearby people have fun and make money.
H. R. 10361 — To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to establish the Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,527
H.R. 10361 proposes amendments to the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 in order to create the Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program. This program aims to support the revitalization of business districts in low-income, rural, minority, and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10361 wants to help fix up busy shopping areas in neighborhoods that don't have a lot of money by giving them grants to get better and grow, but it has some complicated rules that might make it hard to figure out who should get the help and how.
H. R. 7491 — To establish a task force on waterway freight diversification and economic development in the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela River corridors, and for other purposes.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,125
H.R. 7491, also known as the "WATERWAYS Act," proposes the creation of a task force focused on diversifying waterway freight and boosting economic development in the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela River corridors. It highlights the need to enhance the use of inland...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7491 wants to make a special group of people work together to help use big rivers like the Ohio and Allegheny for moving things and creating jobs. They plan to spend a lot of money to find good projects and make the rivers ready for more boats and jobs.
S. 4800 — To designate certain communities as resilient waterfront communities, and for other purposes.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,684
S. 4800, known as the "Waterfront Community Revitalization and Resiliency Act of 2024," aims to support certain communities in the United States by designating them as resilient waterfront communities. The bill outlines criteria for this designation and provides for the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help towns by the water get stronger and be better places to live. It shares ideas, gives some money, and helps plan ways to make these towns nicer and safer.
H. R. 6891 — To improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Agriculture to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other purposes.
December 22, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,314
H.R. 6891, known as the “More Opportunities for Rural Economies from USDA Grants Act” or the “MORE USDA Grants Act,” aims to improve the process for awarding grants by the Department of Agriculture. It focuses on counties where the majority of land is managed by the federal...
Simple Explanation
The MORE USDA Grants Act is about making it easier for small towns where most land is run by the government to get special money and help from the Department of Agriculture to grow and do better. It wants to make sure these places have a fair chance to get this help, even if they don't have a lot of money or people to do it on their own.
S. 4367 — An Act To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.
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December 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:128,639
The bill, S. 4367, known as the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, is designed to improve water resources in the United States. It introduces new rules to enhance the development and conservation of water resources, regulate studies and funding for water projects, and...
Simple Explanation
The bill, called the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, aims to take care of the water in the United States by building better water-related projects, keeping everything clean and fair, and working with other groups to make sure everyone gets the water help they need.
S. 1322 — To amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to modify the authorized purposes and term period of tribal leases, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,851
S. 1322 aims to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, by modifying the authorized purposes and extending the term period of tribal leases on restricted Indian lands. The bill allows these lands to be leased for public, religious, educational, recreational, and various other...
Simple Explanation
This bill allows Native American tribes to rent out their lands for up to 99 years for different uses, without needing to ask the government every time, except for grazing, which can only be rented for 10 years. It aims to help tribes make decisions easily and boost their land's economic uses.

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