Search Results: keywords:"environmental advocacy"

  • S. RES. 657 — Celebrating the 152nd anniversary of Arbor Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:186

    S. RES. 657 is a resolution from the Senate celebrating the 152nd anniversary of Arbor Day, which is observed on the last Friday of April each year, with this anniversary falling on April 26, 2024. The resolution highlights the importance of trees and sustainability, acknowledges the role of...

    Simple Explanation

    In 2024, people are celebrating Arbor Day for the 152nd time to remind everyone how important trees are and to have fun by planting trees and taking care of them. This special day shows how trees help the planet and encourages people to join in activities that make our neighborhoods greener and healthier.

  • H. R. 8230 — To streamline the permitting process for communications infrastructure on National Forest System lands.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:532

    H. R. 8230, also known as the “Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications Act” or the “FOREST Act,” aims to simplify the process for obtaining permits for communication infrastructure on National Forest System lands. This bill removes the...

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    The FOREST Act is a plan to make it easier and faster for companies to set up things like cell towers in forests by skipping some usual checks if they use places already checked out before.