Search Results: keywords:"environmental assessment"

  • H. R. 2948 — To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the operation of certain specialized hauling vehicles on the Interstate System, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:585

    H.R. 2948, known as the "Carrying Automobiles Responsibly and Safely Act" or the "CARS Act," proposes amendments to title 23 of the United States Code. This bill aims to regulate the operation of specific specialized hauling vehicles on the Interstate System. It specifies...

    Simple Explanation

    The CARS Act is a rule that says special big trucks that carry cars can drive on certain highways and must be allowed to stop for things like food or gas. It also lets these trucks carry a bit more weight.

  • H. R. 1657 — An Act To provide for a land exchange in the Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:1,205

    The bill, H.R. 1657, titled the "Lake Winnibigoshish Land Exchange Act of 2024," allows for a land exchange in the Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota. It authorizes the exchange of approximately 17.5 acres of federal land with approximately 36.7 acres of non-federal land...

    Simple Explanation

    In this bill, the government is trading a small piece of its forest land for a bigger piece of land owned by a company in Minnesota, so the forest can grow and stay healthy. They need to make sure everything's fair and safe, just like trading toys where both sides get something they like and need.

  • S. 4310 — To exchange non-Federal land held by the Chugach Alaska Corporation for certain Federal Land in the Chugach Region, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:5,500

    S. 4310 proposes a land exchange between the Chugach Alaska Corporation and the United States. The bill aims to transfer certain non-Federal lands owned by Chugach Alaska, consisting mainly of subsurface estate, for Federal lands in the Chugach Region. This swap seeks to address conflicts...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is about swapping some land between a company called Chugach Alaska Corporation and the U.S. government to make managing the land easier, while taking care of animals and plants there.

  • H. R. 1657 — An Act To provide for a land exchange in the Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:1,201

    H.R. 1657, titled the “Lake Winnibigoshish Land Exchange Act of 2024,” proposes a land exchange between the United States and Big Winnie Land and Timber, LLC (BWLT) in the Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota. The bill authorizes the exchange of approximately 17.5 acres of Federal land for...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 1657 is about swapping pieces of land in Minnesota between the U.S. government and a company called Big Winnie Land and Timber. The company will give more land than it receives, and they'll pay for all the extra work to make this trade happen.

  • H. R. 6492 — An Act To improve recreation opportunities on, and facilitate greater access to, Federal public land, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:42,858

    The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (EXPLORE Act) aims to improve and increase recreation opportunities on federal lands. It introduces policies to enhance outdoor recreation infrastructure, support communities near recreation areas, ensure broadband...

    Simple Explanation

    The EXPLORE Act is like a plan to make parks and outdoor places more fun and easier to visit, by fixing paths, adding internet, and helping people who might find it hard to join in. It also wants to make sure soldiers and their families can enjoy these spaces too!