Search Results for keywords:"environmental assessments"

Search Results: keywords:"environmental assessments"

H. R. 8256 — To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish the Border Security and Enforcement Block Grant Program.
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May 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,013
H.R. 8256 directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to create a grant program called the Border Security and Enforcement Block Grant Program. This program will provide financial assistance to states along the southwestern border of the United States...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8256 is about giving money to places near the U.S.-Mexico border to help build or fix fences and barriers, making it harder for people to cross the border without permission. The program has a budget to spend on this every year until 2027.
H. R. 7587 — To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking with respect to categorical exclusions of the Maritime Administration, and for other purposes.
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March 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,130
The Port Optimization for Responsible Transportation Act directs the Secretary of Transportation to propose new rules aimed at streamlining environmental assessments for maritime projects by allowing reciprocal and new categorical exclusions. This act requires the Maritime...
Simple Explanation
The Port Optimization for Responsible Transportation Act is a set of rules to help make shipping and building things at ports faster and easier, while also suggesting that they use materials made in America. It talks about how the rules need to be fair and makes sure everyone knows how they are using their money wisely.
H. R. 7370 — To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.
June 27, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:635
H. R. 7370, also known as the "Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act" or "GEO Act," proposes changes to the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. It establishes a strict deadline for processing applications for geothermal leasing even if there are pending civil actions related to the...
Simple Explanation
The GEO Act is a plan to make it faster for people to get permission to use hot water under the ground to make energy. It says the government has to decide yes or no within 60 days, even if there are still questions or problems to solve.
S. 4821 — To require executive agencies to take steps to better meet the statutory deadline for processing communications use applications, and for other purposes.
July 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:552
S. 4821, known as the "Accelerating Broadband Permits Act," aims to improve how quickly executive agencies in the United States process applications related to communications use. It mandates agencies to better track, analyze, and address delays and to alert when applications...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants government agencies to do a better job of quickly handling applications for using communication systems, like the internet. It also wants to make sure big internet projects over $5 million follow special rules to protect the environment.
H. R. 1657 — To provide for a land exchange in the Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota, and for other purposes.
September 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,389
H.R. 1657, known as the "Lake Winnibigoshish Land Exchange Act of 2024," aims to facilitate a land exchange in the Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota. The bill allows Big Winnie Land and Timber, LLC (BWLT) to exchange approximately 36.7 acres of non-federal land for about...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1657 is about swapping pieces of land in a big forest in Minnesota to make things fairer and better. A company wants to trade some of their land for some of the forest land, and everyone needs to make sure both pieces are worth about the same.
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. 7023 — To amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to codify certain regulatory provisions relating to nationwide permits for dredged or fill material, and for other purposes.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:852
H.R. 7023, titled the "Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act," seeks to modify section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act concerning nationwide permits for dredged or fill material. The bill proposes extending the term of general permits from five to ten years and sets specific...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the rules for how certain building projects, like pipelines or roads, can affect lakes, rivers, or other water areas. It plans to make the approval for some projects last twice as long and skip some environmental checks, which might mean less frequent checks on how the water is being affected.
H. R. 7023 — To amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to codify certain regulatory provisions relating to nationwide permits for dredged or fill material, and for other purposes.
February 06, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:3,195
H.R. 7023, titled the "Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act," aims to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to enhance the regulations governing nationwide permits for dredged or fill material. This bill outlines procedures to increase transparency and consistency in...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like making new rules to help keep our water clean and safe. It wants to make sure there are clear steps and timelines for people who need special permission to do things that might affect our water, like building projects. It also makes sure that everyone can say what they think about these projects and that their voices are heard.
H. R. 7363 — To amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to authorize the sale of certain Federal land to States and units of local government to address housing shortages, and for other purposes.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,017
H.R. 7363 aims to address housing shortages by allowing the sale of certain federal lands to states and local governments for housing development. The bill amends the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, setting out rules for how lands can be nominated, the types of projects...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7363 is a plan to help fix housing shortages by letting states and towns buy certain pieces of land from the government to build homes, parks, and community places, while also keeping some of the money to care for parks and nature.

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