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  • S. RES. 885 designates October 2, 2024, as "Energy Efficiency Day" to celebrate the benefits of energy efficiency advancements driven by the private sector and federal policies. The resolution highlights the significant energy savings and cost reductions achieved in the U.S....

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    Imagine there's a special day to celebrate saving energy, like when everyone turns off the lights when they're not needed. This bill wants October 2, 2024, to be that day called "Energy Efficiency Day," to say thank you to all the clever people and ideas that help us save energy and money while keeping the planet happy.

  • S. RES. 603 is a resolution in the United States Senate that designates April 2024 as "National Native Plant Month." The resolution emphasizes the importance of native plants, which are species that naturally occur in specific regions and contribute significantly to...

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    In April 2024, people will be celebrating National Native Plant Month, which is a time to appreciate and learn about the special plants that grow naturally in different areas. These plants help the earth by stopping floods and providing homes for animals.

  • H. R. 10033 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the clean fuel production credit. This bill proposes changing the expiration date of the current clean fuel production credit from December 31, 2027, to December 31, 2037. The amendment will apply to fuel...

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    H.R. 10033 is a plan to keep giving rewards for making clean fuel, like special fuel for cars and trucks that doesn't harm the air, for 10 more years until 2037. This means companies that make this clean fuel will get more time to get help from the government.

  • H. RES. 1134 is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for designating April 11, 2024, as "Remanufacturing Day." This day highlights the process of remanufacturing, where used or old products are restored to like-new or better condition. The resolution...

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    H. RES. 1134 wants to make April 11, 2024, a special day called "Remanufacturing Day," which is all about fixing old things to make them like new again. This helps the Earth by making less trash and gives people jobs; everyone is encouraged to join in and support this idea.

  • The bill S. 4995, titled the “Water Project Navigators Act,” proposes the creation of a Water Project Navigators Program aimed at supporting the development and implementation of multi-benefit water projects in eligible states. The program will be run by the Secretary of the...

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    S. 4995 is a plan to help fix water problems in different areas by giving money to special helpers, called navigators, who support building and managing water projects that make sure there's enough water for everyone, help the environment, and make places better for people to live. These helpers can get up to 75% of their project costs covered, and the plan sets aside $15 million each year until 2029 for this work.

  • S. RES. 863 is a resolution introduced in the United States Senate that designates October 12, 2024, as "National Loggers Day." It highlights the importance of the logging industry in the United States, recognizing its role in supporting local economies, providing renewable...

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    The U.S. Senate wants to make October 12, 2024, a special day to say thank you to people who cut down trees, called loggers, because their work helps forests and provides us with wood for things we need.

  • H. RES. 1520 expresses support for designating October 8, 2024, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day." The resolution highlights the importance of hydrogen as the most abundant element and the role of the United States as a leader in developing hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. It notes...

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    This bill is about making October 8, 2024, a special day to celebrate hydrogen and fuel cells, which can help power cars and factories in a clean way, like when people use battery-powered toys that need charging.

  • H.R. 9238, titled the "Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act," aims to speed up the commercialization of marine energy technologies in the United States. The bill proposes the establishment of a Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Fund with $1 billion to support...

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    H.R. 9238 is a plan to help develop and use energy from the ocean by giving $1 billion to different projects, like building, researching, and training people, but it needs to explain more about how this money will be used and checked to make sure it's spent wisely.

  • S. 3510, titled the “Building Native Habitats at Federal Facilities Act,” requires that federal projects prioritize the use of native plants over non-native plants whenever feasible. The bill mandates federal agencies to consider the benefits of native plants, such as...

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    The bill is like a rule telling people who work on big government building projects to use plants that naturally grow in the area because they're good for animals and the earth. It also asks the main people in charge to check and report on how well everyone's following this rule every two years.