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Search Results: keywords:"environmental compliance"

H. R. 8728 — To establish alternate procedures for lump sum payments for certain covered small disasters, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,226
H.R. 8728, known as the "State-Managed Disaster Relief Act," offers a new method for handling financial assistance after smaller disasters. It allows states or Indian tribal governments to request a lump sum payment for estimated damages instead of traditional federal assistance. This payment...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8728 is a bill that lets states or tribal groups ask for a big check of money after smaller natural disasters, which they can use to fix things as they see fit, while still following important rules like being kind to nature and fair to everyone.
H. R. 7938 — An Act To amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to provide the Secretary of the Interior with certain authorities with respect to projects affecting the Klamath Basin watershed, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:742
H.R. 7938 seeks to amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000. It provides the Secretary of the Interior with additional authority to manage water projects in the Klamath Basin watershed, which includes overseeing projects that protect aquatic resources and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7938 is a law that would let a person in charge, called the Secretary of the Interior, help take care of water and fish in a place called the Klamath Basin, making sure everyone plays fair and follows the rules.
S. 4431 — To reinstate the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:356
S. 4431 aims to restore the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification for a particular federal coal lease in Montana. This bill mandates that the Secretary of the Interior must reinstate the plan without making any changes or causing any delays, and this process must occur...
Simple Explanation
S. 4431 is a plan to let coal mining start again in a place in Montana by making sure the plan for mining is approved quickly without any changes. This means people can keep mining there until they finish their work, according to the Montana state's rules.
H. R. 4984 — An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus to the District of Columbia so that the District may use the Campus for purposes including residential and commercial development, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,283
H.R. 4984 aims to transfer the administrative control of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus from the federal government to the District of Columbia. This would allow D.C. to develop the area for residential, commercial, and public purposes, while ensuring a portion...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give control of a big area around a stadium in Washington, D.C., to the city so they can turn it into homes, stores, and parks. But they have to make sure it stays clean and safe and can't use federal money to fix the stadium.
H. R. 7938 — To amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to provide the Secretary of the Interior with certain authorities with respect to projects affecting the Klamath Basin watershed, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,217
H. R. 7938 seeks to modify the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000, giving the Secretary of the Interior additional powers concerning projects in the Klamath Basin watershed. The bill allows the Secretary to manage and improve water and power facilities to support irrigation,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let a government boss help make water and power better in a special area, fixing things like rivers and animal homes and working with local people while making sure it doesn't change any existing promises about the water that others have.
H. R. 10068 — To amend the Federal Power Act to require generating facilities to provide advance notices for retiring electric generating units, and for other purposes.
October 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,378
H.R. 10068 aims to amend the Federal Power Act by requiring generating facilities to give a five-year advance notice if they plan to retire electric generating units, except in cases of unplanned emergencies. The bill empowers the Commission to ensure that adequate electricity service...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants power plants to tell everyone five years ahead if they plan to stop making electricity, so people can make sure there's enough electricity for everyone to use.
S. 4347 — To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land at Swanson Reservoir and Hugh Butler Reservoir in the State of Nebraska, and for other purposes.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,529
The bill S. 4347 aims to authorize the transfer of specific federal lands located at Swanson Reservoir and Hugh Butler Reservoir in Nebraska to Frontier County and Hitchcock County. Under the bill, these lands, including facility and cabin sites, would be conveyed through...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about giving some land near two big water places in Nebraska to two local areas so they can take care of it and use it for fun and helping nature. The people in charge promise to use the land for good things like playing, exploring, and keeping it nice for everyone.
H. R. 8920 — To approve the settlement of the water right claims of the Tule River Tribe, and for other purposes.
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July 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:12,026
H.R. 8920, the "Tule River Tribe Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024," aims to resolve water rights disputes involving the Tule River Tribe in California. The bill approves a 2007 agreement to allocate water resources and settle related claims, authorizing funding for water...
Simple Explanation
The bill H.R. 8920 is like a big promise to help the Tule River Tribe in California get and use water more easily by building water projects and fixing old ones, while also making sure everyone agrees on who gets what water and taking care of the money to do this carefully.
S. 1987 — An Act To provide for the settlement of the water rights claims of the Fort Belknap Indian Community, and for other purposes.
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June 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:21,330
The bill, titled the "Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024," aims to settle water rights claims for the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana. It ratifies a water rights compact between the community and the state, authorizes funding for water systems and...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like making a big promise to help a community in Montana with their water by giving them lots of money to fix and build water systems, but some people are worried there aren't enough rules to make sure the money is spent wisely.
H. R. 7938 — An Act To amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to provide the Secretary of the Interior with certain authorities with respect to projects affecting the Klamath Basin watershed, and for other purposes.
December 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:723
H.R. 7938, titled the “Klamath Basin Water Agreement Support Act of 2024,” aims to amend previous legislation to give the Secretary of the Interior additional powers to manage water-related projects in the Klamath Basin watershed. The bill allows for the planning and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7938 is a law that lets a special leader, called the Secretary of the Interior, help take care of a place with lots of water called the Klamath Basin, by planning activities to keep fish safe and make sure people are using water fairly. The law wants everyone to play nicely together and follow nature rules, making sure that all plans are good for the environment and fair for everyone, including special promises made to Native American tribes.
S. 1662 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Midvale Irrigation District the Pilot Butte Power Plant in the State of Wyoming, and for other purposes.
April 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,918
S. 1662, titled the "Pilot Butte Power Plant Conveyance Act", directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer the Pilot Butte Power Plant in Wyoming to the Midvale Irrigation District. The bill requires the Secretary to negotiate an agreement with the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the government to give a special power plant in Wyoming to a local group, and both sides have to agree on how to do it. After that, the group will take care of the power plant, and both will share some costs.
S. 482 — To amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to provide the Secretary of the Interior with certain authorities with respect to projects affecting the Klamath Basin watershed, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,875
S. 482, named the “Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act,” seeks to amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000. The bill gives the Secretary of the Interior new powers to work on and manage water, power, and facility projects in the Klamath...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about giving more power to a person in charge, called the Secretary of the Interior, to help manage and fix water problems in a place called the Klamath Basin. It wants to make sure there is enough water for everyone, protect fish in the water, and follow nature rules, but it's careful not to change current water rights or use federal money to take down any dams.
H. R. 1607 — An Act To clarify jurisdiction with respect to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, and for other purposes.
December 20, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:954
H.R. 1607 is a bill that clarifies the jurisdiction over certain lands used by the Bureau of Reclamation for pumped storage development in Arizona. The bill reserves specific areas along the Salt River for the exclusive use of the Salt River Federal Reclamation Project for...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that some special land in Arizona will be used only for making electricity by a group called the Salt River Project. They have to follow strict rules and make sure they don't hurt nature, but if the government doesn’t give money, they have to pay for it themselves.
H. R. 6994 — To require the reopening of covered recreation sites closed due to a natural disaster, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,488
H.R. 6994, known as the “Restoring Our Unopened Trails for Enjoyment and Safety Act” or the “ROUTES Act,” directs the reopening of recreation sites that have been closed due to natural disasters. It mandates that federal authorities reopen these sites within three years after...
Simple Explanation
The ROUTES Act is a plan that says when parks or fun places get closed because of a big storm or other natural disasters, they should be reopened within three years, even if it means skipping some steps that usually protect nature. If they stay closed, reports have to be sent to Congress to explain why.
H. R. 3415 — An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Midvale Irrigation District the Pilot Butte Power Plant in the State of Wyoming, and for other purposes.
February 08, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,118
H. R. 3415, known as the "Pilot Butte Power Plant Conveyance Act," directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer the Pilot Butte Power Plant in Wyoming to the Midvale Irrigation District. The bill outlines the terms of the transfer, requiring the District to assume all...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give a power plant in Wyoming to a group called Midvale Irrigation District, saying they need to take care of it and follow the rules. If there's a delay, they must explain why to Congress.
H. R. 8945 — To approve the settlement of water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in the Rio San José Stream System in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.
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July 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:8,966
H.R. 8945, known as the "Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024," is a bill aimed at settling water rights claims for the Navajo Nation in the Rio San José Stream System in New Mexico. It involves approving an agreement between the Navajo...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like making a promise to share water fairly between the Navajo people and other groups. It sets up a special piggy bank to help make it happen, but they need to be careful so there's no confusion and everything is done right.
S. 4633 — To provide for the settlement of the water rights claims of the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, and for other purposes.
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July 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:41,614
The bill, S. 4633, aims to settle water rights claims involving the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. It establishes trust funds and funding allocations to support water infrastructure projects and management in Northeastern Arizona. The legislation also...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about sharing water and money between three Native American tribes to help them build things like pipes for getting water, and to agree on how much water each tribe can use.
H. R. 8791 — To provide for the settlement of the water rights claims of the Fort Belknap Indian Community, and for other purposes.
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June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:20,951
H.R. 8791 aims to settle water rights claims for the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana. The bill authorizes a compact agreement between the Fort Belknap Indian Community and the state of Montana, confirming and defining water rights and related terms. It provides funding for...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about helping the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana get access to water they need by making agreements about sharing water, fixing water systems, and making rules for taking care of the water in their area. It also involves giving money to make these water projects happen, but people are worried it might be too expensive and not watched carefully enough.
S. 5167 — To amend section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the mine methane capture incentive credit.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:754
S. 5167, introduced by Senator Warner and Senator Capito, proposes to amend section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code. The bill aims to offer a tax incentive for capturing methane from mining operations, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It defines "qualified...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give a special money bonus to people who stop stinky methane gas from coming out of mines and into the air. It hopes this will help keep the Earth’s air cleaner by encouraging companies to catch and keep the gas instead of letting it go free.
S. 4998 — To approve the settlement of water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in the Rio San José Stream System in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.
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September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:9,006
The bill S. 4998 seeks to authorize and confirm the settlement agreement of the Navajo Nation's water rights in the Rio San José Stream System in New Mexico. It outlines the terms under which the Navajo Nation can manage these water rights, establishes a trust fund for...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big promise to help the Navajo people manage their water better by giving them money and rules to do so. It makes sure they can use some water in New Mexico but also has some tricky parts about how money is spent and rules are followed.
H. R. 7938 — An Act To amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to provide the Secretary of the Interior with certain authorities with respect to projects affecting the Klamath Basin watershed, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:770
H.R. 7938 is a bill that aims to amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000. It provides the Secretary of the Interior with new powers to manage projects affecting the Klamath Basin watershed, including initiatives to reduce fish entrapment and restore habitats. The bill...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7938 is a bill that wants to change some rules about taking care of water and helping fish in a special area called the Klamath Basin. It gives new powers to important leaders to make sure everyone works together to keep the water clean and protect the fish.
H. R. 3415 — An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Midvale Irrigation District the Pilot Butte Power Plant in the State of Wyoming, and for other purposes.
February 07, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,140
H.R. 3415, known as the "Pilot Butte Power Plant Conveyance Act," instructs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer ownership of the Pilot Butte Power Plant in Wyoming from the United States to the Midvale Irrigation District. This bill requires the Secretary to negotiate...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3415 is a plan for the government to give a power plant in Wyoming to a local group called the Midvale Irrigation District, who will then be in charge of taking care of it. Before they can do this, both groups need to make sure the environment and history around the plant are protected, and they have to share the costs to make it happen.
S. 4442 — To amend the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010 to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.
June 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,150
S. 4442 aims to enhance the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010 by introducing changes such as redefining terms, establishing new accounts for funding water projects, and repealing certain system infrastructures. The bill ensures that the Tribe retains control and...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make changes to a plan about water rights for the Crow Tribe. It focuses on how water projects get money, who takes care of them, and tries to make sure the Tribe manages their own water facilities.
H. R. 7938 — To amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to provide the Secretary of the Interior with certain authorities with respect to projects affecting the Klamath Basin watershed, and for other purposes.
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April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,345
H.R. 7938 aims to amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to give the Secretary of the Interior more authority over projects impacting the Klamath Basin watershed. The bill emphasizes the need to align water supply and demand for irrigation purposes and encourages...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7938 is a bill that wants to give the Secretary of the Interior more control over water projects in the Klamath Basin to help make sure there's enough water for everyone, including fish and farmers, while also being smart about spending money and protecting the environment.
S. 1760 — An Act To amend the Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989 to include the city of North Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,027
The bill S. 1760 aims to amend the existing Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989. It seeks to incorporate the city of North Las Vegas and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association into the original framework. The amendments include definitions of...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change a current law to let the city of North Las Vegas and a group called the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association be part of a land project. It says these groups can help with the project as long as they follow certain rules, like checking how it affects the environment.
H. R. 3415 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Midvale Irrigation District the Pilot Butte Power Plant in the State of Wyoming, and for other purposes.
January 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,264
H.R. 3415, known as the "Pilot Butte Power Plant Conveyance Act," directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer ownership of the Pilot Butte Power Plant in Wyoming from the federal government to the Midvale Irrigation District. The Act mandates negotiations to determine...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about giving control of a power plant in Wyoming, called the Pilot Butte Power Plant, from the U.S. government to a group that uses it to get water, called the Midvale Irrigation District. They will both work together to figure out all the details and share the costs to make it happen.
H. R. 9472 — To enhance national security and energy independence through comprehensive offshore energy resource assessment and mapping, to establish a framework for the regular review and standardization of offshore resource exploration methodologies, to streamline the permitting process for offshore geological and geophysical surveys, and to provide for related purposes.
September 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,197
H.R. 9472, known as the "Comprehensive Offshore Resource Enhancement Act of 2024" or the "CORE Act," aims to boost national security and energy independence through detailed mapping and evaluation of offshore energy resources. The bill proposes joint efforts by key department...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it easier and quicker to find energy under the ocean, by making maps and checking new methods, while making sure the steps to get permission are smoother and clearer. It also wants to tell people what's happening with these processes regularly.
H. R. 8413 — To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land at Swanson Reservoir and Hugh Butler Reservoir in the State of Nebraska, and for other purposes.
November 14, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:5,658
H.R. 8413 aims to transfer ownership of certain federal lands at Swanson Reservoir and Hugh Butler Reservoir in Nebraska to the local counties—Hitchcock County and Frontier County. The bill outlines the terms for these land transfers, including conditions to ensure the land...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8413 is a plan to give some special land in Nebraska to the local counties so they can take care of it and use it for fun things like playing outside or helping animals. But before they get the land, the counties have to prove they can manage it well and pay for it fairly.
H. R. 9696 — To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the Mineral Leasing Act to require reports on rejected bids, to clarify timelines for the issuance of leases, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:888
H. R. 9696 is a proposed bill titled the “Federal Lands and Waters Leasing Transparency Act,” which aims to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the Mineral Leasing Act. The bill mandates reports on why certain bids for offshore oil and gas lease tracts are...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when the government says "no" to people wanting to drill for oil in certain places, they have to explain why, to be fair and clear. It also wants to make it easier and quicker for companies to get special permissions to drill for oil and gas, even if some people think it's not following the rules exactly right.

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