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Search Results: keywords:"environmental impact"

S. 3704 — To amend the Natural Gas Act to allow the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve or deny applications for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities to export or import natural gas, and for other purposes.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:946
S. 3704, titled the “Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024,” proposes changes to the Natural Gas Act to grant the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the exclusive authority to approve or deny applications for building and operating facilities, including LNG...
Simple Explanation
The "Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024" wants to let a group called FERC decide on their own if big gas facilities can be built to send or bring in natural gas. The President can still stop gas exchanges if there are safety or punishment reasons.
S. J. RES. 81 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:272
S. J. RES. 81 is a joint resolution that aims to express congressional disapproval of a rule issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service. This rule concerns the "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation." By adopting this...
Simple Explanation
S. J. RES. 81 is a plan from some grown-ups in the Senate who want to stop a new rule about helping endangered animals and plants from becoming real. They want to make it so that this new rule doesn’t count anymore.
S. 5145 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of foreign feedstocks for purposes of the clean fuel production credit, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:360
S. 5145, titled the “Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act,” aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that only feedstocks grown or produced in the United States qualify for the clean fuel production credit. This bill prohibits the use of foreign feedstocks for...
Simple Explanation
S. 5145 wants to make sure that only plants and materials grown in the United States are used to make clean fuels, and this could help local farmers. It also plans to keep giving rewards to fuel companies for making cleaner fuels until the year 2034.
H. R. 7816 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for an assessment of notice letters that the Secretary sends to claimants for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
March 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:498
H.R. 7816, titled the “Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act,” requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to work with a federally funded research and development center. This collaboration is intended to evaluate and improve the notice letters sent to veterans about...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7816 is like a plan to make sure the letters that veterans get about their benefits are easy to understand and don't waste money. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is supposed to work with some smart people to make these letters better and then use their suggestions pretty quickly.
H. R. 3971 — To designate the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes.
December 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:515
H.R. 3971 proposes to expand the Flatside Wilderness by adding approximately 2,212 acres of land within the Ouachita National Forest, as depicted on a specific map. This land will be designated as part of the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness, and the bill clarifies that it does not restrict the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3971 is about making a special park in the forest bigger by adding more land, and it will be called the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness. It also says the forest boss can still take care of things like fires and bugs there.
H. R. 6192 — An Act To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,600
H.R. 6192, also known as the “Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act,” aims to modify the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. It prohibits the Secretary of Energy from setting new or updated energy conservation standards for products unless these standards are found to be...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that any new rules about saving energy with home products are not too hard to do or too expensive for people. It also says these rules shouldn't make the products worse to use or harder to find.
H. R. 8812 — An Act To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.
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July 23, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:70,480
H.R. 8812, known as the “Water Resources Development Act of 2024,” outlines a comprehensive plan to manage and improve the United States' rivers, harbors, and related water resources. It focuses on projects that deal with flood risk management, ecosystem restoration,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8812 is a plan to make rivers and harbors better and safer, like fixing up the banks of a big river or cleaning up a harbor, and it talks about how much money will be needed and who will help take care of these water places.
H. R. 6324 — An Act To authorize major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes.
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September 18, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:673
H.R. 6324 is a bill that allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to undertake various major medical facility projects in fiscal year 2024. The projects include constructing new buildings, renovating existing facilities, and expanding parking spaces at several locations...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6324 is a special plan that lets the Department of Veterans Affairs build and fix big hospitals and care centers in different places, using a total of $3.35 billion. It's like getting permission to build new and better places for veterans to get healthcare, kind of like making sure grandma has a nice doctor's office to visit.
S. 4696 — To provide an exemption from certain dredging restrictions for vessels that arrive at or depart from the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:329
S. 4696 aims to provide a temporary exemption from certain dredging restrictions for vessels arriving at or departing from the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore. The bill specifically exempts these vessels from sections 55102, 55109, and 55110 of title 46 of the United...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like giving special permission to big ships to dig and move dirt around a particular harbor in Baltimore for five years, while usually they have to follow strict rules when doing this. This special permission might make it easier and quicker for big ships to come and go from that port.
H. R. 9265 — To combat the negative environmental, ecological, and public health impacts of People’s Republic of China and People’s Republic of China-linked investments in sub-Saharan Africa.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,461
H.R. 9265, also known as the "Stopping PRC Environmental Exploitation and Degradation Act" or the "SPEED Act," aims to address the harmful environmental, ecological, and public health impacts linked to investments from China's government and companies in sub-Saharan Africa....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help fix the problems with nature and people's health in Africa caused by money and projects from China. It says the U.S. should work with African countries to stop this harm and can punish those who don't follow the rules.
H. R. 1449 — An Act To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency of lease sales, to require replacement sales, and for other purposes.
November 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:507
H. R. 1449, also known as the “Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act” or the “CLEAN Act,” aims to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. The bill intends to increase the frequency of geothermal lease sales to annually instead of every two years, ensure that if a lease...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1449 is a new rule that asks to sell special permissions to use underground heat for making energy every year instead of every two years. If a sale gets canceled, they must have another one that year, and they need to quickly decide who gets to drill wells for this energy.
H. R. 9885 — To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.
September 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,130
H.R. 9885 aims to amend the Clean Air Act in relation to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure. The bill proposes changes to make it easier to introduce certain fuels or fuel additives into the market by establishing conditions under which these fuels would be...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9885 is a plan to change some rules about adding certain kinds of gas to our cars, making it easier to use more corn-based fuel, but some people worry it might not be healthy for the air we breathe.
S. 4694 — To provide an exemption from certain Jones Act restrictions for vessels that arrive at or depart from the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:272
S. 4694 allows certain ships to be exempt from specific Jones Act restrictions when they either arrive at or leave the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore. This exemption will last for five years from the date the law is enacted. The bill is introduced to assist in the...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets certain ships skip some shipping rules when they visit or leave a special port in Baltimore, hoping to help the city’s economy for the next five years.
H. R. 3049 — To provide for the exchange of certain Federal land and State land in the State of Utah.
December 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,102
H.R. 3049 proposes the exchange of certain lands between the federal government and the State of Utah. It includes an agreement, ratified by Congress, that outlines the terms and conditions for swapping federal and state lands to benefit the public interest. The bill details the process of...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about swapping land between the government and Utah to make things better for everyone. It talks about how they will figure out the land's value and make sure people can see maps of the land too.
S. 4149 — To establish a contracting preference for public buildings that use innovative wood products in the construction of those buildings, and for other purposes.
April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:993
The bill S. 4149 aims to give priority to public building projects in the United States that use "innovative wood products," specifically those sourced responsibly from within the country. This legislation sets a preference for projects that incorporate mass timber from...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like giving a gold star to buildings that use new and cool wood grown in the U.S. in a way that's safe for forests and helps nature. It wants builders to use this special wood to keep forests healthy and check if it's good for the environment.
S. 4865 — To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:289
S. 4865, also known as the “Streamlining Thermal Energy through Advanced Mechanisms Act” or the “STEAM Act”, proposes changes to the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Its primary aim is to speed up the process of exploring and developing geothermal energy in areas that have been...
Simple Explanation
The "STEAM Act" is like a new rule book that makes it easier and faster to look for and use the Earth's heat (geothermal energy) in places where people have already looked before, just like they do for oil and gas. But some people worry that skipping some checks might not be good for the land and nature there.
S. 3790 — To make additional Federal public land available for selection under the Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotment program, and for other purposes.
February 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:762
The bill S. 3790 aims to make more federal public land available for the Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotment program. It extends the program's time frame and expands the types of federal lands available for selection. This includes certain lands within wildlife...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give some Alaska Native veterans the chance to pick more pieces of land that the government owns, making sure it doesn’t mess up important nature spots or forests. It also tries to stop any problems when different groups have to work together to choose which pieces of land to give.
H. R. 4374 — To nullify Public Land Order No. 7923, withdrawing certain land in San Juan County, New Mexico, from mineral entry.
December 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:334
H.R. 4374, titled the "Energy Opportunities for All Act," seeks to nullify Public Land Order No. 7923. This order had withdrawn certain lands in San Juan County, New Mexico, from being available for mineral entry, protecting areas around the Chaco Culture National Historical...
Simple Explanation
The bill H.R. 4374 is about making some land in New Mexico, near an old historic park, open again for digging up things like minerals, which was not allowed before. Some people worry this could harm the environment and important places for history and culture.
S. 4936 — To require a study relating to the Minidoka National Historic Site.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:235
S. 4936 mandates a study concerning the Minidoka National Historic Site before any project, similar to the Lava Ridge Wind Project in Idaho, receives authorization. The bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to create a report that examines possible...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a careful study to see if building things like big wind farms near the Minidoka Historic Site in Idaho will hurt the environment or history there. This must happen before any building is allowed, so they make sure not to cause problems for animals, water, or important places.
H. R. 9787 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of foreign feedstocks for purposes of the clean fuel production credit, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:350
H.R. 9787 aims to change the Internal Revenue Code by stopping the use of foreign feedstocks in getting clean fuel production credits. This means the clean fuel must come from materials produced or grown in the U.S. The bill also extends the availability of these clean fuel...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9787 is a bill that says people can get a special reward for making clean fuel, but only if they use materials from the U.S., not from other countries. It also plans to keep this reward available until the end of 2034, which is longer than was originally planned.
H. R. 2925 — An Act To amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities, and for other purposes.
May 09, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:943
H.R. 2925, also known as the “Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024,” aims to clarify the regulations for using mining claims for ancillary activities in the United States, allowing claimants certain rights to use and occupy public lands. It outlines the conditions under...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a new rule for people who want to dig for treasure in the ground. It tells them what they can and can't do on the land while making sure they follow the rules and pay some money, but it also makes sure the government can still keep an eye on what they’re doing.
H. RES. 1176 — Expressing disapproval of the Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative entered into by the Biden administration.
April 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:193
H. RES. 1176 is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' disapproval of the Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative, which was initiated by the Biden administration. The resolution highlights the importance of the 4 Lower Snake River dams in the Pacific Northwest for clean energy...
Simple Explanation
In this resolution, some people in the government are unhappy with a plan made by President Biden because it might take down some big dams in the Pacific Northwest. They are worried because they think these dams are very important for things like making energy and moving stuff, and the plan might use money that hasn't been approved yet.
H. R. 7872 — To amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to modify certain requirements applicable to salinity control units, and for other purposes.
October 22, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,269
H.R. 7872 seeks to amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to change certain rules concerning salinity control units, which help manage the salt content in the Colorado River. The bill outlines specific costs related to the construction, operation, maintenance,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change how they manage salty water in the Colorado River by deciding how they pay for fixing and taking care of special tools that help clean the water. These costs will work a little differently for two years, and they can change how much people pay for electricity to help cover these costs.
H. R. 1437 — To authorize livestock producers and their employees to take black vultures in order to prevent death, injury, or destruction to livestock, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,116
H.R. 1437 aims to allow livestock producers and their employees to manage black vultures that pose a threat to their livestock. The bill permits the capture, killing, or moving of these vultures if they are causing or are likely to cause harm to livestock. However, the use of...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, farmers are allowed to catch or move black vultures if these birds are hurting or might hurt their animals, but they can't use poison to do this. They also have to tell the government what they did every year.
H. RES. 1173 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 615) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2925) to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3195) to rescind Public Land Order 7917, to reinstate mineral leases and permits in the Superior National Forest, to ensure timely review of Mine Plans of Operations, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 764) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3397) to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw a rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to conservation and landscape health; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6285) to ratify and approve all authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements, and any other approvals or orders issued pursuant to Federal law necessary for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6090) to provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,187
H. RES. 1173 provides for the consideration of several bills in the House of Representatives. These bills address various issues, such as preventing the prohibition of lead ammunition on certain federal lands (H.R. 615), amending the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act for mining claims (H.R....
Simple Explanation
In the House, they're thinking about some new ideas like letting people use certain kinds of fishing and hunting tools on big pieces of land that the government takes care of, deciding on which animals need extra protection, and talking about how some land can be used for digging up rocks and minerals. They're also setting up some rules on how to talk and make decisions about these ideas.
H. RES. 1265 — Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as Renewable Fuels Month to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in reducing carbon impacts, lowering fuel prices for consumers, supporting rural communities, and lessening reliance on foreign adversaries.
May 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:259
H. RES. 1265 is a resolution expressing support for the recognition of May 2024 as "Renewable Fuels Month." The bill acknowledges the benefits of renewable fuels such as ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel. These fuels help lower carbon...
Simple Explanation
In May 2024, people want to celebrate "Renewable Fuels Month" because using fuels like ethanol and biodiesel is good for the environment, helps keep gas prices lower, supports farmers, and reduces the need to get oil from other countries.
S. 4936 — To require a study relating to the Minidoka National Historic Site.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:299
S. 4936 requires a study concerning the Minidoka National Historic Site before any authorizations can be issued for the Lava Ridge Wind Project or similar projects in certain counties in Idaho. The Comptroller General of the United States must complete a report identifying...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants someone to look into how a new wind project might affect a place called the Minidoka National Historic Site and other important things like animals and water nearby. They have to make a report about it before the wind project can get the go-ahead to start.
H. R. 9498 — To direct the use of artificial intelligence by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to adapt to extreme weather, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,207
H. R. 9498, also known as the "TAME Extreme Weather Act," aims to boost the use of artificial intelligence in weather-related activities conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The bill directs the administration to develop advanced AI systems for weather...
Simple Explanation
The TAME Extreme Weather Act is like giving NOAA special computer helpers to predict weather and wildfires better, helping people stay safe. Plus, they can team up with schools and companies to share what they learn and make weather forecasts even better, just like sharing toys and ideas with friends.
H. R. 7166 — To establish the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program, and for other purposes.
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January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,014
H.R. 7166 seeks to establish the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. This program aims to tag hatchery-produced fish to help manage fish populations in the Great Lakes. By collaborating with Federal, State, and Tribal fish...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7166 is about a program to put special tags on fish that are born in fish hatcheries near the Great Lakes, so scientists can understand and take better care of the fish in those big lakes using the data from the tags. The program will spend money each year, like up to $5 million, to do this until 2029.
H. RES. 1009 — Providing consideration of the bill (H.R. 7176) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
February 14, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:153
H. RES. 1009 allows the House of Representatives to consider the bill H.R. 7176, which proposes to remove limitations on the export and import of natural gas. The resolution waives all points of order against the bill, ensuring it can be discussed without...
Simple Explanation
The House of Representatives is thinking about making a new rule that would let the U.S. send and receive more natural gas from other countries, and they want to talk about it quickly so they can make a decision.
H. R. 7073 — To improve public-private partnerships and increase Federal research, development, and demonstration related to the evolution of next generation pipeline systems, and for other purposes.
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September 20, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:4,076
H.R. 7073 aims to advance the development and implementation of new pipeline systems through better public-private partnerships and increased Federal support for research and technology. The bill defines entities eligible for funding, such as universities, research...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7073 is a plan to help build better and safer pipelines by using new ideas and teamwork between the government and companies, giving special money to help these projects, and making sure not to waste any of it.
H. R. 2925 — An Act To amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities, and for other purposes.
May 08, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:959
The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024, as presented in H.R. 2925, proposes amendments to the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993. The bill aims to clarify the rights of mining claimants on public lands by defining activities related to mining operations and ensuring...
Simple Explanation
The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024 tries to make it clearer what miners can do on public lands by allowing them to use the land even if they haven't found any valuable minerals yet, as long as they follow certain rules and pay some fees. But some people worry it might cause confusion or problems because it covers a lot of activities and uses other complicated rules.
S. 4237 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the credit for new clean vehicles, and for other purposes.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,262
S. 4237, also known as the "Eliminate Lavish Incentives To Electric Vehicles Act" or the "ELITE Vehicles Act," aims to remove tax credits related to clean vehicles from the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. This bill proposes to repeal the tax credit for new and previously-owned...
Simple Explanation
S. 4237, also called the "ELITE Vehicles Act," is a proposal to stop giving money back to people and companies when they buy electric cars or charging stations, which might make people less likely to choose cars that are better for the environment.
S. 3496 — To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to address measuring methane emissions, and for other purposes.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:867
S. 3496 aims to modify the Energy Policy Act of 2005 by allowing states more flexibility in measuring methane emissions without making it a requirement for grant eligibility. The bill also calls for a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to...
Simple Explanation
S. 3496 is a bill that wants to change some rules about how states check for a gas called methane, which comes from places like old wells. It also asks smart scientists to study these old wells to see if fixing them helps the environment or saves money, and then tell Congress what they find out.
H. R. 7073 — To improve public-private partnerships and increase Federal research, development, and demonstration related to the evolution of next generation pipeline systems, and for other purposes.
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January 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,842
H.R. 7073, titled the “Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act,” aims to enhance public-private partnerships and boost federal research efforts related to new pipeline systems. The bill seeks to create initiatives for developing advanced pipeline materials and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7073 is a special plan to help make pipelines better and safer by using new ideas and working together with different groups. It wants to make sure that the pipes we use are stronger, safer, and kinder to the planet.
H. J. RES. 230 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management related to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Miles City Field Office, Montana.
December 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:231
H. J. RES. 230 is a joint resolution indicating congressional disapproval of a rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management. The rule in question concerns the "Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment" for the Miles City Field Office in Montana and...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, Congress is saying "No, we don't agree" to a new plan made by a group that takes care of the land in Montana. This means the plan they made won't happen.
H. RES. 1173 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 615) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2925) to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3195) to rescind Public Land Order 7917, to reinstate mineral leases and permits in the Superior National Forest, to ensure timely review of Mine Plans of Operations, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 764) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3397) to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw a rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to conservation and landscape health; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6285) to ratify and approve all authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements, and any other approvals or orders issued pursuant to Federal law necessary for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6090) to provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes.
April 29, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,256
H. RES. 1173 proposes the consideration of several bills in the House of Representatives, covering a range of topics. These bills aim to: allow lead ammunition on federal lands; amend tenure for mining claims; revoke certain land orders in Minnesota's Superior National...
Simple Explanation
In this resolution, the House of Representatives is deciding whether to talk about several ideas like allowing people to use certain types of fishing hooks and bullets, changing some rules about land and animals, and how to tell what antisemitism means in schools. It's like setting up a game plan for how and when they will discuss these big topics.
S. 5441 — To provide for offshore wind energy development, and for other purposes.
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December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:15,592
S. 5441, named the COLLABORATE Act, aims to support offshore wind energy development in the U.S. by establishing regulatory frameworks and financial programs. The bill focuses on creating task forces for efficient planning and permitting processes, boosting...
Simple Explanation
The COLLABORATE Act is like a big teamwork plan to make windmills in the ocean to get energy, and it aims to fix how these windmills work with fish and the sea. It also wants to make sure everyone plays fair when getting the right to make these windmills and has money set aside to check how the ocean is doing with the windmills around.
H. R. 7872 — An Act To amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to modify certain requirements applicable to salinity control units, and for other purposes.
December 13, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:1,068
H.R. 7872, known as the "Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act," aims to amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to change how certain salinity control costs are shared between the government and other parties. The amendment specifies that a significant portion of the costs...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7872 is a plan to change how the U.S. government and others share the costs for fixing the saltiness of the Colorado River, making some costs the government's job to cover without asking for money back, at least for a few years.
H. R. 8510 — To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to encourage the use of native vegetation, and for other purposes.
May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:228
H.R. 8510 aims to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to promote the use of native plants in the United States. Introduced by Ms. Tokuda in the House of Representatives, the bill seeks to insert language encouraging native vegetation alongside existing conservation practices....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8510 is a plan to change an old rule so that people use more local plants that belong in their area to help the environment.
H. R. 9981 — To prohibit the use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine.
October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,037
H.R. 9981 aims to ban the use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of pesticides containing atrazine in the United States. Atrazine is known for its harmful environmental impact and health risks, being linked to cancer, birth defects, and reproductive issues. The...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9981 is a plan to stop making or using a special bug and weed spray called atrazine because it can be very bad for plants, animals, and people. It's already banned in Europe, and now they want to do the same in the U.S. to keep everyone safer.
S. 2042 — An Act To amend the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act to adjust the boundary of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,055
S. 2042 aims to amend the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act by updating the boundaries of the Conservation Area with a new map, increasing the total acreage from 48,438 to 57,728 acres. The bill grants rights-of-way to the Southern Nevada Water Authority for...
Simple Explanation
S. 2042 is a new rule that changes how big a special nature area called Sloan Canyon is, making it bigger. It also lets a company build water pipes near the area, but they have to be careful not to harm the nature there.
H. R. 8160 — To prohibit the breaching of federally operated dams in certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
April 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:383
H.R. 8160, known as the "Breaking Irresponsible Energy and Commercial Habits Act" or the "BREACH Act," aims to stop the breaching of federally operated dams under certain conditions. The Secretary of the Army is prohibited from breaching a dam if it would lead to a...
Simple Explanation
The BREACH Act is a rule that says certain big dams can't be broken if doing so would make the air dirtier, make it harder for boats to pass, or make things more expensive to move along the water.
H. R. 8578 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the truck fleet retreaded tire tax credit, to require Federal agencies to consider the use of retreaded tires, and for other purposes.
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May 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:829
The bill H.R. 8578 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a tax credit for truck fleets using retreaded tires. Specifically, it proposes a credit for a percentage of the cost of retreaded tires that are both retreaded and purchased in the United States for...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give truck companies money back if they use reused tires to help the planet, and it also asks the government to choose these reused tires when they can. This would last only a few years, and it must happen in the United States.
H. R. 6843 — An Act To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
December 04, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:159
H. R. 6843 aims to expand the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area by including Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, in its boundaries. It amends the existing Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act by updating the list of included parishes and changing the number of areas covered from...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a special area in Louisiana bigger by adding a place called Lafourche Parish, which means 15 areas will be part of it instead of 14. This helps protect and celebrate the cool things about these places, like nature and culture.
H. R. 9851 — To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to establish a Hydrogen Technologies for Heavy Industry Demonstration Program, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,931
H. R. 9851 aims to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 by establishing a program to demonstrate the use of hydrogen technologies in heavy industries. The bill proposes grants and cooperative agreements to support industrial applications of hydrogen, such as in manufacturing...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help big factories use hydrogen to make things in a way that's better for the Earth, by giving them money to do it; it's like a prize for being eco-friendly! The government is saving a lot of money to give to these factories, but they have to promise to pay for some things themselves and make sure the projects help people who need it most.
H. R. 764 — An Act To require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
April 30, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:250
H.R. 764, also known as the “Trust the Science Act,” mandates the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a federal regulation that removes the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened species. This action is based on a rule previously published on November 3, 2020....
Simple Explanation
The "Trust the Science Act" is a rule that says gray wolves are no longer considered endangered animals. It also says that nobody can go to court to change this rule.
H. R. 7666 — To require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:334
H. R. 7666 aims to create a plan to use livestock grazing to help reduce the risk of wildfires. It tasks the Secretary of Agriculture with coordinating this effort by working with permit holders who graze livestock on federal lands. The bill proposes ideas like using grazing...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7666 is a plan to let farm animals eat grass in some areas to help prevent big fires from starting, especially after things like storms or old fires. The boss of farming will work with people who care for animals on government lands to make this happen safely.
S. 4186 — To eliminate toxic substances in beverage containers, and for other purposes.
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April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,115
The bill titled "Banning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act of 2024" aims to eliminate toxic substances in single-use beverage containers sold in the United States. It prohibits the sale of beverage containers that have certain harmful materials or are not transparent blue or...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop harmful stuff from being in drink bottles and make sure they are only certain colors. If someone breaks the rules, they might have to pay a lot of money, and the money will help towns clean up and take care of their trash and water.
S. 4432 — To allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:597
S. 4432 allows for the mining of certain Federal minerals in line with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification. This plan specifically pertains to the mining of Federal coal reserves at Bull Mountains Mine No. 1 in Musselshell County, Montana. The Secretary of the...
Simple Explanation
S. 4432 is a plan that lets certain minerals be taken from the ground in a specific part of Montana. The boss in charge of this has to quickly say yes to the plan without making changes, even if it might upset some people or animals nearby.
H. R. 7200 — To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a hydrogen infrastructure finance and innovation pilot program, and for other purposes.
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February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,591
H.R. 7200 mandates the Secretary of Energy to create a pilot program for financing and innovating hydrogen infrastructure. This bill includes conducting studies to assess potential hydrogen pipeline routes, costs, and environmental impacts, and prioritizes projects that...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the Secretary of Energy to start a program that helps to build things like pipes and storage for hydrogen gas. It plans to give money, up to $100 million each year, to projects that make it easier to move and use hydrogen, especially if they can help people and the environment.
H. R. 7818 — To exempt certain structures from removal from Army Corps of Engineers property on Table Rock Lake, and for other purposes.
March 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:634
H.R. 7818, also known as the "Table Rock Lake Property Protection Act," proposes to stop the removal of certain structures from Army Corps of Engineers property around Table Rock Lake. The bill would allow property owners to keep these structures by giving them either...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that people living near Table Rock Lake can keep their buildings and other things on the land owned by the Army without having to move them. The government will not be responsible if these things get damaged because of how the lake is managed.
H. R. 4587 — To provide that the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall not issue an interim or final rule that includes an area closure in the South Atlantic for species managed under the Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan until the South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count study is complete and the data related to that study is integrated into the stock assessment.
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October 25, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:976
The bill H. R. 4587 aims to prevent the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from issuing rules that close areas in the South Atlantic, impacting species managed under the Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan, until certain conditions...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule saying that before making new rules about where people can fish for red snappers in the South Atlantic Ocean, they need to first finish counting all the red snappers and use that information to decide. This is because fishing is super important for people's jobs and money, especially in places like Florida.
S. 4557 — To authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.
June 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:272
S. 4557 seeks to allow off-highway vehicles to be used on certain designated roads within Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. The bill defines specific roads where these vehicles can be used and states that Utah's vehicle laws will apply to the usage on these roads. This...
Simple Explanation
S. 4557 is a bill that wants to let people drive special kinds of vehicles called off-highway vehicles on some roads in a pretty park in Utah. It says these vehicles have to follow Utah's rules, even though they're driving in a national park.
H. R. 10304 — To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise section 61.206 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, to approve certain distribution or use of phosphogypsum, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:943
The bill, known as the “No Radioactive Roads Act of 2024,” directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise federal regulations concerning the use of phosphogypsum, a radioactive waste byproduct, for purposes not currently authorized. It emphasizes the need for careful...
Simple Explanation
The "No Radioactive Roads Act of 2024" wants to make sure that a special type of waste from making fertilizers, called phosphogypsum, which can be a bit like having invisible, tiny sun rays around (radioactive), is only used in very safe ways after checking carefully if it’s okay. It says that people need to know about any new ways it's being used, so everyone can stay safe.
H. R. 6814 — To require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to assess certain offshore oil and gas platforms and pipelines for potential use as artificial reefs, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,935
The bill, H.R. 6814, also known as the “Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act,” aims to evaluate offshore oil and gas platforms and pipelines to potentially repurpose them as artificial reefs. It proposes amendments to the National Fishing Enhancement Act of 1984 to include definitions and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to see if old oil and gas platforms in the ocean can be turned into homes for fish and other sea animals, kind of like big underwater playgrounds. Before doing this, it asks experts to check how it might affect the sea and where to put these special playgrounds.
H. R. 6793 — To prohibit further action on the proposed rule entitled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Ceiling Fans.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:231
H. R. 6793, also known as the “Small Business Ceiling Fan Manufacturer Protection Act”, is a proposed bill in the House of Representatives aimed at stopping the Department of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a specific proposed rule regarding energy...
Simple Explanation
The bill H. R. 6793 wants to stop a new rule about energy-saving ceiling fans because some folks think it could be too hard for small fan-making businesses. It is like saying, "Let's not make ceiling fans change to save power just yet."
H. R. 7176 — To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:662
H.R. 7176, titled the “Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024,” aims to repeal certain restrictions on the import and export of natural gas, including liquefied natural gas (LNG). The bill proposes amendments to the Natural Gas Act to grant the Federal Energy...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7176 is a bill that wants to change the rules about buying and selling natural gas to and from other countries. It gives a special group in the government the power to decide if natural gas facilities are a good idea and allows the President to stop these activities if it could harm the country.
H. R. 6285 — To ratify and approve all authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements, and any other approvals or orders issued pursuant to Federal law necessary for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program, and for other purposes.
April 15, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,697
The bill H. R. 6285, titled the “Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023,” aims to ensure the smooth implementation of the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program in Alaska. It ratifies and approves various federal authorizations and permits necessary for this program,...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets people drill for oil and gas in a special place in Alaska without delays, but it might ignore certain rules that protect the environment.
S. 5101 — To amend the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977 with respect to assessments of conservation programs, and for other purposes.
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September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,382
S. 5101 seeks to amend the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977 to improve conservation programs in the U.S. by implementing better assessments of these programs. It introduces a new project to assess the environmental and economic effects of conservation...
Simple Explanation
S. 5101 is a bill that wants to make sure that the ways we take care of our planet's dirt and water are working well by checking them more carefully. It also says that farmers can choose to help with checking, and it promises to pay them a little money for helping.
S. 3576 — To authorize certain States to take certain actions on certain Federal land to secure an international border of the United States, and for other purposes.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:856
S. 3576, known as the “Creating Obstructions Necessary To Address Illegal and Nefarious Entry Rapidly Act” or “CONTAINER Act,” allows certain U.S. states that border Canada or Mexico to place temporary, movable structures on Federal land to help secure international borders....
Simple Explanation
The CONTAINER Act lets states next to Canada or Mexico put up temporary walls or fences on certain federal lands to help keep borders safe, but they must tell the government 45 days before doing so.
S. 3954 — To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases, and for other purposes.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,167
S. 3954, titled the "Geothermal Energy Optimization Act," aims to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to enhance exploration for geothermal resources on federal land in a timely manner. The bill introduces processes to allow for geothermal observation test projects with...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change an old rule so that it's easier and faster for people to look for hot water under the ground, which can be used to make energy, without hurting the environment too much. It also plans to have helpers to make sure everything goes smoothly and quickly when people want to start looking for this hot water on government land.
S. 4227 — To amend the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 to expand the boundary of Joshua Tree National Park.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:223
S. 4227 seeks to amend the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 to increase the area covered by Joshua Tree National Park. The bill proposes adding approximately 17,842 acres to the park's boundary, as indicated on a map dated April 29, 2024.
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make Joshua Tree National Park bigger by adding more land, just like adding a new piece to a puzzle, making the park a little larger and possibly more special.
H. R. 9012 — To promote the development of renewable energy on public land, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,616
The bill, H. R. 9012, aims to promote the development of renewable energy, such as solar, wind, and geothermal, on public lands in the United States. It sets out a framework for identifying priority areas for energy projects, updating land use plans, and establishing economic...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to use land owned by everyone, like big parks, to make clean energy from the sun, wind, and hot rocks underground. It plans how to choose the best spots, share money made from the projects, and work with different groups to make sure everything is done right and fairly.
H. R. 6009 — An Act To require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:236
H. R. 6009, titled the “Restoring American Energy Dominance Act,” requires the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw a proposed rule concerning fluid mineral leases and the leasing process. This rule was previously published on July 24, 2023, in the Federal...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6009 is a proposal that wants to stop a plan about how to handle certain land leases for oil and gas. It asks that this plan be canceled and says similar rules shouldn't be made in the future.
S. 4362 — To increase parking opportunities for persons recreating at Federal recreational lands and waters, and for other purposes.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:556
S. 4362, known as the "More Parking, More Hiking Act," aims to improve parking options for people visiting Federal recreational lands and waters. The bill instructs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to increase parking spaces while ensuring minimal environmental...
Simple Explanation
S. 4362, the "More Parking, More Hiking Act," wants to make sure people visiting parks and lakes have more parking spots. It tells park managers to find ways to add more parking without hurting nature and suggests using cameras to help visitors find parking spaces.
S. 3373 — An Act To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
December 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:450
S. 3373 is a bill that allows the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend the time for starting construction on specific hydropower projects. These projects must have been licensed by the FERC before March 13, 2020. The bill provides for an extension of up to 4...
Simple Explanation
S. 3373 is a law that lets a special group in charge of big water energy projects give more time to start building them if they got their permission before March 13, 2020. If the permission ran out between the end of 2023 and when the law starts, they can get the permission back too.
H. R. 1449 — To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency of lease sales, to require replacement sales, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:627
H.R. 1449, titled the “Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act” or the “CLEAN Act,” proposes changes to the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. It aims to increase the frequency of leasing opportunities for geothermal energy development by shortening the time between lease...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1449 wants to change the rules so there are more chances each year to find and use hot water underground, which can help make energy, and makes sure that if this chance is canceled, it is replaced quickly. It also tells the people in charge to make decisions about using this hot water faster, but some worry this might cause problems if it's too rushed.
H. J. RES. 188 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to Conservation and Landscape Health.
July 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:219
H. J. RES. 188 is a resolution in the 118th Congress that seeks to stop a specific rule from the Department of the Interior related to "Conservation and Landscape Health." The resolution, introduced by Representative Curtis and others, aims to disapprove this rule under a...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a decision by grown-ups to say no to a new rule that the Department of the Interior wanted to use to take care of nature. They want to make sure the rule doesn’t happen, but they haven't explained why.
H. R. 2685 — To require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes.
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December 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,026
H.R. 2685, the Mining Schools Act of 2024, seeks to strengthen domestic mining education by establishing a grant program managed by the Secretary of Energy. The bill proposes awarding competitive grants to mining schools to recruit and educate future mining engineers and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2685, the Mining Schools Act of 2024, is a plan to give money to schools that teach about mining so they can get better at it, but it won't use new money, only what is already there.
S. 4561 — To amend the Wilderness Act to allow local Federal officials to determine the manner in which nonmotorized uses may be permitted in wilderness areas, and for other purposes.
June 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,311
S. 4561 proposes changes to the Wilderness Act, allowing local federal officials to decide on nonmotorized activities in wilderness areas. This bill authorizes officials from agencies like the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service to permit human-powered...
Simple Explanation
S. 4561 is a plan to let local leaders in charge of nature parks decide how people can go hiking or biking without engines on special paths, making sure to protect the environment and keep things fair for everyone.
H. J. RES. 162 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard.
May 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:220
H. J. Res. 162 is a joint resolution that expresses Congress's disagreement with a rule created by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the endangered species status of the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard. The resolution aims to ensure that this particular rule, published in the...
Simple Explanation
H. J. Res. 162 is about Congress saying "no" to a rule that was going to help protect a little lizard called the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard, which lives in the desert. Congress wants to stop the rule from happening, but they haven't explained why.
H. R. 6070 — To amend the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 to clarify the authority of Department of Defense to conduct certain military activities at the Nevada test and training range, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,410
H.R. 6070 amends the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 to clarify the authority of the Department of Defense to conduct specific military activities at the Nevada test and training range. The bill specifies new military operations that are permitted, such as emergency response and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6070 is a plan that helps the U.S. military use a special area in Nevada for new activities like building important sites and helping during emergencies, while making sure they work well with other groups like park rangers.
H. J. RES. 155 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:210
H. J. RES. 155 is a joint resolution expressing Congress's disapproval of a rule issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service. This rule involves regulations on "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants" and promotes cooperation among different agencies. The...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants to say "no" to a new rule about helping to protect endangered animals and plants. If they agree, this rule will go away and won't matter anymore.
S. 4152 — To establish the Precursor Chemical Destruction Initiative to promote bilateral counterdrug interdiction efforts with the governments of specified countries, and for other purposes.
April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:943
The bill S. 4152 aims to establish the "Precursor Chemical Destruction Initiative," which seeks to work with countries like Colombia, Mexico, and Peru to improve the seizure and destruction of chemicals used in drug production. The initiative aims to ensure these chemicals...
Simple Explanation
The bill aims to help the United States work with countries like Colombia, Mexico, and Peru to stop bad chemicals from being used to make illegal drugs. It wants to make sure these chemicals can't be used again, harm less of the environment, and are dealt with safely.
H. R. 9838 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an end date for the credit for certain qualified carbon oxide, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:629
H.R. 9838, also known as the “End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2024,” seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The bill proposes to eliminate the use of carbon oxide as a tertiary injectant for any project started after its enactment. Additionally, it aims to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop giving special money rewards to companies that use a certain type of gas to get more oil from the ground, starting after the bill becomes law. It changes some tax rules, which could make it harder for those companies to get extra money help.
H. J. RES. 176 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products.
July 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:200
H. J. RES. 176 is a joint resolution from the 118th Congress focusing on a rule by the Department of Energy. This resolution aims to express Congress's disapproval of a specific energy conservation rule concerning refrigeration products. If enacted, the rule in question,...
Simple Explanation
Congress is thinking about canceling a new rule about fridges from the Department of Energy, but they don't explain why they want to do this or how it might affect people or the environment.
S. 3840 — To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit exchanges from effecting transactions in securities issued by natural asset companies, and for other purposes.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:495
S. 3840, referred to as the "Protect America’s Lands Act," aims to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The bill seeks to prohibit national securities exchanges from conducting transactions involving securities issued by natural asset companies. These companies manage...
Simple Explanation
S. 3840 is a bill that wants to change a law so that big stock markets can't trade parts of companies that look after nature, like taking care of forests or keeping animals safe. This is to make sure nature isn't harmed when trying to make it more valuable.
H. R. 7601 — To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prohibit the use of the authorities under title I and title III of such Act for electric vehicles or related technologies.
March 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:287
H.R. 7601, also known as the "Bullets Not Batteries Act," proposes an amendment to the Defense Production Act of 1950. This bill specifically aims to prohibit the use of certain powers under this act to support electric vehicles and related technologies, including electric...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7601, called the "Bullets Not Batteries Act," is a proposal to stop using certain government powers to help develop electric cars and their parts, like batteries and charging spots. It says these powers shouldn't be used to get the special materials needed to make these things, focusing more on traditional military needs.
S. 797 — To establish and implement a multi-year Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Strategy to reduce the negative environmental and social impacts of illicit gold mining in the Western Hemisphere, and for other purposes.
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March 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,829
S. 797 is a bill designed to create a comprehensive strategy, known as the Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Strategy, aimed at combating illicit gold mining in the Western Hemisphere. This strategy involves coordination among various federal departments and agencies and...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about making a plan to stop bad gold mining that hurts nature and people in places like North and South America. It wants different countries to work together, make sure everyone is mining gold the right way, and use some money to help with these efforts.
H. R. 6192 — To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes.
March 26, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,651
H.R. 6192, titled the "Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act," amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to ensure that any new or updated energy conservation standards proposed by the Secretary of Energy are both technologically feasible and economically justified before being implemented....
Simple Explanation
The "Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act" is a rule that makes sure any new energy-saving rules for things like fridges or washing machines are not only possible with today's technology but also won't cost people too much money. It wants to protect people from having to pay more for their appliances without a good reason.
H. R. 9861 — To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a demonstration program for on-site treatment of produced water, and for other purposes.
September 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:403
H. R. 9861, also known as the "TREAT Water Act," aims to amend the Energy Act of 2020 by directing the Secretary of Energy to create a demonstration program for the on-site treatment of produced water. The bill focuses on finding innovative methods to treat water that comes...
Simple Explanation
The TREAT Water Act is a plan to figure out how to clean the water that comes from drilling for oil and gas. It tells the people in charge of energy to come up with new ways to make this water safe, and it wants everyone to work together to stop hurting the environment.
S. 5359 — To amend the National Marine Sanctuary Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency.
November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:381
S. 5359 is a bill that aims to change the National Marine Sanctuary Act so that no new federal authorizations are needed for undersea fiber optic cables in national marine sanctuaries if those cables have already been approved by a federal or state agency. This means that if the cables...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that if some special wires under the sea, which help us talk on the internet, have already been okayed by some government helpers, they don't need to ask for permission again if they want to fix or check these wires in certain ocean places that need protecting.
S. 4324 — To terminate the Yucca Mountain licensing proceeding and require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit to Congress a study on the economic viability and job-creating benefits of alternative uses of the Yucca Mountain site, and for other purposes.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:738
S. 4324, known as the "Jobs, Not Waste Act of 2024," aims to end the licensing process for the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. The bill instructs the withdrawal of the application for building a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, prevents further...
Simple Explanation
S. 4324 wants to stop using Yucca Mountain for storing nuclear waste and instead, explore other cool ideas like renewable energy projects for the site. It also asks for a study to see how these new ideas could help create jobs and boost the economy.
H. R. 1586 — To allow the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to use a fire retardant, chemical, or water for fire suppression, control, or prevention activities.
December 16, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,399
H. R. 1586 proposes to permit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to discharge fire retardants, chemicals, or water from aircraft to help control and prevent wildfires. The bill exempts these activities from needing a permit under the Federal Water...
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H. R. 1586 lets special people who take care of forests use planes to drop water or special stuff to stop fires, without needing extra permissions, and this rule lasts for five years.
H. R. 6324 — An Act To authorize major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes.
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November 16, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:672
H. R. 6324 is a bill that allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to undertake various major medical facility projects across the United States for fiscal year 2024. The projects include constructing new buildings, renovating existing facilities, and expanding parking in...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6324 is a plan to build and fix hospitals for veterans in different places in the U.S., like Texas and Puerto Rico, using a big piggy bank with over $3 billion.
H. R. 5616 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct certain offshore lease sales.
March 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,732
H.R. 5616 requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct several offshore oil and gas lease sales. The bill mandates at least 13 sales over five years, focusing on the Gulf of Mexico and Cook Inlet regions. It allows the Secretary to bypass some existing requirements to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 5616 is a plan for the U.S. to sell or rent certain areas in the ocean for finding oil and gas, mainly in the Gulf of Mexico and Cook Inlet. The goal is to have these sales happen faster but still check that it's safe for the environment.
H. R. 7066 — To prohibit the use of Federal funds to allow or study the breach or alteration of the Lower Snake River dams or implement the Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.
January 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:403
H. R. 7066, known as the "Defending Against Manipulative Negotiators Act" or the "DAMN Act," seeks to prevent the use of federal funds for any activities related to the breach, alteration, or removal of the Lower Snake River dams in Washington State. It also prohibits federal funding for the...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7066 is a bill that stops the government from spending money to change or remove some big dams on the Lower Snake River, and it also blocks money for a project to help the environment in the Columbia Basin, which is a big area where rivers meet.
H. R. 6009 — An Act To require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:252
H.R. 6009, titled the “Restoring American Energy Dominance Act,” mandates that the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) withdraw a specific proposed rule about fluid mineral leases and the leasing process. This rule was initially published in the Federal Register...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6009 wants to stop a new rule about oil and gas leases on public land, telling the people in charge to cancel it and not try to make any similar rule in the future.
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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April 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:42,879
The 'Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act' or 'EXPLORE Act' aims to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities on federal lands in the United States. It introduces measures to improve infrastructure, promote accessibility, and support...
Simple Explanation
The EXPLORE Act is a plan to make it easier and more fun for people to enjoy nature in places like national parks by fixing paths and building more access so everyone, including those with special needs, can join in. It also talks about how to keep all these things fair and safe, like deciding how much money should be spent or charged for these activities.
H. R. 7370 — To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:333
H.R. 7370, also known as the "Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act" or the "GEO Act," aims to speed up the process for approving applications related to geothermal leasing. The bill states that the Secretary must continue processing these applications even if there is a related civil action, as...
Simple Explanation
The GEO Act is a law that aims to make decisions about using the Earth's heat for energy faster by making workers finish their approval paperwork quickly, even if people are arguing about it in court. They also have to check that this doesn't harm the environment, but some worry this might be rushed and lead to problems.
S. 3956 — To include phosphate and potash on the final list of critical minerals of the Department of the Interior.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:278
The bill S. 3956 proposes adding phosphate and potash to the Department of the Interior's list of critical minerals. This would mean that these minerals are considered essential for economic and national security. The bill also requires the Secretary of the Interior to...
Simple Explanation
The bill S. 3956 is about adding two important minerals, called phosphate and potash, to a special list because they are needed for making things and keeping the country safe. It also asks a department to check how we can produce more of these minerals in the country without waiting too long.
S. 2018 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an assessment to identify locations in National Parks in which there is the greatest need for broadband internet access service and areas in National Parks in which there is the greatest need for cellular service, and for other purposes.
January 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,294
The bill, S. 2018, aims to improve internet and cellular services in National Parks across the United States. It requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a thorough assessment within a year to identify the locations and areas within National Parks that have the...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if some special places like national parks needed help to get better internet and phone signals. This bill asks a big helper to find out where it's needed the most and try to fix it so people can stay connected while still being nice to nature and animals.
H. R. 7479 — To authorize certain States to take certain actions on certain Federal land to secure an international border of the United States, and for other purposes.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:815
H.R. 7479 proposes that certain U.S. states, specifically those bordering Canada or Mexico, can place temporary, movable structures on federal lands near these borders to enhance border security. The bill defines the federal land management agencies involved and details the...
Simple Explanation
Some U.S. states near Canada or Mexico want to put special barriers on nearby federal land to help keep borders safe. They have to tell the government 45 days before setting them up and can keep them there for a year or longer if the government agrees.
H. R. 9533 — To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, and limit reasonable and prudent measures.
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December 16, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:7,556
H.R. 9533 proposes changes to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to enhance conservation efforts by focusing resources effectively and offering incentives for wildlife conservation on private lands. The bill aims to provide better incentives for recovering endangered species, improve...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9533 wants to help save animals and plants that are in danger by giving rewards to people who protect them, especially on their own land, and by making the rules easier to understand. It also tries to make sure that people who make these decisions are open about what they're doing and why.
S. 1348 — An Act To redesignate land within certain wilderness study areas in the State of Wyoming, and for other purposes.
December 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:7,537
S. 1348 is a legislative act known as the "Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2023." It aims to officially designate certain regions in Wyoming as wilderness areas, giving them specific management guidelines to protect their natural and recreational values. Additionally,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make certain lands in Wyoming special places where nature is protected and people can enjoy the outdoors, but it also allows for some activities like grazing and carefully controlled oil exploration. Some places won't be protected anymore, and new plans are needed to make sure that everything is done properly and safely.

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