Search Results: keywords:"environmental monitoring"

  • H. RES. 1532 — Expressing support for designation of the week of October 4, 2024, through October 10, 2024, as World Space Week.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:398

    H. RES. 1532 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives expressing support for designating the week of October 4-10, 2024, as "World Space Week." The resolution highlights the significance of space science and technology in improving life on Earth,...

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    This resolution is like saying "let's have a special week to celebrate space!" From October 4 to October 10, 2024, everyone is encouraged to learn and have fun with activities about space because it helps us understand the world better and take care of our planet.

  • S. 2781 — An Act To promote remediation of abandoned hardrock mines, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:11,728

    S. 2781 establishes the "Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024." This act aims to encourage individuals or entities, referred to as "Good Samaritans," to clean up abandoned hardrock mines in the United States by providing them with certain legal...

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    The bill is like a plan to help people clean up old, messy mines without getting in trouble. It says these helpers, called "Good Samaritans," can get special permission to tidy up the mines so the environment can be healthier and safer for everyone.

  • H. R. 781 — To prohibit the use of Federal funds to study, propose, establish, implement, or enforce any mileage tax, including through the funding of a mileage tracking program.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:263

    H.R. 781 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to stop the federal government from spending money on any activities related to creating or enforcing a mileage tax. This means no federal funds can be used to study, suggest, set up, carry out, or...

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    The bill H.R. 781 says that the government can't use its money to make rules or ideas about taxing people based on how much they drive their car. It's like saying, "No money can be used for thinking or planning about a 'how much you drive' tax."

  • S. 4757 — To improve the environmental health outcomes of incarcerated people and carceral facility workers, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:11,213

    The bill, titled the “Environmental Health in Prisons Act,” aims to improve environmental health conditions for incarcerated individuals and staff at carceral facilities across the United States. It requires regular monitoring, reporting, and public dissemination of environmental data in...

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    The bill is like a big homework assignment to make jails cleaner and healthier by checking the air and water regularly and helping the people living and working there know about any dangers, while giving some money to fix any big problems. But, there are some worries that it's not clear how they will use the money and check if everything is done right.

  • H. R. 1938 — To require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications relating to certain permits issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:446

    The bill titled Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act requires the Secretary of Defense to seek changes to stormwater discharge permits for Department of Defense facilities under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The goal is to monitor and reduce the...

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    The Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act is a plan to stop harmful chemicals from getting into water near military places by checking the water every three months and making sure money is saved to pay for these checks.

  • H. RES. 1159 — Recognizing the longstanding partnership between USDA and NASA and encouraging further interagency collaboration.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:257

    The resolution H. RES. 1159 recognizes and encourages the partnership between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). It highlights how NASA's satellite technology and the USDA's agricultural expertise...

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    This bill says that two groups, one who helps with farming (USDA) and another who sends things to space (NASA), are working together to use space pictures to help farmers grow crops better and take care of the Earth. It also encourages them to keep working together to help kids learn more about science and support family farmers.

  • H. R. 9513 — To require a Federal science strategy for monitoring and detection of methane, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:957

    H.R. 9513, known as the "Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2024," mandates the development of a federal science strategy to enhance the monitoring and detection of methane emissions. The bill instructs NASA to collaborate with other federal agencies and the National Academies of Sciences,...

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    H.R. 9513 is a plan to help scientists work together to watch for methane gas, which is a bit like keeping an eye out for sneaky pollution that sneaks into the air, and they want to do it even better by using cool new technology and better teamwork. They're giving NASA some money to help figure out the best way to do this, but they want to make sure the money is just right for the job.

  • S. 5629 — To support marine carbon dioxide removal activities, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:9,038

    The bill, S. 5629, titled the "ReSCUE Oceans Act," aims to support activities that remove carbon dioxide from the ocean to address climate change. It proposes creating a program led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to advance research and understanding...

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    The "ReSCUE Oceans Act" is a plan to help clean the ocean by removing extra carbon dioxide, like taking a big eraser to pollution, with different groups working together to make the ocean healthier and safer.

  • H. R. 2472 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of infant and toddler food, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,758

    H.R. 2472, also known as the "INFANTS Act of 2025," aims to ensure the safety of food for infants and toddlers by amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The bill mandates that food manufacturers must test for harmful contaminants in foods intended for children up to 24 months old...

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    H.R. 2472 is a plan to make sure baby food is safe by having companies check that it's clean and not dangerous, and they have to tell adults in charge if they find something yucky in the food.