S. J. RES. 74 is a joint resolution that, if approved, would block a rule set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, specifically Phase 3 of these standards. The resolution expresses Congress's...
Congress is thinking about saying "no" to a rule that wants big trucks and buses to pollute less, but they haven't said why they think it's a bad idea.
S. 5136, also known as the "Plum Island Preservation Study Act," mandates the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of Plum Island, located in New York. The study aims to assess whether parts of the island should be designated as a national park or wildlife refuge or...
S. 5136 is a plan for the Secretary of the Interior to check if Plum Island in New York should be turned into a park or a safe place for wildlife. The study will ask different people what they think and share ideas with the government in three years.
H. R. 9705 proposes the creation of the Oyster Reef Restoration and Conservation Program, which aims to protect and restore oyster reefs in the United States. The program, managed by the Secretary of Commerce through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, will...
H.R. 9705 is like a big plan to help oysters, which are sea creatures with shells that live in water, by fixing and protecting their homes called reefs. The government wants to spend money, teach people to help, and make sure everyone can be part of the plan, especially those who might not usually get help.
S. 2149 aims to boost economic growth and enhance recreational opportunities on National Forest System land in Montana. It proposes adding specific areas to the National Wilderness Preservation System and establishing new recreation areas like the Otatsy and Spread Mountain...
S. 2149 is a plan to make the forests in Montana more fun and healthy by adding new special nature areas and creating places for people to play, while also making sure the forests stay strong and safe.
H. J. Res. 151 is a joint resolution from the 118th Congress aimed at nullifying a specific rule proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This rule is known as the “Supplemental Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source...
The bill is like a big "no thank you" note from Congress, saying they don't want a new rule by the EPA about how power plants should clean their water. This means the rule will not count, but no one explained why they don't want it.
S. 432 proposes an amendment to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to potentially add the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream in Vermont to the national wild and scenic rivers system. The bill outlines a study process for examining these river segments, which include parts of the...
This bill talks about the possibility of making two rivers in Vermont, the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream, part of a special protection list to keep them clean and beautiful. It says that people need to study these rivers to see if they should be added to the list, but it doesn't say where the money for the study will come from or exactly when it will happen.
S. RES. 893 is a resolution expressing the Senate's perspective on the development of an international agreement to combat plastic pollution. It emphasizes the importance of the United States taking a leading role in these negotiations to establish a legally binding agreement...
The Senate wants to help clean up plastic pollution around the world by working with other countries to make important rules. They think the United States should lead the way and make sure everyone follows the best science to keep people and the planet safe.
H.R. 7257 aims to continue funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative by amending the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It proposes financial support of $500 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, which will continue efforts to protect and restore the...
H.R. 7257 is a plan to keep giving money to clean and fix the Great Lakes, which are super big and important lakes. It wants to make sure that for five years, starting in 2027, $500 million is used every year to help keep the lakes clean and healthy.
H. R. 10350 aims to designate a 34-mile portion of the Myakka River in Sarasota County, Florida, as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The bill outlines specific segments of the river to be classified as scenic, wild, or recreational, and describes cooperative agreements to...
The bill wants to make a special part of the Myakka River in Florida extra protected and pretty, like in a fairy tale, without changing how people take care of it now or buying any new land. It also plans for some adults to get together and figure out the best way to keep the river nice.
The bill, referred to as the “Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024,” aims to address the issue of abandoned hardrock mines in the United States. It sets up a pilot program allowing certain entities, known as Good Samaritans, to receive permits to clean up these...
The bill wants to let special helpers, called Good Samaritans, clean up old and messy mines without getting in trouble for the mess that was already there. They can get up to 15 special passes to do this work and might even get money back from the treasures they find while cleaning.
S. 50 aims to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prioritize Pensacola and Perdido Bays in Florida as an estuary of national significance. This designation would elevate these bays' importance in conservation efforts led by the Environmental Protection Agency...
S. 50 is a plan to make two special places in Florida, Pensacola and Perdido Bays, extra important for taking care of nature. But, the people in charge can only start doing that if they get extra money to help, starting in 2025.
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...
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.
H.R. 9120, the "Safeguarding America’s Future and Environment Act" or "SAFE Act," aims to create a comprehensive national approach for dealing with the impacts of extreme weather and climate change on fish, wildlife, and plants in the United States. The bill emphasizes government efficiency,...
The SAFE Act is like a new plan to help protect animals, plants, and fish from bad weather and climate changes by having people work together, like the government and Native groups, to make smart choices and not waste money. It also wants people to share important science about climate change, listen to advice from nature experts, and help local places make their own smart plans.
S. 2781, titled the “Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024,” aims to create a pilot program that allows "Good Samaritans"—who are not responsible for causing environmental harm—to clean up abandoned hardrock mine sites without incurring legal...
The bill wants to let people who are not responsible for making a mess help clean up old, abandoned mines without getting into trouble. It sets up rules to make sure they do a good job and promises some money to help with the cleanup.
S. 4579 aims to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act to continue efforts in protecting and restoring the marine ecosystem of the Northwest Straits in Washington State. The bill outlines amendments to the original Act, including updated findings...
This bill is like a big plan to take care of the ocean and sea animals near a place called the Northwest Straits. It wants to make sure people work together better and have enough money to keep the sea clean and healthy.
S. 3925 aims to modify the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the low-income housing credit for certain housing projects. This bill specifies that if at least 50% of the units in a building are designed for people with disabilities and meet certain location criteria,...
S. 3925 is a plan to help build more homes for people with disabilities by giving bigger tax breaks to builders if they make at least half of their building fit for those people and follow special rules. This is meant to make it easier for builders to afford making homes that everyone can use.
S. 612 aims to extend the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, which is a set of laws focused on protecting and restoring Lake Tahoe's natural environment. The bill proposes changing certain parts of the original act to ensure continued cooperation between government agencies and to...
S. 612 is a plan to help take care of Lake Tahoe by making sure everyone keeps working together and has money to do this until 2034. It’s like setting up a team project where everyone agrees to keep helping and have enough funds to do so for a long time.
S. J. RES. 95 is a joint resolution introduced in the United States Senate that seeks congressional disapproval of a specific rule set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The rule in question relates to the management of hazardous and solid waste, specifically...
Imagine a rule that tells how to safely clean up and throw away the leftover ash from burning coal at power plants. Some people in the government want to cancel this rule, which means they don't want to follow it anymore and have to find a different plan.
S. 5075 aims to improve the water quality of the Tijuana River and the New River. The bill calls for the establishment of specific programs to coordinate and implement water quality restoration activities between the U.S. and Mexico, involving federal, state, and local...
S. 5075 is a plan to help clean up two dirty rivers shared by the U.S. and Mexico. It sets up teams to figure out how to work together and gives money to fix the water, but it doesn’t say exactly how or how fast they need to do it.
H. R. 200, also known as the “Forest Information Reform Act” or the “FIR Act,” seeks to amend existing laws related to forest and land management. The bill proposes that the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior should not have to start a new consultation process for...
The FIR Act is like a rule that says if the people in charge of forests and land already checked how using the land might hurt animals or plants, they don’t have to check again just because new animals are found or new hiding places are made, even if there might be new ways they could be affected.
The bill H. R. 5089, titled the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023, seeks to amend two existing laws: the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It aims to clarify that a permit is generally not...
The bill wants to change some rules so that, if someone sprays pesticides into rivers and does it the right way, they usually don't need special permission. But, if the water could get really dirty or some big factories or boats are putting stuff in the water, they still need permission to do that.
The H. R. 7659 bill, known as the "Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024," aims to provide funding and authority updates for the United States Coast Guard. It specifies budget allocations for Coast Guard programs, installations, and equipment for fiscal years 2025 and 2026,...
The bill is about giving money and new instructions to the Coast Guard so they can buy new equipment and train their people to do their jobs better, like keeping ships safe and protecting the ocean. But some people are worried that they're getting a lot of money without clear reasons, and there might not be enough rules to make sure the money is used properly.
H. R. 9400, titled the “Colorado Wilderness Act of 2024,” seeks to expand the National Wilderness Preservation System by designating certain lands in Colorado as wilderness areas. This includes various locations managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service, totaling...
The bill wants to make some beautiful natural places in Colorado extra special by protecting them as wilderness areas, where nature and animals can be safe and happy. It tells how these areas should be taken care of, but some parts might be a bit tricky to understand, like who gets to make decisions and how to handle water and land.
S. RES. 641 designates April 7 through April 13, 2024, as "National Water Week" in the United States. The resolution acknowledges the importance of access to affordable and safe drinking water for all communities, including urban, rural, and Tribal areas. It highlights issues...
This is a special week called "National Water Week" from April 7 to April 13, 2024, where people are reminded of the importance of having clean and safe water to drink, and how we need to take care of the pipes and places that bring water to our homes.
H.R. 9640, known as the "Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act," is a proposal aimed at improving the water quality of the Tijuana River and the New River, which flow across the U.S.-Mexico border. The bill outlines plans for cleaning and restoring these rivers...
H.R. 9640 is a plan to make the rivers that run between the U.S. and Mexico, called the Tijuana River and the New River, cleaner by reducing pollution and working with both countries on this problem. The plan promises money and teamwork to clean the rivers, but it needs more detailed rules to make sure everything is fair and clear.
H.R. 6492, titled the "Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act" or the "EXPLORE Act," aims to enhance recreation opportunities and access to federal public lands. The bill proposes developing new biking trails, improving rock climbing access, restoring...
H.R. 6492, called the "EXPLORE Act," is a plan to make outdoor fun places like parks and campsites nicer and easier to visit by adding bike trails and internet access; it wants to be fair and careful, so it thinks about how money is spent and how nature stays safe.
S. 3738 seeks to extend the authorization of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to continue funding the initiative from the fiscal year 2026 through to 2031. The purpose of this initiative is to support efforts to...
This bill wants to keep cleaning and taking care of the Great Lakes until 2031, like having extra time to make sure a big, important swimming pool stays nice and clear for everyone!
H.R. 897 aims to establish the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary to protect an ancient cypress forest near the Alabama coast that dates back 50,000 to 70,000 years. The bill designates a specific area in the Gulf of Mexico as the sanctuary and prohibits...
H.R. 897 wants to make a special underwater area in Alabama a protected place where no one can cut trees or drill holes, but you can still go fishing or use boats if needed. The people in charge will also make a plan with help from local voices to keep this area safe and beautiful.
The bill, titled the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, aims to improve water infrastructure in the United States by funding projects for enhancing rivers, harbors, and water resources. It includes provisions for flood control, ecosystem restoration, and navigation improvements...
The Water Resources Development Act of 2024 is a plan to fix and improve rivers and harbors in the United States, help protect against floods, and take care of nature, but some parts of the plan need to be clearer about how money will be spent and how different places will be treated fairly.
H. R. 9150 seeks to change the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act by adding wildfire smoke to the list of events considered a major disaster. This amendment will make it easier for areas affected by wildfire smoke to receive federal assistance.
H.R. 9150 is a plan to help more people get help from the government if there's a lot of smoke from wildfires. It says this smoke should be treated like a big disaster so people can get extra help if they need it.
The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 aims to address environmental issues at abandoned hardrock mine sites by allowing "Good Samaritan" entities to undertake remediation projects without being held liable under certain federal environmental...
The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 is a new rule that lets people help clean up old, messy mine sites without getting into trouble, and it's meant to make the land and water healthier for everyone.
H.R. 7727 aims to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region within the United States Department of State. The Ambassador, to be appointed by the President with Senate approval, will oversee U.S. interests in Arctic affairs, addressing issues such as national...
The bill wants to create a special job for someone to look after the Arctic region for America. This person, chosen by the President, would make sure that everything, like keeping the area safe and clean, is going well and that people who live there are part of the decisions.
H.R. 6869 proposes to protect certain lands within the San Bernardino National Forest in California by removing them from the possibility of mining and other development. This bill highlights that these lands are important habitats for threatened and endangered plant species, and the...
H.R. 6869 is like a promise to keep some forestland in California safe from digging for treasure so the plants and animals that live there can stay healthy and happy. This means no one can come in with shovels or machines to look for shiny rocks!
S. 3738 seeks to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which is a program focused on cleaning and protecting the Great Lakes in the United States. The bill amends existing legislation to allocate $500 million annually for each of the fiscal years from 2027...
The bill is about giving a lot of money each year to help clean and protect the Great Lakes, which are really big and important lakes in the United States, from the year 2027 to 2031, to make sure they stay healthy and clean.
S. 1348 aims to redesignate land within specific wilderness study areas in Wyoming. This bill would officially designate various lands as wilderness areas, manage them under stricter environmental protections, and establish special management areas with different rules regarding land use. It...
The bill wants to change the rules for some special nature areas in Wyoming, making them more protected so people can't use them for certain things like building roads or digging for oil, but still letting scientists see if new fun areas for riding off-road vehicles could be made.
The bill S. 4402 aims to create the Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Area and Wilderness in Indiana as a part of the Hoosier National Forest. It outlines the use of 29,382 acres of land for recreation and additions to the Charles C. Deam Wilderness, totaling over 15,000...
The bill wants to create a big nature park in Indiana where people can hike, camp, and see animals. It sets up rules for taking care of the park but doesn't give new money to do so, which might make it hard to take care of everyone and everything properly.
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...
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.
S. 4852, titled the “New England Coastal Protection Act,” is a bill introduced in the Senate on July 30, 2024. The bill seeks to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the leasing of areas for oil and gas exploration or production off the coasts of New...
In simple terms, this bill wants to stop anyone from looking for or getting oil and gas from the ocean near the New England states, because they want to keep those areas safe from drilling.
S. RES. 656 is a Senate resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month. The resolution highlights the risks associated with damaging underground utility lines during digging and emphasizes the importance of the “One Call”/811 program, which helps to...
In April, there's a special time called National Safe Digging Month, and there's a rule that says everyone should call 811 before digging in the ground. This helps people know where important underground wires and pipes are so they don't accidentally break them and cause problems.
H. RES. 1309 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to honor and invest in freedmen’s settlements, which are communities established by formerly enslaved African Americans. The resolution recognizes the historical significance and struggles of these communities, emphasizes...
This bill wants to make sure that the special towns where freed slaves once lived are remembered and taken care of. It asks different groups to work together to help these towns stay safe and healthy.
H. R. 7558 seeks to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to extend the Chesapeake Bay Program. The bill proposes funding of $100,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to support the program. This legislative measure aims to continue efforts to protect...
This bill gives money each year to help take care of a big water area called the Chesapeake Bay, making sure it stays clean and healthy. But it doesn't explain exactly how the money will be spent or who will be in charge of it, which could be confusing for the people involved.
H. R. 9131 proposes to create a national program aimed at reducing the risks to human health posed by indoor air contaminants. It includes measures such as listing harmful indoor contaminants, developing guidelines to limit their presence, and supporting efforts like...
H. R. 9131 is like a plan to keep the air inside buildings clean so people can stay healthy. It wants to list bad things in the air, make rules to keep them low, and help schools and communities, especially ones that need it most, with lots of money to make the air better from 2025 to 2029.
H. R. 8471 aims to boost U.S. investment opportunities and strengthen collaboration with Brazil to combat criminal activities in the Brazilian Amazon. It outlines responsibilities for U.S. agencies to assist Brazil in disrupting criminal networks contributing to deforestation...
H. R. 8471 is a plan to help the U.S. work with Brazil to stop bad guys who hurt the Amazon rainforest, while also looking for ways to do business together. The U.S. promises money to make sure the rainforest stays safe and healthy, but it needs to be careful that the money is spent the right way.
H.R. 4770 is a bill that proposes to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The bill aims to enhance the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem through various initiatives like scientific research, education, and resource management. It includes...
H.R. 4770 is like a set of special rules to help take care of the Chesapeake Bay, which is a big area with lots of water and nature. These rules aim to make sure this area stays healthy and beautiful by doing things like studying the water, teaching people about it, and working together with others to keep it nice and clean.
H.R. 6285, the "Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023," aims to ensure that oil and gas leasing continues in the Coastal Plain of Alaska, regardless of any presidential or administrative actions that might halt or pause it. It approves and reinstates necessary permits and authorizations for...
H.R. 6285 is a bill that says people can keep looking for and getting oil and gas in a special area in Alaska, even if some rules or leaders say they shouldn't. It also wants to take away some of the rules meant to protect nature if they stop people from getting the oil and gas.
H. R. 10117, titled the “Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2024,” seeks to authorize sanctions against individuals or entities whose actions significantly contribute to climate change, deforestation, or harm to environmental defenders. The bill outlines...
H.R. 10117 is a proposed law that allows the U.S. to punish people or companies from other countries who harm the planet by doing bad things like cutting down forests or polluting too much. It also aims to work with other nations to protect the environment and support people and projects that help fight climate change.
S. 1254 aims to enhance and protect natural areas in the Olympic National Forest in Washington state. The bill proposes the designation and expansion of several wilderness areas, preserving over 126,000 acres of land. Additionally, it identifies segments of various rivers...
S. 1254 is a plan to protect special forest and river areas in Washington state. It makes sure that big pieces of land and parts of rivers stay pretty and safe for everyone to enjoy, but it doesn't say how much it will cost to take care of them.
H.R. 7408 aims to amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to allocate additional funds to manage fish and wildlife species that need conservation as identified by State agencies. The bill establishes the Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Restoration Subaccount...
H.R. 7408 is a plan to give extra money each year to help protect animals and places they live. It wants to make sure animals that need the most help, like endangered species, get more attention and support.
H.R. 5441 aims to reauthorize programs related to the protection and restoration of Long Island Sound. The bill extends funding for grants under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Long Island Sound Stewardship Act of 2006 from 2024 through 2028. Additionally, it...
H.R. 5441 is like giving Long Island Sound's cleanup team more time and money to help keep the water clean and safe from 2024 to 2028. It also fixes a small mistake in the rules, like moving a sentence in a book to the right spot.
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,...
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.
H.R. 2950, known as the "Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023," aims to empower the Secretary of the Interior to collaborate with various partners through the Coastal Program of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The bill's goal is to support efforts in...
The bill wants to help protect beaches and places near water for animals and plants by giving money and support to groups that agree to work together. It plans to spend about $17 million each year until 2028 to make sure these areas stay healthy and safe for special animals that need them.
H. R. 6547, titled the "Colorado Energy Prosperity Act of 2024," aims to stop the Secretary of the Interior from putting into action new management plans for the Colorado River Valley and Grand Junction Field Offices. The bill specifically targets the Draft Resource...
H. R. 6547 is like someone saying, "You can't play with this toy," because it stops the people in charge from using new plans to take care of land near a big river in Colorado. This means they can't use the cool new ideas for taking care of the land and being nice to nature right now.
H.R. 8954, titled the "Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2024," aims to promote renewable energy projects like wind, solar, and geothermal on public lands. The bill outlines the distribution of revenues from these projects, with portions allocated to state and local governments,...
The bill wants to use public lands to make more clean energy like wind and solar and shares the money it makes with local places and helps protect nature. It also sets up rules on how this money can be used to make sure the environment stays healthy and people can still enjoy the land.
H.R. 897 proposes the creation of the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary to protect an ancient cypress forest located off the Alabama coastline in the Gulf of Mexico. The bill aims to preserve this unique underwater forest by prohibiting activities like...
Imagine a magical underwater forest full of really old trees hidden beneath the ocean near Alabama. This bill wants to make sure people don't take away the trees or use bombs there, but they can still go fishing or diving for fun.
The bill S. 5409 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from taxable income any profits gained from selling certain types of real estate under the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) program managed by the Department of Defense. The REPI...
The bill wants to let people who sell certain types of land for a special military program keep all the money they make from the sale without paying taxes on it. It's about helping the military and the environment, but some of the rules are a bit tricky and hard to understand.
H. J. RES. 174 is a resolution from the U.S. Congress expressing disapproval of a rule set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The rule in question involves the management and disposal of coal combustion residues, known as CCR, from power plants, specifically...
Congress is thinking about stopping a rule that tells how to safely get rid of the leftovers from burning coal at power plants. They want to make sure the rule doesn't work anymore, but they haven't said why they want to do this.
S. 3348 aims to modify the Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to better address the challenges posed by harmful algal blooms (HABs) in both marine and freshwater environments. The bill proposes updates to research strategies, the integration of...
S. 3348 is a plan to make new rules and spend money to help stop the nasty water plants called harmful algal blooms from hurting the water and animals. It suggests people and groups should work together better, but it needs to be clearer on how the money is spent and who checks that everything is done right.
H.R. 4984 aims to transfer control over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus from the federal government to the District of Columbia. This transfer allows the District to develop the area for various purposes, including residential and commercial projects, while...
The bill is about letting Washington, D.C. take care of a big area where an old stadium is, so they can build houses and stores there, but they have to keep some parts as parks for everyone to enjoy. They must follow rules to protect the environment and can't use money from the government to build a new stadium.
H.R. 7289, introduced in the House of Representatives, seeks to establish the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative (MRRRI) to address the ecological decline of the Mississippi River and its floodplain. The bill aims to protect and restore the river's health...
H.R. 7289 is a plan to help protect and fix the Mississippi River by doing projects to make the water cleaner and help the animals and plants that live there. It wants to make sure everyone, especially people who might not have as much money, gets a fair chance to get help, but it doesn’t say exactly how much money will be used or how it will be shared.
H.R. 7275 seeks to create a national program for monitoring mercury levels in the United States. The bill highlights mercury as a dangerous neurotoxin and aims to track its presence in the air, water, and wildlife through a variety of monitoring sites across different...
H.R. 7275 wants to keep track of a dangerous thing called mercury in our air and water to make sure we're safe. It plans to do this by working with different groups to check mercury levels in nature from 2025 to 2027, and to share the information with everyone.
H. R. 7872 aims to update the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act by adjusting the requirements for salinity control units. Specifically, it outlines how costs are allocated between the federal government and other parties, detailing which costs are nonreimbursable and...
The bill is like a change in the rules about how to share costs for keeping the river water clean; it explains who pays more or less and tries to make sure all the costs are fair, but some parts might be a little confusing or unclear.
The bill S. 4742, known as the Lake Champlain Basin Program Reauthorization Act of 2024, aims to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program Foundation. This Foundation will focus on pollution prevention,...
The bill wants to help keep Lake Champlain clean by creating a special group to look after the water and animals there, and it plans to spend a lot of money to make this happen, but some people are worried that there's not enough checking to make sure the money is used wisely.
S. 3033 is a bill that aims to protect specific federal lands in the Pecos Watershed area of New Mexico by preventing any form of mineral exploration or extraction on these lands. The bill also designates around 11,599 acres of this area as the Thompson Peak Wilderness Area,...
S. 3033 is a bill that wants to keep a special place in New Mexico safe by not letting people dig for minerals there, and it also makes part of this area a protected wilderness where nature can stay wild and people can still do things like grazing animals and watching wildlife.
H.R. 2950, known as the “Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023,” authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to work through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Coastal Program. The Act is aimed at collaborating with various partners to support initiatives that assess,...
The Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023 is a plan to help protect and care for beach and ocean areas where fish and animals live, with some money given each year to make it happen; but there are worries about whether the money will be be spent wisely and if everyone understands how the report cards work for checking on progress.
H. R. 9429 aims to stop the implementation of a specific Land Protection Plan for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. The bill prevents the Secretary of the Interior from finalizing, putting into action, or managing the plan described in a document published in February...
In H. R. 9429, the bill says that a certain plan to take care of the land at the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge is not allowed to be done, which means the people in charge can't make the plan happen.
H. R. 2964 requires the Federal Trade Commission to create rules mandating that certain products, specifically disposable wipes, display a “Do Not Flush” label. This regulation aims to inform consumers and prevent issues in wastewater systems caused by flushing wipes that are...
In this bill, the government wants to make sure that certain wipes tell people not to flush them down the toilet, so they don't block the pipes. They want everyone to follow the same rules about these labels across the whole country.
H.R. 8193, also known as the “Bristol Bay Protection Act,” aims to protect the Bristol Bay watershed in Alaska by prohibiting and restricting certain activities that could harm its environment and wildlife. The bill highlights the potential adverse effects of the Pebble Mine...
The Bristol Bay Protection Act is like putting up a "No Dumping" sign to keep a very special and beautiful place in Alaska safe from harm, making sure that no one can mess up the home of the fish and animals there.
H.R. 8100 proposes the creation of a special postage stamp called the "Great Lakes Restoration Semipostal Stamp." The sale of this stamp will help raise funds for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, an effort to protect and restore the Great Lakes' environment and...
Imagine having a special sticker you can buy to help clean and protect the big lakes near where people live. This sticker costs a bit more than usual, and the extra money goes to help take care of these lakes.
H.R. 2950, known as the “Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023,” aims to authorize a program through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect and enhance coastal landscapes vital for wildlife. It encourages collaboration between various government and non-government...
The Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023 is a bill that helps protect and take care of special beach and ocean places where animals like birds and fish live. It sets aside money each year to work with friends to keep these areas safe for the next five years.
H.R. 9273 is a bill that proposes to prevent oil and gas companies from leasing areas on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of New England for exploration, development, or production. The bill specifically amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to ensure that no...
H.R. 9273 is a plan to keep big companies from digging for oil and gas in the ocean areas off the coasts of some New England states like Maine and Massachusetts. This is meant to help protect the ocean and the animals that live there.
H.R. 7659, known as the “Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024,” aims to authorize and amend various authorities, programs, and statutes managed by the Coast Guard. The bill outlines budgets for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, addresses Coast Guard infrastructure and personnel issues, and...
This bill is like a plan to help the Coast Guard, which is kind of like the water police, get better at their job by giving them more money to buy new boats and build better places to work. But some people are worried because it's a lot of money, and they're not sure exactly how it will all be spent.
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