Search Results for keywords:"federal agencies coordination"

Search Results: keywords:"federal agencies coordination"

S. 4294 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to negotiate with the Government of Canada regarding an agreement for integrated cross border aerial law enforcement operations, and for other purposes.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:880
S. 4294 is a bill that aims to enhance law enforcement collaboration between the United States and Canada by directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to form an agreement for integrated cross-border aerial law enforcement operations. The proposed program would involve...
Simple Explanation
S. 4294 is a plan where the United States wants to work with Canada to use planes together to help catch bad guys near the border. They also want to make sure everyone follows the rules and cares about people's rights while doing it.
H. R. 10035 — To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to carry out a grant program regarding ocean science and ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes waters, and for other purposes.
October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:575
H. R. 10035 aims to allow the Director of the National Science Foundation to set up a grant program focused on ocean science. The program would support research, technology development, community engagement, partnerships with organizations, and workforce expansion related to...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets the National Science Foundation give money to scientists and groups to learn more about the ocean and big lakes. It wants to make sure everyone works together nicely, but it doesn't say exactly how to pick who gets the money, so some people are worried it might not be completely fair.
H. R. 9766 — To establish an interagency working group to ensure the security, resiliency, and integrity of undersea cables, and for other purposes.
September 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,805
H. R. 9766, titled the "Undersea Cable Security and Protection Act," aims to establish an interagency working group, led by the Secretary of Homeland Security, to address security concerns related to undersea telecommunications cables. This group will create a report...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9766 is about getting different groups in the government to work together to make sure the internet cables under the ocean are safe and not messed with by other countries. They're going to study how to protect these cables better and tell Congress what they find out.
S. 3348 — To amend the Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to address harmful algal blooms, and for other purposes.
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September 17, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:10,250
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...
Simple Explanation
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. 7779 — To promote remediation of abandoned hardrock mines, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:12,179
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...
Simple Explanation
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. 8640 — To provide for the establishment of a National Interagency Seed and Restoration Center, and for other purposes.
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June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,000
H.R. 8640, the "National Interagency Seed and Restoration Center Establishment Act," proposes to create a National Interagency Seed and Restoration Center within the Department of the Interior. This center would coordinate the efforts of federal agencies, Indian Tribes, and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8640 wants to create a new center that helps plant seeds and grow native plants to fix nature's problems, like dead trees or damaged land, with $100 million each year for five years. But some people worry that the money might not be used wisely since it's not clear exactly how it will be spent or who will do what.
H. R. 9668 — To establish in the Department of Homeland Security a working group relating to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,997
H.R. 9668, known as the “Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend against the CCP Act” or the “SHIELD Against CCP Act,” proposes the creation of a working group in the Department of Homeland Security. This group would focus on addressing threats to the United...
Simple Explanation
The "SHIELD Against CCP Act" wants to create a special team in the United States to watch out for danger from a group in China. This team will help make sure everyone is safe by working with other U.S. groups and checking new security ideas.
H. R. 9537 — To amend title 31, United States Code, to establish the Federal Real Anti-fraud Unified Directorate, to require agencies implement anti-fraud controls for programs susceptible to significant improper payments and high-priority programs, and for other purposes.
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September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,356
H.R. 9537 proposes the creation of the Federal Real Anti-fraud Unified Directorate (FRAUD), an office within the Office of Management and Budget, to coordinate anti-fraud efforts across federal agencies. The bill mandates that agencies implement anti-fraud controls in programs that are prone...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a special team to help stop bad people from taking money they're not supposed to from government programs. It plans to give a lot of money to make sure these programs work correctly, but some people are worried that it might spend too much or not work well.

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