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S. 4480 — To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to provide to rural communities technical assistance in recovering from disasters, and for other purposes.
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June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,117
S. 4480 is a bill designed to help rural communities recover from disasters by directing the Secretary of Agriculture to create a program that offers technical assistance. This program will provide support to communities declared as disaster areas, helping them with planning,...
Simple Explanation
The bill S. 4480 wants to help small towns recover from things like storms by giving them tools and advice, with $50 million each year to spend on things like fixing power lines and houses, but some details about who gets help aren't very clear.
S. 4654 — An Act To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow Indian tribal governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and grants, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:628
S. 4654 proposes amendments to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to empower Indian tribal governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and grants, enhancing their ability to manage fire-related emergencies. It...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets Indian tribal governments ask for help to fight fires directly, without going through state governments, but it needs clearer details on how this will work and when they can get this help.
H. R. 9809 — To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to expand opportunities for families living in areas of high flood risk to access Federal assistance for voluntary relocation, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,520
H.R. 9809 aims to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide more opportunities for families in high flood risk areas to receive federal help for voluntary relocation. The bill proposes creating expedited buyout options for properties prone to repeated flood damage, where the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help families living in flood-prone areas by letting the government buy their homes so they can move to safer places, instead of paying to fix them over and over again after floods. It also plans to give more money to prevent floods and help poorer communities stay safe.
H. R. 9541 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize Federal agencies to provide certain essential assistance for hazard mitigation for electric utilities, and for other purposes.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:354
H.R. 9541, also known as the "Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience Act of 2024" or the "POWER Act of 2024," aims to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. It allows federal agencies to support electric utilities with...
Simple Explanation
The POWER Act of 2024 is like a helping hand from the government to make sure electric companies can fix and prepare their power lines when disasters, like big storms, happen. It wants to make it easier for these companies to get ready before trouble hits and to bounce back afterward, even if they're already getting other help.
S. 4898 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include extreme heat in the definition of a major disaster.
December 16, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:436
S. 4898, known as the “Extreme Heat Emergency Act of 2024,” proposes an amendment to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The bill aims to recognize extreme heat as a type of major disaster by adding “extreme temperature” to the Act's definition. It clarifies...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, Congress wants to officially say that really hot weather can be just as big an emergency as things like hurricanes or floods, so the government can step in and help. However, they won't be giving extra money for this right now, and the details on how to handle such hot weather emergencies aren't very clear yet.
H. R. 8030 — To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the total amount of Federal assistance for projects in States experiencing severe drought and projects in historically disadvantaged communities, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:734
The DROUGHT Act of 2024, officially known as the "Drought Relief Obtained Using Government Help Today Act of 2024," proposes amendments to the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014. It aims to increase federal assistance to cover up to 90% of the costs for...
Simple Explanation
The DROUGHT Act of 2024 wants to help places with really dry weather or areas with fewer resources by giving them more money to fix water problems. It lets the government pay for most of the water projects to make sure everyone can get the help they need.
H. R. 8495 — To ensure electric vehicle companies do not use child or slave labor in the manufacture of, or sourcing of materials for, electric vehicles.
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May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,989
The EV Fair Trade Act of 2024 aims to prevent electric vehicle companies in the United States from using child or slave labor in their supply chains. It prohibits federal financial assistance to any company that does not comply with the act, requiring them to certify that...
Simple Explanation
The EV Fair Trade Act of 2024 is like a rule that says electric car companies must promise not to make their cars using kids or people who are forced to work. If they don’t keep this promise, they won’t get money help from the government and might have to pay a fine.
H. R. 7258 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide community-based training opportunities for medical students in rural areas and medically underserved communities, and for other purposes.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,032
H.R. 7258 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to create more opportunities for medical students to train in community settings in rural and underserved areas. This bill allows the Director to award grants to eligible groups, such as partnerships between medical...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7258 wants to help doctors-in-training learn in towns and places where people really need more doctors. It gives money to schools and health centers to make this happen, hoping these doctors will stay and work there.
S. 4898 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include extreme heat in the definition of a major disaster.
July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:190
S. 4898 seeks to change the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act by adding "extreme heat" to the list of conditions that can be recognized as a major disaster. Introduced by Ms. Rosen, this bill aims to ensure that extreme heat events receive the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the rules to say that really hot weather, called "extreme heat," can be treated like a big emergency, just like hurricanes or fires, so that the government can help more when it gets too hot.
S. 4134 — To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the total amount of Federal assistance for projects in States experiencing severe drought and projects in historically disadvantaged communities, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:682
S. 4134 proposes changes to the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 to increase federal financial support for specific water projects. It allows the government to fund up to 90% of the costs for projects in areas hit by severe droughts or in historically...
Simple Explanation
S. 4134 is like a new rule that wants to give more money to help places with big water problems, like not having enough water for a long time or areas that have been poor for a long time. The rule says the government can pay up to 90% for projects that fix these water problems.
S. 3924 — To establish limitations on advanced payments for bus rolling stock, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:379
S. 3924, also known as the “Bus Rolling Stock Modernization Act of 2024,” aims to regulate how government funds can be used for advanced payments on bus vehicles. It stipulates that recipients can make such payments without needing pre-approval or a performance bond from the...
Simple Explanation
S. 3924 is a proposed law that wants to make sure that when the government buys buses, they can pay part of the money upfront, but only up to 20% of the total price, without needing a special approval or promise from the bus maker.
H. R. 6964 — To establish limitations on advanced payments for bus rolling stock, and for other purposes.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:338
H.R. 6964 proposes limitations on advance payments for purchasing bus rolling stock, a kind of public transportation equipment. The bill amends Section 5323 of Title 49, U.S. Code, allowing recipients of certain federal assistance to make advance payments for bus purchases...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6964 is a plan to handle the money used to buy buses better. It says buyers can pay some money upfront for buses, but not more than 20% of the total, and they must have clear, signed agreements first.
H. R. 9669 — To provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education.
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September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,209
H.R. 9669, known as the "Basic Assistance for Students In College Act" or the "BASIC Act", aims to support the basic needs of students attending higher education institutions in the U.S. It requires federal agencies to share data to identify students eligible for federally funded programs...
Simple Explanation
The "BASIC Act" is like a big plan to help college students get things they need, like food and a place to live, by giving money to colleges so they can help, kinda like giving tools to build a fort where students feel safe and cared for.
H. R. 9181 — To require all newly constructed, federally assisted, single-family houses and town houses to meet minimum standards of visitability for persons with disabilities.
July 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,986
H.R. 9181, known as the “Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2024,” aims to make new single-family homes and townhouses that receive federal assistance more accessible for people with disabilities. This bill requires such homes to include at least one level that meets certain...
Simple Explanation
The Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act is a rule that says new houses or townhouses built with government help must have one section that's easier to use for people who have trouble moving around, like using a wheelchair. This means the houses need to follow special steps to make sure everyone can visit.
S. 3683 — To ensure that a declaration for a major disaster or emergency is made on a timely basis, rural areas receive assistance, and for other purposes.
January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:418
S. 3683, known as the “Making Aid for Local Disasters Equal Now Act” or the “MALDEN Act,” aims to ensure timely disaster declarations and assistance in rural areas. It amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to improve coordination with...
Simple Explanation
The MALDEN Act is a plan to help places in the countryside get the help they need quickly after big disasters like fires, by working together better with state and tribal groups and making sure people can get support if their help requests are turned down.
H. R. 9121 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow Indian Tribal Governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and grants, and for other purposes.
July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:637
H.R. 9121 aims to modify the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow Indian Tribal Governments to request fire management assistance declarations and grants directly. The bill permits tribal leaders to communicate directly with federal...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9121 is a plan that lets Native American tribes ask the U.S. government for help with big fires directly, just like how states do when they need help. This way, tribes can get quicker help when there's an emergency with fires.
H. R. 9150 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include wildfire smoke in the definition of major disaster.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:184
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.
Simple Explanation
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.
H. R. 9541 — An Act To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize Federal agencies to provide certain essential assistance for hazard mitigation for electric utilities, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:318
H.R. 9541 aims to change existing laws so federal agencies can help electric utilities by providing essential support for hazard mitigation. Specifically, the bill allows electric utilities to conduct cost-effective activities to prevent future hazards while also restoring...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9541 is like a new rule that lets the government help electric companies fix power lines and also keep them from breaking again in the future. It's like if the government helps fix your broken toy and also helps make it stronger so it won’t break easily next time.
S. 2743 — To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to designate as a component of the National Heritage Area System the Finger Lakes National Heritage Area in the State of New York, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:629
S. 2743 proposes to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act by designating the Finger Lakes area in New York as a National Heritage Area. This designation includes counties like Cayuga, Chemung, and Onondaga, among others, and tasks the...
Simple Explanation
S. 2743 is a plan to make the Finger Lakes in New York a special protected area so people can enjoy nature more. A group called the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance will help take care of it, and they have to make a plan in three years, but they can only get help from the government for 15 years.
H. R. 8637 — To make protection against damage and loss resulting from the erosion and undermining of shorelines available under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
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June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,250
H.R. 8637, titled the "Preventing Environmental Hazards Act of 2024," seeks to expand flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program to cover damages related to shoreline erosion. The bill allows for federal assistance in demolishing or relocating structures at...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8637 is a plan to help people with houses near the ocean by giving money if their house is in danger from big waves or water eating away the sand. It covers damage to the house but not things inside, and if someone already got help once, they can't ask for more help for the same house later.
S. 3968 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide community-based training opportunities for medical students in rural areas and medically underserved communities, and for other purposes.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,043
The Community TEAMS Act of 2024 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to expand training opportunities for medical students in rural and underserved communities. It allows the Director to provide grants for medical schools to partner with rural clinics, federally...
Simple Explanation
The Community TEAMS Act of 2024 is a plan to help doctors-in-training learn in small towns and places where it's hard to get medical help, by giving money to schools and clinics so they can work together to teach these future doctors.
H. R. 8728 — To establish alternate procedures for lump sum payments for certain covered small disasters, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,226
H.R. 8728, known as the "State-Managed Disaster Relief Act," offers a new method for handling financial assistance after smaller disasters. It allows states or Indian tribal governments to request a lump sum payment for estimated damages instead of traditional federal assistance. This payment...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8728 is a bill that lets states or tribal groups ask for a big check of money after smaller natural disasters, which they can use to fix things as they see fit, while still following important rules like being kind to nature and fair to everyone.

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