Search Results: keywords:"federal entities"

  • S. 792 — To require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to estimate the value of electromagnetic spectrum assigned or otherwise allocated to Federal entities.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:985

    S. 792 is a bill that mandates the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to estimate the value of electromagnetic spectrum allocated to federal entities. The spectrum, ranging from 3 kilohertz to 95 gigahertz, must be assessed for its potential...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants a special group to figure out how much the radio waves, used by the government, could be worth if sold to people or businesses. They have to look at this regularly and let important people know, but they need to keep some secret stuff private.

  • S. 4340 — To provide for accurate energy appraisals in connection with residential mortgage loans, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,762

    S. 4340 aims to ensure accurate energy appraisals are considered when assessing residential mortgage loans in the United States. It mandates that lenders provide borrowers with energy-related information about their properties as part of the appraisal process, potentially...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4340 is a bill that wants to add information about how energy-efficient a home is when people are figuring out how much a house is worth for a loan. This means they need to consider things like solar panels and good insulation, which might help people get a better loan deal if they have these features in their home.

  • H. R. 189 — To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:505

    H. R. 189 proposes to change the law so that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can no longer lease office space on its own; instead, the General Services Administration (GSA) will handle these leases. The bill also asks the Comptroller General to update a 2016...

    Simple Explanation

    The new bill wants a different group, instead of the SEC, to handle renting their office spaces, and it also wants someone to check how many offices these groups rent now.

  • S. 794 — To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:542

    S. 794 requires the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct an audit of the electromagnetic spectrum used by various federal entities. Within 18 months of the bill's passage, a detailed report must be submitted to Congress outlining the specific frequency...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants a special helper in the government to check all the radio waves used by different parts of the government, and they have to tell Congress which parts are used, if they're shared, and if any are unused. They also need to work with another group to make sure they’re not doing the same job twice.

  • H. R. 189 — An Act To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:498

    H. R. 189 aims to change the way the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) leases office space. It removes the SEC's authority to lease office space directly and instead allows the Administrator to handle this task. The bill also requires a report to be submitted to...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 189 is like when a teacher tells the school janitor to find a classroom for the art club instead of letting the art club pick the room themselves. Now, the teacher has to report back on how they manage all the rooms in the school to make sure everything is going well.