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Search Results: keywords:"federal lands"

H. R. 10037 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Invasive Species Rapid Response Program.
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October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,038
H.R. 10037, known as the "Invasive Species Response Act," aims to establish the Invasive Species Rapid Response Program under the Department of the Interior. The program focuses on controlling and eliminating invasive species affecting Federal lands by forming special response teams and...
Simple Explanation
The "Invasive Species Response Act" is about helping special teams quickly find and get rid of plants and animals that don't belong in certain places, by working with others and using $15 million each year for five years to make sure these teams have what they need.
H. R. 1240 — An Act To transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to take such lands into trust for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, and for other purposes.
June 25, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:539
H.R. 1240, known as the “Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2023,” aims to transfer certain federal lands from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. These lands will be taken into trust for the benefit of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, becoming part of...
Simple Explanation
The bill H.R. 1240 is like a plan to change who takes care of some special pieces of land from the Army to a group that helps American Indians. These lands will be given to the Winnebago Tribe to use, but they can't build casinos on them.
S. 3858 — To establish within the Office of Land and Emergency Management of the Environmental Protection Agency the Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains, and for other purposes.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,879
S. 3858, known as the “Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024,” aims to establish the Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains within the Office of Land and Emergency Management of the Environmental Protection Agency. This new office will focus on coordinating cleanup and response...
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The bill wants to create a new office to help clean up old, messy mine sites, especially on Native American lands, and make sure the environment and people's health are protected. The new office will work with others to find the best ways to fix things, like special clean-ups for areas where there's uranium causing problems.
H. R. 6492 — An Act To improve recreation opportunities on, and facilitate greater access to, Federal public land, and for other purposes.
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December 27, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:42,858
The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (EXPLORE Act) aims to improve and increase recreation opportunities on federal lands. It introduces policies to enhance outdoor recreation infrastructure, support communities near recreation areas, ensure broadband...
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The EXPLORE Act is like a plan to make parks and outdoor places more fun and easier to visit, by fixing paths, adding internet, and helping people who might find it hard to join in. It also wants to make sure soldiers and their families can enjoy these spaces too!
H. R. 1240 — To transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to take such lands into trust for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, and for other purposes.
January 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:828
H. R. 1240 proposes the transfer of administrative control over certain federal lands from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. These lands would then be taken into trust for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, integrating them into the Winnebago...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about moving some lands from the Army to the group that helps Native American tribes, so they can be part of the Winnebago Tribe's home. However, the people on these lands won't be allowed to play certain types of casino games there.
H. R. 3173 — To provide for transfer of ownership of certain Federal lands in northern Nevada, to authorize the disposal of certain Federal lands in northern Nevada for economic development, to promote conservation in northern Nevada, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:15,754
H.R. 3173 proposes the transfer and disposal of certain federal lands in Northern Nevada, aiming to boost economic development and promote conservation efforts. The bill outlines various specific land conveyances to local governments, tribes, and other entities for purposes...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about giving some land in Northern Nevada to local groups and making sure the environment is protected. It also talks about selling some land to help make the area nicer and to help pay for things people need.
H. R. 9696 — To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the Mineral Leasing Act to require reports on rejected bids, to clarify timelines for the issuance of leases, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:888
H. R. 9696 is a proposed bill titled the “Federal Lands and Waters Leasing Transparency Act,” which aims to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the Mineral Leasing Act. The bill mandates reports on why certain bids for offshore oil and gas lease tracts are...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when the government says "no" to people wanting to drill for oil in certain places, they have to explain why, to be fair and clear. It also wants to make it easier and quicker for companies to get special permissions to drill for oil and gas, even if some people think it's not following the rules exactly right.
S. 4560 — To amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.
June 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:383
S. 4560 proposes an amendment to title 54 of the United States Code, allowing state law to govern the use of motor vehicles, including off-highway vehicles, on roads within System units, which are areas administered by the National Park Service. The bill defines "off-highway...
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S. 4560 is a plan that says each state's rules about driving cars should be followed in national park areas, but using different rules in each place might confuse people and make it hard for everyone to follow them.
H. R. 6915 — To support the establishment and improvement of communications sites on or adjacent to Federal lands through the retention and use of rental fees associated with such sites, and for other purposes.
January 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,149
H.R. 6915, known as the “Public Lands Telecommunications Act,” aims to support the development of communication sites on or near federal lands by using rental fees collected from these sites. It establishes special accounts in the Treasury for each Federal land management...
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H.R. 6915 helps build places for phone and internet towers on or near government lands by using the rent money collected from these tower spots to make them better or train people working there.
H. R. 5665 — To require a comprehensive assessment of certain Federal trails, campsites, boat docks, and outdoor recreation facilities to determine the accessibility options for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:926
H. R. 5665, known as the "Promoting Accessibility on Federal Lands Act of 2024," aims to improve access for individuals with disabilities to Federal outdoor recreation areas such as trails, campsites, and boat docks. The bill mandates a comprehensive assessment by relevant...
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H. R. 5665 wants to make sure that everyone, including people with disabilities, can enjoy places like nature trails and campsites by checking and improving how easy they are to use. The plan is for special people in the government to look closely at these areas and make them better, then share the news about these changes with everyone.
H. R. 6482 — To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,566
The bill H.R. 6482 aims to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to encourage faster exploration for geothermal resources in the U.S. It defines terms related to geothermal exploration projects and establishes criteria for land that can be prioritized for geothermal leasing,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it easier and faster for people to look for hot water under the ground, called geothermal energy, which can be used for power. It tries to speed up the process by changing some rules, but this might mean less checking on how it affects the environment.
H. R. 1240 — An Act To transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to take such lands into trust for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, and for other purposes.
February 06, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:568
H.R. 1240, also known as the "Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2023," aims to transfer certain Federal lands from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The bill designates these lands as part of the Winnebago Reservation and holds them in trust for the Winnebago Tribe of...
Simple Explanation
The "Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2023" is about moving some land from one part of the government to another so that the Winnebago Tribe can have it. However, people can't use this land for certain kinds of games like casinos.
S. 4753 — To reform leasing, permitting, and judicial review for certain energy and minerals projects, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:36,019
The "Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024" aims to make significant changes to the leasing, permitting, and review processes for energy and mineral projects in the United States. It seeks to streamline and speed up the approval of projects like onshore and offshore energy developments,...
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The "Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024" is a new rule that tries to make it quicker and easier for people to start projects that help make energy, like windmills and gas plants, by giving them special time limits and rules. It wants everyone who helps make energy to work together better and make sure we don't miss important things about nature or the environment.
S. 4184 — To amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into cooperative agreements with States to provide for State administration of allotment management plans.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,569
The proposed bill, S. 4184, aims to modify the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. It seeks to allow the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to create cooperative agreements with U.S. states for them to manage grazing on federal lands through allotment...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let states help manage land where animals graze by making agreements with the government, allowing states to take care of the land and follow special rules to protect nature.
H. R. 8790 — An Act To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes.
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November 12, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:22,348
H.R. 8790, titled the "Fix Our Forests Act," aims to address wildfire risks and improve forest management on national, public, and tribal lands. The bill proposes measures such as establishing fireshed management areas, promoting shared stewardship, and supporting forest restoration...
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The "Fix Our Forests Act" is a plan to make forests safer from big fires by taking care of trees better and using teamwork with various groups, but some people worry it might not always be clear how the money is used and whether the environment is always protected.
H. R. 10325 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a program for post-disaster reforestation and restoration Program, and for other purposes.
December 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:984
H.R. 10325, titled the "Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2024", requires the Secretary of the Interior to implement a program focused on reforesting and restoring lands affected by unplanned disturbances like wildfires or storms. The bill mandates the...
Simple Explanation
The Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2024 is like a special program that helps replant trees and fix up forests after things like fires or storms mess them up. It asks the person in charge of these lands to work with different groups to plan and keep track of the planting and fixing, making sure there are enough seeds to help the trees grow back.
H. R. 6869 — To withdraw certain land within the San Bernardino National Forest in California from location, entry, and patent under mining laws, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:540
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...
Simple Explanation
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!
H. R. 6747 — To speed up the deployment of electricity transmission and clean energy, with proper input from affected communities, and for other purposes.
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December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:41,436
The Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act of 2023 aims to speed up the deployment of electricity transmission and clean energy projects with input from affected communities, modernizing electricity transmission and addressing environmental justice concerns. It sets goals for...
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The Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act of 2023 is like a big plan to make it faster and easier to use more clean energy, like wind and solar power, by building new power lines and listening to what people in the community think. It also wants to make sure this doesn’t hurt the environment and gives money to help make these changes happen smoothly while making sure everyone is treated fairly.
S. 1088 — An Act To authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakota, and for other purposes.
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December 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,188
S. 1088 is a proposed bill that outlines a process for North Dakota to exchange certain state-owned land parcels within Indian reservations for unappropriated federal lands of similar value. This exchange aims to allow the federal government to restore land back to Indian...
Simple Explanation
S. 1088 is a plan for trading some North Dakota lands with the U.S. government so that Native American tribes can have their lands back, making sure each piece of land is fair in value and handled carefully.
H. R. 7666 — To require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:334
H. R. 7666 aims to create a plan to use livestock grazing to help reduce the risk of wildfires. It tasks the Secretary of Agriculture with coordinating this effort by working with permit holders who graze livestock on federal lands. The bill proposes ideas like using grazing...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7666 is a plan to let farm animals eat grass in some areas to help prevent big fires from starting, especially after things like storms or old fires. The boss of farming will work with people who care for animals on government lands to make this happen safely.
H. R. 9678 — To address the public safety issues and environmental destruction currently impacting Federal lands along the southern border, enhance border security through the construction of navigable roads on Federal lands along the southern border, provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection access to Federal lands to improve the safety and effectiveness of enforcement activities, allow States to place temporary barriers on Federal land to secure the southern border, reduce the massive trash accumulations and environmental degradation along the southern border, reduce the cultivation of illegal cannabis on Federal lands, mitigate wildland fires caused by illegal immigration, and prohibit migrant housing on Federal lands.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:8,243
H.R. 9678 is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress intended to address public safety issues and environmental damage along the U.S. southern border. Known as the "Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland (FLASH) Act," it proposes the construction of navigable roads...
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H.R. 9678, also known as the "FLASH Act," is like a plan to make the U.S. southern border safer by building new roads and temporary fences. It wants to clean up trash, stop illegal camping and fires, and keep people from living on certain lands, but some of these ideas make people wonder if they're too harsh or not fair.
H. R. 6342 — To promote and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities for members of the Armed Forces and veterans on Federal recreational lands and waters.
December 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:5,567
H. R. 6342, known as the “Military and Veterans in Parks Act” or the “MVP Act,” aims to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities for members of the Armed Forces and veterans on federal lands and waters. The bill mandates assessments and improvements to ensure accessibility...
Simple Explanation
The MVP Act is like a plan to make parks and lakes nicer and easier for soldiers and veterans to use, by adding new paths, improving old ones, and making sure everyone, including those with disabilities, can enjoy them. It also encourages hiring veterans to help take care of these beautiful places.
H. R. 10042 — To limit the ability of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to penalize an owner of livestock for grazing by such livestock on certain Federal lands on which grazing is permitted on or after the date of enactment of this Act and subsequently prohibited, and for other purposes.
October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:675
The Protecting Agricultural Spaces Through Effective Ranching Strategies Act, or the PASTURES Act, aims to prevent the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior from penalizing livestock owners for their animals grazing on federal lands that...
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The PASTURES Act is a rule that stops the government from punishing farmers if their cows or sheep eat on public land where it suddenly becomes not okay to graze, unless there's a fence stopping them, and the government has to pay for the fence.
H. R. 8693 — To prohibit certain businesses and persons from purchasing real estate adjacent to covered Federal lands in the United States, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:591
H. R. 8693, titled the “No American Land for Communist China Act,” seeks to stop certain Chinese nationals and businesses from buying real estate next to key federal lands in the United States. The bill requires the President to prevent purchases by Chinese government agents...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop people or companies from China, who have a certain connection with the Chinese government, from buying land next to special protected areas in the United States, like national parks or military lands. It aims to make sure important land stays safe and secure.

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