Search Results: keywords:"federal policies"

  • H. R. 9982 — To require the Office of Children’s Health Protection to be maintained within the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,161

    H.R. 9982, titled the "Children’s Health Protection Act of 2024," mandates the maintenance of the Office of Children’s Health Protection within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The bill outlines the role of a director for the office and tasks the office with...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Children’s Health Protection Act of 2024" is a plan to keep an office in the Environmental Protection Agency that looks out for kids' health, especially when it comes to things in the environment that might harm them. It also sets up a group to give advice on how to best protect kids, and promises money to make sure these ideas can happen.

  • S. 4610 — To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the bald eagle as the national bird.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:665

    S. 4610 proposes to amend title 36 of the United States Code to officially recognize the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States. The bill lists several findings that emphasize the symbolic importance of the bald eagle, including its representation of...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a special bird called the bald eagle that represents freedom and strength. This bill wants to officially say that the bald eagle is the national bird of the United States, but it doesn't change any existing rules or offer money for new activities related to this idea.

  • S. RES. 583 — Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the National League of Cities and the support it provides to municipalities across the United States.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:188

    S. RES. 583 recognizes the 100th anniversary of the National League of Cities, the oldest and largest organization representing municipal governments in the United States. Founded in 1924, the organization works with 49 state municipal leagues to strengthen local leadership...

    Simple Explanation

    The National League of Cities is turning 100 years old, and the U.S. Senate is saying "thank you" for helping cities and towns work together with the government to solve problems and make things better for people where they live.