Search Results: keywords:"federally operated dams"

  • H. R. 2074 — To prohibit the breaching of federally operated dams in certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:780

    H. R. 2074 seeks to prevent the breaching of federally operated dams under specific conditions. The bill prohibits dam breaching if it would significantly raise carbon emissions, hinder commercial navigation, increase prices of transported goods, or if the replacement energy...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 2074 is a plan to stop breaking dams unless it makes air dirtier, stops ships from moving, makes things cost more, or needs a lot more space for energy. If a dam that makes electricity stops working, it must be quickly replaced to keep the lights on.

  • H. R. 8159 — To prohibit the breaching of federally operated dams if such breach would result in the replacement energy resource occupying additional acreage, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:280

    H.R. 8159, known as the “Abandoning Inconsistent and Rash Environmental Solutions Act” or the “ACRES Act,” seeks to prevent the breaching of federally operated dams if the replacement energy source would require significantly more land, at least 5% larger than the dam's...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8159 is a rule that says we can't take down big dam walls if replacing the energy they make would need a lot more land. Before deciding, important people have to check how much land the dam affects.

  • H. R. 8160 — To prohibit the breaching of federally operated dams in certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:383

    H.R. 8160, known as the "Breaking Irresponsible Energy and Commercial Habits Act" or the "BREACH Act," aims to stop the breaching of federally operated dams under certain conditions. The Secretary of the Army is prohibited from breaching a dam if it would lead to a...

    Simple Explanation

    The BREACH Act is a rule that says certain big dams can't be broken if doing so would make the air dirtier, make it harder for boats to pass, or make things more expensive to move along the water.