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Search Results: keywords:"funding allocations"

H. R. 9554 — To amend Public Law 89–108 to modify the authorization of appropriations for State and Tribal, municipal, rural, and industrial water supplies, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,207
H.R. 9554, known as the "Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2024," seeks to modify the authorization of funding for water supply projects in the United States, particularly in North Dakota. The bill outlines specific amounts of money, adjusted for inflation, for several water treatment...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9554 is a bill that wants to give money to different water projects in North Dakota and on some Native American reservations to help make water better and easier to get. It changes the rules about how money can be moved around between projects but some people worry it might not be fair to everyone.
H. R. 9318 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to make available to Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands additional funds for community service senior opportunities.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:271
H.R. 9318 proposes changes to the Older Americans Act of 1965 to increase funding available for community service opportunities for seniors in Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The bill seeks to adjust percentages in funding...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9318 wants to give extra money to places like Guam and the Virgin Islands to help older people get jobs and do things in their communities, but it doesn't explain how they decided on the new amounts or the effects of the changes.
S. 3982 — To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish the Expanding Access to Local Foods Program, and for other purposes.
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March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,270
S. 3982, also known as the Expanding Access To Local Foods Act of 2024, aims to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 by establishing a program to boost the availability of local foods. The Secretary of Agriculture will create agreements with state, tribal, and local...
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The Expanding Access To Local Foods Act of 2024 is a plan where the U.S. government wants to help people get more food made by local farmers, especially those who are small or just starting. They'll give money to different groups to buy and share this food with communities that need it most.
S. 3943 — To require a plan to improve the cybersecurity and telecommunications of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet, and for other purposes.
August 01, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,291
S. 3943 is a bill introduced in the Senate requiring a plan to improve the cybersecurity and telecommunications systems of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet. The bill mandates the Director of the National Science Foundation, in consultation with relevant agencies and...
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The bill is a plan to make the computers and radios on special boats that study the ocean safer and better at talking to each other. It says people in charge should work together and share ideas and costs to make sure these boats can do their research properly.
S. 3123 — To provide for the standardization, consolidation, and publication of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways among Federal land and water management agencies, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,543
S. 3123, titled the "Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act," aims to improve public access and information transparency about federal waterways in the United States. The bill proposes that federal agencies standardize, consolidate, and digitally publish geospatial data...
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The "Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act" is like a big plan to make sure everyone can find and understand maps about U.S. rivers and lakes on the internet, so they know where they can fish or swim, but the grown-ups need to be careful not to spend too much money without knowing exactly what it's for!
H. R. 7659 — An Act To authorize and amend authorities, programs, and statutes administered by the Coast Guard.
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May 15, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:26,744
H.R. 7659, known as the "Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024," aims to authorize and update various activities, programs, and laws managed by the U.S. Coast Guard. The bill includes provisions for funding the Coast Guard's operations, infrastructure, and technology improvements. It also...
Simple Explanation
The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 is a plan to give more money and support to the Coast Guard so they can have better ships, buildings, and technology, while also making sure they are safe and fair to everyone working there.
H. R. 6655 — An Act To amend and reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
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April 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:64,597
The bill, titled the "A Stronger Workforce for America Act," amends and reauthorizes the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It aims to enhance workforce development by updating definitions and practices, focusing on skills training, and improving coordination between...
Simple Explanation
The "A Stronger Workforce for America Act" is a plan to help people get better jobs by teaching new skills and making sure schools and companies work together better, but some parts might have confusing rules or unclear spending amounts.
H. R. 6843 — To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
December 15, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:209
H. R. 6843 aims to modify the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area boundaries by including Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The bill proposes amendments to Section 213 of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act, changing the list of parishes to now include Ascension and...
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The bill wants to add Lafourche Parish, a place in Louisiana, to a special area called the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area. This means that Lafourche Parish will be part of this group that cares for and celebrates certain lands, and it might affect how things look and work there.
H. R. 9907 — To provide for a comprehensive Federal response to Long COVID, including research, education, and support for affected individuals, to direct the National Institutes of Health to establish a Long COVID research program, and for other purposes.
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October 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,937
H. R. 9907, known as the "Long COVID Research Moonshot Act," aims to establish a comprehensive federal response to Long COVID by developing a research program under the National Institutes of Health. The bill focuses on expediting research, improving understanding, prevention, management, and...
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The "Long COVID Research Moonshot Act" is a plan to spend a lot of money to help scientists learn more about people who feel sick for a long time after having COVID. It also wants to teach people about it and make sure medicines and treatments are not too expensive.
S. 4795 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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July 25, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:31,539
S. 4795 is a bill outlining how money is allocated to the Departments of Commerce and Justice, as well as various science agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bill specifies funding for a wide range of activities, including economic development, trade administration,...
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S. 4795 is a special plan from the government that decides where to spend money on important things like helping businesses, making sure laws are followed, and learning more about space and science. It also tries to make sure the money is used wisely and not for bad things, but sometimes the rules are not very clear.
H. R. 9598 — To amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act to reauthorize such Office, and for other purposes.
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September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,952
The bill, H.R. 9598, seeks to reauthorize and amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act, enhancing efforts to combat drug trafficking and misuse in the United States. It introduces amendments to definitions, funding allocations, and strategies for addressing...
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H.R. 9598 is a bill that wants to help stop bad drugs by giving money to different groups and teams so they can work together and keep people safe; it also makes sure they study how well the help for stopping drug overdoses is working.

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