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  • H. R. 8812 — An Act To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Received in Senate
    Words:70,480

    H.R. 8812, known as the “Water Resources Development Act of 2024,” outlines a comprehensive plan to manage and improve the United States' rivers, harbors, and related water resources. It focuses on projects that deal with flood risk management, ecosystem restoration,...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8812 is a plan to make rivers and harbors better and safer, like fixing up the banks of a big river or cleaning up a harbor, and it talks about how much money will be needed and who will help take care of these water places.

  • H. R. 4338 — To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Route 66 National Historic Trail, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:887

    H.R. 4338 is a bill that aims to amend the National Trails System Act by designating the Route 66 as a National Historic Trail. This designation covers all sections of the road that were part of U.S. Highway 66 from 1926 to 1985, stretching roughly 2,400 miles from Chicago,...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 4338 wants to make the old Route 66 a special trail that is protected for history, running from Chicago to California. It says the people in charge can't take land from anyone to make the trail and won’t stop others from building energy projects nearby.

  • S. CON. RES. 1 — Extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:229

    The resolution S. CON. RES. 1 extends the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies starting January 3, 2025. This committee, originally established by a resolution in the 118th Congress, is tasked with organizing the inauguration of the...

    Simple Explanation

    This resolution is like saying, "Let's keep a special group of people who plan the President's party when they get a new job!" They also get to use some big fancy rooms for these special parties, just like they did before.