Search Results: keywords:"funding priorities"

  • S. 1189 — An Act To establish a pilot grant program to improve recycling accessibility, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:1,418

    S. 1189 seeks to create a pilot grant program called the “Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Program” to make recycling more accessible in underserved communities. The program will provide competitive grants to eligible entities like states, local governments, Indian...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 1189 is like a plan to help make it easier for people to recycle, especially in places where it's hard to do so. It will give out money to different groups to make recycling better, but they have to promise to pay a tiny part themselves.

  • H. R. 8122 — To redesignate Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia as Rock Creek National Park.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:308

    H. R. 8122 is a bill proposed to change the name of Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C., to Rock Creek National Park. The designation aims to acknowledge the park's significant natural, cultural, and historical elements, along with its recreational offerings. The bill also...

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    H.R. 8122 wants to change the name of Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C., to Rock Creek National Park to show how special it is; it's like giving the park a new title to make sure everyone knows how important and fun it is!

  • H. R. 7486 — To authorize additional funds for the Shelter and Services Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:487

    H. R. 7486 is a bill that aims to provide additional funding for the Shelter and Services Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The bill requires at least 20% of the funds to be directed towards hospitals, clinics, and community health centers. It also...

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    The bill wants to give more money to help with emergencies, like when people need places to stay. It says some of this money should go to doctors and hospitals, and it wants to help more towns that are not near the border.