Search Results: keywords:"great lakes restoration initiative"

  • H. R. 7257 — To reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:313

    H.R. 7257 aims to continue funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative by amending the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It proposes financial support of $500 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, which will continue efforts to protect and restore the...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 7257 is a plan to keep giving money to clean and fix the Great Lakes, which are super big and important lakes. It wants to make sure that for five years, starting in 2027, $500 million is used every year to help keep the lakes clean and healthy.

  • H. R. 8100 — To provide for the issuance of a Great Lakes Restoration Semipostal Stamp.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,039

    H.R. 8100 proposes the creation of a special postage stamp called the "Great Lakes Restoration Semipostal Stamp." The sale of this stamp will help raise funds for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, an effort to protect and restore the Great Lakes' environment and...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine having a special sticker you can buy to help clean and protect the big lakes near where people live. This sticker costs a bit more than usual, and the extra money goes to help take care of these lakes.

  • S. 3738 — An Act To reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:160

    S. 3738 seeks to extend the authorization of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to continue funding the initiative from the fiscal year 2026 through to 2031. The purpose of this initiative is to support efforts to...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to keep cleaning and taking care of the Great Lakes until 2031, like having extra time to make sure a big, important swimming pool stays nice and clear for everyone!

  • S. 3738 — To reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:349

    S. 3738 seeks to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which is a program focused on cleaning and protecting the Great Lakes in the United States. The bill amends existing legislation to allocate $500 million annually for each of the fiscal years from 2027...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is about giving a lot of money each year to help clean and protect the Great Lakes, which are really big and important lakes in the United States, from the year 2027 to 2031, to make sure they stay healthy and clean.

  • S. 3738 — To reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:292

    S. 3738 aims to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which is a program focused on the cleanup and restoration of the Great Lakes. The bill proposes amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, specifically providing funding of $500 million for each...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 3738 is a plan to help clean and make the Great Lakes healthier by spending $500 million each year from 2027 to 2031, making sure the water and the animals living there are safe and happy.