Search Results: keywords:"idaho"

  • S. 4936 — To require a study relating to the Minidoka National Historic Site.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:235

    S. 4936 mandates a study concerning the Minidoka National Historic Site before any project, similar to the Lava Ridge Wind Project in Idaho, receives authorization. The bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to create a report that examines possible...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants a careful study to see if building things like big wind farms near the Minidoka Historic Site in Idaho will hurt the environment or history there. This must happen before any building is allowed, so they make sure not to cause problems for animals, water, or important places.

  • S. RES. 813 — Honoring the life of Steven D. Symms, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:201

    S. RES. 813 is a resolution passed by the United States Senate to honor the memory of Steven D. Symms, who was a former U.S. Senator from Idaho. The resolution recounts his life achievements, including his service in the U.S. Marine Corps, his tenure in both the House of...

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Senate wants to say "thank you" to a man named Steven Symms, who once helped make important decisions for Idaho and America, and now they're feeling sad because he passed away. They are sharing this message with his family and taking a moment to remember him.

  • S. 4936 — To require a study relating to the Minidoka National Historic Site.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:299

    S. 4936 requires a study concerning the Minidoka National Historic Site before any authorizations can be issued for the Lava Ridge Wind Project or similar projects in certain counties in Idaho. The Comptroller General of the United States must complete a report identifying...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants someone to look into how a new wind project might affect a place called the Minidoka National Historic Site and other important things like animals and water nearby. They have to make a report about it before the wind project can get the go-ahead to start.

  • H. R. 7205 — To authorize additional district judgeships for the districts of Colorado and Idaho.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:269

    H. R. 7205 is a bill that seeks to increase the number of district judges in Colorado and Idaho. It proposes that the President appoint two additional judges for Colorado and one additional judge for Idaho, with the approval of the Senate. The bill also updates the United...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 7205 is a plan to add more judges to help with work in Colorado and Idaho, meaning two new judges in Colorado and one in Idaho, chosen by the President and agreed upon by the Senate.