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H. R. 7663 — To amend title 40, United States Code, to include Indian Tribes among entities that may receive Federal surplus real property for certain purposes, and for other purposes.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,314
The bill, H.R. 7663, known as the “GSA Disposal Process Tribal Parity Act of 2024,” aims to include Indian Tribes among the entities eligible to receive surplus federal real property. It modifies multiple sections of the United States Code to ensure that Indian Tribes are...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let Native American Tribes have the chance to get old government buildings and lands that the government doesn't need anymore, just like states can. It also plans to make sure that the Tribes know when these properties are available and have a fair shot at them.
S. 3857 — To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Jamul Indian Village of California, and for other purposes.
November 18, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,442
S. 3857 is a bill aimed at transferring approximately 167.23 acres of land in San Diego, California, into trust for the benefit of the Jamul Indian Village of California. The bill specifies the parcels of land to be included in the trust and reaffirms certain lands previously...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give a piece of land in California to a group called the Jamul Indian Village, but they can't build a casino on it.
S. 4365 — An Act To provide public health veterinary services to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations for rabies prevention, and for other purposes.
December 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:857
S. 4365 aims to provide veterinary services to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations in order to prevent and control rabies and other zoonotic diseases. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to use funds for public health veterinary services and to...
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S. 4365 is a plan to help keep Indian Tribes' animals healthy by stopping diseases like rabies, and it involves working together with different health experts.
S. 4752 — To establish an integrated national approach to respond to ongoing and expected effects of extreme weather and climate change by protecting, managing, and conserving the fish, wildlife, and plants of the United States, and to maximize Government efficiency and reduce costs, in cooperation with State and local governments, Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiians, and other entities, and for other purposes.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,699
The Safeguarding America's Future and Environment Act (SAFE Act) aims to create a coordinated national strategy to manage the impacts of extreme weather and climate change on the United States' fish, wildlife, and plants. It involves federal, state, local, and indigenous...
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The Safeguarding America's Future and Environment Act (SAFE Act) is about different groups working together to keep animals and plants safe from bad weather and climate changes, and they want to do it in a way that saves money and helps everyone work well together.
H. R. 7826 — To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to certain grants authorized for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
March 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:401
H.R. 7826 proposes changes to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The bill focuses on improving law enforcement on tribal lands by ensuring that there are programs for providing written...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7826 wants to update a law to help police on tribal lands by making sure people get letters when a court says they must stay away from someone, but it might be too costly and confusing without clear details on how it will be paid for or measured.
H. R. 7456 — To create emergency supplemental grants to local agencies for maintenance of operations during periods of increased migration.
February 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:768
H.R. 7456, known as the "First Responders Emergency Assistance Act," proposes to create emergency grants for local agencies to help maintain their operations during times of increased migration. The Secretary of Homeland Security would be authorized to distribute these grants to states,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7456 is about giving extra money to help local police and emergency workers in places where lots of new people are moving in, especially near the southern border. The money will help them manage the extra work but there are some questions about how the money will be shared and used.
H. R. 8714 — To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a program to provide homeownership assistance grants, and for other purposes.
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June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,487
H.R. 8714, also known as the “Home of Your Own Act of 2024,” aims to help people in the United States become homeowners by providing financial assistance through grants. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will set up a program that distributes funds to states and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8714 is a plan to help people buy their first home by giving them money to help pay for things like the down payment and repairs. People who get this help also need to take a money class, and if they sell the home quickly, they might have to give some money back.
H. R. 8032 — To authorize the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, and for other purposes.
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April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,624
H.R. 8032, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to establish the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program. This program would provide grants to states, Indian tribes, and nonprofits to help low-income households pay for water and wastewater services. The bill defines...
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H.R. 8032 is a plan to help people who don’t have a lot of money pay their water bills by giving money to groups like states and tribes. It wants to make sure everyone can get clean water, but it needs to be careful that the money is given out fairly and that it’s not used for other things.
H. R. 7102 — To establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
January 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:910
H. R. 7102, titled the “Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act,” proposes the creation of an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration. The purpose of this office is to establish connections with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to start a special office to help Native American and Native Hawaiian people create and grow small businesses, but it won't use any new money and will stop after seven years.
H. R. 8031 — To establish the Chuckwalla National Monument and expand Joshua Tree National Park in the State of California, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:6,874
H.R. 8031 aims to create the Chuckwalla National Monument and expand Joshua Tree National Park in California. The bill highlights the area's cultural and ecological significance, including its importance to local Indian Tribes and its unique biodiversity. The monument will be managed in...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8031 wants to create a special place called Chuckwalla National Monument in California, where nature and history will be protected, and make a famous park called Joshua Tree bigger. Local Native American tribes will help take care of these areas to keep them safe and special for everyone.
S. 4365 — To provide public health veterinary services to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations for rabies prevention, and for other purposes.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,264
S. 4365 aims to enhance public health veterinary services for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, particularly focusing on rabies prevention and other zoonotic diseases. It outlines provisions for the Indian Health Service to coordinate with the Centers for Disease...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a plan to help protect people and animals in Native American Tribes from getting sick from diseases like rabies, by working together with health organizations and figuring out the best ways to keep everyone safe, especially in Alaska.
H. R. 8391 — To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 with respect to cost sharing provisions for the territories and Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.
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May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:256
H. R. 8391 aims to change the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 by adjusting how costs are shared between the federal government and territories and Indian Tribes for water projects. It removes a $200,000 limit on certain waived costs and updates related subsections to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8391 is a plan to help places like territories and Indian Tribes work on water projects by letting them have more money from the government, without a limit. This might mean they can get more help, but people need to be careful to make sure the money isn't spent carelessly.
H. R. 8833 — To mend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and maintain Regional Food and Supply Chain Resource Centers, and for other purposes.
June 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,262
H.R. 8833 aims to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 by instructing the Secretary of Agriculture to create Regional Food and Supply Chain Resource Centers. These centers will provide support to small and medium-sized agricultural producers and businesses by offering...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8833 is a law that asks the government to set up special centers to help farmers and food businesses get better at sending their products to people. One of these centers will also help Native American tribes with their unique challenges.
S. 4612 — To ensure that the background check system used for firearms purchases denies a firearm to a person prohibited from possessing a firearm by a lawful court order governing the pretrial release of the person.
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June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,876
The bill, S. 4612, seeks to strengthen the background check system for firearms purchases so that people who are under a court order related to their pretrial release cannot buy guns. It proposes amendments to the Gun Control Act of 1968 to clarify that individuals restricted...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure people who aren't allowed to have guns because of certain court rules can't buy them, and it's giving money to help states and tribes report these court rules to a system that checks who can buy guns.
S. 2086 — To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,572
S. 2086 aims to create the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program, overseen by the Secretary of Commerce. This program offers grants to support the rescue, care, and rehabilitation of stranded marine turtles in the U.S. and involves designating specific regions for rescue...
Simple Explanation
S. 2086 is a plan to help save sea turtles that get stranded on beaches by giving money to groups that care for them, and it sets aside a total of $5 million each year until 2029 to support this work.
S. 5363 — To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to authorize grants for toxic substances remediation in schools, to reauthorize healthy high-performance schools, and for other purposes.
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November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:8,088
S. 5363 aims to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to provide grants for eliminating toxic substances in schools and improving indoor air quality. The bill proposes financial support to states, Indian tribes, and other agencies to address environmental hazards like lead, asbestos, and...
Simple Explanation
S. 5363 is a plan to help schools get rid of harmful stuff like lead and asbestos and make the air inside schools cleaner. It gives a lot of money to states and tribes over ten years to make schools healthier for kids.
S. 4346 — To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance in support of nurseries and seed orchards, to establish a grant program in support of nurseries and seed orchards, and for other purposes.
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May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,007
S. 4346, known as the “Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources Support Act of 2024,” directs the Secretary of Agriculture to assist nurseries and seed orchards through various partnerships, collaborations, and grants. The bill outlines that the Secretary will work with federal and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help places that grow little trees and collect seeds by giving them money and working together with different groups, including Native American tribes and private businesses, for five years. It has some money set aside for this but doesn’t explain exactly how it will make sure the money is used the right way.
H. R. 7541 — To extend Federal recognition to the United Houma Nation, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,145
H. R. 7541 is a bill aiming to extend federal recognition to the United Houma Nation. The bill proposes that the Tribe and its members become eligible for federal services and benefits typically available to federally recognized Indian Tribes, regardless of not having a...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7541 is a proposal to officially recognize the United Houma Nation by the government, allowing them special services and support, but they can't run casinos on their lands.
H. R. 7536 — To establish a program for purposes of carrying out programs to prevent adverse childhood experiences and promoting positive childhood experiences, and to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct studies, evaluations, and research to address adverse childhood experiences, including through the promotion of positive childhood experiences.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,413
H.R. 7536, known as the “Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act” or the “PACE Act,” aims to establish programs that prevent harmful childhood experiences and encourage positive ones. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the CDC, to...
Simple Explanation
The PACE Act is a plan to help kids have more happy and safe moments while stopping the bad ones. It gives special helpers money to study and figure out the best ways to do this, like a team of doctors and teachers learning how to make sure kids have smiles and fewer worries.
S. 3870 — To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to expand eligibility for certain financial assistance for the acquisition of slip-on tanker units for wildland firefighting.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:204
S. 3870 is a bill introduced in the Senate to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It aims to expand the eligibility for financial assistance to include Indian Tribes, in addition to local governments, for acquiring slip-on tanker units used in wildland...
Simple Explanation
S. 3870 is a bill proposing that both local governments and Native American tribes can get help to buy special fire trucks, called slip-on tanker units, to fight wildfires. The bill is being checked by people who make rules about energy and natural resources.
H. R. 9871 — To establish grants to combat opioid trafficking.
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September 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,385
The bill, known as the "End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act of 2024," proposes the establishment of grants to help combat opioid trafficking. It authorizes the COPS Director to offer financial support to states, law enforcement agencies, and Indian Tribes to locate,...
Simple Explanation
The "End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act of 2024" is a plan to give money to people like police and Native American Tribes so they can work together to stop bad people from selling dangerous drugs, but it needs clear rules to make sure the money is spent wisely.
H. R. 9684 — To establish a grant program to facilitate peer-to-peer mental health support programs for secondary school students, and for other purposes.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,683
H. R. 9684 aims to set up a grant program that supports peer-to-peer mental health assistance for secondary school students. The program involves training students as peer support specialists to help their classmates with mental health issues. Grants will be awarded on a...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9684 is a plan to give money to schools so students can help each other feel better when they're sad or worried. The schools will get money to start these programs, and kids will learn how to support their friends if they need it.
S. 4828 — To establish the Bahsahwahbee National Monument in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes.
July 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,699
S. 4828 proposes the establishment of the Bahsahwahbee National Monument in Nevada to protect and enhance the cultural, historical, and natural resources of the area. The bill acknowledges the significance of the land to the Newe people and other Tribes, who have historic ties to the region...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a special place in Nevada called the Bahsahwahbee National Monument to protect it because it's really important to some Native American tribes. It will have rules to help keep the area safe and make sure everyone agrees on how to look after it.
S. 385 — An Act To amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:386
S. 385 amends the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to establish grant programs aimed at supporting Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations. It allows the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Office of Native Hawaiian...
Simple Explanation
S. 385 is like a big piggy bank with $35 million inside that the government wants to use to help Native American and Hawaiian tribes make their homes nice places for visitors to see, but it's not very clear on how to share the money fairly or what exactly they want to accomplish.
S. 3564 — To amend title 40, United States Code, to include Indian Tribes among entities that may receive Federal surplus real property for certain purposes, and for other purposes.
January 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,323
The bill, titled the "GSA Disposal Process Tribal Parity Act of 2024," aims to amend title 40 of the United States Code to allow Indian Tribes to receive Federal surplus real property for specific purposes, alongside states and other entities. It proposes changes to existing laws to include...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let Native American Tribes use extra government-owned land for things like helping the homeless or taking care of animals, just like states can. It also plans to make sure tribes know about these opportunities each year and set rules for how different groups can apply for the land fairly.
H. R. 7500 — To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to allow an Indian Tribe to request CFIUS review of certain transactions between the Indian Tribe and foreign persons, and for other purposes.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:357
H. R. 7500 proposes an amendment to the Defense Production Act of 1950. This amendment would allow Indian Tribes to request the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review transactions between the Tribe and foreign individuals or entities. The goal...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to let Native American tribes ask for a special look at deals they make with people or companies from other countries, to make sure their stuff is safe and fair.
H. R. 7671 — To amend section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to incentivize States, Indian Tribes, and Territories to close disaster recovery projects by authorizing the use of excess funds for management costs for other disaster recovery projects.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,055
The bill, H. R. 7671, aims to encourage States, Indian Tribes, and Territories to complete disaster recovery projects by allowing them to use leftover funds for managing other disaster recovery efforts. It amends section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that after a big storm or disaster, if places like states and tribes have extra money left over from fixing things, they can use that extra money to help with other disaster stuff, like being ready for the next storm. It also wants a check to see if the money is being used wisely.
S. 4301 — To grant States and Indian Tribes the authority to waive the 2-year foreign residence requirement for educators in rural and Tribal areas, and for other purposes.
May 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,238
S. 4301 allows U.S. states and Indian Tribes to request waivers for foreign educators to remain in the U.S. without needing to fulfill a 2-year foreign residence requirement. These educators must have a job offer in a rural or Tribal primary or secondary school and agree to...
Simple Explanation
S. 4301 is a bill that lets states and Indian Tribes help teachers from other countries stay in the U.S. to work in small or Tribal schools without needing to go back to their home country for two years, but only if they promise to teach there for three years. However, each state can only help 30 teachers like this each year.
S. 4161 — To authorize the Attorney General to make grants to States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes to reduce the financial and administrative burden of expunging convictions for cannabis offenses, and for other purposes.
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April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,188
S. 4161, also known as the “Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement Act of 2024” or the “HOPE Act of 2024,” aims to reduce the financial and administrative hurdles involved in expunging cannabis-related convictions. The bill proposes a program where the Attorney...
Simple Explanation
The HOPE Act of 2024 is a plan to help clear people's records of cannabis crimes by giving money to states and tribes so they can make the process easier and tell people about it. This money helps pay for things like computers and advice, so it's not so hard to fix these records.
S. 4245 — To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to reauthorize certain United States Geological Survey water data enhancement programs, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,756
S. 4245 aims to update the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 by reauthorizing and enhancing certain water data programs managed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). It focuses on improving the Federal Priority Streamgage Program by extending its duration...
Simple Explanation
S. 4245 is a plan to help scientists in the US study water, including rain and underground water, by giving them better tools and working with local groups, such as Native American tribes, to keep track of water until 2029.
H. R. 1246 — To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:347
H. R. 1246 aims to allow leases of up to 99 years for lands that are held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes. This bill seeks to amend an existing act, specifically the Act of August 9, 1955, to include other Indian tribes recognized by the Secretary under the...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, it says that some Native American tribes can lease out their land for nearly 100 years, which can help them plan better for their future. It's like when you let someone borrow your toys for a long time, so they know they can play with them for a while and take care of them.
H. R. 10325 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a program for post-disaster reforestation and restoration Program, and for other purposes.
December 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:984
H.R. 10325, titled the "Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2024", requires the Secretary of the Interior to implement a program focused on reforesting and restoring lands affected by unplanned disturbances like wildfires or storms. The bill mandates the...
Simple Explanation
The Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2024 is like a special program that helps replant trees and fix up forests after things like fires or storms mess them up. It asks the person in charge of these lands to work with different groups to plan and keep track of the planting and fixing, making sure there are enough seeds to help the trees grow back.
S. 5014 — To provide for the establishment of a Water Project Navigators Program, and for other purposes.
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September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,173
S. 5014 aims to establish the Water Project Navigators Program to support the development of multi-benefit water projects across eligible states in the U.S. The bill defines eligible entities, states, and projects, outlining how grants and cooperation agreements can be...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a special program to help make water projects that are good for people and nature in different parts of the U.S., and it plans to spend $15 million each year until 2029 to do this. It aims to help communities that don't have much money and Native American tribes, but some rules about who gets the money might be a bit confusing.
H. R. 7929 — To amend title XX of the Social Security Act to provide for nursing home worker training grants.
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April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,312
The Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act of 2024, known as H. R. 7929, aims to amend title XX of the Social Security Act to fund training grants for nursing home workers. It allows each State, as well as Indian tribes and tribal organizations, to...
Simple Explanation
The Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act of 2024 is like giving money to help train and support people who work in nursing homes to make sure they have the skills and tools they need for taking care of older and disabled people better. This bill sets aside a special amount of money every year to help pay for things like student loans and other supports workers need to stay in their jobs and do them well.
S. 5360 — To establish the Sutton Mountain National Monument, to authorize certain land exchanges in the State of Oregon, to convey certain Bureau of Land Management land in the State of Oregon to the city of Mitchell, Oregon, for conservation, economic, and community development purposes, and for other purposes.
November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,653
S. 5360 seeks to establish the Sutton Mountain National Monument in Oregon, aimed at conserving and managing its ecological and cultural resources. The bill authorizes land exchanges and conveys certain Bureau of Land Management land to the city of Mitchell, Oregon, for...
Simple Explanation
S. 5360 is a plan to make a special national park called the Sutton Mountain National Monument in Oregon. This plan also allows for some land swaps, gives a chunk of land to a small town for them to take care of, and aims to protect nature while letting people enjoy it in a way that doesn't hurt the environment.
H. R. 9887 — To assist Indian Tribes in protecting Native American seeds.
September 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:498
H. R. 9887, known as the "Native American Seeds Act of 2024," aims to help Indian Tribes protect Native American seeds, which hold cultural or traditional significance. The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program within the Department, in...
Simple Explanation
The Native American Seeds Act of 2024 wants to help tribes take care of special seeds important to their culture. It asks the government to work with tribes to find these seeds and make sure they're safe and kept secret if needed.
S. 1088 — An Act To authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakota, and for other purposes.
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December 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,188
S. 1088 is a proposed bill that outlines a process for North Dakota to exchange certain state-owned land parcels within Indian reservations for unappropriated federal lands of similar value. This exchange aims to allow the federal government to restore land back to Indian...
Simple Explanation
S. 1088 is a plan for trading some North Dakota lands with the U.S. government so that Native American tribes can have their lands back, making sure each piece of land is fair in value and handled carefully.
H. R. 7102 — To establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
February 23, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,029
H.R. 7102 seeks to create an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration. This office will work with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian Organizations to boost small businesses and economic development in indigenous communities. It will provide...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7102 wants to make a special office to help Native American and Native Hawaiian people with their small businesses. This office will give them training, money, and other types of help to grow their businesses and help their communities.
H. R. 9679 — To amend the Truth in Lending Act to address certain issues relating to the extension of consumer credit, and for other purposes.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,541
H. R. 9679, titled the "SAFE Lending Act of 2024," aims to amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve consumer protections in the extension of credit. It proposes new rules to limit the use of unauthorized remotely created checks, enhance transparency and consumer empowerment in small-dollar...
Simple Explanation
The "SAFE Lending Act of 2024" tries to make borrowing money safer by setting rules to stop sneaky tricks and hidden fees, and it wants to make it clearer and fairer when people get small loans.
H. R. 10211 — To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to States, territories, and Indian tribes to support local resiliency offices, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,546
The "Championing Local Efforts to Advance Resilience Act of 2024" (H.R. 10211) proposes to allow the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide grants to states, territories, and Indian tribes. These grants are intended to help establish and maintain local offices that focus on...
Simple Explanation
The Championing Local Efforts to Advance Resilience Act of 2024 is a plan to give money to places like states and tribes to help them stay strong and bounce back after storms or other big problems. It wants to make sure the money helps everyone, but it needs clear rules to make sure it's fair and helpful.
H. R. 8769 — To provide financial assistance to States and Indian Tribes for the development, implementation, improvement, or expansion of a flex-tech energy program to enhance manufacturing competitiveness, and for other purposes.
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June 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,687
H.R. 8769, also known as the "State Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2024," proposes providing financial assistance to states and Indian Tribes for developing, implementing, and expanding flex-tech energy programs. These programs aim to enhance manufacturing competitiveness...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give money to help states and Indian Tribes make factories use energy better so they can make things more easily. It plans to share $100 million each year from 2025 to 2029 to help with this.
S. 3564 — To amend title 40, United States Code, to include Indian Tribes among entities that may receive Federal surplus real property for certain purposes, and for other purposes.
May 22, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,402
The bill S. 3564 aims to amend title 40 of the United States Code to allow Indian Tribes to receive surplus federal real property, similar to states and other entities. The amendments propose defining the term "Indian Tribe" consistently with existing U.S. legislation and...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets Native American Tribes get extra government buildings and land that aren't being used anymore, just like states can, so they can use them for things like jails or police stations.
H. R. 7859 — To authorize the integration and administrative streamlining of Federal funding for Indian Tribes that have reservations, other Tribal lands, or ways of life at risk due to environmental impacts and natural disasters, and for other purposes.
April 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:8,876
H.R. 7859 seeks to help Indian Tribes that live on reservations or Tribal lands that face risks from environmental impacts and natural disasters. The bill allows these Tribes to streamline and combine federal funding from various programs into comprehensive plans that address...
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H.R. 7859 is a plan to help Native American Tribes that live in areas dangered by things like strong storms or fires, by letting them use money from different programs to solve their problems better and faster. It tries to make it easier for them to use the help they get by reducing complicated rules and making sure their own plans are supported.
H. R. 8921 — To set aside funds for payments to Indian tribes and tribal consortia under subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act.
July 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:585
The bill H. R. 8921, titled the “Tribal Child Welfare Support Act,” proposes changes to the Social Security Act to ensure that a portion of funds are specifically set aside for payments to Indian tribes and tribal consortia for child welfare services. It mandates that the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that some money is always saved to help Native American groups take care of kids, like making sure they are safe and happy. It says that 3% of a big pile of money each year needs to go to these groups, but only if there’s enough so that nobody loses out.
S. 5649 — To amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, and for other purposes.
December 21, 2024
Status:Considered and Passed Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,787
The bill S. 5649 aims to amend the Marine Debris Act to enhance the management of marine debris programs administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Marine Debris Foundation. It introduces changes such as recognizing in-kind...
Simple Explanation
The bill S. 5649 wants to make sure that programs to clean up ocean trash run better by letting people give services instead of money as help, making some changes to the group in charge, and explaining more about how they work with Native American Tribes.
H. R. 1246 — An Act To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.
April 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:186
H. R. 1246 allows for the leasing of land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes for up to 99 years. This bill amends a previous act from August 9, 1955, to include land from any Indian tribe on a list published by the Secretary under the Federally Recognized...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets American Indian tribes lease their special land for up to 99 years, meaning they can let others use their land for a long time, which was decided by the people in charge in Washington, D.C.
H. R. 7294 — To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out emergency watershed protection measures on National Forest System land, and for other purposes.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,179
The bill, titled the “Watershed Protection and Forest Recovery Act of 2024,” aims to amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to enable the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out emergency watershed protection measures on National Forest System lands. It defines these measures as actions...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a special helper that allows the Secretary of Agriculture to quickly fix problems like too much water or dirt moving around in forest areas after storms or other natural events. It lets them work with different groups of people without needing them to share the cost, and makes sure everyone knows what to do if something goes wrong.
H. R. 6859 — To extend the Federal recognition to the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,712
H.R. 6859, titled the "Gabrielino/Tongva Nation Recognition Act of 2023," proposes to grant federal recognition to the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation. This recognition would make the tribe and its members eligible for federal benefits and services typically available to recognized Indian tribes....
Simple Explanation
The bill is about officially recognizing a group of people called the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation, which means they'll get help from the government, like special services and a place to live.
S. 4365 — To provide public health veterinary services to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations for rabies prevention, and for other purposes.
November 18, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,534
S. 4365 aims to enhance public health veterinary services for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, focusing on rabies prevention and other public health concerns. The bill emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, particularly in Native...
Simple Explanation
S. 4365 is a plan to help make sure animals and people stay healthy, especially in places where Native American tribes live, by working together to stop diseases like rabies from spreading.
S. 2927 — To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to increase Tribal access to water conservation and efficiency grants, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:326
S. 2927 seeks to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 in order to enhance Tribal access to water conservation and efficiency grants. The proposed legislation allows the Secretary to reduce or waive the requirement for Indian tribes to pay the non-Federal share...
Simple Explanation
S. 2927 is a bill that wants to help Native American tribes save and use water more wisely by making it easier for them to get special money from the government. It allows tribes to pay less or nothing at all for water projects if they don't have enough money, but there are some concerns that this might be done unfairly or put too much cost on the government.
S. 3906 — To set aside USDA rural housing funding for Indian Tribes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:741
The bill titled Tribal Rural Housing Access Act, introduced in the Senate, aims to allocate specific USDA rural housing funding for Indian Tribes. It proposes amending Section 509 of the Housing Act of 1949 to set aside 5% of various types of assistance, such as loans and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help Indian Tribes by giving them a special part of the money that helps people buy or fix houses in rural areas. Each year, 5% of this money would go to Indian Tribes and related groups to make sure they have good homes too.
H. R. 1246 — An Act To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.
April 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:194
H. R. 1246 aims to extend the authorization for leases up to 99 years for lands held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes. The bill modifies a previous law by allowing such long-term leases for any Indian tribe listed by the Secretary under the Federally Recognized...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1246 is a plan that lets certain Native American tribes rent their special land for up to 99 years, so they can have more choices for using their land in the best way.
S. 5446 — To establish a program to fund electric public transportation in rural communities.
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December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:763
S. 5446 aims to create a program to support electric public transportation in rural areas across the United States. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to award grants to states and Indian tribes to purchase electric buses, other electric vehicles for...
Simple Explanation
ELI5: The bill wants to help small towns in the U.S. get buses and cars that run on electricity instead of gas, by giving them money to buy these vehicles and set up places to charge them. It aims to spend $500 million each year over five years to make this happen.
H. R. 7408 — To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to make supplemental funds available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies, and for other purposes.
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February 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:12,109
H.R. 7408 aims to amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to allocate additional funds to manage fish and wildlife species that need conservation as identified by State agencies. The bill establishes the Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Restoration Subaccount...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7408 is a plan to give extra money each year to help protect animals and places they live. It wants to make sure animals that need the most help, like endangered species, get more attention and support.
S. 3769 — To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for alternative pathways of addressing child abuse and neglect.
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February 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,508
S. 3769 aims to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act by introducing alternative pathways to address child abuse and neglect. The bill suggests modifications to promote trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches, emphasizing collaboration with Indian...
Simple Explanation
S. 3769 is a bill that wants to change some rules about helping kids who might be hurt at home. It suggests using new ways that are kinder and more understanding to help families, and promises more money to support these ideas, like setting up hotlines and getting communities involved.

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