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H. RES. 1158 — Recognizing the anniversary of the establishment of the United States Naval Construction Force, known as the Seabees, and the tremendous sacrifices and contributions by the Seabees who have fought and served on behalf of our country.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:331
H. RES. 1158 is a resolution recognizing and honoring the United States Naval Construction Force, commonly known as the "Seabees," on their 82nd anniversary. The resolution acknowledges the Seabees' vital role in constructing infrastructure for the Navy and Marine Corps and...
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In H. RES. 1158, the U.S. Congress is saying a big "thank you" to the Seabees, a special group in the Navy who help build important things like roads and buildings, especially for the Navy and Marines. They are really brave and help people all around the world, and the Congress wants to honor them and their families for all their hard work and sacrifices.
S. RES. 701 — Designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024, as “National Public Works Week”.
May 22, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:280
The resolution, S. RES. 701, designates the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024, as "National Public Works Week." It acknowledges the crucial role of public works professionals who design, build, and maintain essential infrastructure such as roads, water systems, and public buildings. It also...
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S. RES. 701 wants to celebrate all the people who take care of important things like roads, water, and buildings by making the week from May 19 to May 25, 2024, special for them, called "National Public Works Week". It asks everyone to notice how important these workers are for keeping us safe and happy every day and especially during emergencies.
S. 4359 — To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:201
S. 4359 aims to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act by extending the program's provisions. Specifically, it will change the expiration dates in the existing law, moving financial support and other provisions for high hazard potential dams to 2029. This reauthorization...
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S. 4359 is a plan to keep taking care of dams, which hold back water, safer for a few more years until 2029. This means they want to make sure the dams won't break and cause problems by keeping them in good condition.
S. 620 — To provide for the distribution of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues to the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,707
The bill S. 620 aims to allocate certain revenues from energy development on the outer Continental Shelf to the State of Alaska. It mandates that specific percentages of these revenues will be distributed among the federal government, the state, local coastal political...
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The bill is about sharing money from oil and gas found in the ocean between the U.S. government and Alaska. Alaska will use its part to help protect beaches, nature, and cities, and also for building things and schools.
S. 3891 — To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to update and expand Federal economic development investment in the economic recovery, resiliency, and competitiveness of communities, regions, and States across the United States, and for other purposes.
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March 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:21,541
S. 3891 seeks to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to enhance federal economic development investments in communities across the United States. The bill introduces new grants and programs aimed at improving infrastructure, workforce training, and resilience in the...
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This bill wants to help towns and cities in America get better and stronger by giving them money to fix things like roads and job training. It's like giving them a big piggy bank to use for making their homes nice and safe, especially if bad things happen or if they need new jobs.
H. RES. 1241 — Calling for the establishment of a comprehensive, long-term development program to rebuild the Republic of Haiti.
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May 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:631
The resolution, H. RES. 1241, calls for the creation of a long-term and comprehensive development program to rebuild Haiti amid its ongoing crises. It acknowledges Haiti's historical significance and contributions, the role of the Haitian diaspora, and the United States' and international...
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There's a plan to help rebuild Haiti by working together with people in Haiti and those who have moved away. They want to spend a lot of money, $50 billion, to fix roads, support businesses, and make things better for everyone, but they need to make sure the money is used in the right way.
S. J. RES. 38 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers.
January 17, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:121
S. J. RES. 38 is a resolution from Congress that opposes a specific rule set by the Federal Highway Administration. This rule, published in the Federal Register on February 21, 2023, involved waiving the Buy America requirements for electric vehicle chargers. The resolution...
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S. J. RES. 38 is a plan from Congress that says "no" to a rule that allowed skipping some rules about how electric car chargers should be made in America. They want to cancel that rule without explaining why.
S. 4480 — To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to provide to rural communities technical assistance in recovering from disasters, and for other purposes.
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June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,117
S. 4480 is a bill designed to help rural communities recover from disasters by directing the Secretary of Agriculture to create a program that offers technical assistance. This program will provide support to communities declared as disaster areas, helping them with planning,...
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The bill S. 4480 wants to help small towns recover from things like storms by giving them tools and advice, with $50 million each year to spend on things like fixing power lines and houses, but some details about who gets help aren't very clear.
H. R. 1752 — An Act To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide for a high-speed broadband deployment initiative.
March 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,129
H.R. 1752 seeks to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to establish a high-speed broadband deployment initiative. The bill defines broadband projects as initiatives that provide, extend, expand, or improve high-speed broadband services, and it outlines...
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H.R. 1752 is a plan to help more people get fast internet by giving money to groups that build or improve internet services, with special rules to make sure it's fair and helps areas without good internet.
H. R. 10235 — To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out a pilot program to enhance the mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and the availability of that mapped data to homeowners, businesses, and localities to help understand and mitigate the risk of such flooding, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,731
H.R. 10235 proposes a pilot program where the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant funds to local governments to improve flood mapping in urban areas. The program aims to create better maps to help homeowners and businesses understand and reduce flood risks....
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The bill wants to help cities make better maps to show where floods might happen so people can be safer, like when rain makes too much water in streets and homes. It plans to give some money to help, but the money might not be enough for small cities, and maps could still be hard to understand.
H. R. 6411 — To encourage the research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in the construction and preservation of the domestic transportation and water infrastructure system, and for other purposes.
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November 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,674
The H. R. 6411 bill, known as the “Innovative Materials for America’s Growth and Infrastructure Newly Expanded Act of 2023” or the “IMAGINE Act,” aims to promote the use of innovative materials and techniques in transportation and water infrastructure projects in the United...
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The IMAGINE Act is like a plan to use new and smart building materials to make roads, bridges, and water systems stronger and last longer in the United States. It aims to make sure these projects use materials made in America, with special money and tasks to figure out how to do it best, but it's still not super clear on exactly how this will work or what "new and smart" really means.
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...
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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. RES. 1175 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that hydropower is a vital component to an all-of-the-above approach to energy development which is critical to United States national security.
April 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:309
H. RES. 1175 expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives that hydropower is crucial for a comprehensive energy strategy that strengthens U.S. national security. The resolution highlights the benefits of hydropower, such as its reliability, role in reducing energy costs, and...
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The bill says that using energy from water (hydropower) is very important to keep America safe and strong. It wants the people in charge to make more plans to use this kind of energy.
H. R. 8945 — To approve the settlement of water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in the Rio San José Stream System in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.
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July 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:8,966
H.R. 8945, known as the "Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024," is a bill aimed at settling water rights claims for the Navajo Nation in the Rio San José Stream System in New Mexico. It involves approving an agreement between the Navajo...
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The bill is like making a promise to share water fairly between the Navajo people and other groups. It sets up a special piggy bank to help make it happen, but they need to be careful so there's no confusion and everything is done right.
H. R. 3277 — An Act To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:316
H.R. 3277, titled the "Energy Emergency Leadership Act," aims to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act. The bill assigns new responsibilities to the Assistant Secretaries of the Department of Energy, focusing on energy emergencies and security. These new duties...
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H.R. 3277 wants to make sure the people in charge at the Department of Energy are ready to handle emergencies, like if something goes wrong with the power or computers that help keep our lights on. It asks these leaders to work with others to fix problems quickly and safely.
H. R. 8150 — An Act To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities.
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December 17, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:983
H.R. 8150, also known as the REVAMP Act, aims to simplify procedures for conducting maintenance at U.S. ports of entry. It requires the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, to...
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The REVAMP Act is a new rule that helps fix and take care of places where people come into the country, like airports and border crossings. It says that these fixes can cost up to $300,000, and each year, the people in charge have to tell Congress how much money they spent.
H. RES. 1245 — Recognizing National Public Works Week.
May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:156
H. RES. 1245 is a resolution recognizing "National Public Works Week" during the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024. It highlights the essential role public works professionals and first responders play in maintaining critical infrastructure and services that ensure public...
Simple Explanation
Every year, there's a special week called National Public Works Week where people say "thank you" to the workers who help keep our roads, water, and other important things working well. This resolution is like a big cheer for these workers, saying how important they are to our lives.
H. R. 8150 — To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities.
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December 06, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,241
H. R. 8150, also known as the “Reducing Excessive Vetting Authorities to Maintain our Ports Act” or the “REVAMP Act,” proposes to have the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection set up guidelines for maintenance work at U.S. ports of entry. The bill allows...
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The REVAMP Act is a rule that asks the boss of U.S. border guards to make a plan for fixing up places where people come and go from the country, like repairing a port's leaky roof. But the repairs can't cost more than $300,000 each time, and they have to tell us every year how much they spent.
S. 4457 — To provide for conservation and economic development in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes.
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June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:19,882
S. 4457, titled the "Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act," is a bill aimed at promoting conservation and economic growth in Nevada. It outlines the transfer of land to be held in trust for certain Native American tribes, establishes special management areas, and supports...
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S. 4457 is a bill to help Nevada grow by giving some land to Native American tribes and local groups for things like parks and water facilities, while also taking care of nature. It wants to make more places where people can have fun outside and help stop a river from washing away too much dirt.
S. 4359 — To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes.
May 22, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:263
S. 4359 aims to update the National Dam Safety Program Act by extending its provisions. Specifically, it changes the expiration dates in two sections of the act. The section related to funding for repairing high-risk dams is extended to the year 2029, and the overall...
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S. 4359 is a plan to keep fixing and taking care of big dams in the U.S. safely for a longer time, moving the deadline from 2023 to 2029 so that they have enough time and money to make sure everything is safe and works well.
S. RES. 613 — Supporting the designation of the week of April 15 through April 19, 2024, as National Work Zone Awareness Week.
March 21, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:393
The S. RES. 613 resolution from the Senate supports designating the week of April 15 through April 19, 2024, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week." It aims to raise awareness of the dangers and safety challenges in work zones, highlighting the significant number of accidents...
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The U.S. Senate wants everyone to be extra careful and safe on the roads during the week of April 15 to April 19, 2024, because lots of people get hurt in work zones where construction happens. They hope people will pay attention, not get distracted, and follow the signs to keep everyone safe.
S. RES. 938 — Expressing the sense of the Senate that it is the duty of the Federal Government to dramatically expand and strengthen the care economy.
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December 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,826
The resolution, S. RES. 938, suggests that the Senate believes it is the responsibility of the Federal Government to expand and strengthen the care economy. This means making large public investments in healthcare, childcare, paid leave, and support for care workers, ensuring everyone has...
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The Senate wants the government to spend lots of money to make sure everyone gets good care, like going to the doctor or having someone watch little kids while parents work, but it doesn't say exactly how they will do it or pay for it.
H. R. 10035 — To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to carry out a grant program regarding ocean science and ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes waters, and for other purposes.
October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:575
H. R. 10035 aims to allow the Director of the National Science Foundation to set up a grant program focused on ocean science. The program would support research, technology development, community engagement, partnerships with organizations, and workforce expansion related to...
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The bill lets the National Science Foundation give money to scientists and groups to learn more about the ocean and big lakes. It wants to make sure everyone works together nicely, but it doesn't say exactly how to pick who gets the money, so some people are worried it might not be completely fair.
H. R. 4143 — An Act To amend the National Construction Safety Team Act to enable the National Institute of Standards and Technology to investigate structures other than buildings to inform the development of engineering standards, best practices, and building codes related to such structures, and for other purposes.
May 09, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:709
The bill, titled the National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024, proposes amendments to the National Construction Safety Team Act. It allows the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to investigate not just buildings but all types of structures...
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The bill wants to let a group of experts check more than just buildings, like bridges and towers, to make sure they are safe and built well. They're changing some words in the law to say "structures" instead of just "buildings" so they can help make better rules for building all kinds of things safely.
H. R. 7851 — To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish additional requirements for bridge projects funded under such title, and for other purposes.
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March 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:352
H. R. 7851 aims to amend title 23 of the United States Code by introducing new requirements for bridge projects that receive federal funding. The bill mandates that any repair or construction project for a covered bridge, defined as a bridge over navigable water valued at...
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H.R. 7851 wants to make sure that big bridges over water are safe from boats bumping into them by adding special protective features. It applies only to bridges that are worth over $50 million, which means they are very, very expensive!

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