Search Results: keywords:"land development"

  • H. R. 8954 — To promote the development of renewable energy on public lands, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,556

    H.R. 8954, titled the "Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2024," aims to promote renewable energy projects like wind, solar, and geothermal on public lands. The bill outlines the distribution of revenues from these projects, with portions allocated to state and local governments,...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to use public lands to make more clean energy like wind and solar and shares the money it makes with local places and helps protect nature. It also sets up rules on how this money can be used to make sure the environment stays healthy and people can still enjoy the land.

  • H. R. 7238 — To amend the Housing Act of 1949 to extend the term of rural housing site loans and clarify the permissible uses of such loans.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:295

    H.R. 7238 aims to update the Housing Act of 1949 by extending the duration of rural housing site loans from two years to five years. It also clarifies that these loans can be used not just for land development, but also for necessary activities like surveying, architecture,...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 7238 wants to change the rules for loans that help build homes in the countryside. Instead of having to pay back the loan in two years, people will have five years, and they can use the money for planning like drawing house designs or measuring the land.