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  • H. R. 6859 — To extend the Federal recognition to the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    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.

  • H. R. 9918 — To exclude from gross income certain relief payments to the victims of the Chiquita Canyon elevated temperature landfill event.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:396

    H.R. 9918, also known as the “Chiquita Canyon Tax Relief Act,” is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to help the victims of the Chiquita Canyon elevated temperature landfill event. The bill proposes that any relief payments received by individuals as compensation for losses or...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9918 is a bill that says if people get money to help fix problems from a big landfill mishap that happened in California in 2022, they don't have to pay taxes on that money. The bill also lists who could give this money, like the government or a specific company, starting from March 2024.