Search Results: keywords:"missouri"

  • S. RES. 553 — Honoring the life of Jean A. Carnahan, former Senator for the State of Missouri.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:594

    The resolution S. RES. 553 honors the life of Jean A. Carnahan, a former Senator for the State of Missouri. Jean Carnahan was appointed to the Senate in 2000 after her husband, Mel Carnahan, was killed during his campaign for Senate, making her the first woman to represent...

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    The Senate is remembering a special lady named Jean A. Carnahan, who was an important leader from Missouri. They are saying how much they admire her and will even end their meeting for the day to honor and show respect for her.

  • H. R. 9591 — To require the Administrator of General Services to sell certain property related to United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:556

    H.R. 9591 requires the Administrator of General Services to sell certain properties related to the United States Penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas, including buildings and improvements in Missouri. The sale must be completed within two years and include a survey to determine the exact...

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    The bill wants to sell some old buildings related to a prison in Kansas, making sure they're in good shape first, and the money made from the sale will help pay for other things in the future. But they want to make sure no one from another country buys it!

  • S. 4658 — To provide for the ongoing presence of certain structures at the Table Rock Lake project.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:436

    S. 4658 is a bill introduced in the United States Senate to support the ongoing existence of specific structures at the Table Rock Lake project in Missouri and Arkansas. It defines eligible structures as privately owned sewer and septic systems that have been granted a...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is about letting certain sewer and septic systems near Table Rock Lake stay there as long as they are safe and have permission. If they aren't taken care of or need replacing, they can be removed.

  • H. RES. 958 — Recognizing the 202d anniversary of the adoption of the Great Seal of the State of Missouri.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:106

    H. RES. 958 acknowledges the 202nd anniversary of the adoption of the Great Seal of the State of Missouri. Passed on January 11, 1822, the Great Seal symbolizes Missouri’s strength and unity through imagery like two bears, the motto “United We Stand, Divided We Fall,” and a...

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    Missouri is celebrating a special birthday for a picture, called the Great Seal, that shows two bears and has nice words about being strong together. This picture was first used a really long time ago, 202 years, to show how special Missouri is!

  • S. 4164 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Cahokia Mounds and surrounding land in the States of Illinois and Missouri, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:1,491

    S. 4164 aims to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a detailed study of the Cahokia Mounds and surrounding areas in Illinois and Missouri. These sites are of historical significance, being part of the ancient Mississippian culture. The study will evaluate the...

    Simple Explanation

    In this bill, the government wants to learn more about a special place called Cahokia Mounds, where people lived a long time ago. They plan to study if it can become a park and how to take care of it with help from different groups.