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Search Results: keywords:"national environmental policy act"

S. 1322 — An Act To amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to modify the authorized purposes and term period of tribal leases, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,725
S. 1322 aims to amend an existing 1955 law, known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act," to extend the leasing terms for restricted Indian lands to up to 99 years in most cases, allowing uses for activities like public, religious, or business purposes and certain kinds of farming....
Simple Explanation
The bill changes an old law allowing tribes to rent their land for longer, up to 99 years, for things like businesses or farming, and lets them make some land use decisions without asking the U.S. government first, but it also raises concerns about keeping the environment safe.
H. R. 8790 — To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes.
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June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:13,789
The "Fix Our Forests Act" (H.R. 8790) is proposed legislation aimed at improving the management of forested areas in the United States to make them less prone to wildfires. The bill seeks to streamline forest management activities across National Forest System lands, public lands, and Tribal...
Simple Explanation
The "Fix Our Forests Act" is like a big plan to help take care of forests so they don't catch fire easily. It wants to use new ideas and teamwork to make forests safer by cleaning them up and taking care of them better.
H. RES. 1486 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3334) to provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8205) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that Byrne grant funds may be used for public safety report systems, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8790) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1469) ensuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris administration responsible for decisionmaking and execution failures throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan; and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,350
The resolution, H. Res. 1486, outlines the procedures for considering several bills in the House of Representatives. It allows the consideration of H.R. 3334, which aims to impose sanctions on members of China's National Communist Party Congress, H.R. 8205, which seeks to amend a 1968 crime...
Simple Explanation
This bill sets the rules for talking about and voting on different ideas in the House: one idea is about punishing certain people in China, another is about using money to keep people safe, another is about taking care of forests, and there's also a discussion about what happened when the U.S. left Afghanistan.
H. R. 3195 — An Act To rescind Public Land Order 7917, to reinstate mineral leases and permits in the Superior National Forest, to ensure timely review of Mine Plans of Operations, and for other purposes.
May 01, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:486
The H. R. 3195 bill, known as the "Superior National Forest Restoration Act," aims to cancel Public Land Order 7917, which had withdrawn federal lands in Minnesota's Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties. It mandates the timely environmental and regulatory review of Mine Plans...
Simple Explanation
The Superior National Forest Restoration Act wants to undo a rule that protected parts of a forest in Minnesota and allow old permits to dig for minerals there again without people being able to challenge them in court. It also says any plans for digging need to be checked within about a year and a half.
S. 5323 — To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to impose time limits on the completion of certain required actions under that Act, and for other purposes.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:9,356
The bill S. 5323 aims to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 by setting time limits on environmental reviews required by the act. It introduces the "UNSHACKLE Act," which allows state agencies to take on some responsibilities of federal agencies, sets...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make checking the environment quicker by setting time limits and reduces what's looked at, including not checking for climate change, but this might miss important things and some people might not like it. It also lets states help do these checks, but if the checks aren't done on time, there could be bad consequences like rushing to finish or even letting things go without full checks.
S. 2228 — An Act To amend the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to clarify the scope of a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 with respect to certain projects relating to the production of semiconductors, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:1,521
S. 2228, titled the “Building Chips in America Act of 2023,” amends a previous defense bill to clarify how environmental regulations apply to semiconductor manufacturing projects. The bill states that certain semiconductor projects receiving federal financial help will not be...
Simple Explanation
The "Building Chips in America Act of 2023" is like updating the rules so it's easier and faster to build new factories for making computer chips, without needing to look too closely at how these factories might change the environment.
H. R. 471 — To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes.
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January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:23,385
H. R. 471, also known as the “Fix Our Forests Act,” aims to expedite processes under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to improve forest management and reduce wildfire risks on National Forest System lands, public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management,...
Simple Explanation
The "Fix Our Forests Act" is a new idea to help take care of forests better so there are fewer big fires. It wants everyone to work together, including helpers from different places, but it doesn't say exactly how much money they will need to do this.
H. RES. 1568 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8932) to establish an earlier application processing cycle for the FAFSA; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7409) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8446) to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
November 13, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:541
H. RES. 1568 allows the U.S. House of Representatives to discuss three specific bills. First, it considers H.R. 8932, which speeds up the FAFSA application process, by automatically including proposed changes from a committee. Second, it allows discussion of H.R. 7409, which changes the...
Simple Explanation
This plan lets grown-ups talk about three ideas: making it easier to fill out college money forms, changing some rules about getting special permission to dig in the ground, and updating a list of important stuff we need. Each idea gets one hour to talk about and can be changed a little bit at the end.
H. R. 8790 — To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:15,703
H.R. 8790, known as the "Fix Our Forests Act," aims to speed up forest management activities and make them more efficient under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. It focuses on reducing the wildfire risk by managing fire-prone federal, tribal, and public lands...
Simple Explanation
The "Fix Our Forests Act" is a plan to make forests safer by cleaning up places that could catch on fire easily and to help people take care of forests better and faster, so there are fewer big fires.
S. 5263 — To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to require the Council on Environmental Quality to publish an annual report on environmental reviews and causes of action based on alleged non-compliance with that Act, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,110
S. 5263 aims to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 by requiring the Council on Environmental Quality to publish an annual report on the environmental reviews and any lawsuits related to alleged non-compliance with the Act. The report will include details...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the people who watch over the environment to tell everyone every year about how well they are checking if we are taking care of nature, and if anyone is saying we are not doing a good job. They have to write a report about it and make sure everyone can read it.
H. RES. 1486 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3334) to provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8205) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that Byrne grant funds may be used for public safety report systems, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8790) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1469) ensuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris administration responsible for decisionmaking and execution failures throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan; and for other purposes.
September 23, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,994
H. RES. 1486 sets the schedule for the consideration of several bills by the House of Representatives. It allows for the discussion of H.R. 3334, which proposes sanctions on the National Communist Party Congress members of China. It also includes H.R....
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1486 is like a plan for Congress to talk about different important topics, such as how to deal with China’s government people, fixing safety laws, taking care of forests, and understanding what went wrong when the U.S. left Afghanistan.
H. R. 7023 — To amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to codify certain regulatory provisions relating to nationwide permits for dredged or fill material, and for other purposes.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:852
H.R. 7023, titled the "Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act," seeks to modify section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act concerning nationwide permits for dredged or fill material. The bill proposes extending the term of general permits from five to ten years and sets specific...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the rules for how certain building projects, like pipelines or roads, can affect lakes, rivers, or other water areas. It plans to make the approval for some projects last twice as long and skip some environmental checks, which might mean less frequent checks on how the water is being affected.
H. R. 8790 — An Act To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes.
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September 24, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:22,475
H.R. 8790, known as the "Fix Our Forests Act," is a legislative proposal aimed at expediting forest management activities across various jurisdictions, including National Forest System lands, public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, and Tribal lands. The bill seeks to address...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8790, the "Fix Our Forests Act," is a plan to help clean up and take care of forests that are too full and catch fire easily, by using tools and teamwork to make them safer and healthier for everyone.
H. R. 7409 — An Act To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
November 14, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:747
H. R. 7409 seeks to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 by waiving the requirement for Federal drilling permits for geothermal exploration and production activities on specific lands where the U.S. holds less than 50% of the subsurface geothermal estate. These activities...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7409 changes the rules for drilling to get heat from under the Earth, letting some activities skip certain government checks if they have state approval, but it doesn't change how much money the government gets or affect land belonging to Native Americans.
S. 5430 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way for an emergency exit on certain National Park Service land in the State of Virginia, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:481
S. 5430, titled the “Blue Ridge Fire Safety Act of 2024,” requires the Secretary of the Interior to create a pathway for an emergency exit on land managed by the National Park Service in Virginia. This bill amends a previous 1936 law, mandating the pathway by adding...
Simple Explanation
In simple terms, this bill is about making sure there's a safe way to get out of a forest in Virginia during emergencies, like a fire, and it wants to do this without hurting the environment. It asks the people in charge to look at different options and make sure everything is done carefully and by the rules.
S. 4553 — To ensure access to certain public land, and for other purposes.
June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,654
S. 4553 aims to ensure access to public lands by providing clear guidelines for updating and managing travel routes and motor vehicle access. It defines terms like "disability-accessible land" and requires federal agencies to consider these when designating land as open,...
Simple Explanation
S. 4553 is a plan to make sure people can get to certain public lands easily, like for going on hikes or riding motorbikes, while also making sure these lands are still easy for people with disabilities to enjoy. It also sets rules for when roads on these lands can be closed or changed.
H. R. 2989 — To improve the health and resiliency of giant sequoias, and for other purposes.
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December 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:7,695
H. R. 2989, titled the “Save Our Sequoias Act,” aims to improve the health and resiliency of giant sequoia trees in the United States. The bill establishes a framework for collaboration between federal, state, and tribal authorities to protect these iconic trees from threats...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 2989 is a plan to help protect big trees called giant sequoias from getting hurt by things like wildfires or bugs by bringing together different groups to work as a team and giving money to help take care of these trees.
H. R. 10306 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way for an emergency exit on certain National Park Service land in the State of Virginia, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:473
H.R. 10306 requires the Secretary of the Interior to grant a right-of-way for an emergency exit on certain National Park Service land in Virginia. Known as the "Blue Ridge Fire Safety Act of 2024," this bill amends a previous law, compelling the Secretary to establish this emergency path near...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10306 is a plan to make a new, safe path for getting out of a park in Virginia if there's an emergency, like a fire. Before making this path, they need to check that it's safe for nature and look at other possible paths.
H. R. 10247 — To amend the Small Business Act to enhance the Office of Credit Risk Management, to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue rules relating to environmental obligations of certified development companies, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,820
H.R. 10247 aims to amend the Small Business Act to improve the Office of Credit Risk Management's oversight and enforcement capabilities regarding certified development companies involved in the 504 loan program. It imposes duties like conducting random file reviews,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10247 is about making sure small business helpers follow rules by checking what they do and making them pay a bit of money if they don't. It also wants to make sure these helpers think about the environment when they work.
H. R. 10089 — To ensure that there is no net gain in Federal land ownership in any fiscal year, and for other purposes.
November 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,103
H.R. 10089 aims to ensure that the amount of federal land owned by the government does not increase in any fiscal year. It mandates that if the federal government acquires new land, it must dispose of an equal amount of land. The bill requires an annual inventory and report...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that if the government buys new land, they have to give away the same amount of land so that they don't have more land at the end of the year than they had at the beginning. It also plans to keep track of the land by making a list each year to check how much they own.
H. R. 8170 — To amend title 40, United States Code, to provide for certain exceptions to the mileage limitation for Appalachian development highway system projects.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:492
H. R. 8170 proposes changes to title 40 of the United States Code to allow exceptions to the mileage limits for the Appalachian Development Highway System. The bill enables the Appalachian Regional Commission to approve additional mileage for highway construction projects if...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change a rule about building more roads in a certain area called the Appalachian region. It says that if it's really important, they might allow building more road miles than usually allowed, but only if they check and say it's okay to do so.
H. R. 7370 — To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:333
H.R. 7370, also known as the "Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act" or the "GEO Act," aims to speed up the process for approving applications related to geothermal leasing. The bill states that the Secretary must continue processing these applications even if there is a related civil action, as...
Simple Explanation
The GEO Act is a law that aims to make decisions about using the Earth's heat for energy faster by making workers finish their approval paperwork quickly, even if people are arguing about it in court. They also have to check that this doesn't harm the environment, but some worry this might be rushed and lead to problems.
H. R. 5509 — An Act To modernize permitting systems at the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:535
H.R. 5509, the "Electronic Permitting Modernization Act," aims to improve the efficiency of the Department of the Interior by modernizing its permitting systems. It requires the Department to create electronic systems to handle and store all permit-related documents and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 5509 wants to make it easier and faster for the Department of the Interior to handle paperwork by using computers and the internet, making sure to listen to different communities while keeping personal information safe.
H. R. 7409 — An Act To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
November 18, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:718
H.R. 7409 proposes changes to the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 by waiving the requirement for federal drilling permits for geothermal exploration and production activities on certain non-federal lands. For these activities to proceed without a federal permit, the United...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7409 is a plan to make it easier for people to explore and use hot water and steam from underground to make energy by letting them skip some federal rules, but they still need to follow state rules and pay fees to the government. However, it won't apply to special lands like Indian lands, and there are worries about how it might affect wildlife and old, important places.
H. R. 5509 — To modernize permitting systems at the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:622
H.R. 5509 aims to update and modernize the permitting systems used by the Department of the Interior. The bill is known as the "Electronic Permitting Modernization Act" and seeks to enhance efficiency by transitioning to electronic systems for handling applications,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 5509 is a plan to help the Department of the Interior do their paperwork faster by using computers instead of lots of paper, making it easier for people to apply for special permissions and pay fees online.
H. J. RES. 168 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:257
H. J. RES. 168 is a joint resolution that expresses Congress's disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Council on Environmental Quality concerning the "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2." The resolution states that this rule, which was published...
Simple Explanation
Congress is saying "no" to a new rule about how we protect the environment, because they think it might not be good. They want to make sure the new rules are clear and fair for everyone.
S. 5290 — To address the effect of litigation on applications to export liquefied natural gas, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:941
S. 5290, also known as the "Protect LNG Act of 2024," aims to minimize the impact of litigation on the processing of applications to export liquefied natural gas. The bill stipulates that if an environmental review related to the Natural Gas Act or the National Environmental...
Simple Explanation
S. 5290 is a bill that tries to make it faster and easier for companies to send liquefied natural gas (LNG) to other countries by not letting court cases stop the approval process, even if there are problems with how the environment was checked. If anything goes wrong, the problem is sent back to be fixed, and people have only 90 days to complain about permits instead of waiting.

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