Search Results: keywords:"national heritage"

  • H. R. 6843 — An Act To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:176

    H. R. 6843 aims to expand the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish in Louisiana. This proposal modifies the existing Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act by adding Lafourche Parish to the list of included regions and updating the total number of...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill aims to make a special area in Louisiana called the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area bigger by adding a place called Lafourche Parish. This means there will be more land included so that people can learn about and remember the history and culture of that part of Louisiana.

  • S. RES. 810 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2024, as Patriot Week.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:315

    The resolution, S. RES. 810, expresses support for designating the week of September 11 through September 17, 2024, as "Patriot Week." It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the foundational principles, significant historical figures, and crucial documents that have shaped the United...

    Simple Explanation

    This resolution wants to make the week of September 11 to September 17, 2024, a special time called "Patriot Week" to remember America's important history and values, and to honor the people affected by the September 11 attacks. During this week, everyone is encouraged to learn about and celebrate the story of the United States.

  • S. RES. 727 — Designating June 2024 as Great Outdoors Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:158

    S. RES. 727 designates June 2024 as "Great Outdoors Month" to celebrate and emphasize the importance of outdoor activities and their contributions to the U.S. economy and quality of life. The resolution highlights that outdoor recreation in the United States generates substantial economic...

    Simple Explanation

    The United States Senate has decided that June 2024 will be called "Great Outdoors Month," which is a special time to enjoy playing outside and having fun in nature! This idea is to remind everyone how important playing outside is, for both feeling happy and staying healthy.