Search Results: keywords:"native american tribes"

  • S. RES. 573 — Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Boldt decision of 1974.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:160

    S. RES. 573 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Boldt decision of 1974. This resolution highlights the historical importance of the Boldt decision, which confirmed that Native American tribes in the Northwest have treaty rights to fish in their traditional areas and can...

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    S. RES. 573 is a way for the Senate to say "thank you" to an old court decision that said Native American tribes are allowed to fish and share half of the fish in their areas, while also caring for salmon, which are very important to their culture.

  • S. 636 — To establish the Dolores River National Conservation Area and the Dolores River Special Management Area in the State of Colorado, to protect private water rights in the State, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:6,527

    The bill, S. 636, seeks to establish the Dolores River National Conservation Area and the Dolores River Special Management Area in Colorado to conserve and manage the region's natural resources while protecting private water rights. The bill outlines management plans for both...

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    The bill wants to create special protected areas along the Dolores River in Colorado to keep nature safe while respecting local people's water needs and activities. It says they should all work together to make plans and promises not to make any new boundaries around these areas.

  • S. 3858 — An Act To establish within the Office of Land and Emergency Management of the Environmental Protection Agency the Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:1,884

    The Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024 establishes the Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains within the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Land and Emergency Management. This new office will focus on coordinating cleanup efforts at old mining sites, including...

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    The Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024 is about setting up a special group in the Environmental Protection Agency to help clean up old mine areas, like those on the Navajo Nation, by working together with different groups and using new technology, but it doesn't give them any new rules to make.

  • S. RES. 851 — Designating November 2, 2024, as National Bison Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:210

    The resolution S. Res. 851 designates November 2, 2024, as "National Bison Day" to honor the significance of bison in American history and culture. It recognizes the bison as the national mammal of the United States and highlights their historical role and continued importance to Native...

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    The United States Senate decided that on November 2, 2024, everyone should celebrate National Bison Day to remember and honor how important bison, which are big furry animals, are to America's history, Native American tribes, and the environment.

  • H. RES. 1538 — Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on October 13, 2024, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:513

    H. RES. 1538 is a resolution that expresses support for designating the week beginning on October 13, 2024, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week." It highlights the importance of the National Wildlife Refuge System in conserving wildlife, protecting endangered species, and...

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    This proposal is about celebrating a special week in October 2024 called "National Wildlife Refuge Week," which is all about protecting animals and nature, like a giant park for wildlife where people can also enjoy activities like birdwatching and hunting. It also wants everyone, including Native American tribes, to help take care of these important natural places.

  • S. 4457 — To provide for conservation and economic development in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:19,882

    S. 4457, titled the "Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act," is a bill aimed at promoting conservation and economic growth in Nevada. It outlines the transfer of land to be held in trust for certain Native American tribes, establishes special management areas, and supports...

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    S. 4457 is a bill to help Nevada grow by giving some land to Native American tribes and local groups for things like parks and water facilities, while also taking care of nature. It wants to make more places where people can have fun outside and help stop a river from washing away too much dirt.

  • H. R. 8262 — To provide for greater cooperation and coordination between the Federal Government and the governing bodies and community users of land grant-mercedes in New Mexico relating to historical or traditional uses of certain land grant-mercedes on Federal public land, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,863

    H.R. 8262 is a bill aimed at improving cooperation between the Federal Government and local governing bodies in New Mexico over the use of land called 'land grant-mercedes.' The bill seeks to protect historical and traditional uses of these lands, like grazing and gathering...

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    H.R. 8262 is a bill that helps the government and people in New Mexico work together to use special lands in a way that respects old traditions, like letting them graze animals or collect herbs, without upsetting any existing rules for Native American Tribes or the environment.

  • H. R. 10150 — To establish a low-income water assistance program, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:7,433

    H.R. 10150 seeks to create a federal program to help low-income families across the United States access affordable water services. The bill proposes setting up a low-income water assistance program to provide financial help and support for households that struggle to pay...

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    H.R. 10150 is a plan to help families who don't have much money pay their water bills by giving them some extra money from the government. The plan wants to make sure everyone can get the water they need, but it might be tricky to make sure the money is used correctly and reaches the people who need it the most.