Search Results: keywords:"natural disaster"

  • H. J. RES. 6 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:454

    H. J. RES. 6 proposes an amendment to the United States Constitution that would require the government to maintain a balanced budget. This means that total spending should not exceed the total income in each fiscal year, unless two-thirds of both the House and Senate approve an exception. The...

    Simple Explanation

    H. J. RES. 6 is a plan to change the rules for how the United States government manages its money, saying it should not spend more than it makes each year. But if there's a big emergency like a war or disaster, Congress can decide to use more money if enough of them agree.

  • H. R. 6994 — To require the reopening of covered recreation sites closed due to a natural disaster, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:1,488

    H.R. 6994, known as the “Restoring Our Unopened Trails for Enjoyment and Safety Act” or the “ROUTES Act,” directs the reopening of recreation sites that have been closed due to natural disasters. It mandates that federal authorities reopen these sites within three years after...

    Simple Explanation

    The ROUTES Act is a plan that says when parks or fun places get closed because of a big storm or other natural disasters, they should be reopened within three years, even if it means skipping some steps that usually protect nature. If they stay closed, reports have to be sent to Congress to explain why.