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  • H. R. 2408 proposes an amendment to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The bill aims to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster, thereby allowing communities affected by harmful algal blooms to access federal disaster...

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    The bill wants to treat big groups of algae in water, called algal blooms, like natural disasters. This would help communities get help from the government to clean up the water when these blooms happen.

  • 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...

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    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, 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...

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    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.