Search Results: keywords:"oil and gas operations"

  • S. 620 — To provide for the distribution of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues to the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:1,707

    The bill S. 620 aims to allocate certain revenues from energy development on the outer Continental Shelf to the State of Alaska. It mandates that specific percentages of these revenues will be distributed among the federal government, the state, local coastal political...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is about sharing money from oil and gas found in the ocean between the U.S. government and Alaska. Alaska will use its part to help protect beaches, nature, and cities, and also for building things and schools.

  • H. R. 897 — An Act To provide for the establishment of the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:1,507

    H.R. 897 proposes the creation of the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary to protect an ancient cypress forest located off the Alabama coastline in the Gulf of Mexico. The bill aims to preserve this unique underwater forest by prohibiting activities like...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a magical underwater forest full of really old trees hidden beneath the ocean near Alabama. This bill wants to make sure people don't take away the trees or use bombs there, but they can still go fishing or diving for fun.

  • H. R. 897 — An Act To provide for the establishment of the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:1,503

    H.R. 897 aims to establish the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary to protect an ancient cypress forest near the Alabama coast that dates back 50,000 to 70,000 years. The bill designates a specific area in the Gulf of Mexico as the sanctuary and prohibits...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 897 wants to make a special underwater area in Alabama a protected place where no one can cut trees or drill holes, but you can still go fishing or use boats if needed. The people in charge will also make a plan with help from local voices to keep this area safe and beautiful.