Search Results: keywords:"outreach programs"

  • S. 4764 — To amend the Small Business Act to enhance the Office of Rural Affairs, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,822

    S. 4764 aims to enhance the Small Business Act by improving the Office of Rural Affairs. It proposes the appointment of an Assistant Administrator with experience in rural issues and suggests increased outreach through webinars and collaboration with other agencies. The bill...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4764 wants to help small businesses in the countryside by making a special office better. It plans to hire a new helper with rural experience to work with other groups and teach through online meetings, so that farmers and small-town business owners can get more help and ideas.

  • S. 5487 — To provide PreCheck to certain severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:922

    S. 5487 aims to make the TSA PreCheck available to certain severely injured or disabled veterans at no cost. To qualify, veterans must meet security requirements and must be enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs with conditions such as loss of an extremity,...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill helps some veterans who are very injured or disabled to get through airport security faster without having to pay. It makes sure they meet safety rules and asks some agencies to work together to make this happen and tell these veterans about it.

  • H. RES. 1439 — Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2024, as Liturgical Dance Day and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:162

    H. RES. 1439 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives expressing support for recognizing September 7, 2024, as “Liturgical Dance Day.” It acknowledges the International Dance Commission's celebration of this day, which involves dancers worldwide...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 1439 wants to make September 7, 2024, special for people who dance as part of their worship in church. It says this day should be called "Liturgical Dance Day," where dancers all over the world will join together to pray and perform, showing how dancing can help bring people and communities together, especially helping kids in cities.