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  • S. 5288, known as the "GEOTHERMAL Act of 2024," was introduced to establish a program that provides grants to U.S. states for installing networked geothermal heating and cooling systems. The bill instructs the Secretary of Energy to allocate funds to states, which in turn will award grants to...

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    The GEOTHERMAL Act of 2024 is about giving money to states so they can help places like towns and nonprofits set up systems that use the Earth's natural heat to help heat and cool buildings, making things more energy efficient and friendlier to the Earth.

  • H. R. 9887, known as the "Native American Seeds Act of 2024," aims to help Indian Tribes protect Native American seeds, which hold cultural or traditional significance. The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program within the Department, in...

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    The Native American Seeds Act of 2024 wants to help tribes take care of special seeds important to their culture. It asks the government to work with tribes to find these seeds and make sure they're safe and kept secret if needed.