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Search Results: keywords:"public oversight"

H. R. 8033 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the information required to be included in a certification by an agency that a rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:481
H.R. 8033 proposes changes to title 5 of the United States Code to ensure agencies provide specific information when declaring that a new rule won’t heavily impact many small businesses. It requires agencies to list the number of small businesses affected, estimate the costs of the rule, and...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that when big rules are made, the people in charge must check and show that the rules won't be too hard or expensive for small businesses to handle. They need to explain how many little businesses will be affected and if the costs are big or small.
S. 5043 — To require coordination among Federal agencies that administer sanctions lists with respect to the inclusion of individuals and entities on such lists.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:871
S. 5043 aims to improve coordination among U.S. federal agencies that manage sanctions lists. The bill requires these agencies to notify each other whenever they add individuals or entities to their sanctions lists. Within 30 days of notification, agencies need to review...
Simple Explanation
S. 5043 is like a rule that tells different government groups they need to talk to each other and check their lists when they decide someone isn't allowed to do certain things, like travel or trade. They have to do this in a few months and then tell the big boss people if they're following the rules.
S. 2615 — To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Village Corporations shall not be required to convey land in trust to the State of Alaska for the establishment of Municipal Corporations, and for other purposes.
May 16, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,263
S. 2615 aims to modify the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act so that Village Corporations are no longer required to give land to the State of Alaska in trust for setting up Municipal Corporations. Instead, the bill allows these Village Corporations to regain control of...
Simple Explanation
S. 2615 is a plan to let Alaska Native villages keep their land if it hasn't been used to start a new town, but they must follow some rules to make sure everything's fair and clear. It helps the villages take back their land if they ask for it.

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