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Search Results: keywords:"resource management"

H. R. 3277 — An Act To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes.
March 06, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:295
H.R. 3277, titled the “Energy Emergency Leadership Act,” proposes amendments to the Department of Energy Organization Act. It aims to expand the roles of Assistant Secretaries in the Department of Energy, focusing on energy emergency and security functions. This includes...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3277 wants to give special helpers in a government energy department important new jobs. They will help keep energy safe and working well, especially if there's a big problem, like a power outage or cyber attack.
H. R. 2925 — An Act To amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities, and for other purposes.
May 08, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:959
The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024, as presented in H.R. 2925, proposes amendments to the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993. The bill aims to clarify the rights of mining claimants on public lands by defining activities related to mining operations and ensuring...
Simple Explanation
The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024 tries to make it clearer what miners can do on public lands by allowing them to use the land even if they haven't found any valuable minerals yet, as long as they follow certain rules and pay some fees. But some people worry it might cause confusion or problems because it covers a lot of activities and uses other complicated rules.
H. R. 8133 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit the Secretary concerned to furnish mortuary services in the case of certain citizens of the United States who die outside of the United States, and for other purposes.
April 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:333
H. R. 8133 aims to change title 10 of the United States Code to allow the Secretary concerned to provide mortuary services for certain U.S. citizens who die outside the U.S. The bill specifically allows for such services if local commercial options are deemed undesirable, or...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8133 is a plan that lets special people in charge help bring home and take care of someone from the U.S. who has passed away in another country if the local options are not good, as long as the military has room to do so.
H. R. 8446 — To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
May 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:185
H. R. 8446 aims to modify the Energy Act of 2020 by expanding the definition of "critical mineral" to include certain "critical materials" as determined by the Secretary of Energy. This legislation requires that any non-fuel elements or substances considered critical...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the rules about important minerals, like special rocks used for energy, by adding more things to the list if they’re important for making energy work better. It asks a person in charge to decide which new things should be added quickly, but some people think this could lead to confusion.
H. R. 6869 — To withdraw certain land within the San Bernardino National Forest in California from location, entry, and patent under mining laws, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:540
H.R. 6869 proposes to protect certain lands within the San Bernardino National Forest in California by removing them from the possibility of mining and other development. This bill highlights that these lands are important habitats for threatened and endangered plant species, and the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6869 is like a promise to keep some forestland in California safe from digging for treasure so the plants and animals that live there can stay healthy and happy. This means no one can come in with shovels or machines to look for shiny rocks!
S. 4963 — To support Federal, State, and Tribal coordination and management efforts relating to wildlife disease and zoonotic disease surveillance and ongoing and potential wildlife disease and zoonotic disease outbreaks, and for other purposes.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,682
S. 4963, known as the "Wildlife-Agriculture Disease Prevention Act of 2024," aims to enhance coordination among Federal, State, and Tribal agencies to monitor and manage wildlife and zoonotic diseases—diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans. The bill establishes a new...
Simple Explanation
The "Wildlife-Agriculture Disease Prevention Act of 2024" is a plan to help different groups work together better to stop diseases that animals can give to people, making sure everyone is safe and healthy.
H. R. 6547 — To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from implementing the Draft Resource Management Plan and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Colorado River Valley Field Office and Grand Junction Field Office Resource Management Plans.
December 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:469
H. R. 6547, titled the "Colorado Energy Prosperity Act of 2024," aims to stop the Secretary of the Interior from putting into action new management plans for the Colorado River Valley and Grand Junction Field Offices. The bill specifically targets the Draft Resource...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6547 is like someone saying, "You can't play with this toy," because it stops the people in charge from using new plans to take care of land near a big river in Colorado. This means they can't use the cool new ideas for taking care of the land and being nice to nature right now.
H. R. 7610 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify that utility line technicians qualify as emergency response providers.
March 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:210
H. R. 7610, known as the “Linemen Legacy Act,” proposes an amendment to the Homeland Security Act of 2002. This bill aims to officially recognize utility line technicians as emergency response providers when they are responding to major disasters or emergencies declared by...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7610 wants to officially say that people who fix power lines are like other emergency helpers when there's a big disaster. This means they could get more help and resources during emergencies.
S. 5000 — To prohibit the use of amounts from the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund to implement a certain record of decision, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:312
S. 5000 aims to prevent the use of funds from the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund for implementing specific records of decision related to the Glen Canyon Dam Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan. It specifically prohibits these funds from being used to address the...
Simple Explanation
S. 5000 is a rule that says money from a special piggy bank can't be used to deal with certain fish problems in the Colorado River, and if any government money is used, you don't have to pay it back.
H. R. 7409 — An Act To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
November 14, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:747
H. R. 7409 seeks to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 by waiving the requirement for Federal drilling permits for geothermal exploration and production activities on specific lands where the U.S. holds less than 50% of the subsurface geothermal estate. These activities...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7409 changes the rules for drilling to get heat from under the Earth, letting some activities skip certain government checks if they have state approval, but it doesn't change how much money the government gets or affect land belonging to Native Americans.
H. R. 3208 — An Act To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:740
H.R. 3208, known as the "DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program Act", proposes changes to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a voluntary training program for Department of Homeland Security employees. The program aims to train staff not currently involved...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3208 is like a new school at the Department of Homeland Security for teaching people about online safety. It wants to help workers learn new skills for technology jobs, but it's not clear how they will pay for it or exactly who can join the school.
H. R. 1449 — An Act To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency of lease sales, to require replacement sales, and for other purposes.
November 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:507
H. R. 1449, also known as the “Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act” or the “CLEAN Act,” aims to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. The bill intends to increase the frequency of geothermal lease sales to annually instead of every two years, ensure that if a lease...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1449 is a new rule that asks to sell special permissions to use underground heat for making energy every year instead of every two years. If a sale gets canceled, they must have another one that year, and they need to quickly decide who gets to drill wells for this energy.
S. 3646 — To amend the Housing Act of 1949 to extend the term of rural housing site loans and clarify the permissible uses of such loans.
January 23, 2024
Status:Considered and Passed Senate
Congress:118
Words:282
S. 3646 proposes changes to the Housing Act of 1949, specifically targeting rural housing site loans for low- and moderate-income families. The bill aims to extend the term of these loans from two years to five years and clarifies that certain activities, like surveying and...
Simple Explanation
S. 3646 is like a rulebook change to let people in the countryside take five years instead of two to build homes with special loan money, and it tells them they can use the money for work like measuring and planning. It also takes away the chance to get extra time just in case, which means they have to finish in five years no matter what.
H. R. 4770 — To reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
April 02, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,718
H.R. 4770 is a bill that proposes to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The bill aims to enhance the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem through various initiatives like scientific research, education, and resource management. It includes...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4770 is like a set of special rules to help take care of the Chesapeake Bay, which is a big area with lots of water and nature. These rules aim to make sure this area stays healthy and beautiful by doing things like studying the water, teaching people about it, and working together with others to keep it nice and clean.
H. R. 10204 — To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify the conservation reserve enhancement program.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:731
H.R. 10204, titled the “Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Improvement Act of 2024,” aims to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to enhance the conservation reserve enhancement program. The bill proposes updates to include practices like dryland agricultural uses and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10204 is like a plan to change some rules about how farmers can use land and water to help the environment. It lets farmers do more things with their land, like grow crops without water, and gives some special deals for using less water.
S. 4576 — To amend the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, to reauthorize the Colorado River System conservation pilot program.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:352
S. 4576 aims to amend a previous law, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2015, to extend the Colorado River System conservation pilot program. This bill specifically proposes changes to several subsections of the original act: it...
Simple Explanation
S. 4576 wants to keep a special program going longer to help take care of the big Colorado River, making sure it continues until 2027 instead of stopping sooner, so they can keep working on saving water in the river.
H. R. 9683 — To amend the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act to expand the boundary of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in the State of Vermont, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,086
H.R. 9683 seeks to expand the boundaries of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont. The bill updates the park's boundary map to include new areas such as the King Farm, and outlines how land within the park can be acquired. Additionally, the bill allows for the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a park in Vermont bigger by adding more land so that people can use it for farming, learning, and taking care of nature. It also plans to start a special place there where people can learn how to care for the land and its resources.
S. 5114 — To amend the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act to expand the boundary of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in the State of Vermont, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,100
The bill S. 5114 proposes expanding the boundaries of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont, which will now include additional zones like the King Farm. It allows the park to acquire land through donation, purchase, transfer, or exchange, with...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a park in Vermont bigger by adding new areas where people can learn about and help protect nature. It also plans to create a special place at the park to teach people how to take care of our natural world better.
S. 2620 — To establish the Chesapeake National Recreation Area as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:8,532
S. 2620 seeks to establish the Chesapeake National Recreation Area as part of the National Park System. This bill aims to protect and promote the Chesapeake Bay's natural, cultural, historical, and recreational importance while enhancing public access and sustainable tourism....
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make a special park area called the Chesapeake National Recreation Area to protect nature and help people have fun there, but it doesn't clearly say how much money is needed or where it will come from, which could cause problems with spending wisely.
H. R. 9668 — To establish in the Department of Homeland Security a working group relating to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,229
H.R. 9668, also known as the "Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend against the CCP Act," aims to establish a working group within the Department of Homeland Security. This group is tasked with addressing threats to the United States related to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9668 is a plan to make a special team in charge of keeping people in the U.S. safe from bad things that might come from the Chinese government, like hacking or border troubles. This team will work with others, make reports every year, and think of new ways to keep everyone secure.
H. R. 1314 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships to develop housing, and for other purposes.
October 22, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,861
H.R. 1314, known as the "LODGE Act," seeks to allow the Secretary of the Interior to form partnerships for developing housing projects. These projects aim to provide affordable living options for field employees and the public, either on public lands or nearby private lands. The bill outlines...
Simple Explanation
The LODGE Act would let the Secretary of the Interior team up with others to build houses for people working outside and for the public, making it easier for them to find a place to live near where they work.
H. R. 7204 — To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 with respect to the Susquehanna, Delaware, and Potomac River Basin Commissions, and for other purposes.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:362
H.R. 7204, also known as the “Ensure Funding for Our Environment Act,” seeks to update the Water Resources Development Act of 2007. It relates to the Susquehanna, Delaware, and Potomac River Basin Commissions by allowing the Administrator of the Environmental Protection...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7204 is a plan to fix how some big rivers in the U.S. are managed by letting the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, instead of another important leader, take care of decisions about what's needed and paid for, but this will only happen if there's enough money each year.
H. R. 6009 — An Act To require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:252
H.R. 6009, titled the “Restoring American Energy Dominance Act,” mandates that the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) withdraw a specific proposed rule about fluid mineral leases and the leasing process. This rule was initially published in the Federal Register...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6009 wants to stop a new rule about oil and gas leases on public land, telling the people in charge to cancel it and not try to make any similar rule in the future.

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