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  • H. R. 9273 — To prohibit oil and gas leasing on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of New England.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:314

    H.R. 9273 is a bill that proposes to prevent oil and gas companies from leasing areas on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of New England for exploration, development, or production. The bill specifically amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to ensure that no...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9273 is a plan to keep big companies from digging for oil and gas in the ocean areas off the coasts of some New England states like Maine and Massachusetts. This is meant to help protect the ocean and the animals that live there.

  • H. R. 10339 — To amend title 40, United States Code, to establish a Southern New England Regional Commission, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:855

    H.R. 10339 proposes the establishment of the Southern New England Regional Commission by amending title 40 of the United States Code. The bill aims to support economic and infrastructure development through grants for projects in Rhode Island, certain counties in Connecticut,...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 10339 wants to create a special group to help build and fix important things like roads and energy sources in parts of Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts so people can have better jobs and services. It plans to give money to help these areas, starting in 2025, but it needs to explain more about how this money will be used.