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H. R. 6011 — An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to notify applicants of the completion status of right-of-way applications under section 501 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act.
April 15, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:389
H.R. 6011, also known as the "Right-Of-Way Application Transparency and Accountability Act" or the "ROWATA Act," aims to streamline the process for applying for rights-of-way on public lands. The bill requires that within 90 days of receiving a right-of-way application, the...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that when someone asks for permission to use land owned by the government, the government tells them quickly if they have all the papers they need or if they need to give more information.
S. 5430 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way for an emergency exit on certain National Park Service land in the State of Virginia, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:481
S. 5430, titled the “Blue Ridge Fire Safety Act of 2024,” requires the Secretary of the Interior to create a pathway for an emergency exit on land managed by the National Park Service in Virginia. This bill amends a previous 1936 law, mandating the pathway by adding...
Simple Explanation
In simple terms, this bill is about making sure there's a safe way to get out of a forest in Virginia during emergencies, like a fire, and it wants to do this without hurting the environment. It asks the people in charge to look at different options and make sure everything is done carefully and by the rules.
H. R. 6011 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to notify applicants of the completion status of right-of-way applications under section 501 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act.
March 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:716
H.R. 6011, also known as the "Right-Of-Way Application Transparency and Accountability Act" or the "ROWATA Act," requires the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to inform applicants about the status of their right-of-way applications. Not later than 90...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when someone asks to use public land for things like building roads or pipes, the government must tell them within 90 days if they have everything needed to start or what they need to add. This helps keep things clear and fair.
H. R. 7518 — To accommodate certain facilities within the right-of-way on any Federal-aid highway.
March 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:310
H. R. 7518, also known as the "Solar Use Network Act" or the "SUN Act," aims to allow certain facilities to be placed within the right-of-way areas of Federal-aid highways. This includes electric vehicle charging stations, renewable energy generation facilities, electrical...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7518, or the "SUN Act," is a plan to let things like electric car chargers and solar panels be put along highways, so they can help people use clean energy and fast internet while on the road.
S. 4999 — To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:223
S. 4999 seeks to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to provide clarity on certain provisions regarding water conveyance used for aquifer recharge. Specifically, it revises the language to ensure that using a right-of-way, easement, permit, or other authorization for...
Simple Explanation
S. 4999 is a bill that wants to make it easier to move water to places where it can soak into the ground and refill big water pockets, by saying you don’t need extra permission to use certain paths or land. But, they have to be careful to make sure this doesn't accidentally make it okay to use the paths in wrong ways or make other changes without asking first.
H. R. 10306 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way for an emergency exit on certain National Park Service land in the State of Virginia, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:473
H.R. 10306 requires the Secretary of the Interior to grant a right-of-way for an emergency exit on certain National Park Service land in Virginia. Known as the "Blue Ridge Fire Safety Act of 2024," this bill amends a previous law, compelling the Secretary to establish this emergency path near...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10306 is a plan to make a new, safe path for getting out of a park in Virginia if there's an emergency, like a fire. Before making this path, they need to check that it's safe for nature and look at other possible paths.
H. R. 8946 — An Act To convey the reversionary interest of the United States in certain land in Sacramento, California.
December 18, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:765
H. R. 8946, also known as the “Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act,” is a bill aimed at transferring certain rights of the United States in land located in Sacramento, California. This land, managed by the Bureau of Land Management, covers about 8.43 acres. The bill allows...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8946 is a plan to let people buy certain land rights in Sacramento, California. The government will sell these rights to the current landowners who pay for everything needed, like land checks, at a fair price.
H. R. 6011 — An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to notify applicants of the completion status of right-of-way applications under section 501 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act.
April 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:411
H. R. 6011, known as the "Right-Of-Way Application Transparency and Accountability Act" or "ROWATA Act," aims to improve the process of applying for rights-of-way on public and National Forest System lands. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of...
Simple Explanation
The Right-Of-Way Application Transparency and Accountability Act is like a rule that tells two big helpers, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, they must tell people quickly if their request to use special land is good or if more information is needed. It helps people know what's happening with their land requests!

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