Search Results: keywords:"risk reduction"

  • H. R. 619 — To extend the National Alzheimer’s Project.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:1,932

    The bill H. R. 619 aims to extend and update the National Alzheimer’s Project. It proposes amendments to the National Alzheimer’s Project Act, including promoting healthy aging, reducing risk factors for Alzheimer’s, and addressing the needs of underserved populations like...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to keep helping people who have Alzheimer’s for a longer time, and it also plans to work on keeping people healthy and helping those who don't get much support, like people with certain disabilities.

  • H. R. 9140 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to issue a report regarding the effects of mine subsidence.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:242

    H. R. 9140 requires the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a report on how mine subsidence affects communities. The report must be submitted to Congress within 180 days of the law's enactment and should detail the impact on local economies and welfare. It also needs to...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9140 is like asking a person to make a big guess about where the ground might crack because of old underground holes left by miners. This person has to write a report about how these cracks could affect people and towns and share what they are doing to stop it.

  • S. 4716 — An Act To amend section 7504 of title 31, United States Code, to improve the single audit requirements.
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    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:908

    S. 4716, also known as the “Financial Management Risk Reduction Act,” aims to improve single audit requirements by amending section 7504 of title 31, United States Code. The bill mandates the Director of a federal agency to submit reports every two years, listing entities...

    Simple Explanation

    The Financial Management Risk Reduction Act aims to make sure that when big amounts of money are given by the government, they are checked properly without spending more money on these checks, but it might make it tricky for the government to do this without extra help.

  • S. 5313 — To improve section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:238

    S. 5313, titled the “Rebuilding with Resilience Act,” is a bill introduced by Mr. Blumenthal in the Senate on November 13, 2024. It seeks to amend section 406(a) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The amendment aims to ensure that any...

    Simple Explanation

    The Rebuilding with Resilience Act is a plan to help fix or rebuild things after a disaster, like a flood or storm, in a way that makes them stronger and safer for the future. It wants everyone in the government to work together to make sure we build things that won't get damaged easily next time.