Search Results for keywords:"senate committee on environment and public works"

Search Results: keywords:"senate committee on environment and public works"

H. R. 524 — An Act To amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to create an exemption for certain shoreline borrow sites.
April 15, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:245
H.R. 524 proposes an amendment to the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow certain federal coastal storm risk management projects to use sand from a restricted area for beach nourishment. This applies to projects or their predecessors that have used sand from these areas at...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let some beach projects take sand from special areas if they have done it before in emergencies, between 2008 and 2023. It is now being looked at by a group in the Senate to see if it's a good idea.
S. J. RES. 95 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:281
S. J. RES. 95 is a joint resolution introduced in the United States Senate that seeks congressional disapproval of a specific rule set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The rule in question relates to the management of hazardous and solid waste, specifically...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a rule that tells how to safely clean up and throw away the leftover ash from burning coal at power plants. Some people in the government want to cancel this rule, which means they don't want to follow it anymore and have to find a different plan.
S. J. RES. 102 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:250
S. J. RES. 102 is a joint resolution that allows Congress to officially express its disapproval of a rule put forward by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. This rule concerns the endangered species status of the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard. If the resolution is passed,...
Simple Explanation
Congress is thinking about a rule that says a special kind of lizard called the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard is in danger. Some people want to stop this rule, and if they do, it will mean the lizard isn't officially in trouble anymore.
S. 4382 — To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to provide for environmental infrastructure in East Point, Georgia.
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May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:193
S. 4382 seeks to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to enhance environmental infrastructure in East Point, Georgia. The proposed amendment increases the allocated funds from $15,000,000 to $20,000,000 to support these infrastructure improvements. This bill is...
Simple Explanation
S. 4382 is a bill that wants to spend more money, from $15 million to $20 million, to help fix and improve the environment in a place called East Point, Georgia. But some people are unsure why they need the extra money and worry about where it will actually go.

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