Search Results: keywords:"soil erosion"

  • H. R. 6832 — To require the priority and consideration of using native plants in Federal projects, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:958

    H. R. 6832, known as the "Building Native Habitats at Federal Facilities Act," aims to prioritize the use of native plants in federal projects. It requires federal agencies to use native plants over non-native ones in construction or maintenance activities, considering benefits such as...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 6832 is like a new rule that says when the government works on buildings or parks, they should try to use local plants instead of plants from far away. This helps animals and bugs that live nearby and makes sure everything feels like home for them.

  • S. 3510 — To require the priority and consideration of using native plants in Federal projects, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:936

    S. 3510, titled the “Building Native Habitats at Federal Facilities Act,” requires that federal projects prioritize the use of native plants over non-native plants whenever feasible. The bill mandates federal agencies to consider the benefits of native plants, such as...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a rule telling people who work on big government building projects to use plants that naturally grow in the area because they're good for animals and the earth. It also asks the main people in charge to check and report on how well everyone's following this rule every two years.