Search Results: keywords:"stakeholders"

  • H. R. 1449 — An Act To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency of lease sales, to require replacement sales, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:494

    H. R. 1449, titled the “Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act” or the “CLEAN Act,” proposes changes to the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. The bill aims to increase the frequency of geothermal lease sales by mandating yearly sales instead of every two years and requires...

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    In this bill, they're changing the rules to make it easier and faster to use hot water from the Earth to make energy by having more frequent sales and quicker decisions on who gets to drill for this energy. They're doing this so people won't have to wait so long to start using the Earth's heat to make power.

  • S. 4314 — To establish the position of National Roadway Safety Advocate within the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,203

    S. 4314 aims to create a new position called the National Roadway Safety Advocate within the U.S. Department of Transportation. This advocate's role is to communicate with crash victims, survivors, and their families, and to share their recommendations and concerns with the...

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    S. 4314 wants to have a person in the Department of Transportation whose job is to listen to people's concerns about road safety and tell the department about them, but they can't make big decisions.

  • H. J. RES. 21 — Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to Modernizing H–2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:181

    H. J. RES. 21 is a joint resolution that expresses disapproval of a specific rule put forward by the Department of Homeland Security. This rule concerns the modernization of the H–2 program requirements, including oversight and worker protections. The resolution aims to...

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    H. J. RES. 21 is a plan from Congress that wants to cancel a rule made by the Department of Homeland Security about changing how certain worker programs are run, but it doesn't explain why they want to do this.

  • H. R. 7167 — To increase the role of the financial industry in combating human trafficking.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,153

    H. R. 7167, titled the "End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2024," is a proposed law aiming to involve the financial industry more actively in the fight against human trafficking. The bill mandates the Financial Institutions Examination Council, along with other councils...

    Simple Explanation

    The End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2024 is a plan to help banks and money places find and report bad money deals that might involve human trafficking, to stop bad guys from making money this way. It asks special groups to look at how they can do this better and suggest new ideas, but it makes sure not to hurt people who were victims.

  • S. 5099 — To prescribe requirements relating to the management of the Federal property commonly known as Plum Island, New York, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:518

    S. 5099, titled the "Plum Island Preservation Act," aims to ensure the permanent protection of Plum Island, New York. The bill mandates that the island be preserved for ecological conservation, historical preservation, and cultural heritage. Within 180 days of the act's...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5099 is like a special promise to look after an island called Plum Island in New York, to keep its nature and old stories safe. The people in charge have to make a plan to take care of it and tell the grown-ups in charge every year how they're doing.

  • H. R. 6474 — An Act To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:236

    H. R. 6474 aims to change the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to speed up geothermal exploration and development in areas that have already been studied or developed. The bill specifically modifies existing law to include geothermal resources alongside oil and gas in certain...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 6474 is a plan to make it easier and faster to find and use hot water energy sources, called geothermal energy, in places where people have already looked for oil, gas, or other resources. It changes some rules to help this happen, but people are worried it might cause confusion or unfairness if not done carefully.

  • H. R. 7696 — To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to initiate a Call to Action safety review of airport ramp worker safety, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:688

    H. R. 7696, titled the "Airport Ramp Worker Safety Act," requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to start a safety review focusing on the safety of airport ramp workers. This review will examine various factors such as existing regulations, accident reports,...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants the people in charge of airplane safety to check how safe the workers are who help planes get ready to fly. They want to find better ways to keep these workers safe, like by making new rules and better training.