Search Results for keywords:"state and local government"

Search Results: keywords:"state and local government"

H. R. 8954 — To promote the development of renewable energy on public lands, and for other purposes.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,556
H.R. 8954, titled the "Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2024," aims to promote renewable energy projects like wind, solar, and geothermal on public lands. The bill outlines the distribution of revenues from these projects, with portions allocated to state and local governments,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to use public lands to make more clean energy like wind and solar and shares the money it makes with local places and helps protect nature. It also sets up rules on how this money can be used to make sure the environment stays healthy and people can still enjoy the land.
H. R. 7862 — To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to undertake activities to facilitate the conversion of certain buildings owned by Federal, State, or local government into affordable residential rental projects, and for other purposes.
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April 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,079
H.R. 7862, also known as the "Government Agencies Affordable Housing Conversion Act of 2024," aims to promote affordable housing by converting government-owned buildings into residential rental spaces. The bill directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7862 is a plan to help turn empty government buildings into affordable homes for people to rent. It gives money to make these changes happen and ensures they follow certain rules.
H. R. 4486 — To clarify that a State or local jurisdiction may give preference to individuals who are veterans or individuals with a disability with respect to hiring election workers to administer an election in the State or local jurisdiction, and for other purposes.
April 15, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:636
H.R. 4486, titled the "Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act," allows state or local governments to prioritize hiring veterans and people with disabilities as election workers. The bill also permits these jurisdictions to favor nonresident...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that places that help run elections can choose to hire people who used to be in the military or have disabilities first, and also gives a special welcome to some families who move around with the military, so they can get these jobs too.
H. R. 7363 — To amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to authorize the sale of certain Federal land to States and units of local government to address housing shortages, and for other purposes.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,017
H.R. 7363 aims to address housing shortages by allowing the sale of certain federal lands to states and local governments for housing development. The bill amends the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, setting out rules for how lands can be nominated, the types of projects...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7363 is a plan to help fix housing shortages by letting states and towns buy certain pieces of land from the government to build homes, parks, and community places, while also keeping some of the money to care for parks and nature.

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