Search Results for keywords:"state and local governments"

Search Results: keywords:"state and local governments"

H. R. 9756 — To require that any State or local government that receive Federal funds to operate microtransit services enters into a contract with a private entity for the operation of such services, and for other purposes.
September 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:861
H.R. 9756, also known as the “Private Sector Competition in Microtransit Act,” mandates that state or local governments receiving federal funds for microtransit services must contract private companies to run these services. The bill emphasizes a competitive procurement...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that if states or towns get money from the government to run little bus services, they have to let private companies do the job. This means they have to pick these companies in a fair way and make sure everything works well.
S. 4646 — To provide grants to State and local governments that enact right to counsel legislation for low-income tenants facing eviction, and for other purposes.
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July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:838
S. 4646, known as the "Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2024," aims to create a fund to provide grants to state and local governments that pass laws giving free legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction. The bill establishes the "Eviction Right to Counsel...
Simple Explanation
Imagine that the government wants to help people who can't afford a lawyer when their house is in trouble. They will give money to places that make sure these people can get a lawyer for free when they need it the most.
H. R. 8139 — To amend the FAST Act to permit local governments to enter into cooperative procurement contracts for the purchase of rolling stock and related equipment, and for other purposes.
April 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:225
H. R. 8139 aims to amend the FAST Act to allow local governments to participate in cooperative procurement contracts for buying rolling stock, like buses and other equipment. This bill, known as the “Cooperation in Local Procurement Act,” expands the definition of entities...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8139 is about letting local towns and cities join forces to buy buses and other things they need, hoping to make shopping easier and maybe save some money.
H. CON. RES. 130 — Commending State and local governments for championing reproductive rights as human rights.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:724
H. CON. RES. 130 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives commending state and local governments for recognizing reproductive rights as human rights. The resolution argues against the criminalization of abortion, advocates for access to high-quality...
Simple Explanation
H. CON. RES. 130 is a suggestion from some people in the U.S. government saying that it's important for places like states and cities to protect people's right to make choices about having babies, and they think these choices are important for everyone to be healthy and happy.
H. R. 8082 — To provide that certain actions by the Federal Communications Commission shall have no force or effect.
April 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:201
H.R. 8082 seeks to nullify specific actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding broadband development. It intends to revoke the FCC's regulations described in "Accelerating Wireless and Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8082 is a bill that wants to stop some rules made by a group that looks after telephone and internet stuff in America so that towns and states can decide more for themselves about their internet.
H. R. 8462 — To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to support State and local governments making a transition to ranked choice voting.
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May 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:827
H. R. 8462, known as the "Voter Choice Act," proposes changes to the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to assist state and local governments in adopting ranked choice voting systems for elections. This bill aims to create a program that provides technical support and grants to help these...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8462 wants to help different places use a new way of voting called ranked choice voting by giving them money and tools, but some places might find it hard to pay their part of the costs. The plan is to spend $40 million to make sure they have what they need, like computers and voter classes, but there are worries that the money might not be used well.
H. R. 6997 — To establish an advisory group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removal, and for other purposes.
November 26, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,139
H.R. 6997, titled the "Disaster Contract Improvement Act," aims to set up an advisory group to promote teamwork among people and organizations involved in disaster recovery, particularly focusing on debris removal. This group will include representatives from federal agencies...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6997 wants to create a special team of experts to help people and organizations work together better when cleaning up things like broken trees and trash after a big disaster, like a storm. This team will include people from important groups like FEMA to make sure everything is done safely and quickly.

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