Search Results for keywords:"sustainability"

Search Results: keywords:"sustainability"

H. R. 1705 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for investments in innovative agricultural technology.
February 27, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:2,143
H.R. 1705, known as the "Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act of 2025," proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code to offer a tax credit for investments in innovative agricultural technology. This credit amounts to 30% of the qualified investments made each year into projects that focus...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1705 is a plan to give farmers a special reward, which is a 30% discount on what they spend, for using cool new farming tools that help grow plants in a smarter way. These tools need to start working by 2035 to get the reward, and it's meant to help farms make more food in a way that's good for the planet.
H. R. 9808 — To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a voluntary food climate labeling program, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,893
H. R. 9808 requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a voluntary program for food companies to label their products with information on the climate impact of their production processes. The labeling program will involve the EPA working with other agencies...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9808 wants to help people understand how making food affects the Earth by creating labels that show if food is made in ways that hurt the planet less. The idea is for companies to use these labels if they want to, but there are rules to make sure the labels are honest and informative.
S. 1228 — To amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to modify the cost-sharing requirement for conservation projects carried out by a qualified youth or conservation corps, and for other purposes.
April 01, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:246
S. 1228 proposes changes to the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 by altering the cost-sharing rules for conservation projects conducted by recognized youth or conservation corps. Specifically, it increases the federal government's maximum share of project costs from 75% to 90%,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let the federal government pay more money, up to 90% instead of 75%, for helping young people and groups take care of nature, so it's easier for them to do these projects without needing as much money from other places.
S. 3669 — To amend title 23, United States Code, to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.
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January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,394
The GREEN Streets Act aims to amend title 23 of the United States Code to ensure that transportation planners incorporate strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It emphasizes the need for decreased vehicle miles traveled, improvements in public transit accessibility,...
Simple Explanation
The GREEN Streets Act is like a rulebook that tells people who plan roads and buses to think about how to keep the air cleaner by making fewer cars drive, having better buses and trains, and using land smartly. It also makes sure these planners check how these changes will affect the environment, especially in places that might not be as wealthy or are often ignored.
H. RES. 350 — Expressing support for the designation of April 24, 2025, as Remanufacturing Day.
April 24, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:99
H. RES. 350 expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating April 24, 2025, as "Remanufacturing Day." The resolution highlights the benefits of remanufacturing, which involves restoring used or nonfunctional products to like-new condition through a sustainable...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a special day called "Remanufacturing Day" on April 24, 2025, where people learn how fixing old things to make them like new again can help the Earth and create jobs. The people in charge want everyone to know how important this is, like a fun day where we celebrate keeping things and reusing them!
S. RES. 657 — Celebrating the 152nd anniversary of Arbor Day.
April 20, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:186
S. RES. 657 is a resolution from the Senate celebrating the 152nd anniversary of Arbor Day, which is observed on the last Friday of April each year, with this anniversary falling on April 26, 2024. The resolution highlights the importance of trees and sustainability, acknowledges the role of...
Simple Explanation
In 2024, people are celebrating Arbor Day for the 152nd time to remind everyone how important trees are and to have fun by planting trees and taking care of them. This special day shows how trees help the planet and encourages people to join in activities that make our neighborhoods greener and healthier.
H. RES. 1528 — Expressing support for the recognition of September 29, 2024, as International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
October 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:160
H. RES. 1528 is a resolution that supports recognizing September 29, 2024, as the "International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste." This resolution highlights the significant impact of food waste, which results in lost food valued at over $1 trillion annually and contributes...
Simple Explanation
Imagine we all share a lot of yummy food, but some of it just gets thrown away, which is bad for the planet. This bill wants everyone to remember, especially on September 29, 2024, how important it is to waste less food so we can help more people and take care of our Earth.
H. R. 9867 — To establish a verifiable international terrestrial ecosystem services conservation program and provide international technical assistance for the development of markets, and for other purposes.
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September 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,103
The bill, H.R. 9867, aims to establish a program to protect global forests and ecosystems by creating international conservation efforts. It seeks to provide financial and technical support to developing countries for conservation projects that reduce deforestation and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help protect forests and nature around the world by giving money and support to other countries so they can take care of their natural places better. It also asks these countries to find other ways to get more money to help keep their projects going.
H. RES. 1024 — Recognizing World Thinking Day as an annual celebration where members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), including members of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), champion international friendship and take the opportunity to speak out about issues that affect girls and young women across the globe.
February 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:267
H. RES. 1024 acknowledges World Thinking Day as a yearly celebration where members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), including Girl Scouts of the USA, promote international friendship. The resolution emphasizes the theme for the 2024 World...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1024 recognizes a special day called World Thinking Day, where Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from all over the world celebrate friendship and talk about helping the environment and people in need. It celebrates the great work they have been doing together for over 100 years.
H. R. 1514 — To establish the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission, and for other purposes.
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February 24, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:3,401
The H.R. 1514 bill aims to establish the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission to improve the management and sustainability of the fishery resources in the Mississippi River Basin. This includes addressing issues like the control of aquatic invasive species and promoting...
Simple Explanation
The H.R. 1514 bill is about creating a special group to help take care of the fish in the Mississippi River area by working together with different people and places, making plans, and giving money to helpful projects.
H. R. 8757 — To prohibit the use of Federal funds to support cell-cultured meat, and for other purposes.
June 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:406
H. R. 8757 aims to stop federal funds from being used to support cell-cultured meat, which is meat created from animal cells in a lab, rather than traditional farming. The bill lists several activities that would no longer receive federal support, such as research, business...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8757 is a plan to stop the government from using money to support meat grown in a lab, except when it's for astronauts in space.
S. 1078 — To establish the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission, and for other purposes.
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March 14, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:3,467
S. 1078 aims to set up the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission to manage and protect fishery resources across the Mississippi River Basin. The commission will collaborate with state entities, federal agencies, and tribes to develop and implement strategies for...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a special group called the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission, which will work with different groups to help take care of fish in the Mississippi River, keep them healthy, and also give money to projects that help with this. They plan to use money wisely, but some people worry that there might be too much money without enough rules for how to spend it carefully.
S. RES. 819 — Designating September 25, 2024, as National Lobster Day.
September 16, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:164
S. RES. 819 is a resolution in the United States Senate to designate September 25, 2024, as "National Lobster Day." The resolution highlights the historical and cultural significance of lobstering as an economic activity and family tradition in the U.S. It notes the...
Simple Explanation
The people in the United States Senate want to make September 25, 2024, a special day called "National Lobster Day" to celebrate lobsters and the people who catch them because lobsters are a big part of American food and fun traditions.
H. R. 1892 — To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program, and for other purposes.
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March 05, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:2,135
H. R. 1892 aims to create a Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program led by the Secretary of Transportation. This program would provide competitive grants to help projects develop or improve wireless charging infrastructure and technology for electric vehicles,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1892 is a plan to help more cars use special wireless chargers to fill up with energy instead of gas. It gives money to help set up these chargers, making it easier and cleaner for cars to travel long distances without stopping for fuel.
H. R. 2460 — To repeal the renewable fuel program of the Environmental Protection Agency.
March 27, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:354
H. R. 2460 aims to repeal the renewable fuel program managed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The bill, introduced by Mr. Perry along with Mr. Brecheen and Mr. McClintock, seeks to remove Section 211(o) from the Clean Air Act, effectively ending the EPA's...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 2460 is a plan to stop a rule that makes people use clean fuel instead of regular fuel. It wants to change some rules so that people don't have to follow the clean fuel law anymore.
H. R. 6888 — To develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of renewable energy.
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December 22, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,735
H. R. 6888 aims to improve career and technical education programs related to renewable energy by offering grants. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Energy, in collaboration with the Secretary of Education, to award competitive grants to partnerships that develop or expand...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6888 is a plan to give money to schools so they can teach kids about using energy from the sun and wind, making buildings use less energy, and helping schools learn better, with $100 million available to help make these ideas happen.
S. 1395 — To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to reduce food loss and waste, and for other purposes.
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April 09, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:5,177
S. 1395, also known as the "NO TIME TO Waste Act," aims to reduce food loss and waste in the United States. The bill proposes establishing an Office of Food Loss and Waste within the Department of Agriculture, which will support research and technology to minimize food waste and track...
Simple Explanation
The "NO TIME TO Waste Act" is about cutting food waste in half by 2030 by having the government help people learn and work together to save food.
H. R. 6411 — To encourage the research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in the construction and preservation of the domestic transportation and water infrastructure system, and for other purposes.
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November 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,674
The H. R. 6411 bill, known as the “Innovative Materials for America’s Growth and Infrastructure Newly Expanded Act of 2023” or the “IMAGINE Act,” aims to promote the use of innovative materials and techniques in transportation and water infrastructure projects in the United...
Simple Explanation
The IMAGINE Act is like a plan to use new and smart building materials to make roads, bridges, and water systems stronger and last longer in the United States. It aims to make sure these projects use materials made in America, with special money and tasks to figure out how to do it best, but it's still not super clear on exactly how this will work or what "new and smart" really means.
S. 5278 — To provide additional authorities for the leadership of the United States Agency for International Development in health technology innovation for global health in low-resource settings, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,712
The S. 5278 bill proposes new powers and resources for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) aimed at developing health technologies for low-resource settings around the world. This bill, also known as the "Supporting Innovative Global Health...
Simple Explanation
The SIGHT Act wants to help the USA make cool new health tools for countries that don't have much money. It does this by getting smart people to think of new ideas so everyone can stay healthy.
H. R. 8754 — To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to encourage practices that benefit both soil and wildlife habitat by increasing payments to producers for such practices under the environmental quality incentives program and the conservation stewardship program, and for other purposes.
June 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,110
The bill, known as the “Saving Our Interconnected Lives Act” or the “SOIL Act,” proposes amendments to the Food Security Act of 1985 to promote practices benefiting both soil and wildlife habitat. It seeks to increase payments for producers who adopt such practices under the environmental...
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The "SOIL Act" is a plan to help farmers get more money if they do things that are good for the dirt and animals, like planting special plants or taking care of wetlands. It tries to help both nature and farmers at the same time.
H. R. 8253 — To establish a green transportation infrastructure grant program, and for other purposes.
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May 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:7,323
H.R. 8253 proposes to create a program by the Department of Transportation to provide grants for green transportation infrastructure projects. These projects aim to reduce greenhouse gas and toxic emissions by funding visionary transportation initiatives like electric public...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8253 is a bill that wants to help make transportation cleaner and better for the planet by giving money to projects like electric buses and charging stations. It tries to help places that have been hurt by pollution, but it has some tricky parts that need careful thinking to make sure everyone gets treated fairly and things don't get too expensive.
H. R. 8578 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the truck fleet retreaded tire tax credit, to require Federal agencies to consider the use of retreaded tires, and for other purposes.
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May 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:829
The bill H.R. 8578 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a tax credit for truck fleets using retreaded tires. Specifically, it proposes a credit for a percentage of the cost of retreaded tires that are both retreaded and purchased in the United States for...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give truck companies money back if they use reused tires to help the planet, and it also asks the government to choose these reused tires when they can. This would last only a few years, and it must happen in the United States.
H. R. 2063 — To prohibit natural asset companies from entering into any agreement with respect to land in the State of Utah or natural assets on or in land in the State of Utah.
March 11, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:282
H.R. 2063 aims to prevent natural asset companies from making deals involving land or natural resources in the state of Utah. A natural asset company, as defined by the bill, is a corporation or organization that manages land for purposes like conservation or sustainable use....
Simple Explanation
The bill is trying to stop certain companies that take care of land from making deals about land in Utah. These companies work on keeping nature safe.
S. 4685 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the truck fleet retreaded tire tax credit, to require Federal agencies to consider the use of retreaded tires, and for other purposes.
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July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:799
S. 4685 proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a tax credit for using retreaded truck tires. The bill aims to encourage truck fleets to use retreaded tires by offering a credit that amounts to 30% of the tire's cost or up to $30 per tire. It also...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give a little money back to truck companies when they use old tires that have been made like new again, to help save the planet and their wallets. It also asks government helpers to buy these special tires if they can, but there are some questions about how it will all work out safely and if the money is enough to make a big difference.
H. RES. 1028 — Commending Southern California Wineries and Vineyards Resolution.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:127
H. Res. 1028 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that recognizes and commends the wineries and vineyards in Southern California. The resolution highlights the significant contributions these wine growers make to the local and national economy by...
Simple Explanation
H. Res. 1028 is like giving a big thumbs up to the places in Southern California where they make wine, saying they help the community by creating jobs and drawing visitors. But, it's a bit like a pat on the back without any clear plan or money to help them do even better.
S. 4941 — To promote meat product innovation, including in specialty meats, and value-added meat product development for the economic benefit of United States farmers and their communities, and for other purposes.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,388
S. 4941, the "Meat Business Innovation Act of 2024," aims to support innovation and value-added developments in the meat industry for the benefit of U.S. farmers and their communities. The bill proposes creating at least three meat product and business innovation initiatives...
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The "Meat Business Innovation Act of 2024" is like a big project that wants to help make meat products better and help farmers earn more money. It plans to spend money to come up with new ideas and make meat businesses stronger, while making sure they are good for the environment.

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