Search Results: keywords:"u.s. senate legislation"

  • S. 4696 — To provide an exemption from certain dredging restrictions for vessels that arrive at or depart from the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:329

    S. 4696 aims to provide a temporary exemption from certain dredging restrictions for vessels arriving at or departing from the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore. The bill specifically exempts these vessels from sections 55102, 55109, and 55110 of title 46 of the United...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like giving special permission to big ships to dig and move dirt around a particular harbor in Baltimore for five years, while usually they have to follow strict rules when doing this. This special permission might make it easier and quicker for big ships to come and go from that port.

  • S. 420 — To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize the dairy business innovation initiatives.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:179

    S. 420 aims to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 by reauthorizing the dairy business innovation initiatives. Specifically, the bill proposes to increase the funding for these initiatives from $20 million to $36 million. This funding is intended to support and...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 420 wants to give more money, raising it from $20 million to $36 million, to help dairy farmers be even more creative with their businesses. But some people are curious about why this extra money is needed and how it will be used.