H. R. 7508 is a legislative act from the United States Congress that designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 1285 Emancipation Highway in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the "Gladys P. Todd Post Office." From now on, all references to this postal facility...
The U.S. government has decided to give a special name to a post office in Fredericksburg, Virginia. From now on, this post office will be called the "Gladys P. Todd Post Office."
S. 3195 aims to make the General George C. Marshall House in Virginia part of the National Park System as an affiliated area. The site is intended to honor the significant historical contributions of George C. Marshall, a notable U.S. military leader and statesman. The George...
The bill is about giving a special place called the General George C. Marshall House in Virginia a special status as part of a group of parks but without getting extra money or help from the government to run it. This means the people who take care of it will still do so, but they might get some help or advice if needed.
S. 3412 aims to rename the Richard H. Poff Federal Building in Roanoke, Virginia, as the “Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building.” The bill highlights Reuben E. Lawson's significant contributions as a lawyer who promoted equality and worked to end segregation in Southwest...
The bill wants to change the name of a building in Virginia from Richard H. Poff Federal Building to Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building to honor Reuben E. Lawson, who helped make things fairer and more equal for people in Virginia.
S. 5430, titled the “Blue Ridge Fire Safety Act of 2024,” requires the Secretary of the Interior to create a pathway for an emergency exit on land managed by the National Park Service in Virginia. This bill amends a previous 1936 law, mandating the pathway by adding...
In simple terms, this bill is about making sure there's a safe way to get out of a forest in Virginia during emergencies, like a fire, and it wants to do this without hurting the environment. It asks the people in charge to look at different options and make sure everything is done carefully and by the rules.
H. R. 7508 is a bill that seeks to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 1285 Emancipation Highway in Fredericksburg, Virginia, to the "Gladys P. Todd Post Office." This change means that all official references to this facility will now use the new...
A bill wants to change the name of a post office in Fredericksburg, Virginia, to be called the "Gladys P. Todd Post Office," and it has already been agreed to by one part of Congress and is now being looked at by the other part.
H. R. 10301, titled "The Honoring Our Heroes with Dignity Act," mandates the Secretary of the Army to quickly implement caisson services for funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. Within 30 days of the bill's enactment, the Secretary must submit a plan to Congress for...
H.R. 10301 is like a set of instructions for the Army to make sure that special ceremonies at a very important cemetery happen more quickly. The bill asks the Army to find more horses and, if needed, get help from outside to give special funeral rides so families don't have to wait long.
H. R. 10191 is a bill that seeks to grant Federal recognition to the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia. The bill outlines the Tribe's eligibility for Federal services and benefits and describes the governance of the Tribe, including membership and leadership structures. It...
The bill wants to officially recognize the Nottoway Indian Tribe as part of the U.S. family, letting them receive help and benefits like other Tribes. It also says they can ask for some land to belong to them but cannot run casinos.
H.R. 6210 proposes to recognize the General George C. Marshall House in Virginia as part of the National Park System. The George C. Marshall International Center will manage this new area, with the U.S. Secretary of the Interior offering technical and financial help but not...
H.R. 6210 wants to make the place where General George C. Marshall used to live a part of the National Park System, with special helpers in charge, but it makes sure that people who live nearby can still do what they want on their own land.
H. R. 8982 allows NASA to make agreements with the town of Chincoteague, Virginia, to reimburse them for the costs of replacing drinking water wells. This reimbursement can occur over a period of up to five years from the date the bill becomes law. It specifically concerns...
NASA is going to help a town called Chincoteague by paying back some of the money it spent to fix water wells. This means the town can get money back for up to five years when they replace the wells that give people clean water to drink.
H.R. 9630 seeks to grant Federal recognition to the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Virginia, making them eligible for federal services and benefits typically provided to recognized tribes. It acknowledges the tribe's historical presence and connection to their lands,...
H.R. 9630 is a bill that wants to officially recognize the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Virginia, allowing them to receive special help from the government, but they are not allowed to have casinos.
H.R. 10306 requires the Secretary of the Interior to grant a right-of-way for an emergency exit on certain National Park Service land in Virginia. Known as the "Blue Ridge Fire Safety Act of 2024," this bill amends a previous law, compelling the Secretary to establish this emergency path near...
H.R. 10306 is a plan to make a new, safe path for getting out of a park in Virginia if there's an emergency, like a fire. Before making this path, they need to check that it's safe for nature and look at other possible paths.
H.R. 3354 is a bill that proposes naming a United States Postal Service facility at 220 North Hatcher Avenue in Purcellville, Virginia, as the “Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Post Office Building.” The bill specifies that all references to this facility in any official...
The bill wants to rename a post office building in Virginia to honor Madeleine Albright, who was an important person in the government. It just means they want to change the name of the building to remember her.
H.R. 7508 aims to name a United States Postal Service building in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the “Gladys P. Todd Post Office.” The proposed bill specifies that any legal or official mentions of this postal facility would use this new name. It reflects a formal recognition...
The bill wants to name a post office building in Fredericksburg, Virginia, after a person named Gladys P. Todd. This means from now on, that post office will be called the "Gladys P. Todd Post Office."
H. R. 6989, known as the "Blue Ridge Fire Safety Act," aims to amend a previous law from June 8, 1940, concerning emergency permits for rights-of-way. The amendment requires that at least one emergency permit must be issued for emergency use to owners of lands adjacent to the...
The "Blue Ridge Fire Safety Act" is a plan to make sure special emergency permits are given out to help keep areas next to the Blue Ridge Parkway safe from fires in Virginia and North Carolina. It means if something dangerous happens, they have a way to help faster.
S. 2620 establishes the Chesapeake National Recreation Area within the National Park System, involving lands in Maryland and Virginia, to protect the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding areas while providing public access and enjoyment. The bill outlines the process for...
The bill wants to create a new fun park called the Chesapeake National Recreation Area, where people can enjoy nature and learn about the Chesapeake Bay, in places like Maryland and Virginia. It's like making a special place to protect nature and help everyone have a good time!
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