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  • S. RES. 523 — Honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Herb Kohl.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:595

    The Senate resolution S. RES. 523 honors the life and legacy of the late Senator Herb Kohl. It highlights his contributions as a business leader, his commitment to public service as a U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, and his dedication to various issues like education, healthcare,...

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Senate has a special note to say thank you and goodbye to Senator Herb Kohl, who was a hard worker for his state of Wisconsin, focusing on schools, helping people with healthcare, and taking care of communities. They are sending this note to say how sad they are that he passed away and to share it with his family and the other part of Congress.

  • H. R. 7037 — To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to exclude certain populations of the lake sturgeon from the authority of such Act.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:621

    H.R. 7037 aims to modify the Endangered Species Act of 1973 by removing certain populations of lake sturgeon in Wisconsin from its protection. The bill recognizes the successful management efforts by Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources and various local groups in...

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    H.R. 7037 is a bill that wants to change the rules so that a type of fish called the lake sturgeon in Wisconsin doesn't need special protection anymore. This is because people in Wisconsin have done a good job of keeping the fish safe and want to keep their special fishing traditions.