Results for "infrastructure"
2023 results found
House Resolution 646 urges the Senate to remove Richard B. Russell's name from the Russell Senate Office Building. The resolution cites Russell's opposition to civil rights and his support for white supremacy as reasons for the name removal. It references …
The Highway Funding Transferability Improvement Act aims to amend Title 23 of the United States Code, specifically Section 126(a), to increase the transferability of Federal-aid highway funds from 50% to 75%. This proposed change intends to provide states with greater …
The EQUAL Parks Act aims to codify a Presidential Memorandum from January 12, 2017, which focuses on promoting diversity and inclusion within national parks, national forests, and other public lands and waters. The bill seeks to give this memorandum the …
The Stop Foreign Propaganda Act aims to combat foreign propaganda by imposing sanctions on individuals and entities providing services to sanctioned foreign media outlets. It codifies Executive Order 13846 regarding sanctions on Iran and mandates reports on foreign influence operations. …
This executive order aims to democratize access to alternative assets for 401(k) investors. It directs the Secretary of Labor to reexamine and clarify guidance related to fiduciaries' duties under ERISA, specifically concerning investments in alternative assets within defined-contribution retirement plans. …
This executive order, titled "Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking," aims to strengthen accountability and oversight of federal grantmaking processes. It seeks to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used effectively and in alignment with national interests. The order outlines measures to …
The SWIFT VOTE Act aims to improve the voting process by providing grants to states for procuring and maintaining electronic pollbooks (e-pollbooks) and developing the capability to collect and disseminate wait time information at polling places. The goal is to …
The Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2025 amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Forest Service Chief, to engage in contracts, grants, and agreements for ecosystem restoration activities. This includes …
The Pedestrian Hazard, Awareness, and Safety Expansion Act of 2025, or PHASE Act of 2025, aims to improve pedestrian and vulnerable road user safety. It directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to identify innovative technologies for enhancing …
The Primacy Certainty Act of 2025 amends the Safe Drinking Water Act, specifically addressing the approval process for state underground injection control (UIC) programs related to Class VI wells, which are used for carbon sequestration. It sets clearer timelines for …
The Sustaining Our Democracy Act aims to establish a Democracy Advancement and Innovation Program. This program would allocate funds to states for democracy promotion activities, including improving election administration, securing election infrastructure, and increasing voter access. It also establishes an …
The Blue Envelope Act of 2025 aims to amend Title 23 of the United States Code, specifically section 148, to include blue envelope programs as eligible for highway safety project funding. These programs are designed to improve interactions between motor …
The Emergency Rural Water Response Act of 2025 aims to improve access to emergency water assistance in rural communities. It amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to expand grant eligibility for water infrastructure projects. The Act also provides …
The Safe Transit Accountability Act amends Title 49 of the United States Code, focusing on safety committees within transit agencies. It grants the 'accountable executive' the authority to resolve disputes within the safety committee and to make final decisions on …
The "Coal Ash for American Infrastructure Act" aims to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act by establishing a framework for the beneficial use of coal combustion residuals (CCR), also known as coal ash. It allows owners/operators of CCR units to …