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TORNADO Act Tornado Observations Research and Notification Assessment for Development of Operations Act [S.3817]
A bill to improve the forecasting and understanding of tornadoes and other hazardous weather, and for other purposes.
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Volcanic Ash and Fumes Act of 2022 [S.3533]
A bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to improve the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System, and for other purposes.
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Energy Infrastructure Act [S.2377]
An original bill to invest in the energy and outdoor infrastructure of the United States to deploy new and innovative technologies, update existing infrastructure to be reliable and resilient, and secure energy infrastructure against physical and cyber threats, and for other purposes.
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Department of Energy Science for the Future Act [HB-3593]
To provide guidance for and investment in the research and development activities of the Department of Energy Office of Science, and for other purposes.
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United States Climate Leadership in International Mitigation, Adaptation, and Technology Enhancement Act of 2021 Women and Climate Change Act [S.1201]
A bill to restore the United States international leadership on climate change and clean energy, and for other purposes.
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To provide direct funding to local, Tribal, and territorial governments to establish Green New Deal programs and initiatives, and for other purposes. [HB-2644]
To provide direct funding to local, Tribal, and territorial governments to establish Green New Deal programs and initiatives, and for other purposes.
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Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act [S.1179]
A bill to provide financial assistance for projects to address certain subsidence impacts in the State of California, and for other purposes.
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National Estuaries and Acidification Research Act of 2021 NEAR Act of 2021 [HB-2533]
To provide for a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examining the impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments.
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National Science Foundation for the Future Act [HB-2225]
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes.
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Securing American Leadership in Science and Technology Act of 2021 Advanced Recycling Research and Development Act of 2021 [HB-2153]
To invest in basic scientific research and support technology innovation for the economic and national security of the United States, and for other purposes.
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FLOODS Act Flood Level Observation, Operations, and Decision Support Act [HB-1438]
To establish a national integrated flood information system within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
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National Landslide Preparedness Act [HB-8810]
To establish a national program to identify and reduce losses from landslide hazards, to establish a national 3D Elevation Program, and for other purposes.
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A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 9, 2016, through October 15, 2016, as "Earth Science Week". [SR-562]
A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 9, 2016, through October 15, 2016, as "Earth Science Week". Supports the designation of the week of October 9-15, 2016, as Earth Science Week. Expresses strong support for the goals and ideals of Earth Science Week to increase understanding of and interest in the earth sciences at the local, state, national, and international levels. Recognizes the importance of education and public outreach efforts to ensure that the people of the United States gain a better understanding of
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American Energy and Conservation Act of 2016 [S.3110]
American Energy and Conservation Act of 2016
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 [S.3068]
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and related agencies. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Provides appropriations to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for: Management of Lands and Resources; Land Acquisition; Oregon and California Grant Lands; Range Improvements; Service Charges, Deposits, and Forfeitures; and Miscellaneous Trust Funds. Prohibits appropriations provided by this bill
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A bill to update the map of, and modify the maximum acreage available for inclusion in, the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. [S.3020]
A bill to update the map of, and modify the maximum acreage available for inclusion in, the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. (Sec. 1) This bill revises the title, number, and date of the map depicting the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Colorado and increases from 6,000 to 6,300 the maximum number of acres that may be made available for inclusion in the monument.
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FAIR Energy Policy Act Fossil Aid is Inefficient and Regressive Energy Policy Act [S.2996]
FAIR Energy Policy Act Fossil Aid is Inefficient and Regressive Energy Policy Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to phase out certain tax provisions that apply to fossil fuels. The bill establishes a schedule for decreasing the benefits of the provisions for major integrated oil companies by specified percentages that reach 100% after December 31, 2019. The affected provisions include: the deduction for intangible drilling costs, the deduction for the percentage of depletion of oil and natural gas wells, the deduction for oil related
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Atlantic Seismic Airgun Protection Act [S.2841]
Atlantic Seismic Airgun Protection Act This bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit conducting geological or geophysical activities in support of oil or gas exploration and development on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf. The geological and geophysical activities are described in a final programmatic environmental impact statement by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management entitled "Atlantic OCS Proposed Geological and Geophysical Activities, Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Planning Areas."
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Recreation Not Red-Tape Act [S.2706]
Recreation Not Red-Tape Act This bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to require the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Forest Service to adopt a consistent and uniform special recreation permitting process with respect to outfitters and guides. The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall sell National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes entrance and recreation fees through federal websites. Interior and USDA should: work with the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans
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Digital Coast Act [S.2325]
Digital Coast Act This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a constituent-driven Digital Coast program. (This program currently exists under NOAA to provide data, tools, and training that communities use to manage their coastal resources.) The program must: (1) provide an online resource that integrates geospatial data, decision-support tools, training, and best practices to address coastal management issues and needs, and to enhance resilient communities, ecosystem values, and coastal economic growth
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