Jeff Hurd

This bill would expand federal grants for local areas and organizations. These grants would help fund projects that bring jobs from other countries to the U.S. and boost American manufacturing.

This bill would make it easier for airports to get federal loans for upgrades. It would let more kinds of airport projects qualify for these loans. It would also simplify some of the rules to get them. This could lead to better air travel for passengers and cargo.

This bill would transfer ownership of Crystal Reservoir and about 45 acres of surrounding land from the U.S. Forest Service to the City of Ouray, Colorado. In return, Ouray would promise to keep the area open for free public recreation like fishing. The city would also take on all maintenance costs for the dam and related water systems. This change would take effect soon after the bill becomes law.

This bill would create a Geothermal Ombudsman and a special task force within the Bureau of Land Management. These new roles would help resolve disputes and streamline the process for companies wanting to build geothermal energy projects on public lands, aiming for faster and more consistent approvals.

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This bill would update how the government predicts snowmelt and water supply across the country. It sets aside $3 million each year for five years to pay for new technologies and better collaboration between federal agencies. This means water managers and communities would get more accurate and timely information to plan for water use.

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This bill would make it easier for scientists and educators to use commercial satellite images of Earth. It would require NASA to set up a formal program to buy and share this data. This means more information to study our planet and how human activities affect it.

This bill would push back when certain funds for wildlife restoration become available. State wildlife agencies and conservation groups would wait until the government's budget year 2033 instead of 2026 to use interest money from a federal fund. This delay could impact projects for wetlands, wildlife habitats, and public access.