Celeste Maloy

This bill would let companies exploring for or developing geothermal energy get the same tax benefits as oil and gas companies. It would allow them to spread out certain exploration costs over time and deduct losses from geothermal projects against other income. These changes would take effect for tax years starting after the bill becomes law.

This bill would stop the Forest Service from enforcing a rule about criminal actions on its lands. This means the rule would no longer apply to people visiting or working there. If the bill becomes law, the rule would no longer be valid.

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Currently, veterans cannot get eyeglass lens fittings covered under the Veterans Community Care Program. This bill would change that, allowing them to get these fittings from local, non-VA providers. The Department of Veterans Affairs would also need to set up new rules to make this happen.

Federal firefighters who carry out prescribed burns and smokejumpers who jump from planes would get hazard pay. This pay would be the same as what firefighters receive for fighting wildfires. The bill aims to fairly compensate these workers for the risks involved in their jobs.

This bill would let federal agencies offer vacant grazing lands to ranchers during natural disasters. It would allow ranchers to temporarily move their livestock to federal property if their usual grazing areas become unusable due to events like droughts or wildfires. This aims to help ranchers avoid losses and keep their operations going during tough times.

This bill, called the STARS Act, would make September 17, 2026, a free day to visit many federal recreation spots. This includes national parks and other lands run by agencies like the Forest Service. On this day, people would not pay entrance or recreation fees to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

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This bill would give the State of Utah civil court power for legal cases involving the Shivwits Band of Paiutes. These cases must happen on their tribal lands. It would also clarify how federal courts handle contracts with the Band and expand their ability to lease trust lands. This aims to make legal processes clearer for the Tribe, Utah, and anyone doing business with the Band.

A bill would stop a new plan for managing travel in the Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge areas. If passed, the government would not be able to put the January 2025 plan into action. This means its rules would not apply to people using these lands.

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