Recent Federal Bills

Below are summaries of Bills Introduced, Committee Reports, Chamber Actions, and Public Laws reported in the most recent issue of ELR's Weekly Update.

would direct the Department of Agriculture to publish a report on animals killed under the Wildlife Services program of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

would ensure the continuation of successful fisheries mitigation programs.

would authorize federal agencies to provide alternative fuel to federal employees on a reimbursable basis.

would amend the Mineral Leasing Act to authorize DOI to grant rights-of-ways on federal land.

would direct FEMA to modernize the integrated public alert and warning system of the United States.

would make appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.

would expressthe sense of the House in respect to promoting a strong national energy policy that supports the innovative and hard-working men and women in the oil and gas industry who have led the charge in a United States energy revolution.

would allow individuals a tax deduction for amounts contributed to disaster savings accounts to help defray the cost of preparing their homes to withstand a disaster and to repair or replace property damaged or destroyed in a disaster.

would ensure that the United States is more resilient to the impacts of extreme weather events.

would authorize appropriations for assistance under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act.