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 amend the National Flood Insurance Act to allow the rebuilding, without elevation, of certain structures that are located in areas having special flood hazards and are substantially damaged by fire.
would convey to states all rights, title, and interest in, and a percentage of royalties and other amounts required to be paid to the state under Mineral Leasing Act with respect to public land and deposits in the state.
would reauthorize the National Estuary Program.
would authorize the Department of Commerce to identify, declare, and respond to marine disease emergencies.
would promote conservation, improve public land, and provide for sensible development in Douglas County, Nevada.
would provide for media coverage of federal court proceedings.
would require genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly.
would place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services.
would include the Santa Cruz Redwoods Public Lands in the California Coastal National Monument.
would coordinate the provision of energy retrofitting assistance to schools.