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 transfer certain public land currently administered by the Bureau of Land Management to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Navy for inclusion in the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California.

would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a retail tax on disposable carryout bags.

would establish the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness in New Mexico and convey certain parcels of National Forest System land in the state.

would modify the boundary of Yosemite National Park.

would transfer certain public land currently administered by the Bureau of Land Management to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Navy for inclusion in Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California.

would withdraw and reserve certain public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management for exclusive military use as part of the Limestone Hills Training Area, Montana.

would prevent the escapement of genetically altered salmon in the United States.

would amend the Helium Act to improve helium stewardship.

would amend Pub. L. No. 101-377 to revise the boundaries of the Gettysburg National Military Park to include the Gettysburg Train Station.

would modify the boundary of Yosemite National Park.