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 approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

would revoke the charter of incorporation of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma at the request of that tribe.

would change the name of Mount McKinley to Mount Denali.

would preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States.

would amend the ESA to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements.

would authorize a National Heritage Area program.

would amend the ESA to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements.

would amend the ESA to require online publication of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened under the act.

would reform the federal permitting process to improve efficiency, management, and interagency coordination.

would provide for consideration of H.R. 351, which would expedite approval of natural gas exportation.