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 FIFRA to allow the marketing, distribution, and sale of solid antimicrobial copper alloys with certain claims, and would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exclude certain solid antimicrobial copper alloys from regulation as drugs or devices.
would free the private sector to harness domestic energy resources by removing statutory and administrative barriers.
would streamline the collection and distribution of government information.
would amend the SDWA to repeal certain exemptions for hydraulic fracturing.
would direct DOE to establish microlabs to improve regional engagement with national laboratories.
would direct DOI to establish a bison management plan for Grand Canyon National Park.
would provide for federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by their employees or from funds administered by that agency.
would authorize Escambia County, Florida, to convey property that was formerly part of Santa Rosa Island National Monument and that was conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance.
would streamline the permit process for rail and transit infrastructure.
would amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation.