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 close oil tax loopholes.

would authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law.

would promote the development of renewable energy on public land.

would reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the American Falls Reservoir.

would reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Little Wood River Ranch.

would promote research, monitoring, and observation of the Arctic.

would establish uniform administrative and enforcement authorities for the enforcement of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and similar statutes.

would prevent, deter, and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing through port state measures.

which would improve hydropower, was passed by the House.

which would reinstate and transfer certain hydroelectric licenses and extend the deadline for commencement of construction, was passed by the House.