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 amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration.

would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to protect and restore the Great Lakes.

which would allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals, was passed by the Senate.

which would limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations before December 31, 2013, under SMCRA, was passed by the House.

which would prohibit the sale of billfish, was passed by the Senate.

which would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to allow the construction and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities in the Gateway National Recreation Area, was passed by the Senate.

which would authorize the exchange of land or interest in land between Lowell National Historical Park and the city of Lowell in Massachusetts, was passed by the Senate.

which would prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the United States from participating in the European Union's emissions trading scheme, was passed by the Senate.

would limit use of EPA’s aerial surveillance over farms.

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