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 promote the domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies.

would make it a principal negotiating objective of the United States in trade negotiations to eliminate government fisheries subsidies.

would repeal a limitation on annual payments under SMCRA.

would amend subtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels.

would amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to provide for expedited project implementation relating to the comprehensive Everglades restoration plan.

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

would amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to adjust the Crooked River boundary to provide water certainty for the City of Prineville, Oregon.

which would authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives, was passed by the Senate.

would prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the United States from participating in the European Union's emissions trading scheme.

which would require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into a property conveyance with the city of Wallowa, Oregon, was passed by the House.