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 provide for the conveyance of eight cemeteries that are located on National Forest System land in Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota.

would provide a prize to the first manufacturer of highly-efficient mid-sized automobiles powered by gasoline.

would limit the authority of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency with respect to certain numeric nutrient criteria.

would approve the Keystone XL pipeline project permit.

would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to improve the energy efficiency of electric instantaneous water heaters.

would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate.

would amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to repeal certain provisions relating to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws.

would provide for an exchange of land between the Department of Homeland Security and the South Carolina State Ports Authority.

would approve the Keystone XL pipeline project and provide for environmental protection and government oversight.

would allow a state or local government to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space lands.