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 increase, expand, and extend the credit for hydrogen-related alternative fuel vehicle refueling property and to increase the investment credit for more efficient fuel cells.

would ban the use of bisphenol A in food containers.

would promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry.

would prohibit closing or repurposing any propagation fish hatchery or aquatic species propagation program of the DOI unless such action is expressly authorized by an Act of Congress.

would amend the Indian Land Consolidation Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to contract with eligible Indian tribes to manage land buy-back programs and authorize that certain amounts be deposited into interest bearing accounts.

would provide for the conveyance of certain public land in and around historic mining townsites located in Nevada.

which addresses current emergency shortages of propane and other home heating fuels and provides greater flexibility and information for governors to address such emergencies in the future, was signed into law on June 30, 2014.

which amends the Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998, was signed into law on June 30, 2014.

which reinstates and transfers certain hydroelectric licenses and extends the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects, was signed into law on June 30, 2014.

would amend the law relating to sport fish restoration and recreational boating safety.