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 improve energy savings by the Department of Defense.

would provide for the conveyance of National Forest System land in the State of Louisiana.

would remove a use restriction on land formerly a part of Acadia National Park that was transferred to the town of Tremont, Maine.

would require the Secretary of Energy to establish and carry out a comprehensive program to improve education and training for energy-related jobs.

would amend the Animal Welfare Act to restrict the use of exotic and non-domesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions.

would amend the Animal Welfare Act to require that covered persons develop and implement emergency contingency plans.

would establish the Green Bank to assist in the financing of qualified clean energy projects and qualified energy efficiency projects.

would expedite decisions on applications for authorization to export natural gas.

would improve energy savings by the Department of Defense.

would establish the Green Bank to assist in the financing of qualified clean energy projects and qualified energy efficiency projects.