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 extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles.

would authorize the restoration of the Klamath Basin and the settlement of the hydroelectric licensing of the Klamath Hydroelectric Project in accordance with the Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement and the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement.

would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an energy investment credit for energy storage property connected to the grid.

would ensure that Federal Register notices submitted to BLM are reviewed in a timely manner.

would amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to clarify that the Act applies to certain incidents that occur in water beyond the exclusive economic zone of the United States.

would provide additional time for compliance with, and coordination of, the compliance schedules for certain EPA rules.

would codify and delay the implementation of and compliance dates for a final rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution.

would amend the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act of 2004 to promote the availability of natural gas to North American markets.

would authorize improvements to flood damage reduction facilities adjacent to the American and Sacramento Rivers near Sacramento, California.

would facilitate the efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of federal and nonfederal land, was passed by the House.