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 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.

which would provide for the issuance of coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service, was passed by the House.

would authorize the provision of health care for certain individuals exposed to environmental hazards at Atsugi Naval Air Facility and establish an advisory board to examine exposures to environmental hazards at such Air Facility.

would amend the East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act to permit the Secretary of the Interior to extend the contract for certain water services.

would promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry.

which would preserve the Green Mountain Lookout in the Glacier Peak Wilderness of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, was signed into law on April 15, 2014.

which would direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument in Fort Greene Park, in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, as a unit of the National Park System, was passed by the House.