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 provide for the equalization of the excise tax on liquefied natural gas and per energy equivalent of diesel.

would direct the Secretary of the Interior to issue an oil and gas leasing program under section 18 of OCSLA for 2016 through 2020.

would ensure the continuation of successful fisheries mitigation programs.

would withdraw certain federal land and interests in that land from location, entry, and patent under the mining laws and disposition under the mineral and geothermal leasing laws and preserve existing uses.

would amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission.

would establish the Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area.

would ban the use of bisphenol A in food containers.

would enable state and local promotion of natural gas, flexible fuel, and high-efficiency motor vehicle fleets.

would amend OCSLA to increase energy exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf, provide for equitable revenue sharing for all coastal states, and reorganize the functions of the former Minerals Management Service into distinct and separate agencies.

would amend CERCLA relating to state consultation on removal and remedial actions, state concurrence with listing on the National Priorities List, and state credit for contributions to the removal or remedial action.