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 reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000.

would designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness.

would establish the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area.

would prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions.

which amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize and modify provisions relating to the diesel emissions reduction program.

which transfers certain land to the United States to be held in trust for the Hoh Indian Tribe.

which amends the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize volunteer programs and community partnerships for national wildlife refuges.

which amends the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to improve the conservation of sharks.

which amends the SDWA to reduce lead in drinking water.

which amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify federal responsibility for stormwater pollution.