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.

which would amend the CAA regarding air pollution from outer continental shelf activities, was passed by the House.

would require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of EPA

would establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of appropriate technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles.

would authorize the Administrator of EPA to award grants for electronic device recycling research, development, and demonstration projects.

would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit.

would amend title 23, U.S. Code, to modify the surface transportation project delivery pilot program to carry out a demonstration program using state environmental laws.

would amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to facilitate the ability of persons affected by oil spills to seek judicial redress.

would amend title 23, U.S. Code, to encourage and facilitate efforts by states and other transportation right-of-way managers to adopt integrated vegetation management practices, including enhancing plantings of native forbs and grasses that provide habitats for pollinators.

would establish the Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area in the state of Texas.

would establish a regulatory system and research program for sustainable offshore aquaculture in the U.S. exclusive economic zone.