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 Title 23, U.S. Code, to extend the authorization for certain alternative fuel and clean vehicles to use HOV facilities.
which would require FERC to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects, was passed by the Senate.
would make appropriations for DOI, EPA, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
would support equity for aquaculture and seafood at USDA.
would rename the ESA.
would amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to make certain freshwater fisheries eligible for fishery resource disaster relief.
would require the Administrator of NOAA to establish an assessment program for commercial-scale offshore aquaculture through demonstration projects, establish Aquaculture Centers of Excellence, and support aquaculture workforce development and working waterfronts.
would amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to eliminate the prohibition on indirect costs with respect to aquaculture assistance.
would rename the ESA.
would amend the SDWA to clarify the requisite timeline for making a decision on the approval or disapproval of a state underground injection control program.