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 eliminate certain subsidies for fossil fuel production.

would provide for the establishment of a Climate Justice Working Group to help guide the nation's just and equitable transition toward a clean, climate-resilient, zero emission economy.

would amend the Internal Revenue Code to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States.

would require the Administrator of EPA to provide for an objective and independent audit of the programs and activities of the Agency under the CAA and other applicable authorities relating to air pollution.

would amend the CAA to repeal the natural gas tax.

would establish the Dolores River National Conservation Area and the Dolores River Special Management Area in the state of Colorado protect private water rights in the state.

would provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources.

would amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to reauthorize the Act.

would make permanent the authority to collect Shasta-Trinity National Forest marina fees.

would provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain federal land in the state of California.