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 require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an analysis of the costs of converting light-duty vehicles in the federal fleet to electric vehicles.

would amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program.

would prohibit funding for the Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change until China is no longer defined as a developing country.

would amend the CAA to eliminate a waiver under the Act and eliminate an authorization for states to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California.

would amend the CAA to establish a tradeable energy performance standard for large electricity generators and thermal energy users.

would amend the CAA to ensure that tailpipe regulations do not limit the availability of new motor vehicles.

would clarify that eRINs are not authorized for purposes of satisfying the volume of renewable fuel that needs to be contained in transportation fuel for purposes of the Renewable Fuel Program.

would amend the CAA to eliminate a waiver under the Act and eliminate an authorization for states to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California.

which would make further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, was passed by the Senate.

would provide for the settlement of the water rights claims of the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe.