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 amend MAP-21 to modify provisions relating to a categorical exclusion for projects of limited federal assistance.

would require the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to establish a standard for the response time to wildfire incidents.

would establish an Office of Public Engagement and Participation within NRC.

would require the Administrator of EPA to prepare a report on reuse and refill systems.

would amend the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to prohibit the possession or use of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System.

would encourage and facilitate efforts by states and other stakeholders to conserve and sustain the western population of monarch butterflies.

would amend the ESA to allow certain activities to be conducted with respect to sturgeon held in captivity or in a controlled environment.

would prohibit certain activities involving kangaroos and kangaroo products.

would encourage and facilitate efforts by states and other stakeholders to conserve and sustain the western population of monarch butterflies.

would amend the ESA to allow certain activities to be conducted with respect to sturgeon held in captivity or in a controlled environment.