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 direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to support the restoration of coral reefs in South Florida.

would amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the total amount of federal assistance for projects in states experiencing severe drought and projects in historically disadvantaged communities.

would amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to provide the Secretary of the Interior with certain authorities with respect to projects affecting the Klamath Basin watershed.

would exempt certain entities from liability under CERCLA with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

would amend SMCRA to establish additional considerations with regard to the adequacy of permit performance bonds.

would amend SMCRA to protect taxpayers from liability associated with the reclamation of surface coal mining operations.

would amend the Natural Gas Act to establish a deadline for the review of applications for natural gas export and import orders.

would require the Administrator of NOAA to establish a Climate Change Education Program.

would extend the authorization for a large-scale water recycling and reuse grant program.

would require the Administrator of NOAA to establish a Climate Change Education Program.