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 the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to state consideration of reliable generation.

would facilitate the development of a whole-of-government strategy for nuclear cooperation and nuclear exports.

would amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials.

would require FERC to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system.

would require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy threat analysis program.

would provide regulatory relief to alternative fuel producers and consumers.

which would amend the South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988, was passed by the House.

which would amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes, was passed by the House.

which would authorize the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to permit removal of trees around electrical lines on National Forest System lands and BLM lands, respectively, without conducting a timber sale, was passed by the House.

which would provide for a memorandum of understanding to address the impacts of a certain record of decision on the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund, was passed by the House.