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 establish Ocean Innovation Clusters to strengthen the coastal communities and ocean economy of the United States through technological research and development, job training, and cross-sector partnerships.

would amend the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 to address ecosystem restoration projects.

would amend Title 54, U.S. Code, to reauthorize the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund.

would amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to ensure community accountability for areas repeatedly damaged by floods.

would amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to the evaluation of state intermittent energy policies.

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

would prohibit federal agencies from purchasing or leasing new vehicles that are not zero emission vehicles.

would provide for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by DOE relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment."

would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify standards for general service lamps.

would extend a program for preventing outages and enhancing the resilience of the electric grid.