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 FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project.

would protect against illicit oil shipments.

would require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain federal land to the state of Utah for inclusion in certain state parks.

would amend the Oregon Resource Conservation Act of 1996 to reauthorize the Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group.

would amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission.

would require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education.

which would amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, was passed by the Senate.

which would establish an advisory group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removal, was passed by the Senate.

which would provide guidance for and investment in the upgrade and modernization of the NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Network, was passed by the Senate.

would amend the ESA to provide for protective regulations when a species is listed as an endangered species.