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 provide guidance for and investment in the upgrade and modernization of NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Network.

 

would improve the instant messaging service used by the National Weather Service.

would improve forecasting and understanding of tornadoes and other hazardous weather.

which would make further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, was signed by President Biden on November 17, 2023.

would amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act.

would amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate the Texas and New Mexico portions of the future interstate-designated segments of the Port-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate Route 27.

would prohibit the use of federal funds to provide housing to specified aliens on any land under the administrative jurisdiction of the federal land management agencies.

would amend Title 49, U.S. Code, to provide enhanced safety in pipeline transportation.

would prohibit certain actions with respect to certain marine reef species.

would authorize livestock producers and their employees to take black vultures to prevent death, injury, or destruction to livestock.