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 FWPCA to restore a national minimum standard of protection for the water resources of the United States while providing certainty to regulated entities.

would reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities.

would amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to address emissions of certain greenhouse gasses and carbon storage through conservation incentive contracts.

would require the Director of BLM to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process.

would protect access to kratom.

would amend the Internal Revenue Code to establish a business tax credit for the purchase of zero emission electric lawn, garden, and landscape equipment.

would authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to permit removal of trees around electrical lines on National Forest System land without conducting a timber sale.

would amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to designate as a component of the National Heritage Area System the Finger Lakes National Heritage Area in the state of New York.

would withdraw certain federal land in the Pecos Watershed area of New Mexico from mineral entry, and designate the Thompson Peak Wilderness Area in New Mexico.

would require the Secretary of Agriculture to designate and maintain at least 20% of the total number of trails in the Shawnee National Forest for trail riding by covered vehicles.