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 Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, and require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units.
would require FERC to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system.
would amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to the evaluation of state intermittent energy policies.
would require FERC to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects.
would amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to permanently authorize the Every Kid Outdoors program.
would reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program.
would amend the Internal Revenue Code to restore and expand the expensing of qualified environmental remediation expenditures.
would provide guidance for and investment in the upgrade and modernization of the NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards network.
would make continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
would direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a plan for ensuring timely review of communications use authorizations.