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 make permanent the authority to collect Shasta-Trinity National Forest marina fees.

would provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain federal land in the state of California.

would require the collection of certain data relating to BLM land acquisitions.

would require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program to address forestry workforce development needs.

would amend §324 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to incentivize states, Indian tribes, and territories to close disaster recovery projects by authorizing the use of excess funds for management costs for other disaster recovery projects.

would require the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw certain documents relating to grizzly bears.

would make supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.

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

would authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works.

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.