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 Internal Revenue Code to provide a tax credit for certain indoor air quality assessments and improvements.

would provide for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of DOE relating to “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Circulator Pumps.”

would provide for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by DOE relating to “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters.”

would enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials.

would provide for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by FWS relating to “Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard.”

would approve the settlement of water rights claims of the Yavapai-Apache Nation in the state of Arizona, and authorize construction of a water project relating to those water rights claims.

would amend the Mineral Leasing Act to make certain adjustments to the royalty rates for leases for oil and gas extraction on federal land.

would increase support by the US. government for critical minerals projects outside the United States.

would require the Administrator of EPA assess certain fees on shipping and other vessels.

would direct the Administrator of FEMA to take certain actions relating to incident periods and extreme weather.