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 of 1986 to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies.
would amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to expand the authorization of the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, and the Interior to provide service opportunities for young Americans; help restore the nation's natural, cultural, historic, archaeological, recreational and scenic resources; train a new generation of public land managers and enthusiasts; and promote the value of public service.
would convey certain submerged lands to the government of the Virgin Islands.
would prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce from authorizing commercial finfish aquaculture operations in the exclusive economic zone except in accordance with a law authorizing such action.
would amend the SDWA regarding an endocrine disruptor screening program.
would amend the Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2000 to authorize additional projects and activities under that Act.
would provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of Natural Resources Conservation Service property in Riverside, California.
would amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to provide a requirement for certain lessees.
would develop a rare earth materials program and amend the National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980.
would modify a land grant patent issued by the Secretary of the Interior.