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.

which would provide for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles," was signed by President Trump on May 23, 2025.

which would provide for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by EPA relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing," was signed by President Trump on May 23, 2025.

which would authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, was passed by the House.

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

would improve forecasting and understanding of tornadoes and other hazardous weather.

would amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include as a high-priority research and extension area research on microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on farmland.

would provide that a project to replace or improve a communications facility following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the president is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews.

would direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board.

would direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on existing programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across land ownership boundaries on federal and nonfederal land.

would amend the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Authorization Act.