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 provide for certain land to be taken into trust for the benefit of Morongo Band of Mission Indians.
would prohibit EPA from extending the renewable fuel program past 2022 if the agency waives applicable volume requirements in prior years.
would phase out animal testing for cosmetics, as well as the sale of cosmetics tested on animals.
would amend the SDWA to reauthorize technical assistance to small public water systems.
would amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally.
would encourage African countries to provide first-time access to electricity and power services for at least 50,000,000 people in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020.
would make appropriations for DOI, EPA, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.
would make appropriations for DOI, EPA, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.
would prohibit EPA from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.
would reduce costs of providing high-quality drinking water to millions of people residing in rural communities by facilitating greater use of cost-effective alternative systems, including well water systems.