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 CWA to prohibit the dumping of sewage into the Great Lakes.
would establish an integrated national approach to respond to ongoing and expected effects of extreme weather and climate change by protecting, managing, and conserving fish, wildlife, and plants, and to maximize government efficiency and reduce costs, in cooperation with state, local, and tribal governments.
would clarify the description of certain federal land under the Northern Arizona Land Exchange and Verde River Basin Partnership Act to include additional land in the Kaibab National Forest.
would require that any revision to, or establishment of, primary or secondary NAAQS be made by statute.
would amend the CWA to prohibit the dumping of sewage into the Great Lakes.
would repeal the renewable fuel standard.
would foster market development of clean energy fueling facilities by steering infrastructure installation toward designated clean vehicle corridors.
would amend the Internal Revenue Code to extend financing of the Hazardous Substance Superfund.
would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.
would designate June 20, 2015, as ''American Eagle Day'' to celebrate the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle.