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 TSCA to reauthorize and modernize the act.

would designate certain segments of East Rosebud Creek in Carbon County, Montana, as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

would establish regional weather forecast offices.

would extend the authority of DOI and USDA to carry out the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.

would support development of educational programs for careers in renewable energy.

would reauthorize the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act.

would reauthorize the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program.

would authorize the Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority System and the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System in Montana.

would grant states authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs.

would amend the CZMA to authorize grants to Indian tribes for achievement of tribal coastal zone objectives.