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 provide for an application process for the designation of rural areas.

would require rulemaking by FEMA to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance.

would improve energy performance in federal buildings.

would recognize the disparate impact of climate change on women, and the efforts of women globally to address climate change.

would direct DOI to place certain lands in Skagit and San Juan Counties, Washington, into trust for the Samish Indian Nation.

would amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to provide guidance on utility energy service contracts used by federal agencies.

would amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to encourage the increased use of performance contracting in federal facilities.

would amend the CWA to increase the length of time for a certain permit.

would authorize the approval of natural gas pipelines, and establish deadlines and expedite permits for certain natural gas gathering lines on federal and Indian land.

would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, and the labeling of natural foods.