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 make technical corrections to the Navajo water rights settlement in New Mexico.

would make appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.

would amend the Energy Independence and Security Act to add certain medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles to the advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program.

would designate the Frank Moore Wild Steelhead Sanctuary in Oregon.

would provide for the implementation of a sustainable chemistry program.

would require DOI to take land into trust for certain Indian tribes.

would amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act to establish an energy storage portfolio standard.

would require DOE to conduct a study on the technology, potential lifecycle energy savings, and economic impact of recycled carbon fiber.

would improve the ability of NOAA, the Coast Guard, and costal states to sustain healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems by maintaining and sustaining their capabilities relating to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response.

would require DOE to issue a long-term, federal excess uranium inventory management plan.