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 designate certain federal portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Great Basin Deserts in Utah as wilderness.

would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence.

would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to third-party quality system assessments.

would amend the Public Health Services Act to reauthorize funding for the National Institutes of Health.

would reduce the fuel economy obligations of automobile manufacturers whose fleets contain at least 50 percent fuel choice enabling vehicles.

would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for establishment of a streamlined data review program.

would protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting.

would designate certain federal portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Great Basin Deserts in Utah as wilderness.

would repeal the crude oil export ban.

would impose a tax on certain trading transactions to invest in infrastructure and the environment.