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 authorize DOI to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California.
would direct EPA to take certain actions related to pesticides that may affect pollinators.
would authorize EPA to establish a program to award grants to owners or operators of water systems to increase resiliency or adaptability of the systems to any ongoing or forecasted changes to hydrologic conditions.
would provide for ocean acidification collaborative research grant opportunities.
would amend the CZMA to require the Department of Commerce to establish a coastal climate change adaptation planning and response program.
would promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry.
would amend the Energy Independence and Security Act to promote energy efficiency through information and computing technologies.
would protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting.
would amend the CAA to delay the review and revision of NAAQS for ozone.
would prohibit the DOI from using funds to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the ESA.