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 the Asbestos Information Act to establish a public database of asbestos-containing products, and require public disclosure of information pertaining to the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of asbestos-containing products.

 

would extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam.

would reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Clark Canyon Dam.

would require state and local government approval of prescribed burns on federal land during conditions of drought or fire danger.

would amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide eligibility for broadcasting facilities to receive certain disaster assistance.

would prohibit the expenditure of federal funds to Amtrak.

would end the use of body gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System.

would authorize DOI to carry out programs and activities that connect Americans, especially children, youth, and families, with the outdoors.

would amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to authorize competitive grants to support programs that address needs of fishing communities.

would provide for the conveyance of certain land inholdings owned by the United States to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona.