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 reauthorize the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act.

would recognize the authority of states to regulate oil and gas operations.

would amend SMCRA to ensure transparency in the development of environmental regulations.

would promote energy efficiency.

would establish an Energy Productivity Innovation Challenge to assist energy policy innovation in the states to promote the goal of doubling electric and thermal energy productivity by 2030.

would provide consistent and reliable authority for, and for the funding of, the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

would provide regulatory relief to producers and consumers of alternative fuel.

would promote federal-state partnerships for developing regional energy strategies and plans to mitigate risks in changing energy systems.

would amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide for a smart energy and water efficiency pilot program.

would expand project eligibility to certain public infrastructure projects.