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 awards to national estuary programs competitive.
would prohibit DOI from issuing oil and gas leases on portions of the Outer Continental Shelf located off the coast of New Jersey.
would require DOE to prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation, on both energy and water use, for potable hot water.
would amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act to reduce predation on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species.
would attempt to restore the integrity of the Fifth Amendment.
would improve the national infrastructure.
would modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters.
would provide for consideration of H.R. 351, which would allow for expedited approval of natural gas exportation.
would reduce federal regulations that impede tribal energy development on Indian lands.
would revoke the charter of incorporation of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma at the request of that tribe.