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 prohibit a net increase in the total acreage of certain federal land under the jurisdiction of BLM, the National Park Service, FWS, or the Forest Service.

would provide a tax credit for qualified conservation contributions that include National Scenic Trails.

would authorize project development to extend Metrorail service in Northern Virginia.

would strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and amend the Tuna Conventions Act of 1950 to implement the Antigua Convention.

would provide for dissemination of information regarding federal programs relating to energy efficiency projects for schools.

would reauthorize federal support for passenger rail programs.

would amend the Animal Welfare Act to require humane treatment of animals at federal government facilities.

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

would revise the authorized route of the North Country National Scenic Trail in northeastern Minnesota, and extend the trail into Vermont to connect with the Appalachian National Science Trail.

would designate the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument in California.