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 the sale or distribution of cosmetics containing synthetic plastic microbeads.

would amend the CAA with respect to exceptional event demonstrations.

would amend the Stafford Act to provide assistance for housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster and provide relief to homeowners affected by major disasters who have mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

would amend the San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act to clarify certain terms.

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.