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 provide for carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emission fees. 

would amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation.

would require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office to calculate a carbon score for each bill or resolution. 

would require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office to calculate a carbon score for each bill or resolution. 

would provide the Secretary of the Interior a mechanism to cancel contracts for the sale of materials in mineral contracts CA-20139 and CA-22901.

would amend the act that established the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin to adjust the boundary to include the lighthouse known as Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light. 

would require the Director of DOE Office of Science to carry out a research program on low-dose radiation to enhance the scientific understanding of and reduce uncertainties associated with the effects of exposure to low-dose radiation.

would amend the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act to increase the price of Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps to fund the acquisition of conservation easements for migratory birds. 

would provide for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1422) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation, consideration of the bill (H.R. 4012) to prohibit EPA from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible, and consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to provide for greater EPA transparency and timeliness in granting permits.

would amend the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act to increase in the price of Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps to fund the acquisition of conservation easements for migratory birds.