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 direct EPA to publish a health advisory and submit reports on microcystins in drinking water.

would amend the SDWA to provide for risk assessment and management of algal toxins in drinking water.

would provide for consideration of S. 1, which would approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

would provide for the withdrawal of certain federal land in Garden Valley, Nevada.

would establish and designate wilderness areas within the Gold Butte National Conservation Area in Clark County, Nevada. 

would direct USDA to publish a strategy to significantly increase the role of volunteers and partners in National Forest System trail maintenance.

would prohibit treatment of gray wolves in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan as endangered species.

would amend the tax code to make the special rule for qualified conservation contributions permanent. 

would supplement the Secretary of the Army's existing authorities to review the operations of reservoirs.

would provide for conservation, enhanced recreation opportunities, and development of renewable energy in the California Desert Conservation Area.