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 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.

would ensure that amounts in the Land and Water Conservation Fund are made available for projects to provide recreational public access.

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

would amend the Internal Revenue Code to facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency.

would impose limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements whose terms require agencies to take regulatory action.