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 amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a federal emission permit for the sale or use of covered substances.
would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for clean energy and to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for big oil companies.
would prohibit funding of the Rural Utilities Service High Energy Cost Grant Program.
would amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen.
would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems.
would provide assistance to communities affected by TMDLs established by the Administrator of EPA.
would amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to grant to states on the Gulf of Mexico jurisdiction over fisheries out to nine nautical miles from shore.
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 Scenic Trail.
would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase, expand, and extend the credit for hydrogen-related alternative fuel vehicle refueling property and increase the investment credit for more efficient fuel cells.
would authorize federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or adaptation management development relating to ocean acidification.