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 designate a peak located in Nevada as "Mount Reagan."

would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.

would provide for the establishment of a National Rare Earth Refinery Cooperative.

would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit for certain property under construction.

would require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a motor and motor-driven systems market assessment and public awareness program.

would authorize the Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority System.

which would protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, was passed by the House.

would amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to improve United States-Israel energy cooperation.

would designate the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park, comprised of certain National Park System lands and other historically significant resources located in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland.

would authorize the Secretary of the Army to carry out certain activities to prevent the interbasin transfer of aquatic invasive species between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River.