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 drought assistance to the State of California and other affected western states.

which allow the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in the State of Minnesota to lease or transfer certain land, was passed by the Senate.

would ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil.

would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that products derived from tar sands are crude oil for purposes of the federal excise tax on petroleum

would amend the Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act of 2005.

would direct the Secretary of Transportation to temporarily waive certain vehicle weight limits for covered logging vehicles.

would correct the boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in Florida.

would authorize the exchange of certain federal land and non-federal land in the State of Minnesota.

would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide for the recognition of voluntary certification programs for air conditioning, furnace, boiler, heat pump, and water heater products.

would reauthorize the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area.