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.

which would authorize Escambia County, Florida, to convey certain property that was formerly part of Santa Rosa Island National Monument and that was conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance, was passed by the House.

would reauthorize the National Integrated Drought Information System.

would direct the Secretary of the Interior to take certain land located in Pinal County, Arizona, into trust for the benefit of the Gila River Indian Community.

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.