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 amend the ESA to conform citizen suits under that Act with other existing law.

would amend the ESA to require disclosure to states of the basis of determinations under such Act in order to ensure use of information provided by state, tribal, and county governments in decisionmaking under such Act.

would amend the ESA to improve the disclosure of certain expenditures under that Act.

would amend the ESA to require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species.

would authorize and strengthen the tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program of NOAA..

would free the private sector to harness domestic energy resources by removing statutory and administrative barriers.

would enhance consumer access to electricity information and allow for the adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers manage their energy usage.

which would ensure that the NEPA applies to the declaration of national monuments, was passed by the House.

would amend the Sikes Act to make certain improvements to the administration of cooperative agreements for land management related to DOD readiness activities.

would make certain repeals and revisions to federal labor laws, decrease the regulatory burdens on small businesses, provide for comprehensive energy reform, and amend the securities laws to streamline access to capital.