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 authorize FEMA to award mitigation financial assistance in certain areas affected by wildfire.

would provide for the settlement of the water rights claims of the Fort Belknap Indian Community.

would promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry.

would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Administrator of EPA and the Secretary of Energy, to conduct a study on the public health and environmental impacts of the production, transportation, storage, and use of petroleum coke.

would amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to clarify provisions enacted by the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, and further the conservation of certain wildlife species.

would require the federal government to expedite the sale of underutilized federal real property.

would amend the Helium Act to improve helium stewardship.

would require regulation of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy under the SWDA.

would amend the SMCRA to implement the final rule on excess spoil, mining waste, and buffers for perennial and intermittent streams.

would require the Administrator of EPA and the Secretary of Energy to conduct a fuel system requirements harmonization study.