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 Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each state to make determinations relating to the state's water quality standards.

would improve hydropower.

would authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law.

would authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law.

would improve hydropower.

would expand the boundary of Saguaro National Park.

would create and support sustainable agriculture activities and improved access to nutrition in United States cities.

would provide congressional direction for implementation of ESA as it relates to operation of the Central Valley Project and the California State Water Project and for water relief in California.

would repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in SDWA.

would allow the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in Minnesota to lease or transfer certain land.