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 that federal funds may not be used for National Heritage Areas and similar areas.

would amend and reauthorize certain provisions relating to Long Island Sound restoration and stewardship.

would require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain federal land to the Powell Recreation District in the state of Wyoming.

would expand the Wild Rogue Wilderness Area in the state of Oregon, make additional wild and scenic river designations in the Rogue River area, and provide additional protections for Rogue River tributaries.

would authorize the St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values.

would provide local communities with tools to make solar permitting more efficient.

would amend the Federal Power Act to require FERC to consider private landownership and private use of land in issuing hydropower licenses.

would clarify the authority of the Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to act on behalf of the Commission during emergencies.

would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire not more than 18 acres of land and interests in land in Mariposa, California.

would establish the National Endowment for the Oceans.