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 establish an advisory panel to study the development of a climate-friendly certification for agricultural products.
would extend federal recognition to the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia.
would make continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024.
would modernize permitting systems at DOI.
would require the Director of FWS and the Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries to withdraw proposed rules relating to the ESA.
would amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Tribal Relations.
would amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include as a high-priority research and extension initiative research and extension on precision agriculture workforce development.
would modernize and streamline the permitting process for broadband infrastructure on federal land.
would establish a grace period for nonpayment of premiums for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program until the Administrator of FEMA implements the option for monthly payment of such premiums.
would require the Director of FWS and the Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries to withdraw proposed rules relating to the ESA.