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 leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian tribes.
would promote innovative practices for soil health through USDA conservation programs.
would require the Secretary of Agriculture to release a reversionary interest in certain land in the Black River State Forest in Millston, Wisconsin.
would provide for limitations on the implementation and enforcement of a global carbon tax with respect to the United States.
would extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026.
would provide for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Rescinding Regulations Regarding Management Systems Pertaining to the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Refuge Roads Program."
would amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the automatic contingent extension of the National Flood Insurance Program.
would modify USDA programs to improve flood protection and infrastructure resiliency.
would require the Administrator of EPA to authorize manufacturers of certain vehicles to suspend engine derate or shutdown functions in prolonged cold weather conditions.
would require the use of the voice and vote of the United States in international financial institutions to advance the cause of transitioning the global economy to a clean energy economy and prohibit U.S. government assistance to countries or entities to support fossil fuel activity.