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 Food Security Act of 1985 to make adjustments to the environmental quality incentives program.

would amend the Internal Revenue Code to terminate certain production and investment tax credits for wind, solar, and battery energy storage.

would require a report on Coast Guard personnel skills transfer to the dredging sector and the importance of certain waterways to national security.

would direct the Administrator of NOAA to improve fire weather and fire environment forecasting, detection, and local collaboration.

would amend MAP-21 to modify provisions relating to a categorical exclusion for projects of limited federal assistance.

would require the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to establish a standard for the response time to wildfire incidents.

would establish an Office of Public Engagement and Participation within NRC.

would require the Administrator of EPA to prepare a report on reuse and refill systems.

would amend the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to prohibit the possession or use of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System.

would encourage and facilitate efforts by states and other stakeholders to conserve and sustain the western population of monarch butterflies.