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 congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by EPA relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision."

would provide for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by EPA relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act."

would repeal the renewable fuel program of EPA.

would nullify the final rule of EPA titled "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter."

would amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to ensure fair enforcement of the Act.

would amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to improve wildlife habitat connectivity and wildlife migration corridors.

would prohibit certain actions with respect to certain marine reef species.

would establish the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission.

would amend the FWPCA with respect to permitting terms.

would establish a pilot grant program to improve recycling accessibility.