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 Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish an emergency preparedness and response technical assistance program to assist entities that operate rural water or wastewater systems in preparing for and responding to natural or man-made disasters.

would extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026.

would ensure that certain permit approvals by EPA have the force and effect of law.

would provide for conservation and economic development in the state of Nevada.

would prohibit entities integral to the national interests of the United States from participating in any foreign sustainability due diligence regulation, including the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive of the European Union.

would ensure that the Forest Service is fully staffed.

would ensure that the National Park Service is fully staffed.

would amend Title 23, U.S. Code, with respect to the highway safety improvement program.

would make further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.

would provide for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by DOE relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers."