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 for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by EPA relating to “Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review.”

would provide for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors.”

would provide for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by EPA relating to “Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review.”

would support communities that host transmission lines and promote conservation and recreation.

would direct the Secretary of the Interior to encourage and incentivize rescue, rehabilitation, and appropriate reintroduction of threatened and endangered animals by establishing a Wildlife Confiscations Network.

would amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the total amount of federal assistance for projects in states experiencing severe drought and projects in historically disadvantaged communities.

would direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to support the restoration of coral reefs in South Florida.

would amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the total amount of federal assistance for projects in states experiencing severe drought and projects in historically disadvantaged communities.

would amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to provide the Secretary of the Interior with certain authorities with respect to projects affecting the Klamath Basin watershed.

would exempt certain entities from liability under CERCLA with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.