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 remove the authority of DOE to amend or issue new energy efficiency standards for ceiling fans.

would clarify the landward boundary of the exclusive economic zone between areas south of Montauk, New York, and Point Judith, Rhode Island for purposes of all federal laws governing marine fisheries management.

would clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities.

would authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail, and other surface transportation programs.

would joint resolution to express Congress' disfavor regarding the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and China transmitted to Congress by President Obama on April 21, 2015, pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

would amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to clarify a provision relating to the designation of a northern transportation route in Washington County, Utah.

would permit state transportation departments to approve a justification report for a project to build or modify a freeway-to-crossroad interchange on the Interstate Highway System within a transportation management area in the state.

would amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to promote watershed health.

would amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to authorize USDA to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho.

would amend the African Elephant Conservation Act to conserve elephants while appropriately regulating ivory in the United States.