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 allow individuals a tax deduction for amounts contributed to disaster savings accounts to help defray the cost of preparing their homes to withstand a disaster and to repair or replace property damaged or destroyed in a disaster.

would ensure that the United States is more resilient to the impacts of extreme weather events.

would authorize appropriations for assistance under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act.

would authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange in El Paso and Teller Counties, Colorado.

would promote research, development, and demonstration of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies.

would take certain federal land in Lassen County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Susanville Indian Rancheria.

would amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act with respect to high priority corridors on the National Highway System.

would clarify the authority of states and political subdivisions to regulate liquefied petroleum gas rail transload facilities that are owned or operated by, or on behalf of a rail carrier.

would impose an excise tax on greenhouse gas emissions.

would provide for consideration of H.R. 1732, which would preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States.