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 Department of Energy Organization Act to transfer regulatory authority over exports of natural gas from the Secretary of Energy to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

would amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to facilitate the establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain states.

would provide for the sale or transfer of certain federal lands in Nevada.

would reauthorize weatherization and state energy programs.

would amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to facilitate the establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain states.

would establish a State Energy Race to the Top Initiative to assist energy policy innovation in the states to promote the goal of doubling electric and thermal energy productivity by January 1, 2030.

would encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings.

would help public and private entities to assess and implement energy systems that recover and use waste heat and local renewable energy resources.

would improve energy performance in federal buildings.

would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to promote energy efficiency and energy savings in residential buildings.