would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.

would direct DOT to establish a program to eliminate duplicative environmental reviews and approvals under state and federal law of rail and highway projects.

would eliminate certain EPA programs.

would authorize DOI to carry out programs and activities that connect people, especially children, youth, and families, with the outdoors.

would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

would amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation.

would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to improve environmental literacy to better prepare students for postsecondary education and careers.

would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve environmental literacy to better prepare students for postsecondary education and careers.

would require that scientific studies used in a rule making be published.

would reauthorize federal support for passenger rail programs.