WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Environmental protection

H.R. 6781, To authorize the State of Virginia to petition for authorization to conduct natural gas or crude oil (or both) exploration and extraction activities in any area that is at least 50 miles beyond the coastal zone of the State, and for other purposes

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6781 would authorize the State of Virginia to petition for authorization to conduct natural gas or crude oil (or both) exploration and extraction activities in any area that is at least 50 miles beyond the coastal zone of the State....

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H.R. 6759, The Renew Through Green Jobs Act of 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6759 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the renewable electricity production credit and to require the Secretary of Labor to establish a program to provide for workforce training and education, at institutions of higher education, in the fields of renewable energy and efficiency, green technology, and sustainable environmental practices....

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S. 3322, The Midwestern Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3322 would provide tax relief for the victims of severe storms, tornados, and flooding in the Midwest....

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P.L. 110-299, A bill to clarify the circumstances during which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and applicable States may require permits for discharges from certain vessels, and to require the Administrator to conduct a study of discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3298 would clarify the circumstances during which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and applicable States may require permits for discharges from certain vessels, and it would require the Administrator to conduct a study of discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels....

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S. 3297, The Advancing America's Priorities Act - Cost per Average Family: $69.68

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3297 would advance America's priorities....

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S. 3270, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

An original bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration....

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S. 3228, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for green roofs

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3228 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for green roofs....

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S. 3181, The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $424.55

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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S. 3147, A bill to authorize the State of Virginia to petition for authorization to conduct natural gas exploration and drilling activities in the coastal zone of the State

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3147 would authorize the State of Virginia to petition for authorization to conduct natural gas exploration and drilling activities in the coastal zone of the State....

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S. 3124, The Community College Sustainability Act

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3124 would require the Secretary of Labor to establish a program to provide for workforce training and education, at community colleges, in the fields of renewable energy and efficiency, green technology, and sustainable environmental practices....

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S. 3125, The Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3125 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions....

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S. 3126, The Energy Resource Development Act of 2008

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3126 would provide for the development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources....

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S. 3119, The Economic Recovery Act of 2008

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3119 would stimulate the economy by encouraging energy efficiency, infrastructure and workforce investment, and homeownership retention, and by amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide certain business tax relief and incentives....

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S. 3098, The Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3098 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions....

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P.L. 110-246, The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6124 would provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012....

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S. 3044, The Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3044 would provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for their actions with regard to high energy prices....

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S. 3043, The Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform Act of 2008

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3043 would improve Federal land management, resource conservation, environmental protection, and use of Federal real property, by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to develop a multipurpose cadastre of Federal and real property and identifying inaccurate, duplicate, and out-of-date Federal land inventories....

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S. 3039, The Northern Neck National Heritage Area Study Act

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3039 would direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Northern Neck National Heritage Area in Virginia....

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S. 3036, The Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $12073.53

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3036 would direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases....

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H.R. 6065, The Green Schools Act

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6065 would promote green schools....

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H.R. 6063, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $190.31

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6063 would authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration....

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H.R. 6049, The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 - Savings per Average Family: $72.02

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6049 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, and to provide individual income tax relief....

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H.R. 6052, The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $7.10

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6052 would promote increased public transportation use, and it would promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation....

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S. 3004, The Department of Energy National Security Act for Fiscal Year 2009

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3004 would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for defense activities of the Department of Energy....

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S. 3003, The Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3003 would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military construction....

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