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July 20, 2012
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Energy and Natural Resources
The federal government promotes the production of energy and regulates the use of natural resources. Federal agencies also support research efforts to develop new sources of energy and to conserve natural resources. CBO analyzes the effects of current and proposed policies in this area.
H.R. 4484, Y Mountain Access Enhancement Act
S. 3193, Barona Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Clarification Act of 2012
H.R. 5958, a bill to name the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Contact Station of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge unit of Gateway National Recreation Area in honor of James L. Buckley
S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012
S. 1324, the Captive Primate Safety Act
Effects of Federal Tax Credits for the Purchase of Electric Vehicles
Sep 2012 - CBO’s report assesses how the credits affect the relative cost of owning an electric vehicle, and how cost-effectively the credits reduce gasoline consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.