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Environment across the country

Every environment bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
218
last 12 weeks
Active states
10
jurisdictions with bills
Most active
United States
156 bills
Stance split
184 for 34 against
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Showing 91–100 of 184 bills

Bills supporting environment

introduced · Hawaii · Senate Jul 10, 2026

GM 1328: Informing the Legislature that on July 10, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3253 SD2 HD1 CD1 (ACT 226).

This bill formally recognizes a newly established nonprofit organization as the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary to support the state's conservation efforts. The nonprofit is authorized to create and manage specific protected areas, including sanctuaries around a recreational body of water, in areas suitable for native birds, and in other locations appropriate for wildlife protection. By exempting state funds given to this entity from certain legal requirements, the bill aims to provide flexible management for preserving endangered species and enhancing biodiversity in Hawaii.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes a nonprofit to manage protected areas and wildlife sanctuaries, directly advancing conservation and environmental protection efforts.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 5101: Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act

The Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act prevents the Bureau of Land Management from approving any expansion of the Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry. Specifically, it bars the processing of applications for increased mineral operations or sales contracts on specific land parcels in Garfield County, Colorado, that are currently designated for mining. This restriction directly affects the quarry's ability to grow and limits future development on the identified sections of public land.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts mineral operations and quarry expansion, limiting traditional energy resource extraction and development.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill restricts mining expansion on public land, protecting natural resources and limiting potential environmental degradation.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Public Lands
Michael F. Bennet (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 20, 2026

S 5035: National Coordination on Resilience for Security Act of 2026

The National Coordination on Resilience for Security Act of 2026 creates a new Chief Resilience Officer within the National Security Council to lead federal efforts in preparing for natural hazards and enhancing national security. This official will establish interagency working groups and a Partners Council on Resilience that includes representatives from state, local, tribal, and private sector entities to coordinate strategies and identify funding gaps. The bill requires the development of a National Resilience Strategy that outlines how federal agencies will collaborate with non-federal partners to improve infrastructure, reduce waste, and support vulnerable communities. Additionally, the act mandates the creation of a public clearinghouse to share resilience data and technical assistance, with all provisions set to expire after ten years or following a third independent assessment.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates a Chief Resilience Officer to coordinate natural hazard preparedness, which directly supports environmental protection and conservation efforts.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Natural Disasters
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9827: Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026

The Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026 updates the Clean Air Act to broaden the definition of renewable biomass eligible for carbon credits. It specifically allows materials from forest management, such as slash, storm debris, and wood residuals, to be counted as renewable fuel if they come from sustainably managed lands or public forests designated for fuel reduction. The bill also includes vegetation cleared from defensible space around buildings and from wildfire risk reduction projects in the wildland-urban interface. By clarifying these categories and establishing certification requirements, the legislation aims to increase the supply of biomass available for generating renewable energy credits.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands renewable biomass eligibility for carbon credits using sustainably managed forest materials, directly advancing renewable energy and clean energy infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands renewable biomass definitions to include wildfire reduction materials, promoting carbon credits and forest management to reduce emissions and protect natural resources.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Air Quality Forestry
Cliff Bentz (R) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 27, 2026

S 5134: Green New Deal for Health Act

The Green New Deal for Health Act establishes a comprehensive federal framework to address the intersection of climate change and public health by creating new offices, expanding funding, and mandating specific actions across the health care sector. It directly affects hospitals, health care providers, medical manufacturers, health professions schools, and communities identified as environmentally or medically underserved. Key provisions include establishing an Office of Climate Change and Health Equity to develop a national strategic action plan, requiring hospitals to provide detailed notifications and mitigation plans before discontinuing services or closing, and offering grants to modernize medical facilities for climate resilience. The bill also mandates that the health care sector disclose climate risks associated with medical supplies, expands Medicare coverage for home resiliency services like heat pumps for vulnerable patients, and allocates billions in funding to train health workers on climate-related health risks. Additionally, the legislation creates a research initiative to study climate impacts on health and establishes requirements for green, zero-emission medical manufacturing and supply chains.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill addresses climate change and public health, implying support for renewable energy and clean infrastructure to mitigate environmental impacts.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly addresses climate change and public health intersection, establishing offices and funding to protect the environment.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes new offices, expands funding, and mandates actions to improve public health and address climate change impacts on healthcare.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Climate Change Hospitals Medicare Public Health
Edward J. Markey (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 27, 2026

HR 9949: Safe Baby Formula Act of 2026

The Safe Baby Formula Act of 2026 directs the Department of Health and Human Services to study the health effects of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead in infant formula within one year of passing. Following this study, the agency must set specific safety limits for these toxic metals in formula products within 90 days. When establishing these limits, the law requires the department to consider how easy it is to meet the standards, its ability to enforce rules on imported goods, and the potential impact on food security. This legislation directly affects infant formula manufacturers and regulators by mandating the creation of evidence-based safety standards for heavy metals.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates safety limits for toxic metals in infant formula, directly reducing human exposure to environmental pollutants.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates safety limits for toxic metals in infant formula to protect public health and ensure safe healthcare products.90% confidence
Tom Barrett (R)
in committee · United States · House Jul 13, 2026

HR 9655: FAIR Data Act

The FAIR Data Act prevents investor-owned electric utilities from passing the costs of large data centers onto residential and small business customers through higher rates. This rule applies specifically to data centers with a peak power demand exceeding 75 megawatts, excluding upgrades to the power grid made to support these facilities. State regulators are required to review and implement this cost-recovery restriction within a year, while the Department of Energy must verify that states comply before receiving federal administrative funds. Additionally, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will submit an annual report to Congress detailing how these data centers impact electricity rates and grid reliability.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill prevents utilities from passing large data center costs to residential/small business customers, protecting consumers and promoting equitable energy access.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prevents utilities from passing data center costs to residential customers, potentially reducing energy demand and associated emissions from large facilities.65% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prevents utilities from passing data center costs to consumers, protecting residential and small business rates from tech infrastructure burdens.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Electric Grid
Josh Riley (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9826: Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act

The Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act prevents the expansion of the Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry on specific Bureau of Land Management land in Garfield County, Colorado. This legislation directly affects the Secretary of the Interior by prohibiting the approval of any new applications to enlarge existing mineral operations or sell limestone in the designated area. By blocking these specific development projects, the bill aims to preserve the surrounding land without advocating for or against the quarry's current operations. The measure focuses solely on stopping future growth rather than altering existing mining activities.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts limestone quarry expansion, limiting mineral extraction and energy infrastructure development in the designated area.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prevents quarry expansion to preserve land and natural resources, aligning with environmental protection goals.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Public Lands
Jeff Hurd (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 14, 2026

S 4970: Wildfire Prevention and Recovery Act

The Wildfire Prevention and Recovery Act authorizes the Secretary of the Army to conduct periodic wildfire risk assessments for federally authorized dams and reservoirs in Arizona. These evaluations aim to identify threats to infrastructure functions like flood control and water supply, as well as potential dangers to nearby communities if a structure fails. The bill requires the Army to consider factors such as sediment buildup, debris flows, and existing data when planning mitigation strategies to improve preparedness and response capabilities.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates wildfire risk assessments and mitigation for dams, protecting natural resources and reducing environmental hazards.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Forestry
Mark Kelly (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9557: Ounce of Prevention Act

The Ounce of Prevention Act allows communities receiving federal Community Development Block Grants to use those funds for projects that reduce risks from weather-related disasters. This legislation expands the definition of eligible activities to include measures that protect health and welfare by lessening the impact of future hazards, such as building new structures or rehabilitating existing ones in high-risk areas. To support these efforts, the bill requires grantees to submit plans detailing how they will address specific disaster needs and mandates that the Department of Housing and Urban Development provide technical assistance. Additionally, the act permits communities to treat assisted housing units as a single structure for regulatory purposes and sets a deadline for the Secretary to issue new rules formalizing these mitigation efforts.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds disaster risk reduction and infrastructure resilience, which protects natural resources and reduces environmental damage from hazards.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands CDBG funds to include building and rehabilitating structures in high-risk areas, directly supporting housing development and protection.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development
Sam T. Liccardo (D) · 7 co-sponsors
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