Sign Up
Issue · Environment

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
National trend

Bills introduced per week

12-week window
Jun 29 Sep 14
Showing 2 of 2 bills

Bills opposing environment

in committee · United States · Senate Aug 5, 2026

S 5262: Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2026

The Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2026 significantly narrows the federal definition of "navigable waters" by excluding wetlands without continuous surface connections, intermittent streams, and groundwater from federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. The bill prohibits federal agencies from using aggregation methods or the "significant nexus test" to assert authority over these excluded water bodies and invalidates existing regulations that expand the definition of covered waters. Additionally, it requires federal agencies to obtain written consent before entering private property for data collection and mandates that they pay affected landowners double the value of any economic loss caused by new federal water regulations.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentThe bill narrows the federal definition of navigable waters under the Clean Water Act, explicitly removing wetlands and intermittent streams from federal jurisdiction and invalidating existing regulations.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Public Lands Water Quality
Rand Paul (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 13, 2026

S 4956: Farmers and Ranchers Relief Act of 2026

The Farmers and Ranchers Relief Act of 2026 aims to simplify the permitting process for landowners by changing how federal rules regarding the discharge of dredged or fill material are interpreted. Specifically, the bill directs regulators to broadly allow discharges that do not harm fish or wildlife while strictly limiting the ability to revoke permits later. By amending the Clean Water Act, the legislation seeks to reduce the number of required permits for agricultural and ranching activities involving earth-moving or water management. These changes are intended to provide more flexibility for farmers and ranchers without altering the underlying environmental protections of the law.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill weakens environmental protections by broadening discharge allowances and limiting permit revocation, prioritizing agricultural interests over water and wildlife conservation.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Water Quality Wildlife
Cynthia M. Lummis (R) · 4 co-sponsors