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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
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United States
156 bills
Stance split
184 for 34 against
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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 5115: Farmers Lifeline Options for Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) Act

The FLOOD Act amends the Food Security Act to incorporate specific emergency watershed protection measures from the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978. This change directly affects farmers and agricultural operations by integrating existing disaster response protocols into the broader food security framework. The bill does not create new programs but rather expands the scope of current emergency measures to include watershed protection. By linking these two statutes, the legislation ensures that watershed safeguards are formally recognized as part of the emergency response options available to the agricultural sector.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands emergency measures to include watershed protection, which aids in conserving natural resources and managing environmental risks.65% confidence
Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Natural Disasters Water Quality Tags Agriculture Emergency Management
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9927: Farmers Lifeline to Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) Act

The FLOOD Act amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to incorporate emergency watershed protection measures from the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978. This change directly affects farmers and landowners by expanding the legal framework available for addressing urgent water-related issues on agricultural land. By adding this specific reference to existing law, the bill ensures that current emergency protocols for watershed protection are formally recognized within the broader food security legislation. The provision does not create new funding or alter eligibility criteria but rather integrates an existing set of measures into the statutory text.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill incorporates emergency watershed protection measures, directly strengthening environmental safeguards for agricultural land and water resources.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Natural Disasters Water Quality Tags Agriculture
Jimmy Panetta (D) · 1 co-sponsor