Environment

passed · United States · House Jul 15, 2026

HR 4090: Critical Mineral Dominance Act

HR 4090, the Critical Mineral Dominance Act, aims to boost U.S. production of hardrock minerals (like rare earths, base metals, and gemstones) to strengthen domestic supply chains and national security. It requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit a 90-day report analyzing the economic impact of mineral import reliance, prioritize expedited permitting for mining projects on federal land, and review regulations to remove barriers to mineral development. The bill also mandates annual reports identifying federal lands with mineral potential and accelerates geologic mapping to locate new deposits. These provisions directly affect mining companies, federal land managers, and supply chain security efforts, focusing on concrete policy actions rather than outcomes.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prioritizes mining expansion by removing regulatory barriers, weakening environmental protections to accelerate mineral extraction.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Environment

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signed · United States · Senate Jul 12, 2026

S 629: Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

This bill increases financial assistance for farmers and forest landowners affected by emergencies. It raises upfront payments to 75% of costs for replacing damaged farm infrastructure (like fencing) and 50% for repairs, with a 180-day deadline instead of 60 days for using funds. The bill also expands wildfire eligibility to include fires spread by natural causes or caused by the federal government. These changes apply to the Emergency Conservation Program (Section 401) and Emergency Forest Restoration Program (Section 407) under the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands wildfire eligibility and increases funding for infrastructure repairs under Emergency Conservation Program, aiding natural resource recovery after environmental disasters.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

passed · United States · House Jun 4, 2026

HR 2860: Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025

HR 2860 reauthorizes the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative through 2032, continuing a program focused on protecting Puget Sound's marine ecosystem in Washington State. It maintains the existing Northwest Straits Advisory Commission (composed of local county representatives, Tribal governments, and state officials) and requires it to coordinate habitat restoration, monitor water quality, and collaborate with Tribal nations on conservation efforts. The bill authorizes $10 million annually (2026-2031) for the Commission to carry out its duties, including developing science-based restoration plans and reporting progress on benchmarks like habitat protection and water quality. It emphasizes collaboration with local communities, Tribal governments, and federal agencies like NOAA, without granting regulatory authority.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReauthorizes marine conservation program with $10M funding for habitat restoration, water quality monitoring, and Tribal collaboration to protect Puget Sound ecosystem.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · United States · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 6387: FIRE Act

The FIRE Act amends the Clean Air Act to clarify when air quality monitoring data affected by wildfires or prescribed fire (a state-approved wildfire risk mitigation practice) can be excluded from compliance calculations with air quality standards. It expands the definition of "exceptional events" to include natural wildfires and human activities mimicking natural events (like prescribed burns), while excluding common weather patterns and pollution from noncompliance. The bill requires the EPA to conduct regional analysis for multistate wildfire events and create a public website tracking state petitions for data exclusion. This change primarily affects how states and the EPA handle air quality data during wildfire seasons and when using prescribed fire as a management tool.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill excludes wildfire/prescribed burn pollution from Clean Air Act compliance calculations, weakening enforcement of air quality standards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · United States · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 4690: Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act

HR 4690, the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, repeals specific energy efficiency standards for federal buildings. It directly affects federal agencies and buildings subject to the repealed standards under Section 305(a)(3)(D) of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6834(a)(3)(D)). The bill removes these standards from federal law, stating they "shall have no force or effect," and updates related provisions in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to eliminate references to the repealed standards. This is a procedural repeal focused solely on removing existing requirements, not creating new infrastructure or policy.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill repeals energy efficiency standards for federal buildings, directly weakening conservation requirements under existing law.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill repeals energy efficiency standards for federal buildings, directly removing environmental protections that reduce energy use and emissions per the Energy Conservation Act.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · United States · House Apr 17, 2026

HR 6398: RED Tape Act

Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act or the RED Tape Act This bill removes the requirement under the Clean Air Act that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) review and comment on newly authorized federal construction projects and other major federal agency actions that already require review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and proposed federal regulations.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves EPA review requirement for federal projects under Clean Air Act, reducing regulatory oversight on environmental impacts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · United States · House Apr 17, 2026

HR 6409: FENCES Act

The FENCES Act clarifies that states can avoid penalties under the Clean Air Act for failing to meet air quality standards if pollution originates from outside U.S. borders (regardless of human activity). It allows states to demonstrate to the EPA that nonattainment areas (for ozone or particulate matter) would meet standards but for pollution from outside their borders, exceptional events, or mobile sources beyond their control. States must renew this demonstration every five years to maintain the exemption from sanctions or fees. The bill does not change air quality standards but prevents penalties for pollution sources outside a state’s jurisdiction. It applies directly to states and local areas struggling with air quality due to external pollution sources.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill weakens Clean Air Act enforcement by allowing states to avoid penalties for pollution from outside borders, reducing accountability for air quality standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · United States · House Apr 15, 2026

HRES 1174: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

This resolution allows the House of Representatives to consider four separate pieces of legislation without certain procedural objections. It directly affects the legislative process by streamlining how specific bills and a resolution move through the House. The first three items are bills that amend the Clean Air Act to address air quality monitoring during wildfires, EPA review procedures, and international emissions standards. The fourth item is a resolution expressing support for tax policies aimed at helping working families. This procedural measure does not change policy itself but enables the House to vote on these underlying proposals.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill facilitates consideration of Clean Air Act amendments addressing air quality monitoring during wildfires, EPA review procedures, and international emissions standards, all environmental protection measures.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · United States · House Apr 15, 2026

HR 1011: Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

This bill amends two conservation programs to provide upfront payments for emergency repairs. Agricultural producers can receive up to 50% of fencing repair costs or up to 75% for other farmland rehabilitation work before starting repairs. Forest landowners may get up to 75% of emergency restoration costs before implementing measures, with funds needing to be spent within 180 days or returned. It also clarifies that federally-caused wildfires (if spread by natural causes) qualify for payments under the program.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProvides upfront payments for conservation repairs, promoting land restoration and resource protection through funding for farmland/forest rehabilitation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · United States · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 6422: American Water Stewardship Act

This bill extends funding periods for several key water restoration programs through 2031, including the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Long Island Sound program, and Columbia River Basin restoration. It modifies the San Francisco Bay program to require 25% non-Federal cost-sharing for projects and updates coastal water quality monitoring rules to include new testing technologies. The bill also restricts federal funds for these programs from going to non-U.S. entities or those partnering with "foreign countries of concern." These changes directly affect state, local, and nonprofit entities managing federally funded water restoration projects across specific geographic regions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends funding for water restoration programs (Great Lakes, Columbia River) and updates monitoring tech, advancing environmental protection through sustained investment and improved standards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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