Environment

in committee · United States · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 5639: Co-Location Energy Act

HR 5639, the Co-Location Energy Act, allows the Secretary of the Interior to permit solar and wind energy development on existing federal energy leases for oil, gas, coal, or geothermal projects. It requires leaseholder consent before evaluating or issuing permits for renewable energy systems on these leased areas. The bill mandates the Secretary to determine within 180 days whether such renewable projects qualify for simplified environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act. This legislation directly affects federal leaseholders and renewable energy developers seeking to co-locate projects on currently leased federal lands.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEnables solar/wind development on existing federal energy leases with streamlined NEPA review, directly advancing renewable energy deployment on current energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables solar/wind development on existing energy leases, promoting clean energy deployment while requiring environmental review under NEPA.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Solar Wind

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in committee · United States · House Mar 18, 2025

HR 2188: COST Act

HR 2188 (COST Act) requires two studies to inform federal fleet decisions. The Comptroller General must analyze the costs of replacing gasoline-powered federal vehicles with electric or E85 flex-fuel vehicles, including necessary infrastructure. The Energy Secretary must compare lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of conventional gasoline, E85 flex-fuel, and electric vehicles using established models. Both studies must be completed within one year of enactment, providing data for future federal vehicle fleet policies without changing existing regulations.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStudies lifecycle emissions/costs of electric/E85 vs gasoline, enabling data-driven transition to cleaner federal fleet energy sources.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates studies on lifecycle emissions and costs of cleaner vehicles, enabling data-driven decisions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from federal fleets.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates studies on transitioning federal fleets to electric/E85, promoting sustainable transportation through lifecycle emissions and cost analysis.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Climate Change Electric Vehicles

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in committee · United States · House Jan 21, 2025

HR 587: To remove the lesser prairie-chicken from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and to amend that Act to exclude the lesser prairie-chicken from the authority of that Act.

HR 587 removes the lesser prairie-chicken (all populations) from the federal lists of threatened and endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. It also permanently amends the law to prevent the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from ever listing the bird as threatened or endangered in the future. This bill directly affects the lesser prairie-chicken by ending its current legal protections under the Endangered Species Act. The key mechanism is a specific exclusion added to the Act’s listing authority, blocking any future federal protection for this species.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill removes lesser prairie-chicken from ESA protections and permanently excludes it from future listing, weakening species conservation under key environmental law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 3305: CLEAR Act of 2025

The CLEAR Act of 2025 limits legal challenges to energy projects by blocking repeated lawsuits about the same project's authorization. It establishes that once a court rules on any legal action concerning an energy project's authorization (like permits for electricity, fossil fuels, or critical minerals), no further lawsuits about that project can be filed - regardless of the parties or type of relief sought. The bill requires courts to remand procedural errors to agencies within 180 days and sets a 150-day deadline for filing challenges after authorization is public. Exceptions include post-completion violations or enforcement actions by government agencies. This primarily affects energy developers, federal/state agencies, and legal challengers by reducing litigation delays for projects already approved.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks legal challenges to energy projects, reducing environmental review opportunities for fossil fuel/critical minerals projects.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2025

HR 4018: To unleash America's offshore critical minerals and resources.

HR 4018 aims to accelerate U.S. access to critical minerals (like nickel, cobalt, and rare earths) found in seabed resources on the continental shelf. It requires federal agencies to expedite permits for exploration and commercial recovery under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act within 60 days of enactment. The bill also mandates a seabed mapping plan, identifies critical minerals for defense/energy use, and directs engagement with allies to support U.S. companies in developing these resources. This directly affects U.S. mining companies seeking seabed mineral rights and federal agencies managing offshore resource development.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill accelerates access to critical minerals (nickel, cobalt, rare earths) essential for renewable energy infrastructure and clean tech supply chains, directly supporting energy transition goals.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentAccelerates seabed mining permits without environmental safeguards, prioritizing resource extraction over conservation and potential ecosystem impacts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · House May 7, 2025

HR 3231: American Energy Act

HR 3231, the American Energy Act, streamlines oil and gas drilling permit processing by requiring the government to approve applications even during pending lawsuits (unless a court has already canceled the lease), and limits court challenges to lease sales. It sets a four-year expiration for drilling permits and bars courts from halting development or lease awards based on environmental lawsuits (like those under NEPA) after bids are opened, unless imminent environmental harm is proven with no other remedy. This directly affects oil and gas companies seeking permits, federal agencies managing leases, and courts handling related litigation. The bill changes procedural rules for permits and lease sales without altering environmental standards.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill streamlines oil/gas drilling permits, limits environmental lawsuits blocking fossil fuel projects, and favors fossil fuels over renewables.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBars courts from halting drilling via environmental lawsuits (NEPA), weakening oversight to expedite oil/gas projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

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passed · United States · House Mar 17, 2026

HR 831: Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025

Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025 This bill establishes an interest-bearing account for the nonfederal contributions for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program, a cooperative effort between federal and nonfederal entities in Arizona, California, and Nevada. The program works to recover multiple species listed under the Endangered Species Act. Currently, the pace of funding exceeds the pace of work. The bill allows the nonfederal contributions deposited in the fund to be made available, without further appropriation, for the program in the future. However, amounts derived from interest earned on amounts in the fund are subject to the availability of appropriations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes funding mechanism for endangered species conservation program under Endangered Species Act, directly advancing species recovery efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House Jan 8, 2026

HR 839: No FED in West Texas Act

HR 839, the "No FED in West Texas Act," prohibits the U.S. Department of the Interior from finalizing or implementing the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge Land Protection Plan. This bill directly affects the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Secretary of the Interior, blocking action on a specific 2023 plan for the refuge. The key provision bans the federal government from administering or enforcing the refuge's land protection plan as outlined in the February 2023 document. The bill does not create new policy but prevents the implementation of an existing federal land management plan.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks implementation of Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge land protection plan, preventing federal conservation efforts and weakening environmental protections for the refuge.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 5373: Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025

HR 5373, the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025, prohibits the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution in commerce of specific types of asbestos (including chrysotile and crocidolite) after its enactment. It directly affects manufacturers, distributors, and users of commercial asbestos, with two key exceptions: the chlor-alkali industry can continue using asbestos for diaphragms until January 1, 2030, and the President may grant limited national security exemptions (up to 3 years, extendable once). The bill explicitly states it does not alter existing regulations for cosmetics or other products containing asbestos as an impurity. It defines "commercial asbestos" to exclude products where asbestos is only an impurity, ensuring no overlap with current cosmetic safety rules.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans asbestos, a known carcinogen and environmental pollutant, directly reducing health/environmental hazards from industrial use and pollution control.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBanning asbestos reduces health risks from exposure, preventing lung diseases and improving public health outcomes.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBans carcinogenic asbestos in workplaces, directly improving worker safety by eliminating a major occupational hazard with limited exceptions.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2025

HR 403: Preventing Our Next Natural Disaster Act

This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act to prioritize disaster resilience funding for vulnerable communities. It defines "environmental justice communities" (communities of color, low-income, or Tribal areas facing higher environmental risks) and "small impoverished communities" (under 50,000 people, economically disadvantaged), requiring FEMA to prioritize these groups for assistance. The bill increases federal funding coverage to 90% for mitigation projects in these communities (up from 75%) and mandates that projects account for future climate risks in design. It also creates a new federal database to track disaster spending and requires FEMA to provide outreach support to help eligible communities apply for funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases federal funding coverage to 90% for mitigation projects in vulnerable communities, directly advancing disaster resilience funding and government spending for essential programs.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrioritizes 90% federal funding for environmental justice communities facing higher environmental risks, strengthening resilience and protection through disaster mitigation projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Coastal & Flood Protection Environmental Justice Natural Disasters Tags Emergency Management

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