Environment

in committee · United States · House Jul 30, 2026

HR 10000: Emergency Mountain Pine Beetle Response Act

The Emergency Mountain Pine Beetle Response Act creates a competitive grant program administered by the U.S. Forest Service to help states, local governments, tribes, and utilities address mountain pine beetle outbreaks. Eligible recipients can receive funding to remove infested trees, process wood, thin forests to reduce fire risk, plant new trees, and stabilize watersheds on National Forest System lands. The law prioritizes projects that protect municipal water supplies, critical infrastructure, and communities located near forests, ensuring that grant funds are distributed quickly to support these emergency restoration efforts.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds utility infrastructure protection and forest management to prevent wildfires that threaten energy grids and water supplies.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds removal of infested trees, forest thinning, and watershed stabilization to protect natural resources and reduce fire risk.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Natural Disasters

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in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 9804: SAFE Rural Act

The SAFE Rural Act creates a new funding program to help rural communities, Tribal lands, and territories prepare for floods before disasters occur. It establishes a dedicated fund that receives 2% of annual disaster relief money to provide formula-based grants to States and Tribal governments for projects like restoring wetlands, upgrading drainage, and building resilient infrastructure. To ensure these funds reach smaller towns, the bill requires States to pass the money down as subgrants to local governments with populations of 50,000 or fewer, while also offering a simplified application process for small projects under $500,000. The legislation further mandates that recipients submit streamlined plans for maintaining their projects long-term and sets aside specific grants to build local capacity for managing hazard mitigation programs.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds wetland restoration, drainage upgrades, and resilient infrastructure, directly protecting natural resources and reducing flood risk.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Natural Disasters Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Jul 30, 2026

HR 9987: Recycling Infrastructure and Data Accountability Act

The Recycling Infrastructure and Data Accountability Act directs the Environmental Protection Agency to study the feasibility of creating a national database to track recycling facilities, material flows, and program performance. This study will identify regions with limited access to recycling services, catalog major waste and recycling facilities, and analyze economic barriers that hinder the development of new processing centers. If the EPA determines the project is viable, it must establish and maintain a publicly accessible online database within a year of submitting its final report to Congress. The bill aims to improve transparency and planning for recycling infrastructure without mandating specific construction projects or funding allocations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes a national recycling database to improve waste management and identify barriers to recycling services, directly supporting environmental conservation.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · United States · House Jul 30, 2026

HR 10004: Defending Our Energy and Water Act

The Defending Our Energy and Water Act directs the Administrator of the Office of Electronic Government to update minimum requirements for new federal data centers, mandating the use of the most water-efficient cooling systems. This update must be completed within 180 days of the bill's enactment. Additionally, the legislation extends a previous deadline for reviewing data center standards from 2026 to 2031 and requires the Department of Defense to identify and integrate water efficiency technologies to protect water resources. These changes apply specifically to federal data centers and aim to minimize their operational impact on water supplies.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates water-efficient cooling for federal data centers, directly advancing energy efficiency and reducing resource consumption.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates water-efficient cooling systems for federal data centers, directly conserving water resources and reducing environmental impact.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates water-efficient cooling systems for federal data centers, promoting sustainable technology infrastructure and operational efficiency.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 9640: Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026

The Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends funding for the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative through fiscal year 2031. This program, managed by the U.S. Geological Survey, will support the collection and analysis of subsurface data using advanced technologies like modern sensing and digital geochemistry to map critical minerals and geothermal resources. The bill also updates the initiative's scope to include the 3D Hydrography Program and allocates $84 million for operations between 2027 and 2031.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $84 million to extend funding for a critical government program, directly advancing fiscal management and appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds mapping of geothermal resources and critical minerals, advancing energy infrastructure development.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds Earth Mapping Resources Initiative to map critical minerals and geothermal resources, advancing environmental data collection and conservation.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funding to advance advanced technologies like modern sensing and digital geochemistry for resource mapping.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 30, 2026

HR 10001: Wildfire Responder Protection Act

The Wildfire Responder Protection Act updates federal regulations to expand the list of wildfire workers who receive specific employment protections. By amending an existing statute, the bill adds roles such as fuels specialists, burn bosses, and prescribed fire crew members to the categories of employees covered under these rules. It also broadens the scope of protected activities to include planned ignition and fuels reduction efforts alongside traditional fire suppression. These changes ensure that a wider range of personnel engaged in wildfire management receive the same legal safeguards as those currently protected.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens environmental protection by expanding legal protections for wildfire responders engaged in fuels reduction and prescribed fire, which are critical conservation and emission-reduction strategies.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands employment protections and safety rules for wildfire workers, directly strengthening labor standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 21, 2026

S 5054: Data Center Tax Accountability and Disclosure Act of 2026

The Data Center Tax Accountability and Disclosure Act of 2026 modifies tax rules and establishes reporting requirements for large data centers. It removes a tax incentive known as bonus depreciation for artificial intelligence data centers unless they meet specific green building standards, such as LEED Platinum or Gold certification. Additionally, the bill requires operators of data centers consuming at least 25 megawatts of power to submit detailed annual reports on their water and electricity usage, emissions, and backup power systems to state or federal agencies. These reports must be made public, and the law prohibits companies from using confidentiality agreements to hide this information. Operators who fail to comply with these reporting requirements face daily civil penalties of up to $100,000 for intentional violations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill removes tax incentives for non-compliant data centers and mandates reporting, promoting fiscal responsibility and closing loopholes.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill removes tax incentives for data centers unless they meet green building standards, promoting energy efficiency and sustainability.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill removes tax incentives for data centers unless they meet green building standards, promoting energy efficiency and environmental protection.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes sustainable technology by removing tax incentives for non-green data centers and enforcing environmental reporting.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives Energy Resilience Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 30, 2026

HR 10005: Data Center Resource Disclosure Act

The Data Center Resource Disclosure Act requires operators of data centers in the United States to voluntarily report their annual energy and water usage to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce. These operators must submit the data within 180 days of the law's enactment and every year thereafter. The government will then publish the results on an interactive map, identify facilities that did not provide information, and share feedback from public interest groups. Additionally, the Assistant Secretary must coordinate with other federal agencies and submit a report to Congress with recommendations for improving data center transparency.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes energy efficiency and transparency by requiring data centers to disclose energy usage, aiding in resource management and conservation efforts.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates disclosure of energy and water usage, promoting transparency and accountability for resource consumption in data centers.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9939: No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act

This bill, titled the No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act, prohibits the construction and operation of large-scale artificial intelligence data centers on any land owned or managed by the United States government. It requires federal agencies to immediately stop building or running such facilities and mandates the removal of existing structures within 30 days of the law's enactment. The legislation defines these centers as buildings with high power usage or advanced cooling systems used for developing AI models, while also specifying that any cleanup must follow environmental safety standards.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts energy infrastructure by banning high-power AI data centers on federal lands, limiting potential energy development.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibiting large-scale AI data centers on federal lands prevents high energy consumption and potential environmental degradation, aligning with conservation and emissions reduction goals.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly restricts the construction and operation of AI data centers on federal lands, limiting infrastructure development for this technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 13, 2026

HR 9647: To prohibit the National Science Foundation from obligating or expending Federal funds to descope or decommission the Ocean Observatories Initiative instruments, and for other purposes.

This bill prevents the National Science Foundation from stopping or dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative instruments located off the coasts of Oregon, Washington, Alaska, North Carolina, and in the Irminger Sea. It requires the agency to conduct a thorough review of the program with input from scientists and coastal communities before any such actions can occur. Until that review is finished, the bill mandates that the initiative continue operating normally in all areas where instruments were previously removed. The legislation directly affects the federal funding and operational status of this specific scientific research network.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prevents dismantling ocean observation instruments, supporting environmental monitoring and data collection essential for climate and ecosystem research.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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