Environment

in committee · United States · House Aug 20, 2026

HR 3276: Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026

The Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025 establishes the Urban Bird Treaty Program, which provides grants and technical assistance to local groups - including cities, nonprofits, community organizations, and academic institutions - to protect and restore urban bird habitats. Key provisions include funding for habitat restoration (e.g., removing invasive species and planting native plants), reducing urban bird hazards, and engaging communities in monitoring and education. The program, administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, authorizes $1 million annually from 2026 to 2032 for projects focused on conserving urban bird populations through collaborative local efforts. It directly affects communities seeking to enhance green spaces and support bird conservation in populated areas.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProvides grants for urban bird habitat restoration, native plantings, and community conservation efforts, directly advancing environmental protection and habitat conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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passed · United States · House Jan 22, 2026

HRES 375: Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as Renewable Fuels Month to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in reducing carbon impacts, lowering fuel prices for consumers, supporting rural communities, and lessening reliance on foreign adversaries.

HRES 375 is a symbolic resolution designating May 2025 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize renewable fuels' role in reducing carbon emissions, lowering consumer fuel prices, supporting rural economies, and decreasing reliance on foreign energy sources. The resolution expresses the House's support for this designation without creating new laws or funding. It highlights renewable fuels' economic contributions (e.g., jobs, GDP impact) and environmental benefits as context for the recognition, but does not alter existing policies. As a non-binding resolution, it has no direct legal effect on consumers, industries, or government programs.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly designates 'Renewable Fuels Month' to recognize renewable fuels' role in carbon reduction, lower prices, rural support, and reduced foreign reliance - directly promoting renewable energy advocacy.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly links renewable fuels to reducing carbon emissions and environmental benefits, recognizing their role in climate impact reduction and clean energy promotion.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Climate Change Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Sep 9, 2025

HR 3654: TERRA Act

The TERRA Act enables Indian Tribes to integrate funding from multiple federal programs into comprehensive plans addressing environmental threats and natural disasters, including climate impacts like flooding, erosion, wildfires, and sea level rise. The bill streamlines administrative processes by requiring only a single annual report instead of multiple reports from individual programs and allows tribes to reallocate funds across different services as needed. It establishes a streamlined permitting process for environmental reviews and creates an expedited fee-to-trust process for land acquisitions to support community-driven relocation efforts. The Act aims to reduce bureaucratic barriers while empowering tribes to address environmental challenges through their own community-driven strategies within the federal trust responsibility framework.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables tribes to address climate impacts and environmental threats through integrated funding and streamlined processes, advancing protection efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Natural Disasters Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 14, 2026

S 3637: ACE Agriculture Act of 2026

The ACE Agriculture Act of 2026 amends USDA research programs to expand their focus on water conservation, greenhouse gas reduction, and resilience against climate impacts like drought and pests. It increases annual funding for the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA) from $50 million to $100 million (2027-2031) and requires the program to prioritize water conservation, emissions mitigation, and protection from diseases and pests. The bill redesignates a former "Pilot" program as a permanent initiative, clarifies the Director’s role to work directly with the Chief Scientist (without reporting to other USDA program heads), and allows use of unobligated funds for implementation. This primarily affects USDA research operations and agricultural producers adopting new technologies for sustainability and climate adaptation.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill prioritizes emissions mitigation and greenhouse gas reduction through expanded USDA research funding, directly advancing energy policy goals of reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands USDA research focus to water conservation, greenhouse gas reduction, and climate resilience with increased funding for environmental research programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Conservation Tags Agriculture

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in committee · United States · House Mar 11, 2025

HR 2030: Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act of 2025

This bill protects three specific state programs that handle permits for dredged or fill material in waterways under the Clean Water Act. It prohibits the EPA from withdrawing approval of Michigan's, New Jersey's, and Florida's existing programs without new congressional authorization, preventing the EPA from revoking them through standard administrative processes. The bill also creates a 90-day transition period for Florida to continue issuing permits during a program review and allows other states to seek similar approval if their programs are deemed comparable. It does not change environmental standards but ensures these cooperative state-federal arrangements remain intact unless Congress acts.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProtects state Clean Water Act permitting programs from EPA revocation, preserving existing environmental regulatory frameworks under the Clean Water Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Mar 28, 2025

HR 1904: Improving Coordination of Agriculture Research and Data Act

This bill establishes an Agriculture Climate Scientific Research Advisory Committee to develop national research priorities for climate-smart agriculture and standardize data collection protocols, and creates a Rural Climate Alliance Network to connect agricultural producers, researchers, and technical assistance providers. The committee will identify research gaps, develop biennial research agendas, and recommend annual budget priorities for climate research. The network will facilitate sharing of climate data, improve communication about climate risks, and support implementation of climate-resilient practices across the agriculture sector. These changes aim to strengthen coordination of climate-related research, data systems, and technical assistance to better address climate change impacts on farming and rural communities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes climate-smart agriculture research committee and network to develop climate research priorities, standardize data, and advance climate-resilient farming practices, directly supporting environmental protection through research coor...95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Forestry Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 21, 2026

S 3501: Calumet National Heritage Area Act

This bill designates the Calumet region in Indiana and Illinois as a National Heritage Area, formally establishing a framework to preserve and promote its unique industrial, cultural, and natural resources. It specifies the boundaries (covering parts of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties in Indiana and adjacent Illinois areas) and names the Calumet Heritage Partnership as the local coordinating entity responsible for managing the area. The bill requires the local entity to submit a management plan within three years and sets a 15-year limit on federal funding for the initiative. This designation directly affects residents, tourism, and conservation efforts in the region by creating a structured approach to protect sites like Indiana Dunes National Park and historical industrial landscapes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDesignates Calumet region for preserving natural resources via heritage area framework, aligning with conservation goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Parks & Recreation

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 3695: Santini-Burton Modernization Act of 2026

This bill amends the Santini-Burton Act to improve land management in the Lake Tahoe Basin by specifically supporting the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. It authorizes the federal government to transfer funds to the Tribe for acquiring and managing culturally significant land, and requires collaboration with the Tribe, states, local governments, and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency for activities like forest health, water quality, and preserving cultural sites. The bill mandates annual spending plans developed with Tribe consultation, prioritizing projects that meet environmental thresholds and leverage community support. These changes directly address the Tribe’s limited land ownership (under 0.5% of the Basin) and aim to enhance shared stewardship of the region.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates collaboration for forest health, water quality, and cultural site preservation - direct environmental protection measures90% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Public Lands Water Quality Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 3, 2025

S 2701: Headwaters Protection Act of 2025

This bill expands the federal Water Source Protection Program to include new partners like acequia associations, land-grant mercedes, and entities managing water infrastructure. It requires projects on adjacent land to have express owner consent and prioritizes initiatives protecting water supply, forest health, and climate resilience - such as restoring wetlands or reducing wildfire risks. The program increases annual funding to $30 million (2025-2034) and mandates that projects include nature-based solutions and non-Federal partner contributions. It directly affects communities managing water systems, landowners adjacent to National Forests, and tribal or rural entities with water delivery authority. The bill does not alter land ownership or conflict with existing water laws.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prioritizes wetlands restoration, forest health, and climate resilience; increases $30M funding for water/forest protection initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2025

S 2388: Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025

This bill provides federal grants to help municipalities upgrade water systems with smart technologies like real-time leak detection, AI-driven efficiency tools, and advanced monitoring systems. It defines "intelligent water infrastructure technology" to include systems that reduce waste, improve water quality monitoring, and optimize operations - such as predictive analytics for pipe integrity or real-time sensor networks. The bill increases annual funding to $50 million (from $25 million), allows grants to cover implementation costs (but prohibits use for planning or maintenance), and requires annual reports on project outcomes and grant denials.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds water infrastructure upgrades with waste-reducing tech and improved water quality monitoring, directly advancing environmental protection and resource conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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