Environment (Air Quality)

in committee · United States · Senate Mar 3, 2025

SJRES 29: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment".

This joint resolution (SJRES 29) seeks congressional disapproval of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule related to Ohio's air quality regulations. Specifically, it targets the EPA's "Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment" rule published in the Federal Register on January 21, 2025 (90 Fed. Reg. 6811). If approved, the resolution would block this EPA rule from taking effect, directly affecting Ohio's implementation of its state air quality plan. The mechanism uses Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, which establishes procedures for Congress to reject federal agency rules.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks congressional disapproval of EPA air quality rule, blocking implementation of environmental regulation and weakening Ohio's air plan requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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in committee · United States · House Jul 16, 2025

HRES 585: Recognizing the threat of extreme weather to children's health and well-being, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children.

This resolution (HRES 585) is a symbolic congressional statement recognizing that extreme weather events - like heatwaves, wildfires, and poor air quality - pose unique health risks to children, including respiratory issues, heat illness, mental health impacts, and disruptions to education. It calls on Congress to prioritize rapid, equitable solutions tailored to children’s needs, such as improved school air filtration, accessible emergency alerts, and child-focused disaster planning. The resolution specifically highlights vulnerable groups like young farmworkers, pregnant people, and children in urban heat islands. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but urges future legislation and funding to address these climate-related health threats for children.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly links extreme weather (environmental hazard) to children's health, calls for protective solutions like air filtration and disaster planning, advancing environmental health protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Natural Disasters Tags Children

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 16, 2025

S 143: Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act

This bill repeals Section 136 of the Clean Air Act, which established an incentive program for reducing methane emissions and waste in natural gas and petroleum systems. It directly affects natural gas and petroleum companies that previously participated in this program by eliminating their eligibility for related incentives. The bill also rescinds any unobligated funds allocated under that program before its repeal. This is a direct policy change removing a specific federal incentive mechanism, not a tax change.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals tax incentive program for methane emissions, rescinding allocated funds, directly defunding the program.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals methane emission incentive program under Clean Air Act, removing financial support for reducing emissions in natural gas systems, directly weakening clean energy standards.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals methane emission incentive program, removing financial motivation for companies to reduce pollution under Clean Air Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Air Quality

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1066: Ending Green Giveaways Act

The Ending Green Giveaways Act (HR 1066) repeals a Clean Air Act provision (Section 138) that authorized federal funding for environmental and climate justice initiatives. It also cancels any unspent funds previously allocated for these programs. This would terminate the funding stream, preventing future allocations for community-based environmental projects. As a result, the program would end without new resources for communities addressing environmental challenges.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals Clean Air Act funding for climate/environmental programs, directly defunding renewable energy initiatives and community projects. Explicit defunding aligns with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill repeals Clean Air Act funding for environmental initiatives, cancels unspent funds, and terminates community-based environmental programs, directly defunding environmental protection efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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in committee · United States · House Mar 3, 2025

HJRES 66: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment".

HJRES 66 is a congressional resolution seeking to reject an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule related to Ohio's air quality program. Specifically, it targets the EPA's approval of Ohio's withdrawal of a technical amendment to its air plan, as published in the Federal Register on January 21, 2025. If passed, the resolution would block the EPA rule from taking effect under a specific federal procedure for congressional disapproval. This action directly affects Ohio's implementation of air quality regulations by preventing the EPA from formally approving the state's technical amendment change. The resolution does not create new policy but aims to halt a specific administrative action.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill blocks EPA rule enabling Ohio to withdraw air plan amendment, preventing potential weakening of air quality standards and maintaining existing environmental protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 17, 2025

SRES 561: A resolution recognizing that particulate matter pollution can cause heart attacks, asthma, strokes, and premature death.

SRES 561 is a Senate resolution recognizing that particulate matter pollution causes heart attacks, asthma, strokes, and premature death. It urges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to maintain and enforce nationwide air quality standards for this pollutant. The resolution directly affects millions of Americans, particularly those living near fossil fuel facilities (including 17 million children), who face higher exposure risks. This is a symbolic resolution affirming existing scientific consensus, not a new law or policy change.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentUrges EPA to maintain/enforce air quality standards for particulate matter pollution, directly strengthening pollution control and public health protections as per scientific consensus.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directly links particulate matter pollution to health harms (heart attacks, asthma) and urges EPA enforcement of air quality standards to protect public health, aligning with healthcare protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 11, 2025

S 514: MERP Clarifications Act of 2025

The MERP Clarifications Act of 2025 clarifies the Methane Emissions Reduction Program under the Clean Air Act. It exempts small oil and gas producers (with annual emissions below 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent and 2,500 or fewer employees) from reporting and fee requirements, and also exempts facilities complying with specific EPA regulations and state plans. The bill requires the EPA to delay imposing fees until after grants are fully disbursed and revised emissions factors are finalized, while mandating plain-language explanations of fee calculations. The program is set to end on December 31, 2034, with a dispute resolution process for fee-related appeals during its active period.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExempts small oil/gas producers from emissions reporting/fees, weakening methane reduction requirements under Clean Air Act95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts small producers from emissions reporting/fees, delays EPA fee imposition, weakening methane reduction program requirements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Air Quality Climate Change

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in committee · United States · House Apr 24, 2025

HR 2995: Protection from Cumulative Emissions and Underenforcement of Environmental Law Act of 2025

This bill requires the EPA to develop a protocol assessing how multiple pollution sources and climate impacts (like extreme heat, air pollution, and water contamination) affect public health within 180 days, with public input through hearings. It also mandates identifying at least 100 communities with high environmental violations (often low-income or minority areas) and creating action plans to reduce violations significantly below national averages within two years. The EPA must finalize the protocol within a year and fully implement it by year three. This directly affects EPA operations and overburdened communities facing disproportionate pollution exposure.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates EPA to assess pollution impacts, identify high-violation communities, and create action plans to reduce violations below national averages, strengthening environmental protections for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires EPA to assess pollution impacts on public health and create action plans for high-risk communities, indirectly supporting healthcare by addressing environmental health determinants.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Environmental Justice Water Quality Public Health

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