Environment

in committee · United States · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 2881: COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025

HR 2881, the COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025, prohibits the federal government from issuing new oil and gas leases in four specific coastal planning areas: the North Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Straits of Florida. This directly affects the Department of the Interior (specifically the Secretary) and oil and gas companies seeking to explore or develop resources in these regions. The bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to ban all new leasing authorizations in these areas, as defined by the 2024-2029 leasing program notice. It does not affect existing leases or operations but prevents future development in these designated coastal zones.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits new oil/gas leases in coastal areas, restricting fossil fuel development and opposing expansion of traditional energy production.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits new offshore oil/gas leases in ecologically sensitive coastal zones, preventing habitat destruction and pollution risks from drilling activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Coastal & Flood Protection

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2026

HR 2145: Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025

The Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025 establishes a competitive federal grant program to fund projects improving recycling access in underserved communities. It authorizes $30 million annually (2025-2029) for grants to states, local governments, tribes, or public-private partnerships to build infrastructure like transfer stations, expand curbside collection, or reduce transport costs. Grants must be $500,000-$15 million, with 70% reserved for projects in communities lacking a materials recovery facility within 75 miles. The program requires grantees to report on implementation and outcomes, excluding funding for recycling education.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds recycling infrastructure in underserved communities, promoting waste reduction and resource conservation - directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · United States · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1752: Technology for Energy Security Act

The Technology for Energy Security Act (HR 1752) extends a federal tax credit for investments in fuel cell technology. It changes the deadline for claiming this credit from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2033, for projects starting construction after December 31, 2024. This directly affects businesses and individuals installing fuel cell systems by allowing them to claim the tax incentive for an additional eight years. The bill does not alter the credit amount but expands the timeframe for eligible projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends federal tax credit deadline for fuel cell investments, providing tax relief for businesses/individuals under energy sector incentives.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends tax credit for fuel cell technology, a clean energy infrastructure investment, promoting renewable energy adoption and advancing energy security goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends tax credit for fuel cell technology, a clean energy source that reduces emissions. Promotes investment in low-emission infrastructure, aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExtends tax credit for fuel cell technology investments, promoting adoption and development in clean energy technology.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExtends tax credits for fuel cell technology, promoting sustainable vehicle energy solutions directly supporting transportation infrastructure and clean vehicle adoption.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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in committee · United States · House Feb 11, 2026

HR 7513: GSIB Act of 2026

HR 7513, the GSIB Act of 2026, requires the largest global systemically important bank holding companies (GSIBs) to submit detailed annual reports to the Federal Reserve Board. These reports must cover specific disclosures including the bank's size and complexity, branch locations, enforcement actions (including labor and safety violations), trading desk activities, executive compensation comparisons, climate risk strategies, environmental justice impacts, and diversity policies. The bill mandates public availability of these reports on the Federal Reserve's website, increasing transparency around banking practices. This affects only the most significant banks deemed systemically important by regulators, not all financial institutions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates disclosure of climate risk strategies and environmental justice impacts, directly addressing climate change and environmental protection in bank reporting.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Environmental Justice

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in committee · United States · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 2849: West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025

HR 2849, the West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025, prohibits federal oil and gas exploration, development, and production on the outer Continental Shelf off the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington. It directly affects oil and gas companies seeking leases in four specific planning areas: Washington/Oregon, Northern California, Central California, and Southern California. The bill amends existing law to block the Secretary from issuing any leases or authorizations for these activities in those designated zones. This creates a permanent ban on offshore drilling in these regions, replacing previous federal leasing plans.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks federal oil/gas exploration on West Coast outer Continental Shelf, directly restricting fossil fuel energy production activities.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits oil/gas drilling on West Coast outer continental shelf, preventing pollution and habitat destruction per bill summary95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · House Dec 23, 2025

HR 6927: Noise Oversight and Information for Safe Environments Act

The Noise Oversight and Information for Safe Environments Act (HR 6927) requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regularly review and update noise control criteria established under the Noise Control Act of 1972. Specifically, the EPA must conduct an initial review within two years of the bill's enactment and then at least once every ten years thereafter. If the review determines that the criteria need adjustment, the EPA must revise or supplement them to maintain effective noise regulation. This bill directly impacts the EPA's regulatory process and affects industries and communities subject to noise control standards.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates EPA to update noise control standards under Noise Control Act, addressing noise pollution as environmental protection measure.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 27, 2025

S 1178: GREEN Appraisals Act of 2025

The GREEN Appraisals Act of 2025 requires mortgage lenders to inform borrowers they can provide energy efficiency reports for property appraisals. It mandates that appraisers consider energy features (like solar panels, insulation, and estimated energy savings) when determining a home's value for mortgages backed by federal agencies (e.g., FHA, VA, USDA). The bill ensures these reports are reviewed without affecting loan approval, and appraisers must be certified to evaluate such data. This directly affects homeowners applying for covered mortgages by incorporating energy efficiency into property valuations.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates appraisers to consider energy efficiency features (solar, insulation) in property valuations, promoting energy-efficient home upgrades for federally backed mortgages.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires appraisers to consider energy efficiency features (solar, insulation), incentivizing upgrades that reduce energy use and emissions. Promotes clean energy adoption through mortgage process.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Solar

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in committee · United States · House May 7, 2025

HR 3253: Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2025

The Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2025 expands federal support for developing advanced biofuels (including ultra-low-carbon and zero-carbon bioethanol), renewable chemicals, and biobased products. It creates a new grant program for pilot and demonstration-scale biorefineries, requiring projects to meet specific criteria like environmental benefits, rural economic development, innovation, and market potential. Grants cover up to 60% of project costs, with the remaining 40% coming from non-federal sources, and will receive $100 million annually from 2026 through 2030. This program directly supports eligible entities such as companies, cooperatives, and associations working to commercialize sustainable biorefinery technologies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates federal grant program covering 60% of biorefinery project costs, increasing government spending on renewable energy initiatives within fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds advanced biofuels (ultra-low-carbon bioethanol) via grants for biorefineries, promoting renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes ultra-low-carbon biofuels and requires environmental benefits for grants, advancing climate change mitigation and clean energy development.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes sustainable transportation through advanced biofuel development (ultra-low-carbon bioethanol) for vehicles, aligning with sustainable transportation indicators.85% confidence

Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Mar 20, 2026

HR 7264: Restoring America’s Floodplains Act

The Restoring America’s Floodplains Act (HR 7264) authorizes the U.S. Department of Agriculture to restore and maintain floodplains on lands protected by existing floodplain easements. It requires the Secretary to restore natural vegetation, water flow, and other floodplain functions, while allowing landowners to continue compatible activities like hunting, fishing, or managed timber harvest if they support long-term floodplain health. The bill also permits the Secretary to implement more extensive restoration than immediate needs require to prevent future watershed damage. This applies directly to landowners holding floodplain easements and federal agencies managing these conservation programs.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestores natural vegetation, water flow, and floodplain functions per bill summary, directly advancing conservation and ecosystem health as required by the legislation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation Natural Disasters

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in committee · United States · Senate May 21, 2025

S 1852: IBEM Act of 2025

The IBEM Act of 2025 amends the International Bridge Act of 1972 to update terminology and streamline permitting for border infrastructure. It replaces "international bridge" with "international bridge or land port of entry" throughout the law, specifically covering crossings between the U.S. and Mexico or Canada. Crucially, it prohibits the Secretary from considering environmental reviews under NEPA (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) when processing Presidential permits for these border projects. The bill directly affects federal permitting for U.S. border crossings with Mexico and Canada, removing a specific environmental review step for such applications.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentProhibits NEPA environmental reviews for border projects, removing a key environmental safeguard required by law.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStreamlines border infrastructure permitting and removes NEPA barriers, advancing transportation project approvals for U.S.-Mexico/Canada crossings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Ports

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