Environment

in committee · United States · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6464: Affordable Clean Water Infrastructure Act

This bill amends federal water pollution control funding rules to make wastewater services more affordable for low-income communities. It requires states to dedicate at least 20% of their annual federal capitalization grants toward additional subsidies for wastewater infrastructure, with an additional 10% specifically reserved for rural, small, and tribal publicly owned treatment works. States must use these funds to help ratepayers afford wastewater (including stormwater) services, excluding loans with 0% interest rates from counting toward subsidy calculations. The policy directly affects communities served by publicly owned treatment works, particularly in underserved rural and tribal areas, by mandating minimum subsidy levels from state water funds.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates 20%+ funding for wastewater infrastructure subsidies, directly reducing pollution in waterways and advancing environmental protection through pollution control infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality Tags Rural Communities Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 2034: A bill to authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes.

This bill (S 2034) authorizes the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) to accept funds from federal or non-federal entities - like grants or agreements - for specific projects. It allows the IBWC to use these funds to study, design, construct, operate, or maintain wastewater treatment facilities, water conservation projects, or flood control works along the U.S.-Mexico border. Key limits include a $5 million annual cap on reimbursements to non-federal entities and restrictions on accepting funds from foreign entities designated as "of concern" or with agreements with such entities. The funds must be deposited into a specific Treasury account and reported annually to relevant congressional committees.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds wastewater treatment (pollution control) and water conservation projects, directly advancing environmental protection along border regions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 22, 2025

SJRES 67: 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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing Facilities Technology Review: Interim Final Rule".

This bill (SJRES 67) is a congressional resolution seeking to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule. It specifically targets the EPA's "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants" rule for integrated iron and steel manufacturing facilities, which was published on July 3, 2025 (90 Fed. Reg. 29485). The resolution asks Congress to formally disapprove the rule under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, which would prevent the rule from taking effect. If passed, this would stop the EPA from enforcing the specific emissions standards on steel manufacturing facilities covered by this interim final rule.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill seeks to block EPA emissions rule for steel manufacturing, weakening environmental standards that would constrain fossil fuel-dependent energy use in industrial processes.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA emissions rule for steel plants, weakening environmental regulations by preventing implementation of hazardous air pollutant standards.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate May 15, 2025

S 1788: Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act of 2025

This bill enhances Civilian Conservation Centers (CCCs) operated by the Interior or Agriculture Departments to train underserved youth in conservation fields. It creates specialized wildfire and forestry training programs at CCCs, sets annual hiring goals (300 covered graduates per year for wildland firefighting roles), and allows direct hiring of graduates without standard civil service rules. The bill also establishes a housing pilot program using covered students to renovate federal housing for firefighters and other agency staff. These provisions directly affect CCC graduates (those who completed training) and current CCC students, aiming to build workforce pipelines for conservation and firefighting careers.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enhances conservation training for youth, establishes wildfire/forestry programs, and sets hiring goals for conservation roles, directly advancing environmental conservation efforts.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a housing pilot program to renovate federal housing, improving existing affordable housing stock.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates training programs and sets annual hiring goals (300 graduates/year) for conservation jobs, advancing employment opportunities for underserved youth.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Forestry Public Employees

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 10, 2025

S 881: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act

This bill amends the Clean Air Act to require renewable fuel components in fuel for ocean-going vessels, alongside existing requirements for home heating oil and jet fuel. It directly affects shipping companies operating ocean vessels by mandating renewable fuel content starting in the second calendar year after enactment. The key mechanism updates the definition in the Clean Air Act to explicitly include "fuel for ocean-going vessels" in the renewable fuel requirements. The Environmental Protection Agency must issue implementing regulations within one year of the bill's enactment and submit a report to Congress one year after those regulations are finalized.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates renewable fuel components for ocean vessels under Clean Air Act, advancing renewable energy use in shipping sector per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates renewable fuel for ocean vessels under Clean Air Act, reducing shipping emissions and expanding environmental regulations.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates renewable fuel for ocean vessels, promoting sustainable shipping practices within transportation infrastructure as a direct Clean Air Act amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Air Quality Ports

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in committee · United States · House Feb 11, 2025

HR 1213: Forest Data Modernization Act of 2025

The Forest Data Modernization Act of 2025 requires the U.S. Forest Service to update its forest data collection methods, including new timber product studies and woodland owner surveys. It mandates improved tracking of forest carbon (including soil carbon), standardized definitions for "forest" reporting, and integration of remote sensing technologies like LiDAR. The bill affects the Forest Service, woodland owners, and private sector entities that use forest data for planning or business decisions. Key provisions include strategic plans for data consistency, biennial public statistics reports, and enhanced data accessibility while protecting confidential information like plot locations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentUpdates forest carbon tracking and data standards, enhancing climate mitigation and forest conservation efforts through improved data collection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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in committee · United States · House Mar 28, 2025

HR 1858: Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act

HR 1858, the Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act, requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a national study on flood risks to agricultural lands within two years, analyzing economic losses, downstream effects, and existing data on various flood types. The bill expands watershed restoration authority by allowing the Secretary to implement long-term protective measures beyond immediate repairs if they are cost-effective and benefit watershed health. It also increases federal funding for rehabilitating aging structural flood measures from 65% to 90% of project costs. This legislation directly affects agricultural producers and watershed management programs by mandating new assessments and modifying funding thresholds for flood prevention infrastructure.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates watershed restoration and protective measures to benefit watershed health, directly advancing environmental conservation and flood risk management per its summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Natural Disasters Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate May 6, 2025

S 1618: Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2025

S 1618, the Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2025, amends existing farm loan programs to specifically include funding for precision agriculture. It expands loan eligibility for farmers to adopt precision agriculture practices (like GPS-guided equipment) and acquire related technologies (such as soil sensors). The bill adds new provisions allowing these loans to also support participation in environmental incentive programs under the Food Security Act of 1985. It streamlines administration by enabling the Farm Service Agency's Deputy Administrator to handle these loans and simplifying approvals with conservation agencies. This directly affects farmers seeking to modernize operations with technology, with the program now authorized through 2029.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly links precision agriculture loans to participation in environmental incentive programs under Food Security Act, promoting resource-efficient farming practices that conserve natural resources.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds adoption of precision agriculture technology (GPS, sensors) via expanded farm loans, directly advancing agricultural tech use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Tags Agriculture

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 13, 2025

S 1029: Snow Survey Northeast Expansion Act of 2025

This bill expands the Natural Resources Conservation Service's (NRCS) existing snow survey and water supply forecasting program to cover the Northeastern United States. It defines the Northeast as Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and any other states the Secretary of Agriculture designates. The key provision directs the NRCS Chief to extend this program's geographic scope to serve these states. This change directly affects water resource managers and communities in the covered northeastern states by improving regional snowpack and water supply data collection.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands NRCS snow survey program for water resource management, aiding natural resource conservation and water supply forecasting in the Northeast.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · United States · House Jun 13, 2025

HR 3902: Restoring Federalism in Clean Water Permitting Act

This bill directs the EPA to review and streamline regulations for states administering clean water permits under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, aiming to encourage more states to run their own permitting programs. It adds specific rules for court challenges to state permit approvals, requiring lawsuits to be filed within 60 days and limiting them to issues raised during public comment periods. Courts cannot block state permits unless activities pose an imminent environmental danger with no other remedy. The bill primarily affects states managing clean water permits, the EPA, and entities challenging permit decisions in court. It changes the legal process for reviewing state programs without altering pollution standards or permitting requirements.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentStreamlines federal clean water regulations, reduces oversight, limits legal challenges to permits, weakening environmental protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Public Lands Water Quality

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