Environment

in committee · United States · House Apr 24, 2025

HR 3002: Homeland Security Climate Change Coordination Act

HR 3002, the Homeland Security Climate Change Coordination Act, creates a new Climate Coordinating Council within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The council, composed of at least 20 senior DHS officials from offices like FEMA, Customs, Coast Guard, and Cybersecurity, must identify climate impacts across DHS operations and develop risk-based strategies to address them. It will also report annually to Congress for ten years on actions taken, ensuring DHS aligns its efforts with Executive Order 14008 on climate. The bill directly affects DHS programs, assets, and personnel by mandating coordinated climate adaptation planning.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates DHS Climate Council to develop strategies addressing climate impacts across operations, aligning with environmental protection goals through risk-based planning and annual reporting.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Natural Disasters Tags Emergency Management

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in committee · United States · House Jan 23, 2025

HR 644: Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025

This bill amends the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to strengthen federal efforts addressing harmful algal blooms (HABs) and hypoxia events. It requires a federal Task Force to develop a comprehensive Action Strategy every five years examining causes, ecological impacts, and economic consequences of HABs across marine, estuarine, and freshwater systems, including the Great Lakes and coastal waters. The bill establishes a National-Level Incubator Program to fund innovative prevention and control strategies, with priority given to solutions protecting public health, biodiversity, and vulnerable communities. It mandates enhanced coordination among federal agencies, states, Indian tribes, and local communities to improve monitoring, forecasting, and response capabilities for HAB events. The bill authorizes $19.5 million annually for NOAA and $8 million annually for EPA to implement these provisions from 2026-2030.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens federal efforts to address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through research, strategy development, and funding programs, directly protecting water ecosystems and public health from environmental harm.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 18, 2025

SRES 289: A resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 15 through June 22, 2025, as "National Pollinator Week".

SRES 289 designates June 15-22, 2025, as "National Pollinator Week" to recognize pollinators' critical role in U.S. agriculture and ecosystems. The resolution highlights that pollinators support over 100 crops and contribute more than $18 billion annually to U.S. crop production. It encourages the public to observe the week through conservation and educational activities. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise awareness about declining pollinator populations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly recognizes pollinators' critical role in ecosystem health and agriculture, promoting conservation awareness to protect biodiversity and agricultural systems.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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passed · United States · Senate Oct 28, 2025

SRES 454: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week".

This resolution (SRES 454) expresses Senate support for designating October 24-31, 2025, as "Bat Week" to raise public awareness about bats' ecological and economic value. It highlights bats' role in controlling insect pests (saving U.S. farmers over $3.7 billion annually), pollinating crops, and maintaining healthy ecosystems, while acknowledging threats like white-nose syndrome. The resolution encourages public events during Bat Week and commits the Senate to continuing conservation efforts for bats and combating the disease. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but aims to foster public engagement with bat conservation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentResolution promotes bat conservation awareness, highlighting ecological benefits (pest control, pollination) and threats, aligning with environmental conservation goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · United States · House Nov 21, 2025

HR 6256: Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act

HR 6256, the Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act, simplifies regulatory processes for communities and landowners undertaking projects to restore natural floodplain functions. It exempts such projects from standard flood insurance map change fees and allows limited increases in flood levels (up to 1 foot) in designated floodways, provided projects don’t harm critical infrastructure and communities submit post-completion analysis within 180 days. The bill amends existing flood insurance law to prioritize ecosystem restoration by adjusting fee and approval requirements, directly affecting local governments managing floodplains and developers working on restoration projects.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestores natural floodplain functions, promoting ecosystem conservation and reducing flood risks without weakening environmental standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Natural Disasters Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 16, 2026

S 1568: LIT Act of 2025

The LIT Act of 2025 repeals three existing Department of Energy energy efficiency rules for general service lamps (common incandescent light bulbs). It directly affects manufacturers and retailers of traditional incandescent bulbs by removing regulatory requirements they previously had to meet. Key mechanisms include amending the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to eliminate specific references to incandescent standards and formally terminating three finalized rules (from 2022 and 2024) that established minimum efficiency levels. This bill makes no new efficiency requirements for these bulbs but removes the existing ones.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals energy efficiency rules for incandescent bulbs, removing regulatory requirements that promoted energy efficiency. Weakens clean energy standards by eliminating mandatory efficiency benchmarks for manufacturers.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals energy efficiency rules for incandescent bulbs, removing regulatory requirements that reduce energy consumption and emissions, weakening environmental protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 18, 2025

S 2890: GREEN Streets Act

The GREEN Streets Act (S 2890) requires states and metropolitan areas to establish specific targets for reducing vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions from transportation systems. It mandates that states set minimum standards for decreasing per capita vehicle miles traveled through investments in transit, sidewalks, bike lanes, and land use planning that supports multimodal transportation. States failing to meet these targets must obligate 33% of their federal highway funds toward meeting the targets, with this requirement increasing by 2% annually until targets are achieved. The bill also requires analysis of projects that increase traffic capacity, particularly those affecting environmental justice communities, and establishes new performance measures for transit accessibility and multimodal transportation options.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates emission reductions via transit/bike infrastructure investments, directly reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation - a key energy policy objective.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates emission reductions via transit investments and land use planning, directly advancing climate goals and pollution control.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates investments in transit, sidewalks, bike lanes, and land use planning to reduce emissions and vehicle miles traveled, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Environmental Justice Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SJRES 120: 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 "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions; Correction".

SJRES 120 is a joint resolution seeking to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have extended deadlines for steam electric power plants to meet water pollution standards. The rule, published in the Federal Register on January 30, 2026, aimed to delay compliance with existing effluent limitations (pollutant discharge rules) for power plants. This resolution uses a congressional disapproval process under title 5, U.S. Code, to prevent the EPA rule from taking effect. If enacted, it would maintain the original compliance deadlines for these power plants instead of implementing the extended timelines.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill blocks EPA rule extending deadlines for power plant pollution standards, maintaining stricter compliance requirements under existing effluent regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 5, 2025

S 1968: Working Waterfronts Act of 2025

The Working Waterfronts Act of 2025 provides financial support to coastal communities and industries through multiple programs. It creates a tax credit for hydroelectric facilities that improve fish passage and water quality, offers Department of Agriculture loans and grants for fishing and mariculture businesses, and establishes grants to support rural seafood processing infrastructure. The bill also includes a working waterfronts preservation grant program to protect areas used by commercial fishing, mariculture, and boatbuilding industries, and creates a maritime workforce grant program to support training and education. These provisions directly affect commercial fishing businesses, seafood processors, coastal communities, and maritime workers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for hydroelectric facilities and funds grants for coastal industries, advancing fiscal support for waterfront communities through targeted spending and tax relief.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates tax credit for hydroelectric facilities improving fish passage/water quality, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure and clean energy investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credits require hydroelectric facilities to improve fish passage and water quality, and preservation grants protect waterfront areas, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Hydroelectric Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 1737: Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

This bill would protect over 126,000 acres of forest in Washington's Olympic National Forest by designating 12 new wilderness areas, including Lost Creek Wilderness and Gates of the Elwha Wilderness. It would also protect 21 river segments across the region by designating them as "wild," "scenic," or "recreational" rivers under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, with specific protections for each segment. The bill would manage these areas under existing wilderness and river protection laws, preserving existing rights for activities like grazing and mining while preventing new development. It would require the Forest Service to update management plans for these areas within 3-5 years.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDesignates wilderness areas and river protections under Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, conserving natural resources and enhancing environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Public Lands

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