Environment

in committee · United States · House Jun 25, 2026

HR 9483: Clean Ports for Commerce Act

The Clean Ports for Commerce Act requires the Secretary of the Army to create an advanced plan before dredging materials known to contain PFAS chemicals. This plan must identify where the contaminated materials will be disposed of, outline steps to protect water quality and public health, and estimate any potential delays caused by these substances. The legislation directly impacts federal dredging projects and aims to ensure that cleanup operations are managed safely before they begin. By mandating these specific preparations, the bill seeks to address environmental and health risks associated with PFAS in port maintenance work.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates PFAS disposal planning and water quality protection in dredging, directly strengthening environmental safeguards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Hazardous Materials Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9217: Natural Climate Solutions Research and Extension Act of 2026

The Natural Climate Solutions Research and Extension Act of 2026 directs federal funding toward agricultural research and extension programs focused on natural climate solutions. This legislation specifically targets practices in farmlands, grasslands, wetlands, and forests that store carbon or lower greenhouse gas emissions. The bill requires these initiatives to incorporate traditional ecological knowledge, support biodiversity, and reduce water runoff. By amending an existing farm bill, the act aims to expand grant opportunities for land management strategies that address climate change.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill directs federal funding to natural climate solutions that store carbon and lower greenhouse gas emissions, advancing clean energy goals.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directs federal funding to research and extension programs for natural climate solutions, carbon storage, and emission reduction in agricultural lands.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Conservation Public Lands Tags Agriculture

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in committee · United States · House Jun 15, 2026

HR 9325: Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Act

This bill establishes the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area as a unit of the National Park System to protect the natural, cultural, and recreational resources along the Texas Gulf Coast. The area would be created only after the Secretary of the Interior acquires sufficient land through voluntary means such as donations, purchases from willing sellers, or exchanges, with no use of condemnation. A new partnership involving federal, state, local, and private stakeholders will develop a management plan that coordinates activities across both federally owned lands and participating private or state lands. The legislation ensures that private landowners retain their rights and that existing economic activities like hunting, fishing, and oil and gas operations continue without new regulations, while allowing the National Park Service to provide technical assistance and interpretive services.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes a National Recreation Area to protect natural and cultural resources along the Texas Gulf Coast.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Parks & Recreation

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 23, 2026

S 4870: Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026

The Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends funding for the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative through 2031. This program will continue to map critical minerals, geothermal energy, and natural hydrogen resources using advanced technologies like digital geochemistry and real-time data systems. The bill also updates the initiative to include data from the 3D Hydrography Program, ensuring a broader range of subsurface information is collected and analyzed.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill extends funding for mapping critical minerals, geothermal energy, and natural hydrogen, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and resource identification.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds mapping of critical minerals and clean energy resources like geothermal and natural hydrogen, aiding conservation and resource management.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds advanced technologies like digital geochemistry and real-time data systems for resource mapping, strengthening tech application in public infrastructure.75% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 8621: China-Africa Mining Transparency Act

The China-Africa Mining Transparency Act requires the Secretary of State to publish an annual list of Chinese-owned or controlled entities involved in mining critical minerals, gold, or iron in specific African nations. This list will identify companies and mines that are using forced labor or causing environmental damage to protected areas such as national parks and water sources. To compile this information, the State Department must rely on open-source data, reports from non-governmental organizations, and intelligence from U.S. embassies while consulting with other federal agencies. The resulting unclassified report will be made available to the public and submitted to Congress to increase transparency regarding these mining operations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates reporting on environmental damage to protected areas, strengthening transparency and accountability for ecological harm.85% confidence

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passed · United States · House Sep 1, 2026

HR 9436: Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

This bill extends the deadline for specific regulations protecting the North Atlantic right whale from 2028 to 2035. The change directly affects the U.S. government agencies responsible for enforcing these conservation rules, such as the National Marine Fisheries Service. By updating the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, the legislation ensures that current protective measures remain in effect for an additional seven years. This adjustment allows regulators more time to gather data and potentially develop new strategies before the regulations expire.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends regulations protecting the North Atlantic right whale, strengthening conservation efforts and environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House Jun 9, 2026

HR 9235: Disaster Ready Infrastructure Act of 2026

The Disaster Ready Infrastructure Act of 2026 requires federal transportation planning documents to identify infrastructure vulnerable to frequent natural disasters. Specifically, it mandates that both metropolitan and statewide plans list which facilities are at risk, which are critical for maintaining operations during or after a disaster, and what improvements are needed to keep them running. This change directly affects transportation planners and agencies responsible for creating these regional and state-level plans. By adding these specific identification steps to existing laws, the bill aims to ensure that disaster resilience is a formal part of transportation planning.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens disaster resilience in infrastructure, reducing environmental damage from climate events and natural disasters.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates identification of vulnerable infrastructure and required improvements to maintain operations during disasters, directly strengthening transportation resilience.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Natural Disasters Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding Tags Emergency Management

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 9250: Great American Outdoors Act 250

This bill redesignates the existing National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund as the America's Legacy Restoration Fund to address deferred maintenance on federal lands. It directs revenue from recreation fees and a portion of energy development income into the fund, which must be used primarily for repairing critical infrastructure like roads, trails, and buildings managed by agencies such as the National Park Service and the Forest Service. The legislation establishes strict rules requiring that most funds go toward non-transportation projects, mandates transparency through public dashboards tracking project status, and sets aside a small percentage for matching private donations. Additionally, the bill increases entrance fees for foreign visitors to ensure they contribute to the fund, while prohibiting the use of these specific funds for land acquisition or employee bonuses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a dedicated funding mechanism for federal land maintenance using recreation fees and energy income, directly strengthening fiscal management for public services.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds infrastructure repair on federal lands, directly supporting conservation and environmental protection.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds repair of critical infrastructure including roads and trails managed by federal agencies, directly advancing transportation maintenance.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Parks & Recreation Public Lands

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 11, 2026

S 4772: Renewable Energy Choice Act

The Renewable Energy Choice Act restricts state and local governments from passing laws that limit the connection or expansion of renewable energy projects. It directly affects municipalities and regulatory agencies by prohibiting specific restrictions on wind, solar, geothermal, and energy storage facilities. The bill sets concrete limits, such as banning moratoriums longer than six months, capping project height limits at 525 feet, and preventing setbacks wider than 1,000 feet. Additionally, it prevents localities from charging permitting fees that differ significantly from those applied to other similar energy projects.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill prevents restrictions on renewable energy projects, explicitly protecting wind, solar, and geothermal expansion.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes renewable energy by preventing local restrictions on wind, solar, and geothermal projects, advancing clean energy goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · United States · House Jun 11, 2026

HR 9291: Federal Flood Risk Management Act of 2026

The Federal Flood Risk Management Act of 2026 requires federal agencies to evaluate and manage flood risks when planning, building, or funding projects in floodplains. Under this law, agencies must use climate-informed science to determine flood zones and generally add a safety margin of two to three feet above standard flood levels to ensure structures remain safe over their intended lifetimes. The bill mandates that agencies consider nature-based solutions to avoid building in flood-prone areas, notify local governments and the public of proposed projects in these zones, and update their standards every five years based on new scientific data. Additionally, the act requires agencies to inform private parties about flood hazards before approving financial transactions for structures in at-risk areas and to report annually on how these new requirements affect their operations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates climate-informed science and nature-based solutions to manage flood risks, protecting natural resources and reducing infrastructure damage.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Natural Disasters

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