Environment

in committee · United States · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 775: No Net Gain in Federal Lands Act of 2025

HR 775, the No Net Gain in Federal Lands Act of 2025, requires the U.S. Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture to maintain a "no net gain" in federal land ownership within any state each fiscal year. This means the total acres of federal land acquired (including fee title and other interests) cannot exceed the acres disposed of (sold or transferred) in that state during the same year. The bill mandates annual inventories and reports tracking land holdings by interest type (e.g., fee, easement), and if acquisition exceeds disposal, the President must convey equivalent land to the state within 24 months. It directly affects federal land management agencies and state governments by limiting federal land expansion without corresponding disposal.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prevents federal land expansion for conservation, restricting new protected areas and weakening environmental protection efforts by mandating no net gain in federal ownership.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Nov 21, 2025

HR 6250: Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act of 2025

This bill allows diesel vehicles operating in extremely cold regions to temporarily disable engine shutdowns and emissions-related functions when temperatures drop below freezing, ensuring critical transportation and emergency services remain operational. It grants year-round exemptions from diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system requirements for vehicles primarily operating north of 59°N latitude or in areas where DEF systems become impractical due to prolonged freezing conditions. The exemptions apply only during cold weather (below freezing) for engine derates/shutdowns or permanently for DEF systems, without altering emissions standards outside these specific conditions. It directly affects diesel vehicles used by emergency responders, rural transport, and critical infrastructure in Arctic or sub-Arctic regions. The EPA must implement these changes within 180 days of the bill’s enactment.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill exempts diesel vehicles from DEF emissions controls in cold regions, allowing increased NOx pollution and weakening environmental standards for emissions reduction.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts cold-region diesel vehicles from DEF requirements to maintain operational reliability of transportation services during freezing conditions, enhancing safety and continuity.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Feb 14, 2025

HR 1367: ELITE Vehicles Act

The ELITE Vehicles Act repeals federal tax credits for purchasing new electric vehicles, used clean vehicles, and commercial clean vehicles. It also eliminates the tax credit for installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. These changes apply to vehicles purchased or with a binding contract entered into 30 days after the bill's enactment. The bill directly affects consumers and businesses that previously used these credits to offset the cost of electric vehicles and charging stations.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals federal tax credits for EVs and charging infrastructure, directly reducing tax benefits for consumers/businesses.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals tax credits for EVs and charging infrastructure, directly reducing incentives for clean energy vehicle adoption and infrastructure development.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals tax credits for EVs and charging infrastructure, reducing incentives for clean transportation adoption and increasing emissions.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill eliminates tax credits for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, restricting technology adoption and limiting clean vehicle access.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals tax credits for EVs and charging infrastructure, removing financial incentives that promote sustainable transportation adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Procurement Tax Credits Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · United States · House Apr 9, 2025

HR 2773: Landowner Easement Rights Act

HR 2773, the Landowner Easement Rights Act, limits new conservation easements to 30 years and gives current landowners with certain long-term easements (over 30 years old or created before 1977 without a map) the right to renegotiate or buy back their easements. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to provide landowners with a detailed map and current fair market value notice within six months of a request, then offer renegotiation for a new 30-year term or payment equal to the easement's value minus prior payments (adjusted for inflation). Landowners can also choose to purchase the easement back at fair market value. The Secretary must notify landowners of these rights 3 months before specific milestones related to their easement's status. This directly affects private landowners holding eligible conservation easements managed by the Department of the Interior.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentLimits conservation easement duration to 30 years and enables landowner exit, weakening long-term environmental protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Jan 21, 2025

HR 587: To remove the lesser prairie-chicken from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and to amend that Act to exclude the lesser prairie-chicken from the authority of that Act.

HR 587 removes the lesser prairie-chicken (all populations) from the federal lists of threatened and endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. It also permanently amends the law to prevent the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from ever listing the bird as threatened or endangered in the future. This bill directly affects the lesser prairie-chicken by ending its current legal protections under the Endangered Species Act. The key mechanism is a specific exclusion added to the Act’s listing authority, blocking any future federal protection for this species.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill removes lesser prairie-chicken from ESA protections and permanently excludes it from future listing, weakening species conservation under key environmental law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 3305: CLEAR Act of 2025

The CLEAR Act of 2025 limits legal challenges to energy projects by blocking repeated lawsuits about the same project's authorization. It establishes that once a court rules on any legal action concerning an energy project's authorization (like permits for electricity, fossil fuels, or critical minerals), no further lawsuits about that project can be filed - regardless of the parties or type of relief sought. The bill requires courts to remand procedural errors to agencies within 180 days and sets a 150-day deadline for filing challenges after authorization is public. Exceptions include post-completion violations or enforcement actions by government agencies. This primarily affects energy developers, federal/state agencies, and legal challengers by reducing litigation delays for projects already approved.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks legal challenges to energy projects, reducing environmental review opportunities for fossil fuel/critical minerals projects.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2025

HR 4018: To unleash America's offshore critical minerals and resources.

HR 4018 aims to accelerate U.S. access to critical minerals (like nickel, cobalt, and rare earths) found in seabed resources on the continental shelf. It requires federal agencies to expedite permits for exploration and commercial recovery under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act within 60 days of enactment. The bill also mandates a seabed mapping plan, identifies critical minerals for defense/energy use, and directs engagement with allies to support U.S. companies in developing these resources. This directly affects U.S. mining companies seeking seabed mineral rights and federal agencies managing offshore resource development.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill accelerates access to critical minerals (nickel, cobalt, rare earths) essential for renewable energy infrastructure and clean tech supply chains, directly supporting energy transition goals.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentAccelerates seabed mining permits without environmental safeguards, prioritizing resource extraction over conservation and potential ecosystem impacts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · House May 7, 2025

HR 3231: American Energy Act

HR 3231, the American Energy Act, streamlines oil and gas drilling permit processing by requiring the government to approve applications even during pending lawsuits (unless a court has already canceled the lease), and limits court challenges to lease sales. It sets a four-year expiration for drilling permits and bars courts from halting development or lease awards based on environmental lawsuits (like those under NEPA) after bids are opened, unless imminent environmental harm is proven with no other remedy. This directly affects oil and gas companies seeking permits, federal agencies managing leases, and courts handling related litigation. The bill changes procedural rules for permits and lease sales without altering environmental standards.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill streamlines oil/gas drilling permits, limits environmental lawsuits blocking fossil fuel projects, and favors fossil fuels over renewables.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBars courts from halting drilling via environmental lawsuits (NEPA), weakening oversight to expedite oil/gas projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · United States · House Jan 8, 2026

HR 839: No FED in West Texas Act

HR 839, the "No FED in West Texas Act," prohibits the U.S. Department of the Interior from finalizing or implementing the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge Land Protection Plan. This bill directly affects the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Secretary of the Interior, blocking action on a specific 2023 plan for the refuge. The key provision bans the federal government from administering or enforcing the refuge's land protection plan as outlined in the February 2023 document. The bill does not create new policy but prevents the implementation of an existing federal land management plan.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks implementation of Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge land protection plan, preventing federal conservation efforts and weakening environmental protections for the refuge.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House Feb 5, 2025

HR 978: Superior National Forest Restoration Act of 2025

This bill rescinds a 2023 federal withdrawal of lands in Minnesota's Superior National Forest, allowing mining operations to resume. It requires the Secretary to complete environmental reviews for mine plans within 18 months (or 6 months for supplements) and reissues canceled mineral leases with 20-year terms plus automatic 10-year renewals. The bill directly affects mining companies operating in the forest, particularly those with canceled leases or rejected applications since 2021. It mandates issuance of new permits for surface use related to mining and prohibits judicial review of these reissued leases.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRescinds 2023 land withdrawal protecting forest, enabling mining operations. Overrides environmental safeguards to prioritize industry access, weakening conservation protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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