This bill establishes a grant program to help vulnerable mothers and babies in areas with high climate-related health risks, such as extreme heat and air pollution. It directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award up to $105 million over four years to community groups, healthcare providers, and local organizations for initiatives that provide cooling resources, health education, and support services. The program prioritizes areas with high rates of maternal and infant health disparities and requires grantees to address racial and ethnic inequities. Additionally, the bill creates a research consortium at the National Institutes of Health to study climate impacts on birth outcomes and funds training programs for health profession schools to better prepare providers for these risks.
This bill establishes a Climate Change Education Program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to increase climate literacy across the United States through formal and nonformal learning opportunities for all ages. The program will award grants to state and local educational agencies, universities, professional associations, and youth organizations to develop climate education curricula, train educators, and support community-based climate action projects. Funding allocations prioritize environmental justice communities and require that grants to local schools provide at least $1 million annually if total funding exceeds $5 million. The bill authorizes $50 million per year from 2027 through 2032 to carry out these educational initiatives and requires the NOAA Administrator to submit annual reports to Congress on program effectiveness.
This bill, titled the Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026, amends the existing Superfund law. It directly affects the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) management of hazardous waste cleanup sites by requiring new considerations related to climate change. Specifically, it mandates that when selecting a cleanup plan for a Superfund site, the EPA must consider potential threats from local natural disasters and extreme weather, including how climate change might exacerbate these hazards. Additionally, it requires the EPA to assess these climate-related impacts when regularly reviewing existing cleanup plans to ensure their continued effectiveness.
The Youth Climate Leadership Act of 2026 requires five federal agencies - the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Departments of the Interior, Energy, Agriculture, and Commerce - to establish a Youth Advisory Council. These councils, composed of individuals aged 16 to 29, will provide recommendations to their respective agency heads on environmental issues, climate change mitigation, and environmental justice, focusing on impacts to youth and disadvantaged communities. To ensure diverse perspectives, at least 50% of council members must come from or primarily reside in disadvantaged communities, with attention also paid to geographic diversity and varying backgrounds. The councils are required to meet at least annually, submit regular reports, and receive administrative support, with $250,000 authorized annually for each agency from fiscal years 2027 through 2037 to implement the Act.
House Resolution 1208 expresses the House of Representatives' support for honoring Earth Day and its historical role in promoting environmental protection and action. It encourages American citizens to engage in environmental stewardship and urges the President and the U.S. Government to take immediate action to address climate change, environmental injustices, and rejoin international climate agreements.
The SCOPE Act of 2026 directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct a study and issue guidance for specific industrial facilities, referred to as "direct emitters," regarding the calculation and reporting of their "scope 3 emissions." Scope 3 emissions are defined as indirect greenhouse gas emissions resulting from activities throughout a company's upstream and downstream value chain. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the EPA Administrator must publish comprehensive guidance for these direct emitters. This guidance will include recommended reporting thresholds, standardized calculation methodologies, advice on monitoring frequency, data quality assurance, and recordkeeping requirements for these indirect emissions.
The Clean Competition Act (HR 6787) creates a carbon border adjustment mechanism that imposes fees on imported goods and domestic production based on their carbon intensity relative to U.S. industry averages. The bill requires covered entities to report greenhouse gas emissions and production data annually, calculates charges based on how much a facility's emissions exceed a baseline percentage that decreases over time, and provides rebates for exported goods. It includes provisions for carbon removal credits, establishes funding programs to support domestic industrial decarbonization through grants and contracts, and creates a framework for international 'carbon club' agreements with trading partners that meet specific environmental and labor standards.
This bill reauthorizes the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and establishes its role as the primary NOAA representative in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The legislation creates a new Director position with expertise in Chesapeake Bay research and resource management, and expands the office's responsibilities to include coastal hazards, climate change, and education initiatives. Key provisions authorize programs for scientific peer review, coastal observing systems, education and training grants, and habitat restoration projects focused on oysters, blue crabs, and other living marine resources. The bill also requires biennial reports to Congress on the office's activities and progress in protecting and restoring the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.
This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to create a study and publish guidance on how companies should calculate and report their scope 3 emissions, which are indirect greenhouse gas emissions from their supply chains and product use. The EPA would determine which facilities must report and establish methods for tracking emissions from upstream and downstream activities in the value chain. The guidance would include specific thresholds for reporting, calculation methods, monitoring frequency recommendations, and recordkeeping requirements for covered facilities. This legislation focuses on standardizing how industrial facilities report their broader environmental impact beyond their own direct operations.
This bill amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to expand education and risk management assistance for agricultural producers, crop insurance providers, and other stakeholders. It requires the USDA to offer language translation services and update training programs to include diverse conservation practices like soil health improvements, sustainable water management, and agroforestry systems. The legislation increases funding limits, allowing producers to receive up to $200,000 over five years for these activities, while also authorizing $20 million annually in new appropriations. Additionally, it clarifies that payments for these programs do not count toward existing federal fund limits, ensuring producers can access multiple sources of support.
