Environment (Climate Change) in United States

in committee · United States · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 8496: Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act of 2026

This bill amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act to require federal officials to identify marine mammal species and populations facing population declines due to climate change. It mandates the creation of specific management plans for these species, which must include strategies to reduce human impacts, monitor interactions with fisheries, and improve habitat resiliency. The legislation also establishes a new monitoring program to track climate effects and authorizes funding for these conservation efforts from 2027 through 2031.

Topics ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Climate Change Conservation Wildlife

in committee · United States · House May 21, 2026

HRES 1315: Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in lowering fuel prices for consumers, lessening reliance on foreign adversaries, supporting rural communities, and reducing carbon impacts.

This bill is a non-binding resolution that expresses support for designating May 2026 as 'Renewable Fuels Month.' It aims to highlight the economic and environmental benefits of renewable fuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, which are used in vehicles and aviation. The resolution recognizes how these fuels help lower consumer prices, create jobs in rural areas, reduce reliance on foreign oil, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Because this is a symbolic gesture rather than a law with enforceable rules, it does not change any existing policies or regulations.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Renewable Energy Climate Change Airports

in committee · United States · House Apr 28, 2026

HR 8560: Shifting Forward Vehicle Technologies Research and Development Act

This bill directs the Department of Energy to expand research and development efforts focused on creating cleaner, more efficient, and domestically produced vehicle technologies. It establishes multiple new programs to investigate advanced materials, battery systems, electric drivetrains, and alternative fuels like hydrogen and synthetic fuels, with a specific emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and manufacturing costs. The legislation also mandates the creation of an advisory committee to oversee these initiatives, requires regular reporting on progress, and authorizes funding to establish educational centers for training future engineers in automotive technology.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Technology ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Energy Storage Climate Change Electric Vehicles

in committee · United States · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 4340: Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026

The Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026 prohibits individuals and organizations from filing lawsuits or seeking damages against energy companies for alleged harms caused by climate change or greenhouse gas emissions. This legislation declares that regulating emissions is exclusively a federal responsibility and voids any state laws that attempt to hold energy businesses liable for past or future environmental damage. Consequently, the bill bars courts from hearing these cases and requires any pending lawsuits of this nature to be immediately dismissed. By defining "climate suits" broadly to include claims based on marketing or warnings, the law aims to prevent states from imposing financial penalties on the energy sector.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

Sub-Topics Climate Change

in committee · United States · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 4377: Climate Change Education Act

This bill establishes a Climate Change Education Program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to increase public understanding of climate change and its solutions. It authorizes funding to provide grants to schools, universities, and community organizations for developing curricula, training teachers, and supporting student-led climate projects. The legislation requires that 40 percent of certain grant funds be directed toward environmental justice communities and mandates annual reporting to Congress on the program's effectiveness. Funding is authorized at $50 million per year from 2027 through 2032 to support these educational initiatives.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Climate Change Environmental Justice

in committee · United States · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8397: Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act

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.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Air Quality Climate Change Children's Health Women's Health

in committee · United States · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8406: Climate Change Education Act

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.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Climate Change Environmental Justice

in committee · United States · Senate Apr 14, 2026

S 4289: Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026

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.

Topics ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Climate Change Hazardous Materials Natural Disasters

in committee · United States · House Apr 20, 2026

HR 8363: Youth Climate Leadership Act of 2026

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.

Topics ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Climate Change Environmental Justice

in committee · United States · House Apr 22, 2026

HRES 1208: Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.

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.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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