Environment (Environmental Justice)

in committee · United States · House Feb 11, 2026

HR 7513: GSIB Act of 2026

HR 7513, the GSIB Act of 2026, requires the largest global systemically important bank holding companies (GSIBs) to submit detailed annual reports to the Federal Reserve Board. These reports must cover specific disclosures including the bank's size and complexity, branch locations, enforcement actions (including labor and safety violations), trading desk activities, executive compensation comparisons, climate risk strategies, environmental justice impacts, and diversity policies. The bill mandates public availability of these reports on the Federal Reserve's website, increasing transparency around banking practices. This affects only the most significant banks deemed systemically important by regulators, not all financial institutions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates disclosure of climate risk strategies and environmental justice impacts, directly addressing climate change and environmental protection in bank reporting.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Environmental Justice

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 3, 2025

S 3324: FERC Greenhouse Gas and Environmental Justice Policy Act of 2025

S 3324 (FERC Greenhouse Gas and Environmental Justice Policy Act of 2025) requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to evaluate environmental justice impacts and greenhouse gas emissions when reviewing natural gas pipeline projects. It mandates FERC to assess whether proposed projects disproportionately affect environmental justice communities (defined as communities of color, indigenous groups, or low-income areas facing pollution burdens) and to quantify emissions, including downstream effects from gas combustion. Projects with 100,000+ metric tons of annual CO2 equivalent emissions must undergo stricter review, and applicants must submit mitigation plans to address environmental effects. FERC must explain in writing if it approves projects without sufficient mitigation or if environmental effects outweigh benefits. This directly affects pipeline applicants, FERC, and communities near proposed projects.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill requires FERC to assess greenhouse gas emissions and environmental justice impacts for natural gas pipelines, promoting environmental accountability in energy infrastructure development.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates FERC to evaluate greenhouse gas emissions and environmental justice impacts for pipeline projects, requiring assessment of disproportionate burdens on vulnerable communities and quantification of emissions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Climate Change Environmental Justice Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · House Apr 24, 2025

HR 2996: CAP Act of 2025

The CAP Act of 2025 creates a competitive grant program administered by the EPA to help eligible entities - such as local governments, tribes, and tribal organizations - develop climate adaptation plans. These plans must assess climate risks to communities, ecosystems, and infrastructure while prioritizing input from environmental justice communities (defined as areas with significant low-income, minority, or Indigenous populations facing climate impacts). Applicants must demonstrate inclusion of low-income communities, include specific risk assessments, and integrate plans with existing local strategies like hazard mitigation or land use plans. The program requires no matching funds from recipients and mandates that plans address both greenhouse gas reduction and adaptation measures. It directly affects communities vulnerable to climate change, particularly those designated as environmental justice communities under the bill.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates EPA grants for climate adaptation plans, prioritizing environmental justice communities to address climate risks and protect ecosystems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Environmental Justice

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in committee · United States · Senate May 14, 2025

S 1765: Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act

The Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act establishes a federal program to coordinate habitat restoration, water quality improvement, and public access projects across the Connecticut River watershed (encompassing Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont). It creates a competitive grant program providing matching funds to states, tribes, nonprofits, and universities, with enhanced federal funding (up to 90%) for projects serving environmental justice communities - defined as communities of color, low-income areas, or Tribal groups facing disproportionate environmental risks. The program requires consultation with tribal governments, local entities, and affected communities to implement watershed-wide strategies focused on ecosystem health, climate resilience, and equitable access to natural spaces. It mandates annual congressional reports and authorizes funding for 2026-2030, prioritizing projects that restore fish/wildlife habitat, improve water quality, and support community engagement.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates federal program for habitat restoration, water quality improvement, and grants with enhanced funding for environmental justice communities in watershed conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Environmental Justice Water Quality Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House Jul 17, 2025

HR 4515: Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025

This bill establishes the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity within the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate federal efforts addressing climate change's health impacts. It requires the creation of a National Strategic Action Plan to identify communities most affected by climate-related health threats - including environmental justice communities, medically underserved communities, and Tribal communities - and develop strategies for preparedness and response. The plan must address specific health impacts like extreme heat, air pollution, infectious diseases, and mental health effects, while prioritizing health equity and environmental justice. The bill also creates a Science Advisory Board to provide expert guidance and authorizes funding for these initiatives over several years. These provisions are designed to strengthen the health sector's ability to respond to climate change impacts across the United States.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes Office of Climate Change and Health Equity to coordinate federal efforts addressing climate change health impacts, focusing on vulnerable communities.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes Office and National Plan to address climate-related health threats, advancing public health programs for vulnerable communities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Climate Change Environmental Justice Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 19, 2025

HR 5465: GREEN Streets Act

The GREEN Streets Act (HR 5465) requires states and metropolitan planning organizations to establish and meet new performance targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and decreasing vehicle miles traveled on public roads. It mandates that states analyze projects increasing traffic capacity for environmental justice impacts and requires states that miss emissions targets to dedicate specific portions of federal transportation funds to projects like transit expansion, active transportation infrastructure, and transit-oriented development. The bill establishes new definitions for transit accessibility, mode share, and stop distance, and requires covered entities (metropolitan areas with populations over 250,000) to report on progress toward these targets. The legislation aims to shift transportation planning toward more sustainable, equitable, and low-emission infrastructure.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires emissions targets and directs funds to transit/active transport, reducing vehicle miles traveled and fossil fuel dependence, aligning with clean energy infrastructure goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates emission reduction targets, requires environmental justice analysis, and directs funds to transit/active transportation projects to lower emissions.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates federal funds for transit expansion and active transportation when emissions targets are missed, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Environmental Justice Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles Pedestrian Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 22, 2025

S 2374: Climate Change Resiliency Fund for America Act of 2025

The Climate Change Resiliency Fund for America Act of 2025 establishes a federal fund to finance climate adaptation projects, directing at least 40% of funds toward communities disproportionately impacted by climate change, including environmental justice communities, frontline communities, and low-income communities. It creates a Climate Change Advisory Commission to develop guidelines for funding projects that improve infrastructure resilience, protect public health, and preserve ecosystems. The bill requires eligible entities to provide at least 25% of project costs (with waivers available for disadvantaged communities) and mandates compliance with prevailing wage standards for labor. Funds will be raised through $200 million annually in "Climate Change Obligations" (bonds), with potential for additional funding up to $800 million per year. The program supports concrete climate adaptation efforts addressing sea level rise, extreme weather, and environmental health risks.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes federal funding for climate adaptation projects and infrastructure resilience, which supports energy infrastructure and clean energy initiatives.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes federal fund for climate adaptation projects, mandates 40% funding for environmental justice communities, and requires preservation of ecosystems through Climate Change Advisory Commission. Explicitly advances environmental protec...95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds climate adaptation projects improving infrastructure resilience, which includes transportation infrastructure. Advisory Commission develops guidelines for projects protecting transportation infrastructure from climate impacts.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Coastal & Flood Protection Environmental Justice

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 16, 2025

S 2299: Resilient Transit Act of 2025

The Resilient Transit Act of 2025 (S 2299) creates federal grants to help state and local governments improve public transportation systems' resilience against climate impacts like flooding, wildfires, and extreme weather. It funds specific activities such as flood barriers, backup power systems, temperature monitoring, and vulnerability assessments for transit infrastructure. Grants prioritize projects benefiting environmental justice communities, medically underserved areas, and neighborhoods with high poverty or unemployment rates, as defined by the bill. The legislation authorizes $4.15 billion for these grants in fiscal year 2025, requiring annual reports to Congress on funded projects and their community impact.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates federal grants to fund public transit resilience projects, increasing government spending on infrastructure. No tax changes mentioned, but explicitly allocates funds for public services.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds climate-resilient transit infrastructure (flood barriers, vulnerability assessments) to protect against environmental impacts, prioritizing environmental justice communities.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds federal grants for climate-resilient transit infrastructure improvements, prioritizing vulnerable communities and enhancing public transportation systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Coastal & Flood Protection Environmental Justice Public Transit Rail

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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 Jul 17, 2025

S 2340: Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025

This bill creates the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity within the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate federal efforts addressing climate change's health impacts, with special focus on environmental justice communities and medically underserved populations. It requires the development of a National Strategic Action Plan within one year of enactment, to be updated annually, that identifies climate-related health risks and outlines strategies to protect vulnerable communities. The bill also establishes a science advisory board of experts and authorizes $10 million annually for the Office through fiscal year 2031 to support activities including tracking climate health risks, developing preparedness plans, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the health sector.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates federal office to address climate health impacts, focuses on environmental justice communities, strengthens climate health coordination within HHS.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates HHS Office to address climate health impacts, focuses on vulnerable populations, requires strategic plan for health protection - directly strengthens public health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Environmental Justice

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