Environment (Wildlife)

in committee · United States · House Jun 8, 2026

HR 9184: Local Data for Better Conservation Act

The Local Data for Better Conservation Act requires the federal government to include data collected by states when deciding whether to list or remove species from the endangered species list. This change directly impacts state agencies and conservationists who gather information about local wildlife populations. By mandating the integration of state-collected data, the bill aims to ensure that federal decisions are based on a more comprehensive set of regional observations. The legislation does not alter the overall process for listing species but modifies how evidence is considered during those determinations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates inclusion of state-collected data for endangered species decisions, strengthening conservation efforts and environmental protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House Jun 5, 2026

HR 9171: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

This bill provides funding for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and related agencies for fiscal year 2027 to support their operations, conservation efforts, and public services. It allocates money to manage public lands, protect endangered species, maintain national parks, and administer programs for Native American tribes and Alaska Natives. The legislation also includes specific rules that limit how agencies can use funds, such as restrictions on implementing certain environmental regulations and prohibitions on using money to regulate lead ammunition or carbon dioxide emissions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates funding for Department of the Interior and EPA operations, conservation, and public services, directly advancing the budget topic.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides funding for Interior and EPA to support conservation, protect endangered species, and maintain national parks.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Conservation Public Lands Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House Jun 4, 2026

HR 9138: To require the Secretary of the Interior to transfer to the Secretary of the Navy administrative jurisdiction of certain land located on Adak Island, Alaska, and for other purposes.

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative control of approximately 5,624 acres on Adak Island, Alaska, to the Secretary of the Navy. Once transferred, the land will be removed from the National Wildlife Refuge System and made available for military activities such as high-hazard explosive testing, aerial gunnery training, and electronic warfare development. The legislation also requires an adjustment to the boundaries of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge to exclude the transferred area from its jurisdiction.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill removes land from the National Wildlife Refuge System to enable military activities, weakening environmental protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 8904: To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide for the regulation of fishing in marine national monuments.

HR 8904 prevents the President from using the Antiquities Act to ban or restrict fishing within marine national monuments. Instead, the bill mandates that fishing rules in these areas must be established through the existing Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. This change directly affects the management of marine protected areas by ensuring that fishing regulations are handled by fishery councils rather than executive proclamation.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill restricts the President's ability to designate marine national monuments as protected areas, limiting conservation of marine ecosystems and natural resources.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House May 20, 2026

HR 8919: To nullify the decision and order of the Endangered Species Committee with respect to certain oil and gas activities, and for other purposes.

This bill nullifies a specific decision made by the Endangered Species Committee regarding oil and gas operations in the Gulf of America. It immediately cancels any exemptions previously granted to these activities under the Endangered Species Act and bars federal agencies from using funds to enforce the canceled order. For a three-year period starting when the bill is enacted, the committee is prohibited from issuing any new exemptions for Gulf oil and gas projects. Consequently, all standard environmental protections required by the Endangered Species Act will continue to apply fully to these activities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill removes restrictions on Gulf oil and gas operations, facilitating fossil fuel production.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill nullifies Endangered Species Committee decisions and cancels exemptions for oil and gas activities, weakening environmental protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House May 15, 2026

HR 8847: Deporting Illegal Poachers Act

This bill, titled the Deporting Illegal Poachers Act, would make non-citizens who break hunting or fishing laws subject to deportation. It directly affects foreign nationals who have been convicted of, admitted to, or whose actions constitute violations of state or federal rules regarding licenses, seasons, bag limits, or protected species. Under the new provisions, these individuals would be considered inadmissible to the United States and deportable if found guilty of such offenses, regardless of whether the crime is classified as a misdemeanor or felony. The law applies to violations occurring in any jurisdiction, including Tribal and local areas, without requiring the offense to be labeled as a serious crime under federal standards.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by imposing deportation penalties for poaching violations, thereby enhancing enforcement and deterrence.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens conservation by enforcing hunting/fishing laws and deporting violators, protecting natural resources and species.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates deportation for non-citizens violating hunting/fishing laws, increasing immigration enforcement and restricting immigrant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Sep 10, 2026

HR 9017: Restore Florida Water Independence Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Restore Florida Water Independence Act of 2026, aims to streamline environmental permitting for the State of Florida by recognizing a specific federal biological opinion as fully compliant with the Endangered Species Act. By deeming this existing document sufficient, the legislation eliminates the need for additional federal consultations regarding dredge and fill projects under the Clean Water Act. The primary effect is to allow the Environmental Protection Agency to approve Florida's request to manage its own state-level permitting program without further federal oversight on these specific environmental matters.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill streamlines permitting and eliminates federal consultations, weakening environmental protections under the Endangered Species and Clean Water Acts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality Wildlife

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 4451: Wildlife Health Coordination and Zoonotic Disease Prevention Act of 2026

The Wildlife Health Coordination and Zoonotic Disease Prevention Act of 2026 establishes a new program within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to improve communication and collaboration among federal, state, tribal, and private agencies regarding diseases that spread between animals and humans. This legislation creates five specific coordinator positions, including one national role, one tribal role, and four regional roles, who are appointed by various wildlife associations to facilitate information sharing and resource access. These coordinators will work to develop shared disease management strategies, assist states and tribes in securing funding, and submit reports to Congress on how to better prevent and respond to emerging health threats. The bill authorizes $900,000 annually starting in fiscal year 2027 to support these efforts and aims to strengthen the nation's ability to handle outbreaks that impact public health, agriculture, and wildlife populations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens environmental health by improving disease monitoring and coordination within the Fish and Wildlife Service, protecting natural resources and public health.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens public health by creating a program to prevent zoonotic diseases, protecting human health through improved coordination.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife Public Health

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in committee · United States · Senate May 14, 2026

S 4548: GROUSE Act of 2026

The GROUSE Act of 2026 establishes a new federal program to financially support private landowners in restoring habitats for upland wildlife species. Under this initiative, eligible landowners can receive payments covering 75 percent of the costs associated with planting native trees, shrubs, and other vegetation on forest land that has been recently logged or affected by natural disasters. To qualify, the land must be at least 10 acres, and payments are limited to the lesser of 5 percent of the total eligible land or 250 acres per owner. Contracts for these restoration activities will last up to five years and require a habitat plan developed with the help of wildlife experts or foresters.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds habitat restoration and native vegetation planting on forest land, directly supporting environmental conservation and natural resource protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Forestry Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 8542: Offshore Parity Act of 2026

The Offshore Parity Act of 2026 grants the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama greater control over offshore resources by expanding their jurisdiction to three marine leagues in the Gulf of Mexico. Under this bill, the Secretary of the Interior would delegate authority to these states to manage oil, gas, and other energy activities on the newly included lands, provided the states demonstrate they have the resources and administrative capacity to do so. The legislation also allows these states to set their own rental rates and royalties for new leases while retaining federal oversight for endangered species and national security matters. Additionally, the act extends state management powers to fisheries in the same expanded area, enabling local oversight of fishing resources within these new boundaries.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands state jurisdiction over offshore oil and gas resources, facilitating energy production and infrastructure development.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill expands state jurisdiction over offshore oil and gas, likely increasing fossil fuel extraction and weakening federal environmental protections.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Wildlife

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