Environment

in committee · United States · Senate Feb 18, 2025

S 623: No IRIS Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using assessments generated by its Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program in key regulatory actions. Specifically, it blocks the EPA from relying on IRIS assessments to develop or issue rules, conduct enforcement or permitting, or inform air toxics mapping tools. The bill directly affects how the EPA conducts its environmental regulation and risk assessment work. It represents a procedural change limiting the use of existing EPA scientific assessments in regulatory decision-making.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA from using IRIS risk assessments in regulations/enforcement, weakening science-based environmental protections and regulatory capacity.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2165: Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025

HR 2165, the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025, amends the Clean Air Act to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from writing future tailpipe emissions regulations that mandate specific vehicle technologies (like electric or hydrogen systems) or limit the availability of new vehicles based on engine type (e.g., gasoline vs. electric). The bill requires the EPA to update its regulations within 24 months to ensure new rules comply with these restrictions. This directly affects the EPA’s regulatory authority and automakers, as it limits how emissions standards can be structured. The law aims to preserve consumer choice in vehicle types by preventing regulations from favoring one engine technology over others.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA from mandating electric/hydrogen vehicles under Clean Air Act, weakening clean energy standards for transportation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentPrevents EPA from mandating cleaner vehicle tech (electric/hydrogen) and limits emissions regulations, weakening environmental protections under Clean Air Act.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly blocks EPA from mandating electric/hydrogen vehicle tech, directly limiting adoption of specific technologies per Clean Air Act amendment.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill blocks EPA from mandating electric/hydrogen vehicle technologies, opposing regulatory shifts toward sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2026

HJRES 151: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

H.J. Res. 151 seeks to block a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule that established management guidelines for Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The resolution, introduced in March 2026, uses the Congressional Review Act to request Congress disapprove the rule, which was issued in January 2025 and submitted for review. If enacted, the resolution would prevent the rule from taking effect, meaning the BLM would not be required to follow the specific management plan outlined in that rule. This action directly affects the monument's management, as the rule governed activities like land use and conservation within the protected area.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks BLM rule establishing conservation management for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, removing required environmental protections and management guidelines.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands

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passed · United States · House Feb 24, 2026

HRES 1075: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4758) to repeal provisions of Public Law 117–169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes.

HRES 1075 is a procedural resolution that enables the House to debate and vote on two specific bills. It allows consideration of H.R. 4626, which would prevent the Energy Secretary from setting new appliance efficiency standards unless they are both technologically possible and economically reasonable for manufacturers. It also enables consideration of H.R. 4758, which would eliminate federal tax subsidies for home electrification projects under Public Law 117-169. This resolution waives objections to debating these bills and sets rules for their floor consideration. The resolution itself does not change policy but facilitates the legislative process for these two bills.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals tax subsidies for home electrification (H.R. 4758), reducing government spending on subsidies and limiting fiscal support for such programs.85% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRestricts new appliance efficiency standards and eliminates tax subsidies for home electrification, opposing clean energy policies.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks stricter appliance efficiency standards (H.R. 4626) and eliminates home electrification tax subsidies (H.R. 4758), weakening environmental regulations and clean energy adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2025

HJRES 27: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".

HJRES 27 is a procedural resolution seeking to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule regulating Trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical used in industrial cleaning. It asks Congress to disapprove the EPA's final rule (published December 17, 2024, in Federal Register 89 Fed. Reg. 102568) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which would have restricted TCE use. If passed, this resolution would prevent the EPA rule from taking effect, directly affecting industries and facilities that use TCE. The bill does not create new rules but aims to halt an existing EPA regulation through congressional disapproval.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule restricting carcinogenic TCE, preventing environmental protection under TSCA; directly weakens chemical regulation standards.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill blocks EPA rule restricting TCE (industrial chemical linked to workplace safety risks), weakening worker protection regulations under TSCA.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2025

HJRES 26: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3".

HJRES 26 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that set stricter greenhouse gas emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles like trucks and buses. If passed, it would prevent the rule - published in April 2024 - from taking effect, directly affecting vehicle manufacturers required to meet the new standards. The bill uses the Congressional Review Act process to formally disapprove the EPA rule, which would nullify its requirements without altering the underlying regulations.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA rule establishing stricter greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, weakening clean energy regulations.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule requiring stricter greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty vehicles, preventing stronger emissions regulations and weakening environmental protections.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks EPA emissions rule for heavy-duty vehicles, weakening regulatory standards in transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Vehicle Registration

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died · United States · Senate Nov 20, 2025

SJRES 89: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

This joint resolution seeks to block a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule concerning the Buffalo Field Office's Resource Management Plan Amendment, which was finalized in November 2024. If passed, it would nullify the rule under the Congressional Review Act, preventing it from taking effect. The resolution directly affects land management decisions at the Buffalo Field Office, specifically regarding public land use and conservation planning. The bill does not create new policy but aims to invalidate an existing BLM regulation that the Government Accountability Office determined qualifies as a "rule" under federal review procedures.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks BLM rule implementing land conservation plan, removing existing environmental protections under Resource Management Plan Amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 130: Trust the Science Act

HR 130, titled the "Trust the Science Act," directs the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a 2020 rule removing gray wolves from the federal endangered species list within 60 days of the bill's enactment. This action directly affects gray wolf populations and wildlife management policies across states where wolves are currently protected. The bill mandates that this reissuance cannot be challenged in court, preventing legal appeals against the decision. Note: The bill's title is misleading, as it does not address scientific policy but solely concerns reissuing a specific rule about wolf protections.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill removes gray wolves from endangered species list, weakening federal wildlife protection under Endangered Species Act, directly contradicting conservation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife

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in committee · United States · Senate Oct 14, 2025

S 3007: Diesel Truck Liberation Act of 2025

This bill prohibits all federal enforcement of emissions control requirements for diesel trucks. It directly affects diesel truck manufacturers, importers, distributors, and owners by eliminating all federal mandates (including under the Clean Air Act) for emissions control devices or onboard diagnostic systems on diesel vehicles. Key provisions repeal existing EPA regulations, prevent future rulemaking on emissions devices, and expunge past legal records related to non-compliance with emissions standards. The law would remove all federal legal barriers to modifying or removing emissions equipment from diesel engines.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals EPA emissions regulations for diesel trucks, removing federal mandates that promote cleaner energy standards and increase fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentEliminates federal emissions controls for diesel trucks, repeals EPA regulations, and prevents future emissions rulemaking under Clean Air Act.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRemoves federal emissions mandates for diesel trucks, weakening environmental and safety regulations under transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Freight

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in committee · United States · Senate May 20, 2025

S 1823: Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025

The Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025 allows livestock producers and their employees to remove or kill black vultures that are harming or likely to harm livestock, but prohibits using poison for this purpose. It requires these individuals to submit an annual report to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service about vultures taken, using a simple form developed by the agency within 180 days of the bill’s enactment. The reporting form must be no more complicated than similar forms under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. This bill directly affects livestock operations facing vulture-related losses while maintaining federal bird protections outside these specific circumstances.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill permits killing protected black vultures for livestock protection, weakening species conservation despite poison prohibition; conflicts with environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife

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