Environment

in committee · United States · Senate Feb 11, 2026

S 3839: Ratepayer Affordability and Transparency in Energy Act of 2026

S 3839 would block state laws requiring specific renewable energy targets (like renewable portfolio standards) or tying utility market participation to such requirements. It directly affects state governments, local regulators, and utilities by preempting these mandates as "inconsistent" with federal grid reliability goals. The bill's key mechanism is federal preemption, voiding any state law that mandates renewable energy percentages or conditions utility operations on compliance with such rules. It does not prevent states from owning or operating renewable energy facilities themselves, but would override state climate policies that impact grid planning or cost structures.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks state renewable energy mandates, weakening clean energy standards through federal preemption.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks state renewable energy mandates, preventing states from enforcing clean energy targets and weakening environmental protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 7, 2026

SJRES 86: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

This resolution seeks congressional disapproval of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that approved South Dakota's "Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period," which addresses air quality standards to reduce haze in national parks. If passed, the resolution would nullify the EPA's approval, preventing the rule from taking effect and directly affecting how South Dakota implements its state air quality program under federal oversight. The mechanism is a standard procedural disapproval under Title 5, U.S. Code, allowing Congress to block agency rules without changing substantive policy. This is a procedural action targeting a specific EPA rule, not a new environmental policy.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks disapproval of EPA's air quality rule approving South Dakota's haze reduction plan, preventing implementation of federal air quality standards to protect national parks.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2026

HR 7554: CARBON Act

The CARBON Act (HR 7554) amends the Clean Air Act to exclude carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide from the legal definition of "air pollutant." This change would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating these greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act's existing air pollution control framework. As a result, industries emitting these gases - such as power plants, refineries, and industrial facilities - would no longer face specific Clean Air Act permitting or emission standards for them. The bill directly alters the EPA's regulatory authority without creating new requirements or exemptions for covered entities.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill excludes greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act regulation, weakening EPA oversight of emissions from fossil fuel energy sources like power plants and refineries.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill excludes major greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act regulation, preventing EPA oversight of emissions from key industries, directly weakening environmental protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Climate Change

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SJRES 4: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".

This joint resolution would block a Department of Energy rule setting new efficiency standards for gas-fired instant water heaters. The rule, published in the Federal Register on December 26, 2024, would have required manufacturers to produce more energy-efficient models. If passed, the resolution would prevent this rule from taking effect, keeping current efficiency standards in place. The direct impact is on water heater manufacturers and consumers purchasing these products.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks DOE rule setting higher efficiency standards for gas water heaters, maintaining current (less efficient) standards and weakening energy conservation requirements.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks DOE rule raising efficiency standards for water heaters, maintaining current less efficient models that increase energy use and emissions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation

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signed · United States · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SJRES 31: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".

This joint resolution disapproves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have reclassified certain industrial pollution sources under the Clean Air Act. Specifically, it blocks the EPA's September 2024 rule (89 Fed. Reg. 73293) which aimed to change how "major sources" of pollution could be reclassified as "area sources" under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. If enacted, this resolution would prevent the rule from taking effect, maintaining the existing regulatory framework for industrial facilities currently classified as major sources. The resolution directly affects the EPA's regulatory authority and the compliance requirements for affected industrial facilities.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule reclassifying pollution sources under Clean Air Act, maintaining current regulations and preventing potential weakening of environmental protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

in committee · United States · House Oct 17, 2025

HRES 812: Condemning the United Nations and International Maritime Organization for proposing a global tax on shipping emissions, threatening United States sovereignty, trade, and economic interests.

HRES 812 is a non-binding House resolution condemning the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and United Nations for proposing a global tax on shipping emissions. It opposes the plan to require vessels to pay into a centralized international fund based on carbon emissions, arguing this would threaten U.S. sovereignty, raise costs for American exporters, and harm trade competitiveness. The resolution demands that U.S. representatives at the IMO vote against the proposal and asserts that no American shipping company can be taxed by international bodies without Congressional approval. It also calls for reciprocal measures against nations enforcing such a tax, though the resolution itself has no legal effect.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly opposes a proposed global tax on shipping emissions, arguing it threatens U.S. economic interests and sovereignty, directly opposing a tax measure.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill opposes a global shipping emissions tax, resisting an environmental regulation intended to reduce emissions and fund climate efforts, arguing it threatens U.S. sovereignty and trade.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill explicitly opposes a global tax on shipping emissions, which would impact transportation sector operations and costs, aligning with 'oppose' stance against regulatory restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Ports

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passed · United States · House Mar 4, 2025

HRES 177: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 61) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 11) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".

HRES 177 is a procedural resolution that sets the rules for the House to consider three separate disapproval resolutions. It enables debate and voting on H.J. Res. 42 (to disapprove a Department of Energy appliance energy efficiency rule), H.J. Res. 61 (to disapprove an EPA rule on tire manufacturing emissions), and S.J. Res. 11 (to disapprove a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule protecting marine archaeological resources). The resolution waives most procedural objections and limits debate to one hour per disapproval measure. It does not change any regulations itself but provides the process for Congress to potentially reject them.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyDisapproves DOE appliance energy efficiency rule (H.J. Res. 42), weakening mandatory conservation standards. Directly targets energy efficiency regulations, opposing strengthened conservation measures.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentEnables disapproval of three environmental regulations: energy efficiency standards, air pollution controls, and marine resource protections, weakening environmental safeguards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation

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passed · United States · House Feb 25, 2025

HRES 161: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to ‘‘Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

HRES 161 is a procedural resolution that establishes rules for the House of Representatives to consider three specific measures: (1) a joint resolution disapproving an Energy Department rule on water heater efficiency standards, (2) a joint resolution disapproving an EPA rule on emissions charges for gas systems, and (3) a concurrent resolution setting the federal budget for fiscal year 2025 and future years. It waives procedural objections, sets time limits for debate (one hour each for the first two), and outlines the voting process for these items. This resolution itself does not change policy but enables Congress to vote on the underlying disapproval measures and budget resolution. It affects House members and the legislative process, not direct policy outcomes for the public or industries.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill enables disapproval of Energy Department efficiency standards for water heaters and EPA emissions rules, weakening energy efficiency and emissions regulations.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentEnables disapproval of EPA emissions rule and DOE water heater efficiency standards, directly weakening environmental regulations and pollution controls.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Oil & Gas Conservation

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signed · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HJRES 89: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

HJRES 89 is a congressional disapproval resolution that blocks an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule concerning California's vehicle and engine pollution standards. The resolution specifically targets the EPA's "Omnibus Low NOX Regulation" and waiver of preemption, which would have allowed California to enforce stricter emissions rules. By disapproving this rule under Chapter 8 of Title 5 U.S. Code, Congress has nullified the EPA's action, meaning the regulation will have no legal effect. This directly affects the EPA's authority to approve California's state-level pollution control standards for motor vehicles.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter emissions standards, preventing stronger pollution controls and weakening environmental regulations.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emissions standards, weakening federal transportation pollution regulations for engines and vehicles.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Vehicle Registration

signed · United States · House May 23, 2025

HJRES 61: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".

HJRES 61 is a congressional resolution that formally disapproves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule setting new air pollution standards for rubber tire manufacturing. It directly affects tire manufacturers by blocking the EPA’s proposed rule (published November 29, 2024), which would have required them to meet specific limits on hazardous air pollutants. The resolution’s key mechanism is a formal congressional vote to nullify the rule, making it legally ineffective under Title 5, U.S. Code. This action stops the EPA rule from taking effect without creating new regulations.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill blocks EPA air pollution standards for rubber tire manufacturing, weakening environmental regulations on energy-intensive industrial emissions.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule requiring lower hazardous air pollutant limits for tire manufacturers, weakening environmental regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality