Environment

in committee · United States · House Mar 18, 2026

HR 7992: CANS Act of 2026

This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an ongoing study on aluminum recycling and disposal. The study must assess how much aluminum ends up in landfills and examine related market factors. Every three years, the Secretary must submit a detailed report to Congress covering landfill amounts, export data, technology improvements, and policies to keep aluminum in the domestic supply chain. The report will also analyze how increased recycling affects U.S. dependence on foreign entities and domestic manufacturing capacity.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes aluminum recycling and reduces landfill waste, supporting environmental conservation and resource efficiency.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 16, 2026

S 4023: America’s Living Library Act

This bill establishes the America's Living Library Project, a pilot program within the Department of the Interior to collect and analyze genomic data from species found in National Park System units. The program will create a publicly available genomic database while protecting sensitive location information and requires coordination with multiple federal agencies including the National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and Department of Agriculture. It authorizes funding through fiscal year 2031 to support genome sequencing, sample storage, and data management, with initial implementation at five selected parks and potential expansion to twenty additional units within two years. The bill also mandates tribal consultation, establishes cybersecurity safeguards for genomic data, and includes provisions for long-term sample storage in U.S. facilities only.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes genomic data collection program for National Park species, supporting biodiversity conservation and environmental protection through scientific research.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 4146: Local Data for Better Conservation Act

This bill, known as the Local Data for Better Conservation Act, would require the federal government to use data collected by states when deciding whether to list or remove species from the endangered or threatened lists. The key provision adds a new requirement to the Endangered Species Act mandating that the Secretary of the Interior must accept and integrate state-collected information into listing determinations. This change directly affects state agencies that gather biological and environmental data, as well as federal wildlife officials who make conservation decisions. The bill aims to incorporate local knowledge and regional expertise into federal conservation assessments without altering the overall framework of the Endangered Species Act.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens Endangered Species Act by requiring federal agencies to use state-collected conservation data, enhancing environmental protection efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 16, 2026

S 4116: Geo POWER Act

This bill, known as the Geo POWER Act, creates a new government program to fund geothermal energy projects in areas where such power has not been previously generated. It directs the Department of Energy to provide milestone-based financing to projects in low-permeability rock formations and regions with limited geothermal activity, including areas on or near Indian lands. The program requires projects to achieve specific technical and financial goals to receive funding, with a minimum of three projects awarded across at least three different states. Each funded project must have the potential to generate at least 30 megawatts of electricity or advance innovative drilling technologies that could enable larger-scale commercial geothermal power.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates funding program for geothermal energy projects, advancing renewable energy infrastructure and expanding energy generation in new regions.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds geothermal energy projects, a clean renewable energy source that reduces emissions and supports environmental protection through sustainable power generation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 3903: Railway Safety Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Railway Safety Act of 2026, establishes new safety requirements for trains carrying hazardous materials and strengthens emergency response capabilities. It directly affects Class I railroads, emergency response agencies, and communities near rail lines by mandating stricter tank car standards, limiting train speeds in urban areas, and requiring railroads to provide real-time information about hazardous materials shipments to first responders. Key provisions include phasing out older tank cars for flammable liquids by 2027, requiring two-person crews on freight trains, increasing penalties for safety violations, and creating a new emergency response assistance fund to help communities respond to hazardous materials incidents.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens safety requirements for hazardous materials transport, reducing potential environmental contamination risks from spills or accidents.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances safety requirements for hazardous materials trains, strengthens emergency response, and improves rail transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials Freight Rail

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4088: Agricultural Management Assistance Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Agricultural Management Assistance Act of 2026, amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to expand education and risk management support for agricultural producers and crop insurance providers. It requires the inclusion of language translation services in educational programs and adds specific conservation practices like soil health improvements, sustainable water sources, and agroforestry to the list of eligible activities. The legislation also increases funding limits, raising the five-year payment cap to $200,000 and authorizing $20 million annually to support these expanded assistance programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly expands education and risk management support for agricultural producers, includes language translation services in educational programs, and increases funding limits for educational activities.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill adds conservation practices like soil health, sustainable water, and agroforestry to eligible activities, advancing environmental protection.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Tags Agriculture

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SJRES 139: 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 Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency regarding Colorado's regional haze air quality plan. If passed, it would nullify the EPA's decision to disapprove Colorado's second implementation period plan for reducing air pollution from distant sources. The measure directly affects the state of Colorado and the EPA by preventing the federal agency from enforcing its disapproval of the state's air quality strategy. Under this legislation, the EPA's rule would have no legal force or effect, leaving the status of Colorado's air plan unchanged.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill disapproves EPA's air quality plan, weakening environmental protections and allowing more pollution from distant sources in Colorado.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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in committee · United States · House Mar 16, 2026

HR 7940: SAFE Pathways Act

This bill, known as the SAFE Pathways Act, requires federal agencies to consider invasive species when designing fishways for dams and other water structures. It directly affects the Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior, who would need to consult with state officials to address potential invasive species threats during fishway planning. The law mandates that these federal officials evaluate how invasive species could impact aquatic ecosystems before approving fishway designs. This change aims to integrate invasive species prevention into existing water management infrastructure projects.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates federal agencies consider invasive species when designing fishways, protecting aquatic ecosystems and strengthening environmental conservation efforts.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 4011: Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2026

This bill reauthorizes the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1998, which provides funding to protect tropical forests and coral reefs around the world. It directly affects the U.S. government agencies responsible for implementing conservation programs, primarily through the Department of State. The key provision allocates $20 million annually for fiscal years 2028 through 2032 to support ongoing conservation efforts. This legislation extends existing funding authority without changing the underlying conservation goals or program structure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $20M annually for conservation programs, directly funding government agencies and supporting essential environmental protection efforts.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill reauthorizes and funds tropical forest and coral reef conservation efforts, directly protecting natural resources and ecosystems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Forestry

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in committee · United States · House Mar 6, 2026

HR 7845: DROUGHT Act of 2026

This bill, known as the DROUGHT Act of 2026, increases the maximum federal funding level for certain water infrastructure projects from the standard cap to 90 percent of project costs. It directly affects states and counties experiencing severe drought conditions, as well as projects serving low-income communities or those designated as regionally or nationally significant. The legislation defines covered projects as those located in areas with severe drought designations or declared drought emergencies, those serving low-income populations, or those that improve water supply, reuse, or reduce water usage. The bill requires federal officials to prioritize financing for these specific projects under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill increases federal funding for water infrastructure in drought-affected areas, directly supporting environmental protection and resource conservation efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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