Environment

passed · United States · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SRES 647: A resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".

This resolution designates March 21, 2026, as "National Osceola Turkey Day" to recognize the cultural and economic significance of wild turkey hunting in the United States. The bill highlights the role of turkey hunting in conservation efforts, particularly in Florida, where revenue from hunting permits supports habitat management through the Wild Turkey Cost Share Program. It notes that the Osceola subspecies is unique to peninsular Florida and is one of five wild turkey subspecies in North America. The resolution encourages Americans to observe the day with ceremonies and activities celebrating turkey hunting traditions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill highlights hunting revenue supporting habitat management and conservation efforts for wild turkeys, indicating environmental protection benefits.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · United States · House Jun 4, 2025

HR 3742: Offshore Energy Modernization Act of 2025

The Offshore Energy Modernization Act of 2025 sets national offshore wind energy production goals of 30 gigawatts by 2030 and 50 gigawatts by 2035, creating a framework for developing offshore renewable energy projects on the outer Continental Shelf. Key provisions require offshore wind developers to meet domestic content requirements (65% U.S.-made components by 2033), establish project labor agreements for construction, and contribute to an Offshore Renewable Energy Compensation Fund that provides payments to affected communities like commercial fishing interests and Tribal groups. The bill establishes an Offshore Power Administration within the Department of Energy to coordinate transmission infrastructure development and requires more efficient environmental reviews while ensuring meaningful Tribal consultation for projects.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergySets offshore wind production goals, mandates domestic content, and funds renewable infrastructure development, advancing renewable energy expansion.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentSets binding offshore wind energy targets (30GW by 2030) and promotes renewable energy development, directly advancing clean energy goals per environmental protection indicators.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates project labor agreements for offshore wind construction, which supports collective bargaining and worker standards in the energy sector.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Transmission Wind

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 31, 2025

S 2633: Saving NOAA’s Workforce Act

This bill prevents the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from implementing layoffs until full funding for its 2026 budget is secured. It bans reductions in force under specific federal personnel rules until Congress enacts the full fiscal year 2026 appropriations. The law directly affects all NOAA employees covered by those federal personnel provisions. The key mechanism is a mandatory funding deadline (2026 budget enactment) that triggers the layoff moratorium, ensuring workforce stability during budget negotiations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates full 2026 budget enactment to prevent NOAA layoffs, ensuring continued funding for essential agency operations per fiscal responsibility indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrevents NOAA layoffs until full 2026 funding, ensuring continued environmental protection work. NOAA's mission is core to environmental protection, so this supports the topic.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents NOAA layoffs until 2026 budget secured, directly protecting federal workers' job security under personnel rules.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment

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in committee · United States · Senate May 1, 2025

S 1545: Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act

This bill requires communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program that repeatedly experience severe flooding to develop and implement flood mitigation plans. Specifically, it targets communities with at least 50 properties having multiple flood insurance claims totaling over $1,000 each in a 10-year period, or those with unmitigated severe flood damage to public/private facilities. Communities must assess flood risks, create community-specific plans for reducing those risks, and submit them to FEMA for review, with public access to these plans. Failure to comply may result in sanctions, including suspension from the flood insurance program, while FEMA must provide data assistance and consider compliance when distributing mitigation grants.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires flood mitigation plans for recurring flood zones, advancing environmental protection against climate-related risks.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill promotes flood mitigation plans to protect housing from damage, indirectly supporting housing stability and property rights.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Natural Disasters Tags Emergency Management

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2025

HR 1264: USA Batteries Act

The USA Batteries Act (HR 1264) eliminates federal excise taxes on lead oxide, antimony, and sulfuric acid - key chemicals used in domestic lead battery manufacturing. This change directly affects U.S. battery manufacturers, particularly those producing lead-acid batteries, by removing a tax burden not applied to imported batteries. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to strike these chemicals from the Superfund tax table, aiming to reduce production costs for American manufacturers. This policy shift targets a specific tax provision to improve competitiveness in the domestic lead battery industry.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates excise taxes on domestic battery manufacturing inputs, providing direct tax relief to U.S. manufacturers per bill's explicit tax removal language.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves lead battery chemicals from Superfund tax table, reducing funding for environmental cleanup and weakening regulatory burden on manufacturers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Hazardous Materials

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 1464: Buffalo Tract Protection Act

S 1464, the Buffalo Tract Protection Act, withdraws approximately 4,288 acres of federal land in New Mexico (described as Tracts A-D on a 2019 map) from mining claims, mineral leasing, and other disposal under federal law. This directly affects the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), which administers the land, by prohibiting new mineral development on the surface. The bill allows the surface estate to be conveyed (sold or transferred) under existing laws like the Federal Land Policy Act, but requires the federal government to retain all mineral rights permanently.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits new mineral development on federal land, restricting potential energy production from mining and leasing activities.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentWithdraws 4,288 acres from mining/mineral leasing, prohibiting new development to protect natural resources and prevent environmental damage from extraction activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Apr 17, 2025

HR 2926: National Energy Dominance Council Act of 2025

The National Energy Dominance Council Act of 2025 establishes a new council within the Executive Office of the President, chaired by the Secretary of the Interior and including 20+ cabinet secretaries and White House officials. The council’s primary role is to advise the President on strategies to increase U.S. energy production, reduce unnecessary regulations, and streamline permitting for energy infrastructure. Key provisions require the council to develop a "National Energy Dominance Strategy" within 100 days, focusing on cutting bureaucratic delays, boosting private-sector investment, and fast-tracking projects like natural gas pipelines and Small Modular Nuclear Reactors. The council must also consult with state, local, tribal governments and private sector stakeholders to address energy affordability and reliability for homes, vehicles, and industries.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to 'reduce unnecessary regulations' and 'streamline permitting for energy infrastructure', prioritizing production over environmental oversight per its core purpose.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 191: Inflation Reduction Act of 2025

HR 191, titled "Inflation Reduction Act of 2025," is a procedural bill that repeals the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169) and rescinds its unobligated funds. It directly affects the implementation of the 2022 law by nullifying its provisions and redirecting any remaining unspent budget authority. The bill contains no new policy mechanisms or direct impacts on citizens or programs; its sole action is to undo the previous legislation. This is a straightforward repeal measure with no new funding or regulatory changes. The title is misleading, as the bill does not create a new inflation reduction policy but instead reverses the prior law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which included tax provisions and funding, effectively defunding its programs and reversing fiscal policies.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which contained environmental protections, effectively removing climate funding and regulations.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jun 7, 2025

HR 3822: No Desire for Streetcars Act

HR 3822, the "No Desire for Streetcars Act," prohibits federal funding for streetcar projects across multiple transportation programs. The bill amends four key transportation funding laws (surface transportation block grants, congestion mitigation grants, urbanized area grants, and fixed guideway capital grants) to explicitly ban the use of allocated funds for streetcar procurement, operation, or maintenance. This directly affects state and local governments receiving these federal grants, preventing them from using the funds for streetcar-related expenses. The legislation creates a clear, specific restriction on funding without altering other program provisions or making broader policy statements.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly prohibits federal funding for streetcar projects, defunding specific transportation initiatives by restricting allocation of existing transportation grants.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentDefunds streetcars, a sustainable transit option that reduces emissions, contradicting environmental goals of pollution control and conservation.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill explicitly prohibits federal funding for streetcar projects, banning use of transportation grants for streetcar procurement, operation, or maintenance, directly restricting public transit infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Public Transit Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · House Nov 19, 2025

HR 338: Every Drop Counts Act

This bill amends federal water storage grant programs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to expand eligibility for projects. It sets specific capacity limits: surface water projects must store 200-30,000 acre-feet, while groundwater projects must average 200-150,000 acre-feet annually. Eligible projects must increase storage, convey water to/from storage, or stabilize groundwater levels. The bill also increases the number of annual grants from 5 to 10 and explicitly states it does not override state water laws, federal water rights, or water rights protections.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill requires projects to stabilize groundwater levels, a conservation practice directly supporting natural resource protection under environmental topic description.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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