Environment

in committee · United States · Senate Feb 13, 2025

S 602: Wildfire Resilience Through Grazing Research Act

This bill funds research at land-grant universities to study how grazing by hoofed animals (like cattle or deer) can reduce wildfire risks on public and private lands. It directs grants for developing grazing techniques that lower fire fuels, aid post-fire recovery, and protect soil, water, and native plants - while avoiding invasive species spread or erosion. Key research areas include rotational grazing, managed stocking rates, and water point management. The findings will be shared through educational materials and outreach to help landowners and managers adopt these practices. The bill focuses on research, not direct land management changes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds research on grazing techniques to reduce wildfire risks while protecting soil, water, and native plants - directly advancing environmental conservation through land management research.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Natural Disasters Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Nov 8, 2025

HR 5983: National Resilience and Recovery Fund Act

This bill creates a National Resilience and Recovery Fund financed by specific taxes on crude oil and natural gas production. The fund will be supported by taxes from Gulf of Mexico offshore oil production, environmental taxes on crude oil, and a new windfall profits tax on large crude oil producers exceeding 300,000 barrels per day in 2023. The money will directly support four existing federal disaster resilience programs: Hazard Mitigation Grants, Building Resilient Infrastructure, Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loans, and Flood Mitigation Assistance. The bill also clarifies that certain oil types (including oil from tar sands and oil shale) will be subject to these taxes, with the windfall tax applying to producers exceeding specified production thresholds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new taxes on oil producers to fund disaster resilience programs, directly advancing government spending on essential services through targeted fiscal mechanisms.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds disaster resilience programs via environmental taxes on oil/gas, directly supporting climate adaptation and environmental protection efforts.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds 'Building Resilient Infrastructure' program, directly supporting transportation infrastructure resilience through dedicated funding sources.90% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · House Jun 6, 2025

HR 3803: EO 14285 Act of 2025

The EO 14285 Act of 2025 codifies Executive Order 14285 into law, making its provisions about seabed mineral resource development legally enforceable as statute rather than an executive directive. This bill directly affects federal agencies managing ocean resources, seabed mining operations, and companies seeking permits for seabed mineral extraction. The key mechanism is the formal conversion of the executive order (90 Fed. Reg. 17735) into binding law, ensuring consistent regulatory authority. It does not alter the order's content but elevates its legal standing, streamlining oversight of seabed mineral activities under statutory authority.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill codifies seabed mineral extraction authority, enabling industrial development that typically harms marine ecosystems. Prioritizes resource extraction over environmental protection, weakening conservation efforts.85% confidence

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passed · United States · House Feb 10, 2025

HR 26: Protecting American Energy Production Act

The Protecting American Energy Production Act (HR 26) states that Congress believes states should have primary authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for oil and natural gas on state and private lands. It prohibits the President from imposing a moratorium on fracking without a new law passed by Congress. This bill directly affects federal executive authority by preventing unilateral federal bans and reinforces state regulatory roles. The key provision ensures any federal restriction on fracking would require a specific act of Congress, rather than executive action.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill blocks federal fracking bans, reinforcing fossil fuel production over clean energy policies by prioritizing state authority and preventing federal restrictions.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks federal fracking moratoriums, shifts regulatory authority to states (often with weaker standards), and prevents federal environmental restrictions on oil/gas production.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · United States · House Jun 5, 2025

HR 3729: Battery and Regenerative Braking Act

This bill amends a federal rail safety funding provision (Section 22907 of Title 49, U.S. Code) to expand eligibility for projects developing regenerative braking and energy storage technologies. It specifically allows commuter rail operators - defined under federal law (49 U.S.C. §24102) - to apply for these grants, which were previously limited to other rail entities. The key change is adding commuter rail services as eligible applicants under existing infrastructure funding, without creating new funding streams. This directly affects commuter rail providers seeking federal support for energy-saving technology upgrades.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands federal grants for regenerative braking and energy storage in rail infrastructure, directly advancing energy efficiency and clean energy infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds regenerative braking and energy storage for rail, improving energy efficiency and reducing transportation emissions.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill expands federal funding eligibility for commuter rail regenerative braking projects, directly advancing transportation infrastructure innovation and sustainable rail technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Energy Storage Electric Vehicles Rail Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · House Jun 5, 2025

HR 3790: Freedom to Frack Act

The Freedom to Frack Act would amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to make states banning hydraulic fracturing (fracking) ineligible for certain federal energy grants. Specifically, states that establish or maintain a fracking prohibition would lose eligibility for grants under Section 545(c) of that law. This directly affects states with existing fracking bans, potentially reducing their access to federal funding for energy programs. The key mechanism ties grant eligibility to the absence of state-level fracking restrictions, without directly altering state laws.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill penalizes states banning fracking (fossil fuel extraction), directly opposing renewable energy development by favoring fossil fuels over clean energy alternatives.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill penalizes states banning fracking by cutting federal energy grants, directly undermining state environmental protections against pollution and habitat damage from fracking activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 3609: Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act

The Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act (S 3609) establishes a federal grant program to help communities reduce wildfire risks. It provides up to $1 billion annually (2025-2029) for eligible entities - like states, tribes, local governments, and fire departments - to develop or implement community wildfire resilience plans. These plans must include strategies for early detection, infrastructure hardening (like making homes ember-resistant), protecting vulnerable populations, and coordinating with local agencies. Grants fund specific projects (up to $10 million per project) or plan development (up to $250,000), requiring a 25% non-federal cost share, with priority for high-risk areas identified by federal maps.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds wildfire resilience plans with strategies like infrastructure hardening and protecting vulnerable populations, directly advancing environmental protection by reducing wildfire risks to ecosystems and natural resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Natural Disasters

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 3297: CROP Act

The CROP Act (S 3297) extends the federal tax credit for biodiesel producers by delaying its expiration date from December 31, 2024 to May 31, 2026. This directly affects biodiesel manufacturers and fuel sellers who claim the credit for qualifying fuel. The bill also adds a provision to prevent double benefits by ensuring the credit isn't claimed alongside another specific tax credit (section 45Z). The extension applies to biodiesel used or sold after November 30, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax credit for biodiesel producers, providing tax relief and preventing double benefits. Directly supports tax credit policy under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends tax credit for biodiesel (renewable energy), directly advancing production and use of renewable fuel sources.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends tax credit for biodiesel producers, promoting renewable fuel use and reducing fossil fuel dependence, aligning with clean energy environmental goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExtends tax credit for biodiesel producers, promoting renewable fuel use in transportation and aligning with sustainable transportation policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1336: A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program to address forestry workforce development needs, and for other purposes.

S 1336, the "Jobs in the Woods Act," creates a federal grant program to support forestry workforce training in underserved rural communities. It provides funding for eligible entities (like nonprofits, tribes, local governments, and colleges) to develop training programs in areas meeting specific criteria: nonmetropolitan, low-income, small-population communities with reliable broadband access. Grants range from $500,000 to $2 million per award for up to 4 years, with priority given to programs addressing aging forestry workforces and youth migration, and partnerships with schools. The program is authorized to receive $10 million annually from 2025 through 2029.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates forestry workforce grants for sustainable forest management, directly conserving natural resources through training programs in rural communities.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides federal grants for forestry workforce training in underserved communities, directly advancing employment development and skills advancement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Workforce Development Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6184: NOAA Data Preservation Act

This bill prevents the Secretary of Commerce from ending cloud storage contracts for NOAA data without meeting specific requirements. It directly affects the Secretary of Commerce and NOAA's data storage contracts with cloud providers. The law requires the Secretary to create a plan for transitioning data to another cloud provider and to work with NOAA's Administrator to maintain continuous data protection. This ensures NOAA's critical environmental and oceanographic data remains accessible and secure during any contract changes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPreserves NOAA's environmental/oceanographic data access via cloud storage requirements, ensuring continuous protection of critical environmental monitoring data.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnsures continuous data protection for NOAA cloud storage contracts, safeguarding environmental data integrity and accessibility through mandated transition planning.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Data Privacy

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