Environment

in committee · United States · House Jan 8, 2026

HR 6983: PRICE Act

HR 6983, the PRICE Act, requires large U.S. data centers (those consuming at least 50 megawatts daily) to generate all the electricity they use annually. Starting in 2035, at least 75% of that electricity must come from clean sources like solar, wind, or hydropower, increasing to 100% by 2040. Data centers failing to comply face daily civil penalties of up to $100,000 until corrected. The bill directly affects major data center operators, aiming to shift their energy use toward renewable sources through enforceable deadlines.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 75% clean energy by 2035 for large data centers, requiring solar/wind/hydro, directly advancing renewable adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 75% clean energy by 2035 for large data centers, directly promoting renewable sources to reduce emissions and advance environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hydroelectric Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · United States · House Oct 6, 2025

HR 5692: Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act

This bill establishes a $1 billion Marine Energy Acceleration Fund to advance marine energy technologies like tidal and wave power. It allocates $600 million for 20+ pilot projects that connect to local grids, prioritizing rural, tribal, and low-income communities, while $230 million funds research to cut costs and improve efficiency. The bill also dedicates $50 million to assess 50 coastal sites for energy potential, $85 million for workforce programs near project sites, and $15 million to streamline federal permitting. These provisions directly affect marine energy developers, coastal communities, and federal agencies like the Department of Energy, aiming to accelerate deployment through targeted funding and regulatory support.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds $1B for tidal/wave renewable energy projects, research, and workforce programs, advancing marine energy infrastructure per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds marine energy (tidal/wave) projects, promoting clean renewable energy development to reduce emissions and advance environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates $85M for workforce programs near marine energy project sites, directly supporting job creation and training in target communities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Energy Resilience Coastal & Flood Protection

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in committee · United States · House Aug 27, 2026

HR 5576: Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act

This bill streamlines geothermal exploration on federal lands by defining small-scale "geothermal exploration projects" (e.g., limited drilling with <8 acres disturbance, <180 days duration, and 3-year land restoration). It exempts such projects from major federal environmental reviews under NEPA, requires leaseholders to provide 30-day notice before drilling, and establishes "geothermal leasing priority areas" on eligible federal land. The Secretary must designate these priority areas within 3 years (considering economic viability and transmission access), review them every 5 years, and use programmatic environmental reviews for future leasing. The bill directly affects geothermal leaseholders and federal agencies managing public lands, reducing regulatory hurdles for initial exploration while creating a structured framework for future leasing.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly streamlines geothermal (renewable energy) development on federal lands, exempts small projects from environmental reviews, and creates leasing priority areas to advance clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes geothermal energy development (clean renewable source) by streamlining permits, requiring land restoration, and designating priority areas, advancing climate goals without weakening core environmental standards.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Public Lands

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passed · United States · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 4758: Homeowner Energy Freedom Act

Homeowner Energy Freedom Act This bill repeals the Department of Energy's (1) high-efficiency electric home rebate program for certain electrification projects in low- or moderate-income households, (2) state-based home energy efficiency contractor training grants, and (3) assistance for states and local governments to adopt specified building energy codes. It also rescinds any unobligated balances available for the rebates or adopting the building energy codes. (The unobligated balances for the contractor training grants were previously rescinded by the 2025 reconciliation act.)

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill repeals energy efficiency rebates, contractor grants, and building code assistance programs, directly defunding initiatives supporting renewable energy adoption and home energy efficiency.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals energy efficiency rebates, contractor grants, and building code assistance programs that promote environmental protection and reduced emissions.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepeals energy efficiency rebates and grants for low-income households, defunding programs that support affordable housing affordability and energy costs for vulnerable residents.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill defunds energy efficiency programs that support smart grid technology and electrification infrastructure, limiting technological advancement in home energy systems.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Building Codes Homeownership

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in committee · United States · House Dec 1, 2025

HR 5566: Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act

HR 5566, the Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act, extends deadlines for three existing federal water infrastructure programs by five years. It amends the Clean Water Act to extend the deadline for the Clean Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Program from 2026 to 2031, and updates the Safe Drinking Water Act to extend deadlines for both the general Drinking Water System Infrastructure Program and the Midsize/Large Drinking Water System Program from 2026 to 2031. These changes directly affect state and local governments administering these programs, giving them more time to complete eligible projects. The bill makes no new funding commitments or policy changes - only adjusts the timeline for existing program requirements.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends Clean Water/Safe Drinking Water Act program deadlines, ensuring continued environmental protection and infrastructure resilience without weakening regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Feb 18, 2025

HR 1441: PURE Water Act

The PURE Water Act (HR 1441) creates a federal tax credit for individuals who install qualifying home water filtration systems. It allows a 20% credit on primary residence filtration costs and 10% on secondary residence costs, capped at $2,500 per tax year, with unused portions carryable forward. The credit applies only to systems that remove at least 90% of lead, PFAS, and PFOA from drinking water, excluding maintenance costs. This directly affects individual taxpayers who purchase qualifying filters for their U.S. homes, effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit reducing individual tax liability for qualifying water systems - direct tax relief for homeowners per bill's tax credit structure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates removal of PFAS/lead from water via tax credit, directly reducing water pollution per environmental topic definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 27, 2025

S 1187: Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025

This bill designates the Deerfield River (including all its branches and major tributaries in Massachusetts and Vermont) for a study under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. It requires the Secretary of the Interior to complete this study within three years of funding and submit a report to Congress detailing the river's natural, recreational, and scenic value. The study will determine if the river qualifies for formal Wild and Scenic River protection, which would limit development and damming in the area. This bill affects the Deerfield River watershed and its communities but does not change current protections or management.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill initiates study to determine Wild and Scenic River protection, which would limit development/damming and conserve natural resources of Deerfield River.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 6641: Central Valley Water Solution Act

The Central Valley Water Solution Act (HR 6641) authorizes over $830 million in federal funding for water infrastructure projects across California's Central Valley. It directly supports agricultural water districts and communities by financing groundwater banking systems, canal repairs, water treatment plants, and reservoir construction to improve water storage, quality, and conveyance. Key provisions include $830 million for fixing subsidence in the Delta-Mendota Canal, $850 million for the San Luis Canal/Aqueduct, and $300 million for groundwater banking programs across multiple districts. These projects aim to enhance drought resilience, restore water delivery capacity, and support conjunctive use of surface and groundwater resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds water infrastructure projects improving storage, quality, and conveyance, supporting environmental conservation through sustainable water management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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in committee · United States · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 3088: Fusion Advanced Manufacturing Parity Act

The Fusion Advanced Manufacturing Parity Act creates a 25% tax credit on the sales price of specific fusion energy components, such as fusion chambers, high-temperature superconducting magnets, and cooling systems, sold after 2025. The credit phases out over time, reducing to 75% of the base credit in 2032, 50% in 2033, and 25% in 2034, with no credit after 2034. This policy directly affects manufacturers producing qualifying components for fusion energy machines designed to generate electricity or process heat. The credit aims to lower manufacturing costs for companies in the emerging fusion energy sector by providing financial incentives for these specialized components.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a 25% tax credit for fusion manufacturers, directly providing tax relief to incentivize industry growth under fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides 25% tax credit for fusion energy component manufacturers, directly incentivizing clean energy infrastructure development and renewable energy technology advancement.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes fusion energy manufacturing via tax credits, advancing clean energy production and reducing carbon emissions85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Nuclear

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 27, 2025

S 1181: Tribal Energy Fairness Act of 2025

The Tribal Energy Fairness Act of 2025 modifies two federal energy programs to better support Indian Tribes. It adds $500,000 in funding for financial/technical assessments for tribal renewable energy and transmission projects seeking Department of Energy loan guarantees, and exempts Tribes from cost-sharing requirements for grants under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's grid resilience program. The bill specifically ensures Tribes can apply for these grants without needing to match federal funds and simplifies application plans for tribal-led projects. These changes directly affect Tribes seeking to develop energy infrastructure on or near tribal land or manage federal energy grants.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAdds $500k funding for tribal renewable energy assessments and exempts tribes from cost-sharing, directly supporting renewable energy development and infrastructure access.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds tribal renewable energy projects and removes barriers for clean energy grants, directly promoting clean energy development and environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Renewable Energy Tags Tribal Nations

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