Environment

in committee · United States · House Jul 9, 2026

HR 9637: Protecting Columbia River Salmon Act of 2026

The Protecting Columbia River Salmon Act of 2026 allows specific federally recognized Indian Tribes with ancestral ties to the Columbia River to intentionally kill certain sea lions in the river. This change removes federal limits on how many California and Steller sea lions these tribes can take and when they can do so, while requiring that the killings be done humanely using methods chosen by the tribe. The law applies to the mainstem and tributaries of the Columbia River in Washington and Oregon from River Mile 0 to the McNary Dam. By designating specific individuals to carry out the task, the bill aims to support tribal rights under existing treaties without restricting other legal authorities.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill removes federal limits on sea lion killings, weakening protections for a protected species and increasing potential harm to marine ecosystems.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House May 20, 2026

HR 8919: To nullify the decision and order of the Endangered Species Committee with respect to certain oil and gas activities, and for other purposes.

This bill nullifies a specific decision made by the Endangered Species Committee regarding oil and gas operations in the Gulf of America. It immediately cancels any exemptions previously granted to these activities under the Endangered Species Act and bars federal agencies from using funds to enforce the canceled order. For a three-year period starting when the bill is enacted, the committee is prohibited from issuing any new exemptions for Gulf oil and gas projects. Consequently, all standard environmental protections required by the Endangered Species Act will continue to apply fully to these activities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill removes restrictions on Gulf oil and gas operations, facilitating fossil fuel production.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill nullifies Endangered Species Committee decisions and cancels exemptions for oil and gas activities, weakening environmental protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2026

HR 8688: Forest Health and Wildfire Risk Reduction Act

This bill, known as the Forest Health and Wildfire Risk Reduction Act, allows the Bureau of Land Management to skip certain environmental reviews for specific small-scale forest treatments. It designates tree density modification projects under 5,000 acres as exempt from preparing environmental assessments or impact statements, provided they do not involve clearcutting or converting forests into non-forest vegetation. The exemption covers activities like selective tree removal, chipping, and burning fuel piles, which may include building up to five miles of new permanent roads or temporary access routes. To ensure environmental protection, the bill requires agencies to document how these projects address concerns such as erosion, soil compaction, and the preservation of snags and riparian areas.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill exempts small-scale forest treatments from environmental reviews, weakening regulatory protections and reducing oversight on potential ecological impacts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Forestry Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Mar 26, 2026

HR 8108: End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2026

This bill, titled the "End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2026," eliminates federal tax credits related to enhanced oil recovery (EOR). It directly affects oil and gas companies that utilize or plan to utilize EOR methods. Specifically, the bill strikes Section 43 of the Internal Revenue Code, thereby ending the existing Enhanced Oil Recovery Credit. Furthermore, for new facilities constructed after the bill's enactment, it removes eligibility for the carbon capture tax credit (Section 45Q) when captured carbon oxide is used for enhanced oil recovery. These changes discontinue tax incentives that support specific oil extraction techniques.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill eliminates federal tax credits for enhanced oil recovery and carbon capture, reducing government revenue incentives and limiting fiscal support for energy projects.85% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill eliminates tax credits for enhanced oil recovery and carbon capture, directly restricting fossil fuel production and clean energy infrastructure development.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill removes tax credits for enhanced oil recovery and carbon capture, weakening environmental protections and reducing incentives for clean energy technologies.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · House Mar 24, 2026

HR 8037: Protect American AI Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Protect American AI Act of 2026, aims to speed up the environmental approval process for data centers and related infrastructure by limiting how lawsuits can delay or stop projects. It applies to facilities that process, store, or transmit digital information and any supporting infrastructure needed to operate them. The law prevents courts from canceling permits or approvals even if a lawsuit finds environmental violations, instead requiring agencies to fix the issues while continuing to process applications. Additionally, it moves legal review of these projects to local courts of appeals, sets strict 90-day deadlines for filing lawsuits, and requires faster court processing of any challenges.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill accelerates environmental approvals for data centers, supporting energy infrastructure development and reducing regulatory delays for energy-related facilities.75% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill limits lawsuits that can delay or stop data center projects even when environmental violations are found, weakening environmental protections.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill accelerates data center approvals to expand digital infrastructure, supporting technology development and internet access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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signed · United States · House May 9, 2025

HJRES 75: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".

This joint resolution eliminates new, more stringent energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. Under the joint resolution, such equipment is no longer required to comply with the new standards. Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers  and published by the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy on January 21, 2025. Under the rule, the office adopted new energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that is technologically feasible and economically justified. The rule required the equipment to comply with the those standards by January 22, 2029.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill nullifies DOE energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigeration, weakening energy conservation efforts and opposing efficiency improvements.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill nullifies DOE energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigeration, weakening environmental protections and reducing energy conservation requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Conservation

in committee · United States · House Jun 5, 2025

HR 3768: Gas Prices Relief Act of 2025

HR 3768, the Gas Prices Relief Act of 2025, eliminates the federal gasoline tax for all gasoline sold between its enactment and December 31, 2025. This directly affects gasoline consumers (drivers and businesses) and fuel producers/dealers, who must pass the tax savings to consumers by lowering prices. The bill requires the Treasury to transfer equivalent funds to the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund to maintain existing funding streams. It mandates that the tax reduction benefit be immediately reflected in lower consumer prices, with enforcement authority granted to the Secretary to ensure compliance.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates federal gasoline tax for consumers while redirecting funds to maintain Highway Trust Fund, providing direct tax relief and fiscal responsibility without defunding essential programs.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentEliminating federal gasoline tax likely increases fossil fuel consumption and emissions, weakening environmental protection efforts.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEliminates gasoline tax but mandates Treasury transfer to Highway Trust Fund, maintaining transportation infrastructure funding streams.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · House Apr 3, 2025

HR 2645: Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act

HR 2645 would amend the Antiquities Act to impose a six-month expiration on national monuments established by presidential proclamation, or until the end of the current congressional session, whichever comes first. If Congress does not extend a monument during this period, the same land cannot be designated as a national monument for 25 years. This bill directly affects the President's authority to create new national monuments and the land within those designations. The change would require congressional action to maintain monument status rather than allowing it to remain in effect indefinitely.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill limits presidential authority to designate national monuments, reducing protected land areas and weakening environmental conservation efforts.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 6213: Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025

HR 6213, the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025, prohibits the U.S. Department of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing OSHA's proposed "Heat Injury and Illness Prevention" standard (published August 30, 2024). This bill directly blocks the specific regulatory proposal targeting heat safety in both outdoor and indoor work settings. It does not create new requirements or affect workers; it solely prevents the implementation of the existing OSHA proposal. The bill is procedural, focusing on halting a regulatory action rather than establishing new policy.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks OSHA heat safety regulations, weakening environmental and worker protection standards related to heat exposure and pollution control.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBlocks OSHA's heat safety standard, preventing implementation of workplace health protections for heat-related illness prevention.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBlocks OSHA heat safety standard, preventing implementation of workplace safety protections for workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workplace Safety

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passed · United States · House Dec 8, 2025

HR 1949: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

This bill amends the Natural Gas Act to give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) exclusive authority to approve U.S. LNG export terminal projects, requiring FERC to deem such exports consistent with the public interest. It directly affects natural gas companies seeking to build or expand export facilities and streamlines FERC's review process by removing prior requirements for interagency coordination. The bill clarifies that FERC's decisions won't override existing sanctions laws, including restrictions on trade with countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism under current law. This change aims to accelerate domestic LNG export projects while maintaining legal safeguards for national security and foreign policy.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill streamlines LNG export approvals, promoting fossil fuel infrastructure over renewable energy development by removing barriers for natural gas projects.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill streamlines LNG export approvals and removes interagency coordination, likely increasing fossil fuel exports and reducing environmental oversight.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

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