Environment

in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9892: Stop EU Overreach Act

The Stop EU Overreach Act directs the United States Trade Representative to initiate a formal investigation within 30 days of enactment to determine if specific European Union environmental and sustainability regulations unfairly burden American commerce. These targeted measures include rules on corporate sustainability due diligence, reporting, deforestation traceability, and carbon border adjustments that apply to US companies based on their operations or supply chains outside the EU. If the investigation concludes that these foreign practices are unreasonable or discriminatory, the USTR is authorized to take retaliatory actions such as imposing duties on imports from EU member states or suspending trade agreement benefits. The bill includes a sunset provision that terminates its requirements for any specific EU measure once the USTR certifies that the European Union has repealed the rule or entered into a binding agreement to exempt US persons from its extraterritorial obligations.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentThe bill targets EU environmental regulations (carbon border adjustments, deforestation traceability) as unfair burdens on US commerce, aiming to weaken or bypass these protections.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jun 25, 2026

HR 9453: End EPA Abuse Act of 2026

The End EPA Abuse Act of 2026 amends the Clean Air Act to limit the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to create new regulations. Specifically, it prohibits the EPA Administrator from issuing rules that restrict the sale or use of internal combustion engine vehicles, force power plants to switch fuel sources, or reduce the reliability of the electric grid. The bill also bars the agency from mandating technologies that are commercially unavailable, too expensive without subsidies, or technically unfeasible due to geographic or infrastructure limitations. Additionally, the law prevents the EPA from expanding its regulatory power beyond what Congress originally intended. These changes directly affect the EPA's ability to enforce environmental standards and impact industries such as automotive manufacturing and energy production.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts EPA authority to regulate internal combustion engines and power plant fuel sources, limiting renewable energy and clean energy standards.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill explicitly limits EPA authority to restrict ICE vehicles and mandate fuel switches, weakening environmental regulations.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts EPA authority to mandate emerging clean technologies and limits regulatory actions that could drive innovation in energy sectors.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts EPA authority to regulate vehicle emissions and fuel sources, limiting environmental protections and sustainable transportation policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Air Quality

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in committee · United States · House Apr 16, 2026

HR 8330: Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026

The Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026 prohibits state and local governments from suing energy companies for damages related to climate change or greenhouse gas emissions. This bill declares that regulating emissions is exclusively a federal responsibility and voids any state laws that hold energy businesses liable for alleged climate harms. Consequently, all pending lawsuits of this nature against energy producers must be dismissed immediately, preventing states from imposing retroactive penalties for past lawful operations. The legislation directly affects companies involved in the production, refinement, and sale of oil, gas, and coal by shielding them from civil liability in both state and federal courts.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits state lawsuits against energy companies for climate damages and voids state emission regulations, effectively blocking accountability and limiting state-level climate policy enforcement.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits state lawsuits against energy companies for climate damages, effectively limiting environmental accountability and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Oil & Gas Climate Change

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in committee · United States · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 8079: Diesel Truck Liberation Act of 2026

This bill would prohibit federal laws from requiring manufacturers to install emissions control devices or onboard diagnostic systems on diesel trucks and other motor vehicles. It removes the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to enforce existing emissions regulations and eliminates liability for anyone who manufactures, sells, or modifies vehicles without these devices. The legislation also repeals current federal regulations related to emissions controls and would erase criminal or civil penalties for past violations of these rules.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill weakens emissions regulations and EPA authority, favoring fossil fuel vehicles over clean energy standards and environmental protections.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill removes EPA authority to enforce emissions regulations and prohibits emissions control devices, directly weakening environmental protections and allowing increased pollution.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill weakens emissions regulations and safety standards for diesel trucks, restricting environmental protections and vehicle safety requirements95% confidence

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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 Apr 10, 2025

HR 2819: DRIVE Act

HR 2819, the DRIVE Act, prohibits the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from requiring speed limiting devices on trucks weighing over 26,000 pounds operating in interstate commerce. This directly affects commercial truck drivers and carriers that operate large vehicles across state lines. The bill blocks the agency from implementing any rule mandating speed limiters that would cap these trucks' maximum speed. It prevents a potential new federal requirement for trucking companies without altering existing safety standards.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prevents speed limiters on large trucks, which could increase fuel consumption and emissions, weakening environmental protections.75% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBlocks FMCSA speed limiter rule, weakening truck driver workplace safety regulations90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks federal speed limiter requirement for trucks, weakening safety standards per FMCSA rule.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Freight Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1345: Gas Can Freedom Act of 2025

HR 1345, the Gas Can Freedom Act of 2025, repeals two existing federal safety laws: the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2020 and the Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act. This bill removes requirements that portable gasoline containers must include flame mitigation devices or child-resistant features. As a result, the Consumer Product Safety Commission can no longer enforce these specific safety standards for fuel containers. The bill directly affects manufacturers of portable fuel containers and consumers who purchase them, eliminating these regulatory requirements.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill removes safety requirements for fuel containers, weakening environmental protections and increasing potential for spills and pollution.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Mar 10, 2025

HR 1982: Return to Sender Act

HR 1982, the Return to Sender Act, rescinds unobligated funds from two specific sections (70002 and 70003) of the Inflation Reduction Act (Public Law 117-169) as of its enactment date. The bill repeals those sections of the Inflation Reduction Act and directs the rescission of any remaining unspent funds allocated under them. This action directly affects the funding mechanisms established by the Inflation Reduction Act, redirecting unused resources. It is a procedural bill focused solely on fiscal adjustments to existing legislation.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRescinds unobligated funds from Inflation Reduction Act sections, defunding allocated programs. Directly reduces government spending on specific initiatives.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill rescinds funding from Inflation Reduction Act clean energy provisions, weakening renewable energy development and clean energy standards85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill rescinds funding from Inflation Reduction Act environmental provisions, weakening climate and environmental protections.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2025

HJRES 57: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to "Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-High Pressure High Temperature Updates".

HJRES 57 is a congressional resolution seeking to reject a specific rule issued by the Department of the Interior. It targets the rule titled "Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-High Pressure High Temperature Updates" (published in the Federal Register on August 30, 2024). If approved, this resolution would formally disapprove the rule under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, meaning the rule would have no legal effect. This action directly affects the regulatory framework governing oil and gas operations in high-pressure, high-temperature areas on the Outer Continental Shelf. The resolution is procedural and does not create new policy, but rather seeks to nullify an existing regulation.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyDisapproves Interior rule on oil/gas operations, removing regulatory constraints on fossil fuel production, opposing environmental regulations targeting energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks to disapprove a Department of Interior rule regulating oil and gas operations, which would weaken environmental protections and reduce regulatory oversight of high-pressure high-temperature drilling.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · House Jun 26, 2025

HR 4194: Limiting Liability for Critical Infrastructure Manufacturers Act

HR 4194 would shield manufacturers of critical infrastructure equipment from lawsuits related to wildfires caused by their products, unless they intentionally caused harm through willful misconduct. This law applies to companies defined as critical infrastructure manufacturers under existing federal law (per the Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2022). It creates legal immunity for these manufacturers against both federal and state lawsuits regarding wildfire-related losses, but requires proof of intentional wrongdoing to override the protection. The bill directly affects companies producing essential infrastructure equipment like power grid components and communication systems.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill shields manufacturers from wildfire liability lawsuits, potentially reducing accountability for environmental damage from critical infrastructure products.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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