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in committee · Idaho · House Dec 11, 2024

HR 7779: Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024

The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 establishes a limited pilot program allowing non-responsible parties (called "Good Samaritans") to remediate pollution at abandoned hardrock mine sites. The bill creates a permit process requiring applicants to demonstrate they're not liable for the pollution, can safely complete the remediation, and will protect the environment. The Environmental Protection Agency would issue up to 15 permits for these projects, providing liability protection for permitted activities while requiring public notice and environmental review. The pilot program would expire after 7 years, with the EPA required to report on its effectiveness to Congress.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables environmental remediation of abandoned mines with EPA oversight, requiring protection of environment during cleanup and addressing pollution at contaminated sites.95% confidence
Celeste Maloy (R) · 36 co-sponsors
in committee · Idaho · House Dec 10, 2024

HR 6482: Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act

HR 6482 streamlines geothermal exploration on federal lands by defining specific "geothermal exploration projects" (e.g., small-scale drilling under 5 acres, completed in 120 days) and exempting them from major federal environmental reviews under NEPA. It requires leaseholders to notify the federal government 30 days before starting such projects. The bill also directs the Secretary to designate "geothermal leasing priority areas" on federal lands meeting economic and transmission criteria, with reviews every 5 years. These priority areas will use existing environmental impact statements for faster lease sales, avoiding redundant reviews. The law directly affects geothermal leaseholders and federal land managers like the Bureau of Land Management.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines geothermal development on federal lands, exempting small projects from NEPA reviews to promote renewable energy infrastructure expansion.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts geothermal projects from NEPA environmental reviews, weakening regulatory protections for federal lands90% confidence
Russ Fulcher (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Idaho · Senate Dec 4, 2024

S 5421: ARC Act of 2024

The ARC Act of 2024 establishes a New Nuclear Investment Accelerator Program to support advanced nuclear energy projects by providing financial guarantees for cost overruns. It allocates $3.6 billion in existing funds (from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other sources) to cover costs exceeding 120% of a project's base estimate, with a maximum payment of $1.2 billion per project. To qualify, projects must cost at least $2.5 billion and submit detailed plans including cost estimates, schedule risk analyses, and resource-loaded project schedules. The program requires quarterly oversight meetings between the Department of Energy and project stakeholders, with meeting minutes submitted to Congress. This legislation modifies tax credit provisions to exclude qualifying nuclear projects from certain limitations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3.6B from existing funds to fund nuclear energy projects via cost guarantees, advancing infrastructure investment.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds advanced nuclear energy projects via $3.6B financial guarantees, supporting clean energy infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes advanced nuclear energy - a low-carbon power source that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with climate change mitigation goals.85% confidence
James E. Risch (R)
in committee · Idaho · Senate Dec 2, 2024

SRES 918: A resolution designating December 2, 2024, as "World Nuclear Energy Day".

This resolution designates December 2, 2024, as "World Nuclear Energy Day" to commemorate the historical milestones of nuclear energy development, including the first controlled nuclear chain reaction (1942) and the first commercial nuclear power plant (1957). It recognizes nuclear energy's role in providing nearly 20% of U.S. electricity, supporting over 70,000 direct jobs, and contributing to carbon-free power and national security. The resolution encourages public acknowledgment of nuclear energy's contributions to clean power, innovation, and global energy leadership, without creating new laws or affecting specific groups.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyResolution explicitly recognizes nuclear energy's carbon-free contribution (20% U.S. electricity) and job creation, promoting its significance within energy policy framework.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill highlights nuclear energy's carbon-free power contribution (20% U.S. electricity), aligning with clean energy promotion and emission reduction goals.85% confidence
Mark R. Warner (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Idaho · Senate Nov 21, 2024

S 5385: Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2024

This bill prohibits federal agencies from using the "social cost of carbon" and related metrics (estimating climate damage costs from methane or nitrous oxide) when developing environmental regulations, guidance, or cost-benefit analyses. It directly affects agencies like the EPA that create rules on emissions, power plants, and air quality. The law requires agencies to stop relying on these specific climate cost estimates in all regulatory decisions starting upon enactment. Agencies must also report to Congress on past uses of these metrics within 120 days of the bill becoming law.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits use of social cost of carbon in regulations, weakening climate-driven energy policies and emissions standards.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits use of social cost of carbon in regulations, removing key metric for climate impact assessment and weakening EPA's ability to enforce emissions standards.95% confidence
James Lankford (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Idaho · Senate Nov 21, 2024

S 4999: A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.

This bill clarifies that water managers and landowners using existing rights-of-way, easements, permits, or authorizations for aquifer recharge do not need additional approval from the Secretary of the Interior. It specifically amends the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to state that such recharge activities "shall not be considered an expansion or modification" of current operations. The change directly affects entities managing water infrastructure for recharge purposes, allowing them to utilize existing authorizations without seeking new permits. The key mechanism removes ambiguity about whether recharge activities using current infrastructure require separate authorization. This is a technical clarification focused on streamlining existing water management processes.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentClarifies aquifer recharge activities don't require additional approvals, facilitating water conservation efforts without bureaucratic barriers under existing rights-of-way.85% confidence
James E. Risch (R)
in committee · Idaho · Senate Nov 21, 2024

S 4936: A bill to require a study relating to the Minidoka National Historic Site.

S 4936 requires a study of potential impacts before approving the Lava Ridge Wind Project in Idaho. The bill blocks the Secretary of the Interior from authorizing the project until the Comptroller General completes a report assessing effects on the Minidoka National Historic Site, wildlife, cultural resources, transportation, hunting, wetlands, and water resources. This study serves as a mandatory condition for project approval, directly affecting the wind project developers and federal permitting decisions. The bill does not alter the project itself but delays its approval pending the study's completion.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks Lava Ridge Wind Project approval via mandatory study, delaying renewable energy development and creating a permit hurdle for wind energy.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates study assessing environmental impacts (wildlife, wetlands, water) before wind project approval, requiring federal review to protect natural resources.95% confidence
James E. Risch (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Idaho · Senate Nov 21, 2024

S 914: ETAP Act of 2024

S 914, the ETAP Act of 2024 (officially the Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act), creates a new Energy Threat Analysis Center within the Department of Energy. The Center directly affects energy sector infrastructure owners, operators, and government agencies by enhancing threat awareness and response for the U.S. energy system. Key provisions require the Center to foster collaborative threat analysis between government and industry, share actionable security information securely, and coordinate with agencies like DHS, DoD, and the National Security Agency. It mandates regular consultation with energy sector stakeholders and includes a 10-year sunset provision. The bill establishes concrete operational mechanisms without creating new legal rights for entities.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes Energy Threat Analysis Center to enhance cybersecurity for energy infrastructure through threat analysis and secure information sharing, directly supporting cybersecurity measures.92% confidence
James E. Risch (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Idaho · Senate Nov 20, 2024

S 5356: Defining Male and Female Act of 2024

This bill codifies biological definitions of sex in federal law, defining "male" and "female" based on reproductive anatomy (sperm-producing vs. egg-producing systems) as determined at birth. It requires federal agencies and laws to interpret terms like "sex," "male," and "female" according to these biological definitions, explicitly stating that gender identity does not equate to sex. The bill directly affects how federal agencies and programs interpret these terms in existing laws, regulations, and policies, including those related to facilities, sports, and equal treatment. It does not create new programs but mandates that federal interpretations align with these biological definitions, excluding gender identity from the definition of sex or gender.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts gender identity recognition in education, limiting inclusive curriculum and potentially affecting transgender/nonbinary student access to schools and programs.75% confidence
Roger Marshall (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Idaho · Senate Nov 20, 2024

S 5358: Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2024

This bill establishes uniform rules for interstate knife transportation across all states. It allows lawful knife owners to move knives between locations where they may legally possess them, requiring knives to be stored in locked containers in vehicles or air travel (except for emergency knives in vehicles). The law explicitly prohibits state law enforcement from detaining individuals complying with these rules and shifts the burden of proof to states in criminal cases. It directly affects knife owners traveling between states and overrides conflicting state laws regarding knife transportation.
Mike Lee (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Idaho · House Nov 19, 2024

HR 10082: Oregon Owyhee Wilderness and Community Protection Act

The Oregon Owyhee Wilderness and Community Protection Act designates approximately 926,588 acres of Federal land in Malheur County, Oregon as wilderness areas, including 15 specific wilderness designations managed under the Wilderness Act. It establishes a Malheur County Grazing Management Program that provides operational flexibility for grazing permittees, allowing adjustments to grazing schedules and water infrastructure placement with 2-day written notice to the Bureau while maintaining existing grazing rights. The bill creates the Malheur C.E.O. Group, consisting of 8 members representing grazing permittees, businesses, conservation organizations, and tribes, to propose and manage projects related to ecological restoration, range improvements, and invasive species control. The legislation also includes provisions for land conveyances to the Burns Paiute Tribe and ensures continued livestock grazing on Federal lands with specific protections for grazing rights and management activities related to fire suppression and invasive species control.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDesignates 926,588 acres as wilderness under Wilderness Act, protecting natural resources; grazing program maintains existing protections without weakening conservation standards.95% confidence
Cliff Bentz (R) · 1 co-sponsor
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