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Environment across the country

Every environment bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
218
last 12 weeks
Active states
10
jurisdictions with bills
Most active
United States
156 bills
Stance split
184 for 34 against
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Showing 21–30 of 218 bills

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in committee · United States · House Aug 24, 2026

HR 10145: SOUND Pesticide Research Act

The SOUND Pesticide Research Act requires the Environmental Protection Agency to rely on comprehensive data from multigenerational reproductive toxicity studies when setting or changing limits for pesticide residues in food. These new studies must include at least four generations of test species to ensure thorough safety evaluation. The EPA is required to review all existing pesticide tolerance decisions within 180 days of the bill's enactment to verify they meet these new data standards. Additionally, the agency must submit a report to Congress two years after enactment detailing any decisions that were updated or changed as a result of this review.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill mandates rigorous multigenerational toxicity testing for pesticides and requires EPA to review existing tolerances, strengthening environmental and food safety protections.95% confidence
Nancy Mace (R)
in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10275: Puerto Rico Energy Opportunity and Geothermal Assessment Act of 2026

The Puerto Rico Energy Opportunity and Geothermal Assessment Act of 2026 directs the U.S. Geological Survey, in coordination with the Department of Energy and local officials, to conduct geothermal resource assessments for Puerto Rico. These studies must include high-resolution mapping, evaluations of groundwater vulnerability in sensitive terrain, and analyses of seismic risks associated with enhanced geothermal systems. The Secretary of the Interior is required to submit progress reports to Congress annually for the first year and biennially thereafter until the assessment is complete.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyThe bill directs federal agencies to conduct geothermal resource assessments in Puerto Rico, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and exploration.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill promotes clean geothermal energy development and mandates assessments of groundwater vulnerability and seismic risks, advancing environmental protection.85% confidence
Pablo José Hernández (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Sep 1, 2026

HR 10209: GREEN Hospitals Act

The GREEN Hospitals Act authorizes $100 billion in Hill-Burton grants for hospitals and other medical facilities to upgrade their infrastructure for climate resilience and emissions reduction. It also establishes a separate $5 billion Planning and Evaluation Grant Program that provides up to $500,000 per project to help states, tribes, and nonprofits develop sustainability plans before construction begins. To receive funding, applicants must demonstrate labor protections, including collective bargaining agreements or non-interference policies, and certify they do not impose training repayment debts on employees. The bill prioritizes projects in environmental justice communities and those serving high numbers of Medicare and Medicaid patients, requiring that at least half of the planning grant funds be directed to these areas.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds hospital infrastructure upgrades specifically for emissions reduction and climate resilience, directly advancing energy efficiency and clean energy goals.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds hospital upgrades specifically for climate resilience and emissions reduction, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides $100B in grants to hospitals and medical facilities for infrastructure upgrades, directly funding and strengthening healthcare institutions.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill requires applicants to demonstrate labor protections and collective bargaining as a condition for receiving federal infrastructure grants.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Climate Change Environmental Justice Hospitals Medicaid Medicare Collective Bargaining
Pramila Jayapal (D)
in committee · United States · House Aug 27, 2026

HR 10162: STORMWATER Act

The STORMWATER Act extends the funding period for stormwater control infrastructure technology centers from fiscal years 2022-2026 to 2027-2031. It mandates that exactly five of these centers be established, rather than a range of three to five as previously allowed. Additionally, the bill requires that one of the designated centers be located in and focused on the Great Lakes region.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill extends federal funding for stormwater infrastructure centers through 2031 and mandates the establishment of five centers, directly increasing government spending in this area.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill extends funding for stormwater control infrastructure technology centers, directly advancing environmental protection and pollution control efforts.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill extends funding for stormwater control infrastructure technology centers, directly advancing environmental tech development.65% confidence
Sub-Topics Water Quality
Timothy M. Kennedy (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10292: Southern Nevada Wastewater Infrastructure Lands Act

The Southern Nevada Wastewater Infrastructure Lands Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer approximately 257 acres of federal land in Clark County, Nevada, to the Clark County Water Reclamation District. This transfer is intended to support the construction and operation of critical wastewater infrastructure for public use. The district must pay all administrative costs associated with the land transfer, including surveys, and the land will revert to federal ownership if it stops being used for these public purposes.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill transfers federal land for wastewater infrastructure, which directly supports pollution control and environmental protection by enabling proper waste management.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Public Lands
Dina Titus (D)
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Aug 18, 2026

HB 2741: An Act amending the act of November 21, 1990 (P.L.539, No.133), known as the Cave Protection Act, further providing for penalties.

Pennsylvania House Bill 2741 amends the state's Cave Protection Act to introduce a new penalty option for individuals convicted of violating cave-related laws. The bill allows courts to require offenders to perform community service by picking up litter or illegally dumped trash in addition to any other penalties imposed. This provision directly affects people found guilty of damaging or improperly accessing caves, aiming to address environmental harm through direct cleanup efforts.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAmends Cave Protection Act to mandate litter cleanup as a penalty, directly addressing environmental harm and conservation.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Waste Management
Joe Ciresi (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · New York · Senate Aug 3, 2026

S 10672: Relates to disposal of radioactive waste

This bill amends New York's environmental conservation law to classify all waste containing source, byproduct, or special nuclear material as hazardous waste. The legislation removes a previous legal exclusion that had kept certain radioactive materials from being treated as hazardous waste under state regulations. This change directly affects entities responsible for managing and disposing of radioactive waste within the state, requiring them to comply with stricter hazardous waste handling standards. However, the bill includes a provision stating that this classification does not apply where federal law preempts the regulation or cleanup of such materials.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill amends environmental conservation law to classify radioactive waste as hazardous, removing exclusions and enforcing stricter handling standards.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Conservation Hazardous Materials
Rob Ortt (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Michigan · House Aug 27, 2026

HB 6247: Environmental protection: air pollution; regulation of carbon sequestration; provide for.

HB 6247 establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework in Michigan for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide, requiring operators to obtain permits from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy that align with federal standards. The bill authorizes the leasing of state-owned lands and pore space for these projects, while permitting specific surface activities on commercial forestland and wilderness areas under strict conditions to protect natural resources. It creates a unitization process to manage shared subsurface interests among multiple property owners and mandates long-term monitoring of storage sites for at least 50 years after injection ceases. Upon successful completion and verification of site safety, the state assumes ownership and liability for the stored carbon dioxide, releasing the original operator from future regulatory responsibilities.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill regulates carbon sequestration to reduce air pollution and mandates strict conditions to protect natural resources during storage operations.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Air Quality
Parker Fairbairn (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Aug 26, 2026

HR 348: A resolution to urge the Director of the United States Environmental Protection Agency to reexamine the current state of non-attainment in West Michigan.

This House resolution urges the EPA Director to reexamine air quality non-attainment designations in West Michigan, specifically including Allegan County. It argues that current federal standards fail to account for pollution originating from urban areas across Lake Michigan, such as Chicago and Milwaukee, which affects local communities not responsible for those emissions. The text notes that these designations restrict manufacturing expansion and economic development in the region. Copies of the resolution are directed to be sent to the EPA Administrator.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill urges EPA to reexamine air quality designations that restrict manufacturing and economic development, implying a desire to weaken environmental enforcement.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Air Quality
Nancy DeBoer (R)
in committee · Michigan · House Aug 27, 2026

HB 6251: Businesses: other; energy infrastructure and thermal management evaluation requirements for certain data centers; provide for.

Michigan House Bill 6251 requires developers and operators of large-scale data centers to submit a detailed energy infrastructure and thermal management evaluation to the state public service commission before beginning construction, expansion, or major modifications. A facility is considered large-scale if it has an aggregate critical information technology load of at least 25 megawatts or a total electrical demand of at least 50 megawatts, including phased developments that collectively meet these thresholds. The evaluation must be prepared by a qualified professional and include specific data on anticipated power usage, cooling systems, water consumption, and potential impacts on local infrastructure, with copies required to be filed with affected local governments and electric providers. Developers must pay a review fee and face civil fines of up to $10,000 per day for violations, while the commission is granted authority to issue certificates of completeness that expire after 24 months unless updated or extended.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates energy and thermal management evaluations for large data centers, promoting efficient resource use and infrastructure planning.65% confidence
Reggie Miller (D) · 4 co-sponsors
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