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that terminates its requirements for any specific EU measure once the USTR certifies that the European Union has repealed the rule or entered into a binding agreement to exempt US persons from its extraterritorial obligations.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 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 Jul 14, 2026

HR 9317: BUSES Act

The BUSES Act establishes a national minimum standard requiring that restrictions on bus engine idling cannot last for less than 15 minutes, applying to both over-the-road and school buses. This rule prevents states and local governments from enforcing shorter idling limits through their existing air quality plans. Additionally, the legislation prohibits private citizens from suing bus owners or operators for violating these idling rules and bans state programs that pay individuals for reporting such violations.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts states from enforcing shorter bus idling limits, which hinders local air quality and energy efficiency efforts.75% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prevents states from enforcing shorter idling limits, likely increasing emissions and weakening air quality protections.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts local air quality plans and bans citizen lawsuits regarding bus idling, limiting regulatory flexibility and enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Public Transit Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2026

HR 8990: Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business Act of 2026, exempts small oil and gas wells from specific environmental regulations under the Clean Air Act. It directly affects owners and operators of marginal wells, defined as sites producing 15 barrels of oil or less per day, or 90,000 cubic feet of natural gas or less per day. The legislation removes requirements for monitoring, reporting, and leak detection for these smaller operations, while also mandating that the EPA approve any state plan revisions granting this exemption within 180 days. Additionally, the bill requires the EPA to update its regulations to reflect these changes and to terminate any ongoing enforcement actions against marginal wells that were initiated before the law takes effect.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill exempts small oil and gas wells from environmental regulations, reducing compliance costs and protecting domestic fossil fuel production.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill exempts small oil and gas wells from Clean Air Act regulations, removing monitoring and leak detection requirements, which weakens environmental protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Air Quality Tags Small Business

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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 Apr 23, 2026

HR 8477: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reverse certain energy-related modifications enacted by Public Law 119-21.

This bill proposes to reverse several tax incentives for energy efficiency and clean energy that were previously extended by a 2024 law. It would end the tax deduction for energy-efficient commercial buildings, shorten the expiration date for the energy-efficient home credit, and delay the deadline for constructing clean hydrogen facilities. Additionally, the legislation would remove limits on the amount of credits available for clean electricity production and change how the phase-out of these credits is triggered. These changes directly affect property owners, builders, and businesses that currently rely on these specific tax breaks to fund green projects.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reverses energy tax incentives and limits credits, weakening fiscal support for clean energy and efficiency programs.90% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill reverses tax incentives for energy efficiency and clean energy, weakening support for renewable infrastructure and efficiency.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill reverses tax incentives for clean energy and energy efficiency, weakening environmental protections and limiting clean energy development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy

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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 Apr 15, 2026

HR 8308: CERTAIN Act

The CERTAIN Act aims to expedite federal permitting and environmental reviews for infrastructure projects by imposing strict timelines on federal agencies. It limits an agency's ability to revoke existing project authorizations unless specific conditions are met, such as a court order or immediate harm. The bill mandates deadlines for agencies to process applications, determine completeness, and conduct environmental reviews, with routine authorizations automatically approved if agencies miss their deadlines.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expedites federal permitting for infrastructure projects, which facilitates energy infrastructure development and reduces regulatory delays.75% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill expedites permitting and limits agency ability to revoke authorizations, weakening environmental review protections and reducing oversight on environmental impacts.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill expedites permitting and environmental reviews for infrastructure projects, directly advancing transportation development and reducing regulatory delays.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure

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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 Jan 3, 2025

HR 199: Implementing DOGE Act

This bill requires automatic, across-the-board spending cuts to nonsecurity federal programs for fiscal years 2026 and beyond. It targets nonsecurity discretionary spending (like education, transportation, and environmental programs) by rescinding the percentage of growth above 1% compared to the previous year's funding. The cuts apply proportionally to all nonsecurity programs after appropriations are made available for the fiscal year (by September 30). Security-related spending (such as defense) is excluded from these reductions.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill mandates automatic cuts to nonsecurity discretionary programs (education, transportation, environment), defunding essential services per indicators.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill mandates across-the-board cuts to nonsecurity discretionary spending, explicitly including education programs, resulting in defunding.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill mandates across-the-board spending cuts to nonsecurity federal programs including environmental programs, effectively defunding environmental initiatives.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill mandates across-the-board spending cuts to nonsecurity federal programs, which would likely reduce funding for healthcare services and public health initiatives included in those programs.75% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill mandates across-the-board cuts to nonsecurity discretionary programs including transportation, reducing funding by rescinding growth above 1%.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending

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