Environment (Conservation)

in committee · United States · House Jun 26, 2025

HR 4211: Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act

HR 4211, the Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act, removes environmental and historic preservation review requirements for broadband infrastructure projects on brownfield sites. It exempts covered projects - broadband deployments or modifications entirely within a brownfield site (a contaminated property) that require Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval - from needing standard environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and historic preservation reviews under the National Historic Preservation Act. This allows broadband providers to deploy or upgrade infrastructure on brownfields more quickly without waiting for those specific federal reviews. The bill directly affects broadband companies seeking to build on brownfield sites that require FCC permits.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves NEPA environmental reviews for broadband projects on contaminated sites, weakening regulatory oversight of environmental impacts.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRemoves regulatory barriers for broadband deployment on brownfield sites, directly advancing internet access infrastructure expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Hazardous Materials Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · House Sep 10, 2025

HR 5264: SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2025

The SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2025 exempts certain broadband infrastructure projects from federal environmental and historic preservation reviews. It applies specifically to small antenna installations (under 50 feet tall) in public rights-of-way, replacements of existing similar facilities, or minor expansions (within 30 feet) of current sites. This reduces federal permitting delays for broadband providers seeking to deploy or upgrade networks, while preserving state/local zoning authority and radiofrequency safety evaluations. The bill directly affects wireless service providers installing qualifying infrastructure, streamlining their project approvals without altering existing environmental or historic preservation obligations.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts small broadband projects from federal environmental reviews, weakening protections for natural resources and conservation during infrastructure deployment.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExempts broadband infrastructure from federal reviews to reduce permitting delays, directly expanding internet access infrastructure deployment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 92: Strategic Production Response and Implementation Act

This bill requires the Secretary of Energy to develop a plan increasing oil and gas leasing on federal lands (managed by Interior, Agriculture, and Defense) by the same percentage as any initial drawdown of petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The plan must not increase leased lands by more than 10% total. It mandates consultation between energy, agriculture, and defense secretaries to create this plan before any reserve drawdown occurs. The bill directly affects federal land management agencies and the process for accessing the national oil reserve.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill mandates increased oil/gas leasing on federal lands, advancing fossil fuels over renewable energy alternatives.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill mandates increased oil/gas leasing on federal lands, promoting fossil fuel extraction that typically harms environmental protection, climate goals, and conservation efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Conservation Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 2817: Coastal Broadband Deployment Act

HR 2817, the Coastal Broadband Deployment Act, exempts certain broadband infrastructure projects in floodplains from standard federal environmental and historic preservation reviews. It directly affects telecom companies seeking to deploy or modify broadband facilities entirely within floodplains (as defined by federal regulations) and requiring Federal Communications Commission (FCC) permits. The bill removes the need for environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and historic preservation assessments under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) for these specific projects. This change streamlines the approval process for broadband infrastructure in coastal floodplain areas without altering the underlying FCC permitting requirements.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts broadband projects in floodplains from NEPA environmental reviews, directly weakening federal environmental review requirements for infrastructure deployments.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRemoves environmental review barriers for broadband deployment, directly expanding internet access infrastructure in floodplains.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · House Mar 3, 2025

HR 1808: Keep America’s Waterfronts Working Act of 2025

The Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act of 2025 establishes a federal Task Force to identify and address challenges facing working waterfronts, which are properties used for commercial fishing, boating businesses, aquaculture, and other water-dependent coastal activities. It creates a $50 million annual grant program (2025-2029) to help coastal states, tribal governments, and Native Hawaiian organizations develop and implement working waterfronts plans that preserve access to coastal waters and protect these businesses from threats like sea level rise and conversion to incompatible uses. The bill also authorizes a preservation loan fund to provide low-interest loans for waterfront preservation, with special provisions for disadvantaged communities. Covered entities must develop plans identifying threatened waterfront areas, prioritizing preservation needs, and ensuring public access. The law aims to protect working waterfronts through coordinated federal and local planning efforts.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPreserves coastal access via $50M grants for waterfront conservation, aligning with natural resource protection and conservation goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds $50M grants for waterfront infrastructure preservation, a critical transportation component for commercial water access and port operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation Ports

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in committee · United States · House Feb 24, 2025

HR 1541: Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

This bill exempts certain wireless infrastructure projects from standard environmental and historic preservation reviews. It removes requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) for projects involving mounting or modifying existing wireless facilities (like cell towers or antennas) that require federal approval. The exemption applies directly to wireless providers seeking permits for these installations, streamlining the approval process with state, local, or tribal governments. This change aims to accelerate deployment of wireless broadband infrastructure by reducing regulatory hurdles.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts wireless infrastructure from NEPA/NHPA environmental reviews, weakening regulatory oversight for projects involving cell towers/antennas.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyStreamlines wireless infrastructure approvals, removing NEPA/NHPA barriers to accelerate broadband deployment and expand internet access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · House Jun 10, 2025

HR 1655: Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act

The Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act exempts specific communication infrastructure projects in wildfire-affected areas from standard environmental and historic preservation reviews. It applies to projects replacing or improving damaged facilities within five years of a federal, state, or tribal declaration of a wildfire emergency or disaster. The bill removes the need for these projects to undergo reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This directly benefits local governments, tribal authorities, and communication providers working to restore connectivity after wildfires.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expedites communication infrastructure in wildfire areas, indirectly supporting energy grid resilience and reliability by reducing outage risks during emergencies.75% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts wildfire-affected infrastructure projects from NEPA environmental reviews, weakening standard environmental protections by removing required assessments.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpedited communication infrastructure rebuilding in wildfire areas directly expands internet access by removing regulatory delays, aligning with support indicators for internet access restoration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Forestry Natural Disasters Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 2754: Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act

This bill transfers federal land and water rights for Crystal Reservoir in Ouray, Colorado, to the City of Ouray. The city must maintain the area as public open space for recreation (like fishing) with no fees, manage dam maintenance, and avoid development beyond necessary infrastructure. If the city violates these terms, the land reverts to federal ownership. The transfer occurs at no cost to the city, except for survey expenses.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires maintaining reservoir as public open space with no development, preserving natural area for recreation and conservation per bill terms.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Apr 15, 2026

HR 2289: American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025

HR 2289, the Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act, exempts wireless broadband infrastructure deployments from certain federal environmental and historic preservation reviews. Specifically, it removes the requirement for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) reviews when federal agencies approve "eligible facilities requests" for wireless facilities. This directly affects wireless providers seeking federal permits to build broadband infrastructure, streamlining their approval process by eliminating these specific review requirements. The bill modifies existing law to treat such deployments as not constituting "major Federal actions" under NEPA or "undertakings" under NHPA.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts broadband infrastructure from NEPA/NHPA environmental reviews, weakening regulatory oversight for infrastructure deployment.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill removes NEPA/NHPA reviews for wireless broadband infrastructure, accelerating deployment and expanding internet access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · House Jan 16, 2025

HR 470: Red Snapper Act of 2025

HR 470, the Red Snapper Act of 2025, blocks the U.S. Secretary of Commerce from implementing area or bottom closures in the South Atlantic for snapper-grouper fisheries until two conditions are met: the completion of the South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count survey and integration of its data into the next official stock assessment. This directly affects recreational and commercial fishermen in the South Atlantic region, particularly in Florida, where red snapper fishing supports significant economic activity ($14 billion annually). The bill aims to delay management changes pending new scientific data to avoid potential economic harm during a period of record fish stock abundance. It does not alter fishing seasons or quotas but specifically targets the timing of area closure decisions.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks fishery closures required for red snapper conservation, preventing protective measures that would limit fishing access and support stock recovery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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