Environment (Water Quality)

in committee · United States · House Jun 7, 2025

HR 3818: Stop Poisoning Florida Act

HR 3818, the Stop Poisoning Florida Act, prohibits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from discharging water from Lake Okeechobee through specific locks and dams (S-308 and S-80) when toxin levels exceed EPA-recommended limits for recreational waters. The law requires testing for microcystins - a toxic algae byproduct - and blocks discharges if levels surpass EPA standards. This directly affects water management practices at Lake Okeechobee and protects recreational users by preventing unsafe water releases. The provision applies when the Army Corps, EPA, or Florida state tests show toxin concentrations above the EPA’s human health criteria.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prohibits discharges exceeding EPA toxin limits, requires microcystin testing, and blocks unsafe water releases to protect recreational waters and prevent pollution from harmful algae blooms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Jun 13, 2025

HR 3927: Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act

HR 3927, the Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, extends the term of nationwide permits for environmental projects from five to ten years and creates a new category for "linear infrastructure projects" like pipelines and power lines. It allows these projects to receive nationwide permits if they discharge dredged or fill material into less than 3 acres of navigable waters, classifying such impacts as "minimal." The bill removes requirements for certain environmental reviews, including consultations under the Endangered Species Act and full National Environmental Policy Act assessments, replacing them with streamlined environmental assessments. This directly affects infrastructure developers and the Army Corps of Engineers, which administers the permitting process under the Clean Water Act.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves environmental review requirements for pipelines/power lines, classifies impacts as 'minimal,' and extends permits - reducing regulatory oversight for infrastructure projects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2025

HR 4592: No Radioactive Roads Act of 2025

This bill requires the EPA to revise its regulations to strictly regulate any future use of phosphogypsum (a byproduct of fertilizer production containing uranium and radium) beyond current restrictions. It mandates that EPA approve new uses - like road construction - only after reviewing detailed risk assessments, case-by-case evaluations, and strict limits (max 9.1 cancer risk per 100,000 people). The EPA must also require public disclosure of all approval requests and enforce comprehensive monitoring for water contamination and air exposure throughout a product's lifecycle. This directly affects construction workers, nearby residents, and communities near phosphogypsum applications by ensuring any new use meets the EPA’s existing cancer risk threshold. The bill does not ban current uses but sets new, stringent requirements for future approvals.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates strict EPA regulations on radioactive phosphogypsum, requiring risk assessments and cancer risk limits to prevent environmental contamination, strengthening environmental protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 20, 2025

S 670: Protect the West Act of 2025

The Protect the West Act of 2025 establishes a $60 billion Outdoor and Watershed Restoration Fund to support ecological restoration projects across western U.S. landscapes. It creates two main programs: a $20 billion grant program to help eligible entities like state governments, tribes, and nonprofits plan and coordinate restoration projects, and a $40 billion partnership program focused on carrying out projects on Federal and non-Federal lands with high wildfire risk. The bill requires projects to improve forest conditions, watersheds, wildlife habitat, and reduce wildfire risks while creating jobs in outdoor industries, with special priority for projects in the wildland-urban interface and underserved communities. Projects must be coordinated with existing conservation programs and follow scientific best practices, with annual reporting requirements to track environmental benefits and job creation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes $60B Outdoor/Watershed Restoration Fund for ecological projects on western lands, directly advancing environmental protection through funding and restoration initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Forestry Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1311: Stop the Delta Tunnel Act

HR 1311, the Stop the Delta Tunnel Act, prohibits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from issuing a federal permit for California's Delta Conveyance Project. The bill specifically blocks a permit under the Clean Water Act (section 404) for the project described in the Corps' December 2022 Draft Environmental Impact Statement. This directly affects the project's ability to proceed by preventing a key federal approval needed for construction. The bill does not alter the project itself but stops the permitting process for this specific water infrastructure initiative.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBlocks federal permit under Clean Water Act (section 404), preventing project that could harm environment by stopping key federal approval.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Mar 11, 2025

HR 2091: Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act of 2025

This bill establishes the Chesapeake Bay States Partnership Initiative to help agricultural producers in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (covering parts of Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and D.C.) implement conservation practices that improve water quality, restore soil resources, and increase climate resilience. It provides targeted funding for erosion control, nutrient reduction, and habitat restoration on agricultural land, with special consideration for practices that reduce nitrogen and sediment. The bill creates a "turnkey pilot program" allowing technical service providers to establish and manage conservation practices on farmland without requiring landowners to pay costs or submit additional paperwork. Additionally, it updates conservation programs, enhances agricultural education funding, and adjusts regulatory oversight for certain catfish species in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds conservation practices to improve water quality, restore soil, and enhance climate resilience in Chesapeake Bay watershed through erosion control, nutrient reduction, and habitat restoration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Oct 29, 2025

HR 5846: Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program Reauthorization Act

HR 5846 reauthorizes the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program by extending annual funding of $65 million for fiscal years 2027 through 2036. The bill directly affects local governments and communities by providing continued financial support for projects that improve recycling infrastructure, such as modernizing facilities or expanding collection systems. Key provisions include maintaining the $65 million annual funding level for a decade beyond the previous authorization period (2021-2025), ensuring stable resources for waste management upgrades. This concrete policy change allows communities to access federal grants for recycling infrastructure projects without interruption through 2036.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends $65M annual funding for recycling infrastructure grants, directly increasing government spending on public service programs per fiscal authorization.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReauthorizes $65M annual funding for recycling infrastructure projects, directly advancing pollution control and waste conservation efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Aug 13, 2025

HR 4961: Public Utility Remediation and Enhancement for Water Act

HR 4961, the Public Utility Remediation and Enhancement for Water Act, creates a federal grant program to help municipal water systems address harmful chemicals like PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) in drinking water. The bill authorizes $200 million annually (2026-2028) to fund 75% of costs for planning, building, or upgrading treatment systems to prevent or treat these emerging contaminants. It directly affects publicly owned water treatment facilities by providing financial support to comply with federal water pollution standards for these chemicals. The program requires states to manage grants similarly to existing water fund programs, with non-federal funds covering the remaining 25% through local or private sources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds removal of PFAS pollutants from drinking water via federal grants, directly reducing water pollution and protecting public health/environmental quality.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds removal of PFAS contaminants in drinking water, directly protecting public health by addressing environmental health risks affecting community health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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passed · United States · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 6422: American Water Stewardship Act

This bill extends funding periods for several key water restoration programs through 2031, including the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Long Island Sound program, and Columbia River Basin restoration. It modifies the San Francisco Bay program to require 25% non-Federal cost-sharing for projects and updates coastal water quality monitoring rules to include new testing technologies. The bill also restricts federal funds for these programs from going to non-U.S. entities or those partnering with "foreign countries of concern." These changes directly affect state, local, and nonprofit entities managing federally funded water restoration projects across specific geographic regions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends funding for water restoration programs (Great Lakes, Columbia River) and updates monitoring tech, advancing environmental protection through sustained investment and improved standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Jun 13, 2025

HR 3899: Clarifying Federal General Permits Act

HR 3899, the Clarifying Federal General Permits Act, amends the Clean Water Act to clarify how the EPA issues and renews general permits for water pollution discharges. It requires the EPA to publish a Federal Register notice at least two years before a general permit expires if it won't be renewed. If the EPA fails to provide this notice, the expired permit's terms automatically continue applying to covered discharges until a new permit is issued or two years after the decision not to renew. This directly affects industries and entities needing permits for routine water discharges by ensuring regulatory continuity during permit transitions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentClarifies EPA permit renewal process under Clean Water Act, preventing regulatory gaps and maintaining existing pollution controls.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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