Environment

in committee · United States · House Jul 29, 2025

HR 4800: Fisheries Modernization Act of 2025

HR 4800, the Fisheries Modernization Act of 2025, expands eligibility for fishery disaster relief by adding "infrastructure-related cause" to the definition of qualifying events under the Magnuson-Stevens Act. This specifically covers disruptions caused by Federal or State infrastructure failures (like flood control systems, levees, or spillways) that impact commercial or subsistence fisheries, habitat, or water quality. The bill explicitly includes the red swamp crawfish and white river crawfish fisheries in eligibility requirements, requiring information on hydrological conditions, water quality, or environmental disruptions affecting them. It does not change existing relief for marine or anadromous fisheries but clarifies that infrastructure-related events now qualify for assistance.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands disaster relief for fisheries impacted by infrastructure failures affecting habitat and water quality, protecting environmental resources under Magnuson-Stevens Act.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Natural Disasters Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Sep 30, 2025

HR 5636: Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act of 2025

HR 5636, the *Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act of 2025*, prevents the Environmental Protection Agency from shifting renewable fuel obligations from small refineries with extended exemptions to other companies. It directly affects small refineries that have received extended exemptions under the Clean Air Act. The bill requires the EPA to include gasoline or diesel refined by these exempt refineries in the total fuel volume calculations for the year, rather than excluding it or reallocating the obligation. This change ensures small refineries’ production is counted toward overall fuel volume, preventing other entities from bearing their renewable fuel requirements. The law modifies Section 211(o)(9) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(9)).

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyPrevents EPA from reallocating renewable fuel obligations, weakening Clean Air Act's renewable fuel standard.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prevents EPA from reallocating renewable fuel obligations from exempt refineries, weakening the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and reducing renewable energy mandates under Clean Air Act.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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in committee · United States · House Sep 4, 2025

HR 5151: Quiet Communities Act of 2025

The Quiet Communities Act of 2025 reestablishes the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Noise Abatement and Control, which was defunded in 1982. This office will provide grants to states for local noise control programs, conduct national research on noise health impacts, develop public education materials, and create regional technical assistance centers. The bill authorizes $25 million annually (2026-2030) to fund these activities, directly supporting communities affected by noise pollution - particularly the estimated 28 million U.S. residents with hearing impairments linked to noise exposure. It emphasizes state/local solutions, market incentives, and coordination with other agencies to address noise from aircraft, traffic, and other sources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds noise pollution control programs, research, and grants under EPA's reestablished office, directly advancing pollution control within environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds noise control programs targeting transportation infrastructure noise, directly supporting community health initiatives related to transit and roadways.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2026

HR 4892: Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2025

This bill authorizes the U.S. Forest Service to fund contracts and grants with state forestry agencies, local nonprofits, universities, tribal governments, and regional coalitions to collect native seeds and produce seedlings for ecosystem restoration. It specifically directs these funds toward activities like maintaining seed orchards and growing seedlings for replanting vegetation in degraded landscapes. The law modifies existing programs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Public Land Management Act to include these seed and seedling initiatives. This directly supports organizations working on restoring forests, grasslands, and other habitats using locally adapted native plant materials.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds native seed collection and replanting for ecosystem restoration, directly conserving natural resources and promoting habitat recovery per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Forestry Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Nov 29, 2025

HR 6090: FRESHER Act of 2025

The FRESHER Act of 2025 requires the Secretary of the Interior to study stormwater runoff impacts from oil, gas, and mining operations on groundwater and aquifers. It mandates a specific analysis of measurable contamination, groundwater resources, and aquifer susceptibility to contamination in affected areas. The study must be completed within one year of the bill's enactment, with results reported to Congress. This bill directly affects oil, gas, and mining operations by establishing new federal study requirements for their stormwater runoff.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates study of industrial runoff impacts on groundwater to inform future environmental protections, aligning with pollution control and resource conservation indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1281: Natural GAS Act of 2025

The Natural GAS Act of 2025 requires the Department of Energy to conduct a full fuel cycle analysis (referencing a 2009 National Academies report) before setting new energy efficiency standards for residential gas water heaters, furnaces/boilers, and cooktops/ranges/ovens. It mandates that any final rule must certify it won’t cause a significant shift from gas to electric appliances in construction or replacement. Manufacturers must prominently disclose the analysis results on required energy efficiency labels visible to consumers at point-of-sale. The bill exempts small appliance manufacturers (defined in federal regulations) from these requirements.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyPrevents shift from gas to electric appliances, favoring fossil fuels over renewables by blocking efficiency standards that could accelerate electrification.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill mandates preventing shift from gas to electric appliances, maintaining fossil fuel dependence and opposing cleaner energy transition per its certification requirement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Conservation

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in committee · United States · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 753: FIRE Act of 2025

HR 753, the FIRE Act of 2025, directs the NOAA Administrator to establish a program improving wildfire forecasting and detection to reduce loss of life and property. The bill requires developing advanced satellite detection, fuel moisture assessments, and coupled fire-atmosphere modeling systems to better predict wildfire spread, smoke dispersion, and enable early detection. It authorizes $15 million for fiscal year 2026 to fund research testbeds for these capabilities, created through NOAA partnerships with industry and academia. This program directly affects communities at wildfire risk, firefighters, and emergency responders by enhancing early warning systems and risk communication.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $15M for wildfire detection research, directly funding a government program under appropriations, aligning with fiscal responsibility and essential public safety spending.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds wildfire forecasting research to protect lives, property, and natural resources by improving fire prediction, smoke dispersion modeling, and detection systems, directly advancing environmental protection and pollution control.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Natural Disasters

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in committee · United States · House Jul 17, 2025

HR 4526: Waste and Illegal Property Eradication (WIPE) Act

HR 4526, the Waste and Illegal Property Eradication (WIPE) Act, authorizes the Department of Defense to use mobile solid waste disposal systems for destroying illicit contraband like counterfeit goods, unauthorized military equipment, narcotics, and classified materials. It prohibits the use of open-air burn pits for disposing of such items or hazardous waste, replacing that method with the new systems. The bill adjusts funding by adding $8.95 million to Army procurement for these disposal systems while reducing the same amount from Army operations funding previously allocated for burn pit use in contingency operations. This directly affects military installations, border security operations, and partner security forces relying on these disposal methods.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits open-air burn pits (known pollution source) and mandates safer disposal systems, reducing environmental harm from toxic emissions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials Waste Management

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 18, 2025

S 3178: A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to withdraw a final determination relating to energy efficiency standards for housing, and for other purposes.

S 3178 requires the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Agriculture Secretaries to withdraw a specific energy efficiency rule for HUD- and USDA-financed housing. It prevents these agencies (and also the Veterans Affairs and Federal Housing Finance Agency) from implementing or enforcing that rule or similar standards, mandating a return to pre-existing energy efficiency requirements for covered housing programs. The bill also updates a provision to allow states with energy efficiency codes meeting or exceeding the withdrawn standard (at least 26 states) to continue using them. This directly affects federal housing agencies and the housing projects they fund.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyWithdraws energy efficiency rule, returning to weaker pre-existing standards, weakening clean energy requirements.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentWithdraws energy efficiency standards for housing, weakening environmental protections and reversing stricter requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 9, 2025

S 1926: Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

This bill requires national parks to reduce disposable plastic use by eliminating the sale of single-use plastic water bottles and other items like plastic bags and food containers. It directly affects park visitors (who must bring reusable bottles) and concessioners (like food vendors and shops). Key mechanisms include setting up water refill stations, developing visitor education plans, and requiring regional park directors to consider factors like safety, costs, and concessioner revenue before implementation. Parks must conduct biennial evaluations to track visitor satisfaction, waste reduction, and public health impacts. The law applies to all national park units, with some flexibility for parks already without plastic water sales.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEliminates single-use plastics in national parks, reducing pollution and conserving natural resources through mandatory refill stations and visitor education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation Recycling

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