Environment

in committee · United States · House Apr 17, 2025

HR 2940: Advancing Water Reuse Act

The Advancing Water Reuse Act creates a 30% tax credit for businesses investing in qualifying water recycling systems. It directly affects industrial, manufacturing, data center, and food processing facilities that replace freshwater use with recycled water from municipal sources, as well as projects building municipal water recycling infrastructure to serve these sectors. The credit covers 30% of the cost for eligible equipment, such as new onsite recycling systems or municipal infrastructure upgrades. This policy is available for projects completed by December 31, 2032, with specific rules allowing businesses to claim the credit even if equipment is later transferred to water utilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 30% tax credit for water recycling investments, providing direct tax relief to businesses, aligning with tax policy support95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes water conservation by incentivizing industrial recycling systems, reducing freshwater demand and supporting resource sustainability through tax credits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Drinking Water Recycling Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 75: HOUSE Act of 2025

The HOUSE Act of 2025 would repeal a new federal energy efficiency standard for housing projects funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA), reverting to the previous energy efficiency requirements that were in place before the new rule was proposed. It also prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Federal Housing Finance Agency from implementing similar energy efficiency standards for their housing programs. This bill directly affects new housing developments receiving federal financing from HUD, USDA, VA, or FHFA, allowing them to follow less stringent energy efficiency standards previously required. The change would eliminate the need for builders to meet the updated federal benchmark, shifting compliance back to the older baseline.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals new energy efficiency standards for federal housing programs, reverting to weaker previous requirements, thus weakening clean energy standards.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill repeals new energy efficiency standards for federal housing programs, weakening environmental regulations and reducing conservation requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation

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in committee · United States · House May 20, 2026

HR 6154: Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act of 2025

This bill establishes eight regional wildland fire research centers at eligible universities across eight U.S. regions (including Alaska, California, and the Southeast) to advance fire science. Each center will develop tools for predicting fire behavior, improving firefighter safety, and reducing smoke impacts, while coordinating with federal agencies like the Forest Service and Tribal organizations. Centers must prioritize institutions with existing fire research programs or minority-serving status and will share data openly under FAIR principles. The law requires annual progress reports to Congress and mandates collaboration between researchers, land management agencies, and tribal entities to translate research into practical wildfire management tools.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReduces smoke pollution (air quality) and advances fire science for ecosystem protection and natural resource management, aligning with environmental conservation goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Public Lands

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 17, 2026

S 291: Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025

Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025 This bill establishes an interest-bearing account for the nonfederal contributions for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program, a cooperative effort between federal and nonfederal entities in Arizona, California, and Nevada. The program works to recover multiple species listed under the Endangered Species Act.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes funding mechanism for species recovery under Endangered Species Act, directly advancing conservation of listed species in Colorado River ecosystem.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House Mar 20, 2025

HR 1459: Protect the West Act of 2025

The Protect the West Act of 2025 establishes a $60 billion Outdoor and Watershed Restoration Fund to support projects improving forest conditions, rangeland health, watershed function, and wildlife habitat on both Federal and non-Federal lands. The bill creates two main programs: a $20 billion grant program for planning and projects on non-Federal land (with priority for wildfire risk reduction and community collaboration), and a $40 billion Partnership Program for restoration projects on Federal land, with at least $20 billion specifically allocated for Federal land projects. Eligible entities including states, tribes, local governments, and nonprofits can apply for funding to carry out projects that address wildfire risk, improve habitat, and create outdoor jobs while complementing existing conservation programs. The bill requires projects to follow best available science, prohibits work in wilderness areas, and mandates annual reporting to Congress on fund usage and outcomes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates $60B for forest/watershed restoration, wildlife habitat, and rangeland health projects on federal/non-federal lands, directly advancing conservation and environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Forestry Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2025

HR 4033: Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act of 2025

HR 4033 exempts farmed sturgeon and their offspring from certain protections under the Endangered Species Act until they are intentionally returned to the wild. This directly affects sturgeon farmers and aquaculture facilities operating in controlled environments, allowing them to continue their activities without ESA compliance for captive sturgeon. The bill requires these operators to maintain records proving their sturgeon qualify under the exemption and to provide documentation to the Secretary upon request. It does not create new conservation measures but clarifies existing ESA rules for commercial sturgeon farming.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts farmed sturgeon from ESA protections, weakening regulatory requirements for aquaculture operations under environmental law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House Feb 7, 2025

HR 1150: SPEAR Act of 2025

The SPEAR Act of 2025 amends the Endangered Species Act to prevent the federal government from listing lake sturgeon populations in Wisconsin as threatened or endangered. This change allows Wisconsin to continue its state-led management plan, including the annual sturgeon spearing season, without federal restrictions. The bill adds a specific provision to the Endangered Species Act explicitly prohibiting the Secretary of the Interior from determining that Wisconsin's lake sturgeon are threatened or endangered. The law directly affects federal regulatory actions for these sturgeon, supporting Wisconsin's conservation program and the cultural and economic significance of the spearing season to local communities.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks federal protection under ESA for lake sturgeon, allowing state management and spearing season, weakening endangered species safeguards95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House Oct 29, 2025

HR 5869: Tribal Water Infrastructure Grants Expansion Act

This bill allocates $30 million annually (from existing funds) plus $500 million yearly (2026-2031) specifically for tribal water infrastructure projects. It provides direct grants to federally recognized tribes for clean water treatment systems, maintenance, and related training without requiring tribes to cover project costs. Funds can support construction, operation, and management of water systems on tribal lands, aligning with existing federal water pollution control programs. The legislation targets tribes as the direct beneficiaries of these expanded funding streams.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds clean water infrastructure projects to reduce pollution and aligns with federal water pollution control programs, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · House Sep 30, 2025

HR 5650: Weatherization Resilience and Adaptation Program Act

This bill establishes a federal grant program to help low-income homeowners and affordable housing owners adapt properties to climate-driven hazards like flooding and wildfires. It authorizes $250 million annually (2026-2031) for states, tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations to fund resilience projects for eligible property owners, defined as those at or below 300% of the federal poverty level in high-risk areas. Key provisions require grants to cover natural solutions (e.g., ecological landscaping), prohibit rent increases for two years on funded properties, and mandate resident relocation protections for multifamily buildings. The program mandates adherence to federally developed resilience standards and includes reporting requirements to ensure funds are used effectively. It directly affects vulnerable households in climate-threatened communities who cannot afford property adaptations on their own.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds $250M annually for climate resilience projects (e.g., natural solutions) in high-risk areas, directly advancing environmental protection and climate adaptation for vulnerable communities.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds climate resilience for low-income and affordable housing owners via $250M annual grants, directly advancing affordable housing protections and development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3152: LEAF Act of 2025

The LEAF Act of 2025 requires the U.S. Forest Service to give preference in awarding contracts for wildfire prevention projects to "appropriate local contractors" meeting specific criteria. These contractors must either be based in the state where work occurs with at least 26% of their workforce residing there, or within 60 miles of their business location. The bill covers projects like forest thinning, hazard tree removal, and fuel breaks aimed at reducing wildfire risks on federal lands. The Forest Service must also submit annual reports tracking contract awards to such contractors and assessing the policy's economic impact.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes wildfire prevention projects (forest thinning, hazard tree removal) that protect forests and natural resources, aligning with environmental conservation goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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