Environment

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 21, 2026

S 3501: Calumet National Heritage Area Act

This bill designates the Calumet region in Indiana and Illinois as a National Heritage Area, formally establishing a framework to preserve and promote its unique industrial, cultural, and natural resources. It specifies the boundaries (covering parts of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties in Indiana and adjacent Illinois areas) and names the Calumet Heritage Partnership as the local coordinating entity responsible for managing the area. The bill requires the local entity to submit a management plan within three years and sets a 15-year limit on federal funding for the initiative. This designation directly affects residents, tourism, and conservation efforts in the region by creating a structured approach to protect sites like Indiana Dunes National Park and historical industrial landscapes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDesignates Calumet region for preserving natural resources via heritage area framework, aligning with conservation goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Parks & Recreation

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in committee · United States · House Jun 13, 2025

HR 3934: Water Quality Standards Attainability Act

HR 3934, the Water Quality Standards Attainability Act, amends the Clean Water Act to make water quality standards more achievable for states and communities. It requires states to review standards for water bodies receiving combined sewer discharges, specifically assessing cost-effective controls for overflows, and mandates that the EPA consider the cost and availability of treatment technologies when developing water quality criteria. This directly affects states setting water quality standards and the EPA in its regulatory role. The bill aims to ensure that pollution control requirements are practical and feasible for municipalities and utilities.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentMandates EPA to consider cost and technology availability in standards, potentially weakening water quality requirements by prioritizing industry costs over strict environmental protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Recycling Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 3695: Santini-Burton Modernization Act of 2026

This bill amends the Santini-Burton Act to improve land management in the Lake Tahoe Basin by specifically supporting the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. It authorizes the federal government to transfer funds to the Tribe for acquiring and managing culturally significant land, and requires collaboration with the Tribe, states, local governments, and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency for activities like forest health, water quality, and preserving cultural sites. The bill mandates annual spending plans developed with Tribe consultation, prioritizing projects that meet environmental thresholds and leverage community support. These changes directly address the Tribe’s limited land ownership (under 0.5% of the Basin) and aim to enhance shared stewardship of the region.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates collaboration for forest health, water quality, and cultural site preservation - direct environmental protection measures90% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Public Lands Water Quality Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 3, 2025

S 2701: Headwaters Protection Act of 2025

This bill expands the federal Water Source Protection Program to include new partners like acequia associations, land-grant mercedes, and entities managing water infrastructure. It requires projects on adjacent land to have express owner consent and prioritizes initiatives protecting water supply, forest health, and climate resilience - such as restoring wetlands or reducing wildfire risks. The program increases annual funding to $30 million (2025-2034) and mandates that projects include nature-based solutions and non-Federal partner contributions. It directly affects communities managing water systems, landowners adjacent to National Forests, and tribal or rural entities with water delivery authority. The bill does not alter land ownership or conflict with existing water laws.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prioritizes wetlands restoration, forest health, and climate resilience; increases $30M funding for water/forest protection initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2025

S 2388: Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025

This bill provides federal grants to help municipalities upgrade water systems with smart technologies like real-time leak detection, AI-driven efficiency tools, and advanced monitoring systems. It defines "intelligent water infrastructure technology" to include systems that reduce waste, improve water quality monitoring, and optimize operations - such as predictive analytics for pipe integrity or real-time sensor networks. The bill increases annual funding to $50 million (from $25 million), allows grants to cover implementation costs (but prohibits use for planning or maintenance), and requires annual reports on project outcomes and grant denials.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds water infrastructure upgrades with waste-reducing tech and improved water quality monitoring, directly advancing environmental protection and resource conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Dec 1, 2025

HR 5730: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize sewer overflow and stormwater reuse municipal grants.

HR 5730 reauthorizes federal grants for municipalities to address sewer overflows and implement stormwater reuse projects. It allocates $350 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to fund these infrastructure improvements. The bill directly affects cities and towns managing wastewater systems by providing dedicated funding for modernizing stormwater management and reducing pollution. This is a funding authorization, not a new program, focusing on concrete financial support for municipal environmental infrastructure projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $350M annually for municipal infrastructure grants, directly funding public service improvements under government spending.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill reauthorizes $350M annually for municipal projects reducing sewer overflow pollution and modernizing stormwater management, directly advancing pollution control under environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2025

HR 4118: Stop the Subsidized Green Energy Scam Act

HR 4118 ends federal tax credits for new wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects starting construction after the bill's enactment. It directly affects developers and companies building these facilities by eliminating financial incentives for projects beginning after the law takes effect. The bill amends key tax code provisions (Sections 48, 45Y, and 48E) to exclude such new projects from eligibility, while leaving existing credits intact. This change applies only to projects with construction start dates after the bill's effective date, targeting future developments rather than current operations.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesEnds federal tax credits for new renewable energy projects, removing government spending incentives. Directly defunds new clean energy development by restricting tax benefits, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyEnds federal tax credits for new wind/solar/battery projects, directly restricting renewable energy development by removing financial incentives for new construction.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentEnds tax credits for new wind/solar projects, removing financial incentives for clean energy development, directly weakening renewable energy support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Renewable Energy Solar

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died · United States · Senate Dec 4, 2025

SJRES 91: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".

This bill (SJRES 91) seeks congressional disapproval of a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule authorizing oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) Coastal Plain. It directly affects the BLM's ability to implement this leasing program by aiming to block the rule under the Congressional Review Act (CRA). The resolution would nullify the rule (issued December 2024) if passed, preventing the BLM from moving forward with leasing activities in the Coastal Plain area. The resolution references a Government Accountability Office opinion confirming the rule qualifies for disapproval under the CRA.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill blocks BLM's oil/gas leasing rule in ANWR Coastal Plain, directly opposing fossil fuel energy development in protected area.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBlocks oil/gas leasing in ANWR Coastal Plain, protecting fragile ecosystem from drilling impacts and preserving conservation area per BLM rule disapproval.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Coastal & Flood Protection Public Lands Wildlife

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 2436: Healthy H2O Act

The Healthy H2O Act (S 2436) creates a federal grant program to help rural households, renters, small multi-unit property owners (up to 25 units), and licensed child-care facilities with contaminated drinking water. It provides funding for certified point-of-use or point-of-entry water filters, installation by qualified professionals, maintenance, and water testing - targeting contaminants like lead, arsenic, PFAS, and hexavalent chromium. Grants are limited to households with income below 150% of their state’s rural median income and prioritize private well users. The program requires third-party certification for products and installers, mandates annual reporting on water quality trends, and allocates $10 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds water safety program via federal grants, increasing public spending on essential infrastructure for low-income households.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds water filtration for contaminants like PFAS/lead, directly reducing environmental pollutants in drinking water and protecting public health.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses public health via clean water access (contaminants like lead/arsenic), directly protecting health outcomes through federal grants for water safety measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2025

HR 4117: Fuel Emissions Freedom Act

HR 4117, the Fuel Emissions Freedom Act, would repeal all federal and state fuel emissions standards for motor vehicles. It specifically targets Clean Air Act sections 202 and 209, as well as Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards under 49 U.S.C. 32902-32918, and nullifies all existing regulations under these provisions. The bill prohibits both the federal government and states from establishing or enforcing any future fuel emission standards for vehicles. This would directly affect automobile manufacturers, who would no longer need to comply with emissions regulations, and states, which would lose authority to set their own standards. The bill’s key mechanism is the complete removal of regulatory requirements related to vehicle emissions.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals federal/state vehicle emissions standards, weakening clean energy regulations and favoring fossil fuel use over emissions reductions.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals federal/state vehicle emissions standards, removing Clean Air Act regulations and CAFE standards, directly weakening environmental protections against pollution.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals all federal/state vehicle emissions standards, directly removing regulatory requirements under transportation policy (Clean Air Act, CAFE standards).95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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