This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
This bill establishes the 6PPD Task Force, led by the Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency, to address the environmental impacts of 6PPD, a chemical commonly used in tires. The Task Force will bring together experts from federal agencies, Tribal governments, the tire industry, and research institutions to improve data sharing and identify federal funding opportunities. Its key duties include researching 6PPD's effects on aquatic species and human health, developing safer alternatives, and recommending ways to expedite their testing and adoption. The Task Force will also share best practices for mitigating 6PPD runoff and identify other exposure pathways, submitting annual public reports to Congress on its findings and recommendations.
This bill, titled the Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026, amends the existing Superfund law. It directly affects the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) management of hazardous waste cleanup sites by requiring new considerations related to climate change. Specifically, it mandates that when selecting a cleanup plan for a Superfund site, the EPA must consider potential threats from local natural disasters and extreme weather, including how climate change might exacerbate these hazards. Additionally, it requires the EPA to assess these climate-related impacts when regularly reviewing existing cleanup plans to ensure their continued effectiveness.
This bill amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to create an exception for northern sea otters in specific Alaskan regions. It allows for the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts from northern sea otters taken for subsistence purposes in Southcentral and Southeast Alaska. The bill also permits the transport, purchase, sale, and export of handicrafts, garments, and art made from these pelts. This applies whether the products are traditional or contemporary, and regardless of how much they have been altered.
The Youth Climate Leadership Act of 2026 requires five federal agencies - the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Departments of the Interior, Energy, Agriculture, and Commerce - to establish a Youth Advisory Council. These councils, composed of individuals aged 16 to 29, will provide recommendations to their respective agency heads on environmental issues, climate change mitigation, and environmental justice, focusing on impacts to youth and disadvantaged communities. To ensure diverse perspectives, at least 50% of council members must come from or primarily reside in disadvantaged communities, with attention also paid to geographic diversity and varying backgrounds. The councils are required to meet at least annually, submit regular reports, and receive administrative support, with $250,000 authorized annually for each agency from fiscal years 2027 through 2037 to implement the Act.
The Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026 aims to increase the involvement of local water contractors during environmental consultations for federal water projects. It directly affects federal agencies operating water supply projects and the public or quasi-municipal agencies and water user associations that contract for water from these projects.
The bill mandates that these water contractors receive routine opportunities to discuss and submit information during the development of biological assessments and draft biological opinions under the Endangered Species Act. Furthermore, it requires federal agencies to inform and engage contractors on the legal and scientific basis for proposed actions that could reduce water delivery, explaining why less impactful alternatives are inadequate, and providing details on proposed mitigation measures.
The Baby Food Safety Act of 2026 aims to enhance the safety of infant and toddler food by regulating contaminants, directly affecting food manufacturers and processors, and ultimately protecting young consumers. The bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish mandatory limits for toxic elements like lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic in infant and toddler food, as well as fruit and vegetable purees and juices. Manufacturers of these foods will be required to implement control programs, conduct regular testing of their final products for these contaminants using accredited laboratories, and maintain detailed records. Food found to exceed established limits or produced by non-compliant facilities will be deemed adulterated, allowing the FDA to enforce these standards, including through mandatory recalls. The bill also grants the FDA expanded authority for remote record inspections and enhances food traceability requirements.
This bill, titled the "Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026," amends the federal Superfund law, which governs the cleanup of hazardous waste sites. It requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to consider the potential threats from local natural disasters and extreme weather, including how climate change might exacerbate them, when selecting cleanup plans for hazardous waste sites. Additionally, the bill mandates that during the required five-year reviews of ongoing cleanups, the EPA must assess whether the chosen cleanup actions remain protective, taking these same climate-related hazards into account. This aims to ensure that Superfund cleanups are designed and maintained to withstand projected climate change impacts, affecting communities near these sites and the EPA's cleanup processes.
This concurrent resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act on April 13, 2026. It recognizes the Act's significant impact on the sustainable and profitable management of the Nation's fishery resources, benefiting fishermen, coastal communities, and the seafood industry.
The CERTAIN Act aims to expedite federal permitting and environmental reviews for infrastructure projects by imposing strict timelines on federal agencies. It limits an agency's ability to revoke existing project authorizations unless specific conditions are met, such as a court order or immediate harm. The bill mandates deadlines for agencies to process applications, determine completeness, and conduct environmental reviews, with routine authorizations automatically approved if agencies miss their deadlines.
