Environment

passed · United States · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SRES 647: A resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".

This resolution designates March 21, 2026, as "National Osceola Turkey Day" to recognize the cultural and economic significance of wild turkey hunting in the United States. The bill highlights the role of turkey hunting in conservation efforts, particularly in Florida, where revenue from hunting permits supports habitat management through the Wild Turkey Cost Share Program. It notes that the Osceola subspecies is unique to peninsular Florida and is one of five wild turkey subspecies in North America. The resolution encourages Americans to observe the day with ceremonies and activities celebrating turkey hunting traditions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill highlights hunting revenue supporting habitat management and conservation efforts for wild turkeys, indicating environmental protection benefits.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · United States · House Jun 4, 2025

HR 3742: Offshore Energy Modernization Act of 2025

The Offshore Energy Modernization Act of 2025 sets national offshore wind energy production goals of 30 gigawatts by 2030 and 50 gigawatts by 2035, creating a framework for developing offshore renewable energy projects on the outer Continental Shelf. Key provisions require offshore wind developers to meet domestic content requirements (65% U.S.-made components by 2033), establish project labor agreements for construction, and contribute to an Offshore Renewable Energy Compensation Fund that provides payments to affected communities like commercial fishing interests and Tribal groups. The bill establishes an Offshore Power Administration within the Department of Energy to coordinate transmission infrastructure development and requires more efficient environmental reviews while ensuring meaningful Tribal consultation for projects.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergySets offshore wind production goals, mandates domestic content, and funds renewable infrastructure development, advancing renewable energy expansion.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentSets binding offshore wind energy targets (30GW by 2030) and promotes renewable energy development, directly advancing clean energy goals per environmental protection indicators.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates project labor agreements for offshore wind construction, which supports collective bargaining and worker standards in the energy sector.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Transmission Wind

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 31, 2025

S 2633: Saving NOAA’s Workforce Act

This bill prevents the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from implementing layoffs until full funding for its 2026 budget is secured. It bans reductions in force under specific federal personnel rules until Congress enacts the full fiscal year 2026 appropriations. The law directly affects all NOAA employees covered by those federal personnel provisions. The key mechanism is a mandatory funding deadline (2026 budget enactment) that triggers the layoff moratorium, ensuring workforce stability during budget negotiations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates full 2026 budget enactment to prevent NOAA layoffs, ensuring continued funding for essential agency operations per fiscal responsibility indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrevents NOAA layoffs until full 2026 funding, ensuring continued environmental protection work. NOAA's mission is core to environmental protection, so this supports the topic.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents NOAA layoffs until 2026 budget secured, directly protecting federal workers' job security under personnel rules.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment

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in committee · United States · Senate May 1, 2025

S 1545: Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act

This bill requires communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program that repeatedly experience severe flooding to develop and implement flood mitigation plans. Specifically, it targets communities with at least 50 properties having multiple flood insurance claims totaling over $1,000 each in a 10-year period, or those with unmitigated severe flood damage to public/private facilities. Communities must assess flood risks, create community-specific plans for reducing those risks, and submit them to FEMA for review, with public access to these plans. Failure to comply may result in sanctions, including suspension from the flood insurance program, while FEMA must provide data assistance and consider compliance when distributing mitigation grants.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires flood mitigation plans for recurring flood zones, advancing environmental protection against climate-related risks.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill promotes flood mitigation plans to protect housing from damage, indirectly supporting housing stability and property rights.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Natural Disasters Tags Emergency Management

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 1464: Buffalo Tract Protection Act

S 1464, the Buffalo Tract Protection Act, withdraws approximately 4,288 acres of federal land in New Mexico (described as Tracts A-D on a 2019 map) from mining claims, mineral leasing, and other disposal under federal law. This directly affects the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), which administers the land, by prohibiting new mineral development on the surface. The bill allows the surface estate to be conveyed (sold or transferred) under existing laws like the Federal Land Policy Act, but requires the federal government to retain all mineral rights permanently.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits new mineral development on federal land, restricting potential energy production from mining and leasing activities.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentWithdraws 4,288 acres from mining/mineral leasing, prohibiting new development to protect natural resources and prevent environmental damage from extraction activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Nov 19, 2025

HR 338: Every Drop Counts Act

This bill amends federal water storage grant programs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to expand eligibility for projects. It sets specific capacity limits: surface water projects must store 200-30,000 acre-feet, while groundwater projects must average 200-150,000 acre-feet annually. Eligible projects must increase storage, convey water to/from storage, or stabilize groundwater levels. The bill also increases the number of annual grants from 5 to 10 and explicitly states it does not override state water laws, federal water rights, or water rights protections.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill requires projects to stabilize groundwater levels, a conservation practice directly supporting natural resource protection under environmental topic description.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Oct 22, 2025

S 3029: DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA to formally coordinate research and development through agreements and collaborative projects. It authorizes joint funding competitions for specific areas like nuclear propulsion, quantum computing, Arctic science, wildfire resilience, and space weather forecasting, directly affecting DOE and NASA operations. Key mechanisms include mandatory interagency agreements, merit-based funding for federal labs and universities, and shared data infrastructure. The bill also mandates a biennial report to Congress detailing coordination progress and future collaboration opportunities, with no new funding or tax changes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds Arctic science and wildfire resilience research, directly advancing environmental conservation and climate adaptation efforts through DOE/NASA collaboration.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill authorizes joint funding for quantum computing and tech R&D through DOE/NASA coordination, directly advancing technology as a core focus area.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 6, 2025

S 441: A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to develop a plan to reorganize Federal wildland fire response, and for other purposes.

This bill directs the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to create a new "National Wildland Firefighting Service" within the Department of the Interior, consolidating federal wildfire response efforts currently split between their agencies. The plan must include a budget, qualifications for the Director (to be appointed by the President with Senate approval), and details on resources needed for the consolidation. The Secretaries must submit this plan to specific congressional committees within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The bill directly affects federal wildfire management programs under the USDA and Interior Departments, aiming to streamline response operations through structural reorganization.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates centralized wildfire response service to protect natural resources and ecosystems from fire damage, directly supporting environmental conservation and resource management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Natural Disasters

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in committee · United States · House Jul 17, 2025

HR 4442: CHARGE Investments Act

The CHARGE Investments Act expands federal loan and guarantee eligibility for transit-oriented development near rail stations. It allows financing for projects within 1/4 mile of rail transit stations (or within 2 miles of a downtown core if connected by public transit) that incorporate at least 20% private investment. Projects must avoid areas within 2 miles of unserved downtown cores and prioritize mixed-use commercial/residential development. This policy change directly affects developers and local governments planning transit-connected projects seeking federal financing.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes transit-oriented development near rail stations, reducing car dependency and emissions. Aligns with environmental protection goals through sustainable transportation funding.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill expands federal financing for transit-oriented development near rail stations, directly funding public transit infrastructure and promoting mixed-use development adjacent to transit corridors.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Public Transit Rail

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in committee · United States · House Oct 14, 2025

HR 5746: MARA Act of 2025

The MARA Act of 2025 establishes a framework for developing sustainable offshore aquaculture (seafood farming in U.S. ocean waters beyond coastal zones). It creates an Office of Aquaculture within NOAA to coordinate research, permit demonstration projects, and develop environmental standards. The bill requires demonstration projects to use native species, minimize environmental impacts, and collaborate with educational institutions, while collecting socioeconomic data. It also creates Aquaculture Centers of Excellence to train workers and support workforce development in coastal communities, aiming to expand domestic seafood production and reduce the U.S. seafood trade deficit.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires demonstration projects to minimize environmental impacts and use native species, aligning with conservation goals and sustainable resource management.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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