Environment

passed · United States · House Mar 18, 2026

HR 4294: MAWS Act of 2026

The MAWS Act of 2026 establishes a 3-year pilot program (2027-2029) to purchase invasive blue catfish from watermen and seafood processors within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. It authorizes $2 million annually to fund covered entities - manufacturers of pet food, animal feed, or aquaculture feed - to buy blue catfish caught in the watershed, requiring certification of origin and setting minimum prices based on market factors. The program mandates detailed reporting on environmental impacts, economic effects on watermen, and market responses to inform future policy. This directly supports watermen and processors by creating a market for invasive blue catfish while collecting data for potential expansion to other watersheds.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill targets invasive blue catfish in Chesapeake Bay, aiming to protect native ecosystems through removal and environmental impact reporting.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 13, 2025

S 1019: Rural Water System Disaster Preparedness and Assistance Act

This bill creates a federal grant program to help rural water and wastewater systems prepare for and respond to disasters. It authorizes $20 million annually (2025-2029) for grants to qualified nonprofit organizations with disaster response experience, enabling them to provide onsite support, develop emergency plans, improve system resilience, and conduct assessments. The program specifically targets disadvantaged communities lacking resources for water system safety and covers activities like emergency repairs, vulnerability assessments, and coordination with agencies like FEMA. Eligible nonprofits must have licensed personnel or relevant expertise and cannot duplicate other federal funding.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds disaster preparedness for water systems to prevent contamination and protect natural resources, aligning with environmental protection and pollution control goals.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Natural Disasters Tags Emergency Management Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 3620: Emergency Rural Water Response Act of 2026

This bill expands a federal grant program to help rural communities address water infrastructure needs. It directly affects small rural communities with populations under 35,000 (up from 10,000) by allowing them to apply for grants. Key changes include broadening eligible uses to cover potable water, wastewater, storm drainage, and solid waste facilities, and increasing the population cap for program eligibility. The bill modifies existing provisions under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to make these changes. It does not create new funding but adjusts who qualifies for existing grant opportunities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands federal grants for rural water infrastructure including wastewater treatment and potable water, directly advancing pollution control and environmental protection in water systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Waste Management Water Quality Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Mar 18, 2026

HR 3286: Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2025

This bill would expand Mammoth Cave National Park by adding approximately 551 acres of land in Edmonson and Barren Counties, Kentucky, to the park's existing boundaries. The legislation modifies existing law to allow the Secretary of the Interior to acquire this specific parcel of land, as shown on a map dated May 2025. The acquisition is subject to a financial threshold adjusted for inflation, referenced in the updated law. This change directly affects the park's management and the landowners whose property would be added to the protected area.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands protected park land, conserving natural resources and habitat without weakening environmental standards95% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation

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in committee · United States · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 2861: Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2025

HR 2861, the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2025, blocks oil and gas development on federal lands surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico. The bill terminates non-producing oil and gas leases on these lands and withdraws them from future mineral leasing, protecting the area’s cultural resources and dark skies. It directly affects oil and gas companies holding leases in the designated area and aims to safeguard sacred sites, prehistoric roads, and the park’s status as an International Dark Sky Park. The law preserves the cultural landscape for Pueblo Tribes, Navajo Nation, and Hopi Tribe, who have ongoing ceremonial ties to the region.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill terminates oil and gas leases and blocks development on federal lands, directly restricting fossil fuel energy production.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBlocks oil/gas development on federal lands to protect cultural sites, prehistoric roads, and dark skies, directly conserving natural resources and preventing pollution from extraction activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Parks & Recreation Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2025

HR 409: Supporting Transit Commutes Act

HR 409, the Supporting Transit Commutes Act, amends the federal tax code to improve tax treatment for employers providing transit benefits. It allows employers to deduct the full amount of qualified transit benefits (like bus or train passes) up to the existing limit, instead of a reduced amount, for benefits provided through salary reduction agreements. This directly affects employers who offer transit passes or similar commuting benefits to employees. The change takes effect for taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment date. The policy change simplifies tax deductions for these benefits without altering the benefit limits themselves.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates tax deduction for employers, reducing federal revenue, aligning with 'creates tax breaks' indicator for oppose stance.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEncourages public transit use via tax incentives, reducing vehicle emissions and supporting pollution control per transit benefits' environmental impact.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands employer tax deductions for transit benefits, encouraging more commuting assistance for workers. This directly aligns with 'expands worker benefits' indicator under Labor & Employment.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends tax code to fully deduct employer transit benefits, incentivizing public transit use and strengthening transit infrastructure adoption through financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Public Transit Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 15, 2026

S 1327: Advancing GETs Act of 2025

Senate Bill 1327, the Advancing GETs Act of 2025, creates a shared savings program for developers who install grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) - hardware or software that improves grid capacity, efficiency, or reliability. Developers receive 10-25% of cost savings (over 3 years) from their GET investments, but only if savings exceed four times the installation cost. The bill also requires transmission operators to submit annual reports on congestion costs and establishes a federal guide to help utilities implement GETs. It directly affects GET developers and transmission operators, with key mechanisms including the savings threshold, mandatory reporting, and technical assistance resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes grid efficiency/reliability via incentives for GETs, directly advancing energy infrastructure modernization and clean grid investments.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes grid efficiency via GETs, reducing energy waste and emissions - indirect environmental benefit aligns with support stance80% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Transmission

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2026

HR 6593: Domestic Organic Investment Act of 2025

The Domestic Organic Investment Act of 2025 establishes a new grant program to strengthen the U.S. domestic organic supply chain. It provides federal grants (up to $2 million for facility projects, $100,000 for equipment) to eligible entities like organic producers, cooperatives, and tribal governments for expanding storage, processing, and distribution capacity. Grants require matching funds (50% for major projects, 25% for equipment) but may waive requirements for beginning farmers and veterans. The program aims to reduce reliance on imported organic products, modernize supply chain systems, and help entities meet certification and food safety standards. Funding is authorized for fiscal years 2026-2030.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides federal grants for organic supply chain expansion, increasing government spending on agricultural infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds organic supply chain expansion, promoting sustainable farming practices that reduce chemical use and conserve soil/water resources, aligning with environmental conservation goals.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill includes veteran-specific grant provisions with matching fund waivers, indicating support for veteran economic opportunities75% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Apr 17, 2025

HR 2946: Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2025

HR 2946, the Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2025, authorizes the U.S. Treasury to issue voluntary savings bonds (starting at $25) with interest tied to energy savings from funded projects. Proceeds from up to $50 billion in annual bond sales would fund a new Clean Energy Victory Bonds Trust Fund, supporting clean energy projects like solar/wind installations, energy-efficient buildings, grid upgrades, and zero-emission vehicle infrastructure. The bill mandates that at least 40% of annual funding must target disadvantaged and vulnerable communities, defined as those facing disproportionate health/environmental burdens or high low-income populations. It directly affects all Americans who purchase bonds and federal/state/local entities implementing eligible clean energy projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $50B annual bond sales to fund clean energy projects via a new trust fund, directly advancing government spending on public infrastructure and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds clean energy projects including solar/wind, grid upgrades, and EV infrastructure via $50B annual bonds, directly advancing renewable energy and efficiency standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds clean energy projects (solar, wind, EV infrastructure) via $50B trust fund, directly advancing environmental protection through renewable energy investment and emissions reduction.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly funds zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, a direct transportation infrastructure component, advancing sustainable transportation initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · United States · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 2864: Veterans for Mustangs Act

This bill amends the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act to change how the Bureau of Land Management manages horse and burro populations. It requires using fertility control vaccines as the first priority method for population management, replacing previous steps. Crucially, it directs the Secretary to prioritize recruiting and training military veterans for these fertility control tasks, including through the PZP applicator certification program, with veterans receiving appropriate compensation. This directly affects wild horse and burro populations through new management methods and military veterans through new training and contracting opportunities under the program.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires fertility control as primary method for horse population management, preventing overgrazing and conserving public lands resources per bill's focus on habitat protection.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly mandates prioritizing military veterans for fertility control jobs via PZP certification program, directly advancing veteran employment opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Lands Veteran Healthcare

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