Environment

in committee · United States · House Mar 20, 2026

HR 7144: Food Rescue Act

HR 7144, the Food Rescue Act, establishes a national food rescue system under the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service to coordinate the recovery and distribution of surplus food to food-insecure communities. The bill creates a competitive grant program for food rescue organizations to improve logistics (like refrigerated transport and storage), build partnerships with retailers and farms, and use technology to match surplus food with emergency feeding organizations. It directly affects food-insecure communities by increasing access to rescued food and supports food banks, nonprofits, and local governments through grants covering recovery operations, transportation, and infrastructure. The bill amends the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to integrate food rescue efforts with existing USDA programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates USDA grant program funding food rescue logistics and partnerships, directly allocating federal funds for public service without tax implications.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill reduces food waste which lowers methane emissions from landfills and conserves resources by redirecting edible food, indirectly supporting environmental goals.65% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Dec 9, 2025

HR 6503: Broadband for Americans through Responsible Streamlining (BARS) Act

The BARS Act streamlines broadband infrastructure deployment by exempting certain projects from environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). It applies to projects like small cell installations on existing structures, modifications in public rights-of-way, and disaster recovery work, removing federal review hurdles for telecom companies. The bill also creates a presumption that tribes have waived concerns about projects if they fail to respond within 45 days to FCC forms (Form 620/621), unless tribes provide a "favorable demonstration" to override this. This directly affects telecom providers seeking faster approvals and Indian tribes regarding consultation processes for infrastructure projects.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill exempts broadband projects from environmental reviews under NEPA and NHPA, weakening environmental protections and reducing oversight of infrastructure impacts.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyStreamlines broadband infrastructure deployment by removing federal review hurdles, directly expanding internet access as a core technology policy objective.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Natural Disasters Broadband Access Telecommunications Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · House May 14, 2025

HR 3392: STOP Screwworms Act

HR 3392, the STOP Screwworms Act, requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture to build modular facilities for rearing sterile New World screwworm flies within 180 days of enactment. These facilities will disperse sterile flies into at-risk agricultural areas - identified based on migratory patterns and suitability for dispersal - to prevent infestations that threaten livestock. The bill authorizes $300 million in funding for construction, operation, and annual reporting to Congress on threat assessments and effectiveness. It directly affects livestock producers and agricultural regions vulnerable to screwworm fly migration, using sterile insect technique as a preventive measure.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds sterile fly dispersal to prevent agricultural infestations, protecting livestock and reducing need for chemical pesticides.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 27, 2025

S 799: United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act

This bill establishes a "Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Strategy" to combat illicit gold mining in the Western Hemisphere, particularly targeting Venezuela's Maduro regime and transnational criminal organizations that profit from illegal mining operations. The strategy aims to disrupt linkages between artisanal miners and illicit actors, promote responsible sourcing, support formalization of mining operations, and reduce environmental harm from mercury use. It would require coordination between U.S. departments and international partners to build law enforcement capacity, support miners in transitioning to legal operations, and enhance traceability in gold supply chains. The bill authorizes $10 million for implementation over two fiscal years to support these objectives.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill aims to reduce environmental harm from mercury use in gold mining and promote responsible sourcing and formalization of mining operations.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 563: Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

The Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 establishes a final settlement for water rights claims of the federally recognized Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo in New Mexico's Rio Chama Stream System. The bill ratifies a 2023 agreement between the Pueblo, the State of New Mexico, and other parties, creating a $745 million Trust Fund to support water infrastructure, bosque restoration, and water rights management. It requires the Pueblo and United States to waive certain historical water rights claims in exchange for confirmation of the Pueblo's water rights through a legal judgment. The settlement includes specific provisions for fund usage, environmental compliance, and a timeline for implementation with an expiration date of July 1, 2038, unless extended.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes $745M trust fund for bosque restoration and water rights management, directly supporting environmental conservation and natural resource protection.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 9, 2025

S 1131: Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act

This bill redesignates the existing Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park as Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and establishes a new Ocmulgee Mounds National Preserve in Georgia, to be created once the Secretary of the Interior acquires sufficient land. It authorizes the Secretary to acquire land for both areas only through voluntary means (purchase, donation, or exchange), prohibits eminent domain, and requires a management plan prioritizing preservation of cultural sites sacred to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The bill also creates an advisory council with tribal representation, mandates hiring preferences for tribal members, and sets rules for managing hunting and fishing within the preserve under federal and state laws.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes national park and preserve to protect natural and cultural resources, prioritizes preservation of sacred sites, and restricts land acquisition to voluntary means, supporting environmental conservation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Parks & Recreation Tags Tribal Nations

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signed · United States · House Dec 11, 2025

HJRES 130: 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 Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.

HJRES 130 is a congressional disapproval resolution that blocks a specific rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for its Buffalo Field Office. The resolution, enacted December 11, 2025, prevents the "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment" from taking effect under federal law. This action directly affects the BLM's management of public lands in the Buffalo area by invalidating the resource management plan amendment. The resolution follows the Congressional Review Act process, which allows Congress to reject agency rules within a specified timeframe.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks BLM resource management plan amendment, potentially limiting environmental protections and conservation measures on public lands.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Lands

passed · United States · House Dec 8, 2025

HR 1949: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

This bill amends the Natural Gas Act to give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) exclusive authority to approve U.S. LNG export terminal projects, requiring FERC to deem such exports consistent with the public interest. It directly affects natural gas companies seeking to build or expand export facilities and streamlines FERC's review process by removing prior requirements for interagency coordination. The bill clarifies that FERC's decisions won't override existing sanctions laws, including restrictions on trade with countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism under current law. This change aims to accelerate domestic LNG export projects while maintaining legal safeguards for national security and foreign policy.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill streamlines LNG export approvals, promoting fossil fuel infrastructure over renewable energy development by removing barriers for natural gas projects.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill streamlines LNG export approvals and removes interagency coordination, likely increasing fossil fuel exports and reducing environmental oversight.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 16, 2025

S 3504: Strong Ports, Strong Communities Act

This bill creates a new grant program to fund community infrastructure projects near land ports of entry. It directly assists state, tribal, local governments, and nonprofit utilities within 25 miles of a land port, focusing on transportation, water, waste, utility, or environmental projects affected by port operations. Key provisions include a 30% local funding match (reduced or waived for rural areas or security-focused projects) and reimbursement for eligible projects completed after November 2021. The program prioritizes projects improving border security, trade efficiency, community resilience, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel quality of life, as outlined in DHS guidance.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly funds environmental projects including waste management and utility infrastructure near ports, directly supporting environmental protection and conservation efforts.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExplicitly funds transportation infrastructure projects near ports via new grant program, listing transportation as a primary eligible category in the summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports

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signed · United States · House Dec 11, 2025

HJRES 105: 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 "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

HJRES 105 is a procedural resolution that blocks a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule concerning North Dakota's resource management plan. It directs Congress to disapprove the BLM's "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan" (issued January 2025), which the Government Accountability Office determined qualified as a "rule" under the Congressional Review Act. The resolution states this BLM rule will have no legal effect once enacted. This action directly affects the implementation of the BLM's resource management plan for North Dakota's public lands.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks BLM resource management plan, likely weakening environmental protections and conservation efforts in North Dakota.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Lands