Environment

in committee · United States · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6184: NOAA Data Preservation Act

This bill prevents the Secretary of Commerce from ending cloud storage contracts for NOAA data without meeting specific requirements. It directly affects the Secretary of Commerce and NOAA's data storage contracts with cloud providers. The law requires the Secretary to create a plan for transitioning data to another cloud provider and to work with NOAA's Administrator to maintain continuous data protection. This ensures NOAA's critical environmental and oceanographic data remains accessible and secure during any contract changes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPreserves NOAA's environmental/oceanographic data access via cloud storage requirements, ensuring continuous protection of critical environmental monitoring data.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnsures continuous data protection for NOAA cloud storage contracts, safeguarding environmental data integrity and accessibility through mandated transition planning.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Data Privacy

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 2653: RECHARGE Act

The RECHARGE Act (S 2653) requires the federal government to permit electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at rest areas along interstate highways. This directly affects EV drivers by addressing "range anxiety" on long trips, as it allows charging infrastructure at designated rest stops. The key provision amends highway law to explicitly authorize EV charging infrastructure (excluding other commercial activities) at these locations, while making minor technical adjustments to existing transportation programs related to natural gas refueling. The bill does not create new funding but changes where charging stations may be installed on the interstate system.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEnables EV charging infrastructure at rest areas, directly supporting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence by addressing range anxiety for electric vehicles.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables EV charging infrastructure to reduce transportation emissions and promote clean energy adoption, directly advancing environmental protection through cleaner transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly promotes EV charging infrastructure at rest areas, advancing transportation technology and addressing range anxiety through federal policy.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes EV charging infrastructure at interstate rest areas, addressing range anxiety and advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Oil & Gas Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 29, 2025

S 2520: All Aboard Act of 2025

The All Aboard Act of 2025 provides $83.5 billion over five years to accelerate rail electrification and transition to zero-emission rail systems. It establishes new funding programs for states, Amtrak, and rail carriers to electrify rail corridors, improve rail infrastructure, and support workforce transition plans. The bill sets specific targets including achieving zero emissions for 50% of trains by 2030 and all locomotives by 2047, with priority for projects in environmental justice communities. It requires applicants for rail electrification funding to include community engagement plans, environmental protection measures, and detailed workforce transition plans. The legislation aims to modernize rail infrastructure while addressing environmental justice concerns and supporting rail workers through training and job transition programs.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds rail electrification and sets zero-emission targets (50% by 2030, 100% by 2047), advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds rail electrification to achieve zero emissions by 2047, directly reducing transportation sector pollution and advancing climate goals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExplicitly mandates 'support workforce transition plans' for rail workers during electrification, aligning with labor protection indicators during industry shifts.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds rail electrification and zero-emission systems with $83.5B over 5 years, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure and public transit goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Environmental Justice Rail

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in committee · United States · House May 6, 2025

HR 3184: PFAS Alternatives Act

HR 3184, the PFAS Alternatives Act, funds research to develop turnout gear (firefighter safety clothing) without harmful PFAS chemicals, directly affecting firefighters who wear this gear. It authorizes $25 million annually (2025-2029) for grants to eligible organizations to research and test PFAS-free gear, requiring partnerships with firefighting groups to translate findings into practice. The bill also allocates $2 million yearly (2027-2031) for training programs on safe gear use and decontamination. Its goal is to reduce firefighters' exposure to chemicals linked to occupational illnesses during operations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds research to eliminate PFAS chemicals in firefighter gear, directly reducing environmental pollution from persistent toxic chemicals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds research for safer firefighter turnout gear, reducing exposure to harmful chemicals that pose health risks, indirectly supporting public health and occupational safety.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds PFAS-free turnout gear research and safety training for firefighters, directly improving workplace safety for a specific occupational group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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in committee · United States · House Jan 23, 2025

HR 716: Fill the Lake Act

HR 716, the "Fill the Lake Act," requires the Secretary of the Interior to manage Flathead Lake's water level between June 15 and September 15 each year. Specifically, it mandates maintaining a minimum level of 2892 feet (MSL) by releasing water from Hungry Horse Reservoir and preventing the level from exceeding 2893 feet by releasing excess water downstream. This bill directly affects the Flathead Lake ecosystem and surrounding communities in Montana that rely on stable lake levels for recreation, water supply, and environmental health during the critical summer months.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates specific water levels to protect Flathead Lake ecosystem and surrounding natural resources, directly advancing environmental conservation for a natural water body.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 10, 2026

S 3518: FLOWS Act

The FLOWS Act (S 3518) streamlines processes for hydropower operations and creates a new licensing path for small-scale micro hydrokinetic projects. It allows hydropower licensees to make non-substantial alterations and routine maintenance without prior Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approval, while requiring notice and maintaining FERC's safety oversight authority. For micro hydrokinetic projects (max 5 megawatts, no water impoundment), it establishes an expedited 1-year licensing process with specific deadlines for notifications and applications, and requires FERC to create regulations within 180 days. FERC must also report on environmental, economic, and energy impacts after five years or once 50 projects are operational.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines licensing for small-scale hydropower, promoting renewable energy development with expedited processes for micro hydrokinetic projects (≤5MW)92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes small-scale hydropower (clean energy) via expedited licensing, enabling low-impact renewable projects without weakening environmental safeguards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hydroelectric Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · United States · House Apr 2, 2025

HR 2596: Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025

HR 2596 creates a $1.00 per gallon tax credit for renewable natural gas (RNG) used as transportation fuel in vehicles, boats, or aircraft. The credit applies to producers and businesses that sell or use RNG meeting specific requirements, including registration under existing rules and producer certification. RNG must be derived from biomass and produced within the U.S., with blended fuel treated as RNG only under strict contractual and certification conditions. The credit expires for sales or uses after December 31, 2035, and applies to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $1.00/gal tax credit for RNG producers, directly impacting tax policy and incentivizing industry through fiscal measures.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates $1.00/gal tax credit for RNG transportation fuel, directly promoting renewable energy production and infrastructure investment per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes renewable energy use via tax credit for RNG, reducing emissions from transportation fuels per bill's incentive structure95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation via $1/gal tax credit for RNG fuel used in vehicles, boats, aircraft per bill's explicit transportation fuel application.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Renewable Energy Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2025

HR 635: WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act

The WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act amends federal law to improve access to water infrastructure funding for Indian Tribes. It allows the Secretary of the Interior to reduce or waive a tribe's required cost share for water projects if the tribe faces financial hardship. This directly affects tribes receiving WaterSMART grants, making it easier for them to secure federal funding for essential water management improvements without bearing excessive upfront costs. The change modifies existing cost-sharing rules under the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFacilitates tribal access to water infrastructure funding, enabling essential environmental management improvements through reduced cost-sharing for tribes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Lands Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 21, 2025

S 2363: Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025

This bill modifies federal transit funding rules to encourage housing development near transit hubs. It defines "pro-housing policies" (like removing parking minimums or streamlining approvals for multi-family housing) and allows projects demonstrating such policies to earn an extra point in funding evaluations. Transit projects applying for capital grants can receive higher funding priority if they show evidence of these policies in areas near transit. The policy directly affects cities, transit agencies, and developers seeking federal transit funding, without mandating new state or local laws. The bill focuses on incentivizing existing housing-friendly practices through grant scoring, not direct housing construction.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEncourages transit-oriented housing development, reducing car dependency and associated emissions, aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill modifies transit funding to prioritize projects with pro-housing policies (e.g., removing parking minimums, streamlining multi-family approvals), directly advancing housing development near transit hubs.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationModifies transit funding rules to prioritize projects with housing near transit hubs, directly enhancing public transit infrastructure and accessibility through incentive-based funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Land Use Zoning Public Transit Rail

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in committee · United States · House Jan 8, 2026

HR 6983: PRICE Act

HR 6983, the PRICE Act, requires large U.S. data centers (those consuming at least 50 megawatts daily) to generate all the electricity they use annually. Starting in 2035, at least 75% of that electricity must come from clean sources like solar, wind, or hydropower, increasing to 100% by 2040. Data centers failing to comply face daily civil penalties of up to $100,000 until corrected. The bill directly affects major data center operators, aiming to shift their energy use toward renewable sources through enforceable deadlines.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 75% clean energy by 2035 for large data centers, requiring solar/wind/hydro, directly advancing renewable adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 75% clean energy by 2035 for large data centers, directly promoting renewable sources to reduce emissions and advance environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hydroelectric Renewable Energy Solar

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