Environment

in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2025

HR 231: Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025

HR 231 extends the Colorado River Basin conservation pilot program through 2026 and the overall program through 2027. It updates the end dates in the existing 2015 law from 2024 (for the pilot phase) to 2026, and from 2025 (for the full program) to 2027. This extension applies to participating states in the Colorado River Basin, allowing continued water conservation efforts under the current program structure. The bill makes no new policy changes but prolongs the existing framework for water savings initiatives.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends existing Colorado River Basin water conservation program, maintaining ongoing environmental protection efforts without weakening measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2026

HR 6415: Native American Seeds Act of 2025

This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to collaborate with tribes within one year of enactment to identify seeds of cultural significance and support tribal efforts to protect them. It mandates federal support for tribal seed banks, traditional agriculture systems, and the confidentiality of culturally sensitive seed information provided by tribes. The bill explicitly prohibits disclosure of such confidential information and states that existing funding must cover these activities - no new funds are authorized. It directly affects tribal nations by safeguarding their traditional seed knowledge and agricultural practices.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly protects culturally significant seeds through tribal collaboration and seed banks, directly conserving biodiversity and natural resources per environmental conservation indicators.95% confidence

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passed · United States · House Jun 9, 2026

HR 6338: Stop Illegal Fishing Act

This bill authorizes U.S. sanctions against foreign individuals, entities, and vessels involved in illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU fishing), particularly targeting China as the primary perpetrator. It requires freezing assets and denying visas to those who own, captain, or operate vessels engaged in IUU fishing, while mandating annual reports on sanctions implementation. Exceptions include humanitarian aid, national security activities, and compliance with international agreements. The policy aims to protect global fisheries, coastal communities, and marine ecosystems from harmful fishing practices.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill targets IUU fishing to conserve marine resources and protect ecosystems, directly advancing environmental conservation through sanctions against illegal fishing activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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in committee · United States · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 5639: Co-Location Energy Act

HR 5639, the Co-Location Energy Act, allows the Secretary of the Interior to permit solar and wind energy development on existing federal energy leases for oil, gas, coal, or geothermal projects. It requires leaseholder consent before evaluating or issuing permits for renewable energy systems on these leased areas. The bill mandates the Secretary to determine within 180 days whether such renewable projects qualify for simplified environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act. This legislation directly affects federal leaseholders and renewable energy developers seeking to co-locate projects on currently leased federal lands.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEnables solar/wind development on existing federal energy leases with streamlined NEPA review, directly advancing renewable energy deployment on current energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables solar/wind development on existing energy leases, promoting clean energy deployment while requiring environmental review under NEPA.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Solar Wind

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in committee · United States · House Mar 18, 2025

HR 2188: COST Act

HR 2188 (COST Act) requires two studies to inform federal fleet decisions. The Comptroller General must analyze the costs of replacing gasoline-powered federal vehicles with electric or E85 flex-fuel vehicles, including necessary infrastructure. The Energy Secretary must compare lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of conventional gasoline, E85 flex-fuel, and electric vehicles using established models. Both studies must be completed within one year of enactment, providing data for future federal vehicle fleet policies without changing existing regulations.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStudies lifecycle emissions/costs of electric/E85 vs gasoline, enabling data-driven transition to cleaner federal fleet energy sources.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates studies on lifecycle emissions and costs of cleaner vehicles, enabling data-driven decisions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from federal fleets.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates studies on transitioning federal fleets to electric/E85, promoting sustainable transportation through lifecycle emissions and cost analysis.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Climate Change Electric Vehicles

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passed · United States · House Mar 17, 2026

HR 831: Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025

Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025 This bill establishes an interest-bearing account for the nonfederal contributions for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program, a cooperative effort between federal and nonfederal entities in Arizona, California, and Nevada. The program works to recover multiple species listed under the Endangered Species Act. Currently, the pace of funding exceeds the pace of work. The bill allows the nonfederal contributions deposited in the fund to be made available, without further appropriation, for the program in the future. However, amounts derived from interest earned on amounts in the fund are subject to the availability of appropriations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes funding mechanism for endangered species conservation program under Endangered Species Act, directly advancing species recovery efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 5373: Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025

HR 5373, the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025, prohibits the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution in commerce of specific types of asbestos (including chrysotile and crocidolite) after its enactment. It directly affects manufacturers, distributors, and users of commercial asbestos, with two key exceptions: the chlor-alkali industry can continue using asbestos for diaphragms until January 1, 2030, and the President may grant limited national security exemptions (up to 3 years, extendable once). The bill explicitly states it does not alter existing regulations for cosmetics or other products containing asbestos as an impurity. It defines "commercial asbestos" to exclude products where asbestos is only an impurity, ensuring no overlap with current cosmetic safety rules.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans asbestos, a known carcinogen and environmental pollutant, directly reducing health/environmental hazards from industrial use and pollution control.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBanning asbestos reduces health risks from exposure, preventing lung diseases and improving public health outcomes.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBans carcinogenic asbestos in workplaces, directly improving worker safety by eliminating a major occupational hazard with limited exceptions.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2025

HR 403: Preventing Our Next Natural Disaster Act

This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act to prioritize disaster resilience funding for vulnerable communities. It defines "environmental justice communities" (communities of color, low-income, or Tribal areas facing higher environmental risks) and "small impoverished communities" (under 50,000 people, economically disadvantaged), requiring FEMA to prioritize these groups for assistance. The bill increases federal funding coverage to 90% for mitigation projects in these communities (up from 75%) and mandates that projects account for future climate risks in design. It also creates a new federal database to track disaster spending and requires FEMA to provide outreach support to help eligible communities apply for funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases federal funding coverage to 90% for mitigation projects in vulnerable communities, directly advancing disaster resilience funding and government spending for essential programs.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrioritizes 90% federal funding for environmental justice communities facing higher environmental risks, strengthening resilience and protection through disaster mitigation projects.95% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · House Aug 1, 2025

HR 4870: Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement And Tourism Act

HR 4870 designates five specific river segments in Montana - including the Madison River (42 miles), Gallatin River (39.5 miles), and three tributaries - as protected components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System under the Secretary of Agriculture. The bill preserves public access, private property rights, and existing infrastructure like dams while protecting current water rights and hydroelectric operations at Hebgen and Madison Dams. It explicitly ensures no impact on existing dam operations, licensing, or hydropower generation, and prohibits expanding dams into designated segments. The legislation directly affects Montana residents, recreational users, agricultural communities, and existing dam operators within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDesignates river segments for protection under National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, preserving natural resources and conservation without weakening existing environmental safeguards.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jun 5, 2025

HR 3771: Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act

This bill establishes a federal program to improve coastal flood and storm surge forecasting through better models, data, and community preparedness. It directs the Under Secretary of Commerce to prioritize real-time prediction of ocean-driven flooding, incorporate sensor data (like urban heat mapping), and develop probabilistic forecasts for use by emergency managers and communities. The program also requires identifying and filling "data voids" in vulnerable coastal areas to enhance weather observations and emergency response tools, with pilot projects focusing on critical infrastructure like dams and power plants. Key mechanisms include annual budget submissions to Congress and interagency coordination with FEMA and the National Weather Service to implement these improvements.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enhances coastal resilience against climate-driven flooding through improved forecasting/data, directly supporting environmental protection efforts in vulnerable areas.90% confidence

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

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