📜 Policy Area
Environmental Protection
150 bills with activity in Congress's records in the last 120 days, sorted by most recent legislative action. A bill can appear here because its record was updated — a new cosponsor, a corrected detail — even if its last floor or committee action was earlier than that. Policy area is assigned by Congress.gov, not by SearchMyRep.
Data last refreshed Nov 7, 2026
H.J.Res. 213Sep 17, 2026
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
Received in the Senate.
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, James [R-CA-1] (R-CA)
H.R. 7502Sep 16, 2026
Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 0.
Sponsor: Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] (R-NY)
H.R. 2709Sep 16, 2026
Save Our Sequoias Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Sponsor: Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20] (R-CA)
H.R. 3276Sep 15, 2026
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI)
H.R. 181Sep 15, 2026
To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that artificially propagated animals shall be treated the same under that Act as naturally propagated animals, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 17.
Sponsor: Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5] (R-CA)
H.R. 4219Sep 15, 2026
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI)
H.R. 9621Sep 15, 2026
Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sponsor: Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (R-WA)
H.Res. 1524Sep 10, 2026
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] (R-FL)
H.R. 9017Sep 10, 2026
Restore Florida Water Independence Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL)
H.R. 9590Sep 10, 2026
SAFE for Manatees Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Sponsor: Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] (R-FL)
H.R. 10261Sep 3, 2026
Edgely Community Protection and Transparency Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA)
H.R. 10151Aug 27, 2026
Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA)
H.R. 10162Aug 27, 2026
STORMWATER Act
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26] (D-NY)
H.R. 5576Aug 27, 2026
Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 674.
Sponsor: Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] (R-ID)
H.R. 10144Aug 24, 2026
Pesticide Harm Accountability Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC)
H.R. 10145Aug 24, 2026
SOUND Pesticide Research Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC)
H.R. 10083Aug 13, 2026
Water Technology and Resilience Reauthorization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31] (D-CA)
H.J.Res. 214Aug 10, 2026
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R-CA)
S. 5368Aug 7, 2026
Water Cyber Shield Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA)
S. 5363Aug 7, 2026
New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH)
S. 5302Aug 6, 2026
Truth in Labeling Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR)
H.J.Res. 211Aug 6, 2026
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] (R-AL)
S.J.Res. 209Aug 6, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK)
H.R. 10048Aug 6, 2026
Truth in Labeling Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] (D-CA)
H.J.Res. 212Aug 6, 2026
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX)
S.J.Res. 210Aug 6, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] (R-OH)
S. 5262Aug 5, 2026
Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY)
S.J.Res. 206Aug 5, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO)
S.J.Res. 208Aug 5, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH)
S.J.Res. 207Aug 5, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Conformation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE)
S.J.Res. 187Aug 5, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 222.
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI)
S. 5235Aug 4, 2026
Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR)
H.Res. 1470Aug 3, 2026
Expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] (D-TX)
H.Res. 1471Aug 3, 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every American and community impacted by the construction or operation of an artificial intelligence data center should have the right to transparency and local autonomy.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA)
S. 5182Jul 30, 2026
Tracking Plastic Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA)
H.R. 9987Jul 30, 2026
Recycling Infrastructure and Data Accountability Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY)
S. 5145Jul 28, 2026
Wildfire Air Quality Sensor Expansion Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV)
H.R. 9975Jul 27, 2026
Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY)
H.J.Res. 205Jul 23, 2026
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Confirmation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] (R-PA)
H.R. 9901Jul 23, 2026
To provide that the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration titled "Rescinding the Definition of 'Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act" shall have no force or effect.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA)
H.R. 9855Jul 22, 2026
CURRENT Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor: Rep. Gray, Adam [D-CA-13] (D-CA)
H.R. 9808Jul 21, 2026
No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA)
H.R. 9807Jul 21, 2026
Americans vs. Poisonous Pesticides Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor: Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (R-FL)
H.R. 7332Jul 21, 2026
Whale CHARTS Act of 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA)
H.R. 9777Jul 20, 2026
Protecting Ratepayers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL)
H.J.Res. 202Jul 18, 2026
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY)
S. 5016Jul 16, 2026
Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL)
S.Res. 806Jul 16, 2026
A resolution designating July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4140)
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR)
S. 5002Jul 15, 2026
Duster Inhalation Prevention Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR)
S. 4239Jul 15, 2026
Plug Offshore Wells Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT)
H.R. 9317Jul 14, 2026
BUSES Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sponsor: Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] (R-NY)
S. 4980Jul 14, 2026
Water Emergency and Technical Assistance Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
H.R. 9690Jul 14, 2026
Water Emergency and Technical Assistance Act
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] (D-MA)
H.R. 9663Jul 14, 2026
State Standing Committee Act
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] (R-IN)
H.R. 3194Jul 14, 2026
LOCOMOTIVES Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI)
S. 4956Jul 13, 2026
Farmers and Ranchers Relief Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY)
H.R. 9629Jul 9, 2026
Protecting Communities from Data Center Impacts Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] (D-OH)
H.R. 9248Jul 1, 2026
Recreation Permitting Improvement Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor: Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] (R-CO)
H.R. 9357Jun 30, 2026
Paraquat Prevention Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Sponsor: Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (R-FL)
H.R. 9528Jun 29, 2026
People Over Poison Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME)
H.R. 3300Jun 29, 2026
Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Hurd (CO) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 3300, a bill originally introduced by Representative LaMalfa, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] (R-CA)
H.R. 9478Jun 25, 2026
Methane Removal Research and Innovation Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sponsor: Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA)
H.R. 9483Jun 25, 2026
Clean Ports for Commerce Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor: Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3] (D-MI)
H.R. 9453Jun 25, 2026
End EPA Abuse Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA)
S. 4931Jun 24, 2026
End EPA Abuse Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT)
S. 4944Jun 24, 2026
American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Armstrong, Alan [R-OK] (R-OK)
S. 4856Jun 23, 2026
Remote Waste Storage Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK)
S.Res. 782Jun 22, 2026
A resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 22 through June 28, 2026, as "National Pollinator Week".
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S2987)
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR)
S. 4812Jun 17, 2026
FIRE SMART Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2895)
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA)
S. 4755Jun 11, 2026
DEEP Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT)
H.R. 9293Jun 11, 2026
ReCement Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R-CA)
S. 4727Jun 9, 2026
Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
H.R. 5929Jun 9, 2026
Critical Minerals Supply Chain Resiliency Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 602.
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (R-KY)
H.R. 2860Jun 4, 2026
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 427.
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] (D-WA)
S.J.Res. 188Jun 3, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509)
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI)
H.R. 9083Jun 2, 2026
State Emissions Authority Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI)
S. 4664Jun 2, 2026
Safer Choice Program Authorization Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE)
H.R. 9029May 26, 2026
Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12] (D-PA)
H.R. 9019May 22, 2026
POWER Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX)
H.R. 8682May 21, 2026
Accelerating Forest Management Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor: Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] (R-MT)
S. 4619May 21, 2026
Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY)
H.R. 8990May 21, 2026
Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX)
H.R. 2145May 21, 2026
Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] (R-IA)
H.R. 8688May 21, 2026
Forest Health and Wildfire Risk Reduction Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor: Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] (R-CO)
H.R. 8919May 20, 2026
To nullify the decision and order of the Endangered Species Committee with respect to certain oil and gas activities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA)
S. 4571May 19, 2026
Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI)
H.Res. 1294May 15, 2026
Supporting the designation of May 15, 2026, as "Endangered Species Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI)
H.R. 8850May 15, 2026
Extinction Prevention Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ)
S. 4536May 14, 2026
Protecting America's Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV)
S. 4543May 14, 2026
Extinction Prevention Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT)
H.R. 4109May 14, 2026
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO)
H.R. 8739May 14, 2026
Brownfields Revitalization for a Better Tomorrow Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] (R-KY)
H.R. 8773May 12, 2026
Containing Effects of Mineral Extraction Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Whitesides, George [D-CA-27] (D-CA)
H.Res. 1245Apr 30, 2026
Recognizing the importance of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program to protect the United States' scientific integrity, public health, environment, and economic growth.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29] (D-CA)
H.R. 8614Apr 30, 2026
Safe Water in Schools Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. James, John [R-MI-10] (R-MI)
S. 4475Apr 30, 2026
Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA)
H.Res. 1240Apr 30, 2026
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 8 through May 17, 2026, as "National American Birding Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (D-OH)
S.J.Res. 139Apr 29, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 110. (CR S2106)
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO)
H.R. 161Apr 28, 2026
New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 542.
Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] (R-VA)
H.R. 4214Apr 28, 2026
Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 543.
Sponsor: Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] (R-GA)
H.R. 6373Apr 28, 2026
Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 544.
Sponsor: Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] (R-AL)
H.R. 6387Apr 27, 2026
FIRE Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] (R-CO)
S. 4397Apr 27, 2026
Sound Science Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE)
H.R. 8529Apr 27, 2026
Fair Air Standards Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1] (R-WI)
S. 4404Apr 27, 2026
No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI)
H.R. 8488Apr 23, 2026
AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ)
H.R. 8440Apr 22, 2026
ZELDIN Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA)
H.Res. 1208Apr 22, 2026
Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA)
H.R. 8438Apr 22, 2026
Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA)
H.R. 8459Apr 22, 2026
WISE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA)
S.Res. 684Apr 22, 2026
A resolution recognizing the 56th anniversary of Earth Day and the leadership of its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson.
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1938)
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI)
S. 4376Apr 22, 2026
Youth Climate Leadership Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
H.R. 8397Apr 21, 2026
Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] (D-IL)
S. 4356Apr 21, 2026
Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
S. 4350Apr 21, 2026
Southeast New England Program Authorization Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1859)
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI)
H.R. 1897Apr 20, 2026
ESA Amendments Act of 2025
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1189 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897 and H.R. 5587. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587.
Sponsor: Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] (R-AR)
H.R. 8363Apr 20, 2026
Youth Climate Leadership Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10] (D-FL)
H.R. 6398Apr 17, 2026
RED Tape Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] (R-PA)
S. 4325Apr 16, 2026
6PPD Task Force Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR)
H.R. 8357Apr 16, 2026
6PPD Task Force Act
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10] (D-WA)
S. 4340Apr 16, 2026
Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX)
S. 4330Apr 16, 2026
Ending the Carried Interest Loophole Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR)
S. 528Apr 15, 2026
GLRI Act of 2025
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI)
H.R. 8296Apr 15, 2026
Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO)
H.R. 8308Apr 15, 2026
CERTAIN Act
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] (D-CA)
S. 4289Apr 14, 2026
Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA)
H.R. 8254Apr 13, 2026
Water Access and Affordability Act
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI)
H.R. 8238Apr 9, 2026
RESTART Communities Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI)
H.R. 8099Mar 26, 2026
Plug Offshore Wells Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3] (D-OR)
S. 4213Mar 25, 2026
Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1616-1617)
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL)
H.R. 8079Mar 25, 2026
Diesel Truck Liberation Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA)
H.R. 6422Mar 25, 2026
American Water Stewardship Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] (R-MN)
S. 4181Mar 24, 2026
Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1583)
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL)
H.R. 8016Mar 20, 2026
Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] (D-MN)
H.R. 7376Mar 20, 2026
Local Water Protection Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 487.
Sponsor: Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3] (D-MI)
S. 4146Mar 19, 2026
Local Data for Better Conservation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY)
S. 4153Mar 19, 2026
Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1370-1380)
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL)
S. 4120Mar 17, 2026
Community Water Project Acceleration Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ)
H.R. 1366Mar 17, 2026
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 357.
Sponsor: Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2] (R-NV)
S.J.Res. 122Mar 9, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI)
S.J.Res. 120Mar 9, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions; Correction".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI)
S.J.Res. 121Mar 9, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review: Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI)
S.J.Res. 119Mar 9, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; Montana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI)
H.R. 7788Mar 5, 2026
Maryland Whole Watershed Program Federal Partnership Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sponsor: Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3] (D-MD)
S. 3986Mar 4, 2026
Maryland Whole Watershed Program Federal Partnership Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD)
S. 3928Feb 26, 2026
SCOPE Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA)
S. 3939Feb 26, 2026
Chesapeake WATERS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (D-VA)
H.R. 7684Feb 25, 2026
SCOPE Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA)
H.R. 7543Feb 13, 2026
Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49] (D-CA)
S. 3828Feb 11, 2026
CLEAN SMART Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM)