H.R. 8159, known as the “Abandoning Inconsistent and Rash Environmental Solutions Act” or the “ACRES Act,” seeks to prevent the breaching of federally operated dams if the replacement energy source would require significantly more land, at least 5% larger than the dam's...
H.R. 8159 is a rule that says we can't take down big dam walls if replacing the energy they make would need a lot more land. Before deciding, important people have to check how much land the dam affects.
H. J. RES. 157 is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that proposes for Congress to disapprove a specific rule by the National Marine Fisheries Service. This rule concerns the listing of endangered and threatened wildlife and plants, as well as...
H. J. RES. 157 is like if Congress wants to say "no thanks" to a new rule about protecting special animals and plants. They want to cancel this rule so it wouldn't count anymore.
The Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act proposes an amendment to the Clean Air Act by allowing fuel used in ocean-going vessels to qualify as a renewable fuel under the Renewable Fuel Program. This would mean that credits could be generated for using these types of...
The bill wants to let special kinds of fuel used by big ships be counted as "renewable" so they can earn points for being planet-friendly. It's like giving these ships a reward for using cleaner fuel.
H. R. 7728 proposes to repeal section 115 of the Clean Air Act. This section deals with the regulation of pollutants that cross state or national borders. In addition to repealing the section, the bill also amends section 110(a)(2)(D)(ii) of the Clean Air Act to remove...
H. R. 7728 is a proposed law that wants to get rid of a rule from the Clean Air Act that helps control pollution going from one place to another, like from one state to another or from the U.S. to other countries. The bill doesn't say why it wants to remove this rule, which might make people worry about how it would affect keeping the air clean.
The Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2024 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to encourage the use of renewable natural gas in the United States. It introduces a renewable natural gas fuel credit, providing financial incentives for producing and using renewable...
The Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2024 is a plan to encourage people in the U.S. to use more clean energy from natural gas that's better for the air and creates new jobs, by giving them a special money-back deal when they use this kind of gas in vehicles, boats, and planes.
H. J. RES. 173 is a joint resolution in which Congress expresses disapproval of a specific rule from the Department of Energy. This rule concerns the Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters. If the resolution is enacted, the rule will be invalidated and have...
Congress is thinking about stopping a new rule that wants people to use water heaters that save energy. They don't say why, but they might think it's not a good idea.
H. R. 764, also known as the "Trust the Science Act," is a proposed law that aims to remove the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife in the United States. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a rule, originally published on...
H. R. 764, called the "Trust the Science Act," is a plan to stop protecting gray wolves as endangered animals, and it says people can't use the court to complain about this decision.
S. 4864 aims to regulate the establishment of hardrock mining mill sites by allowing multiple sites to be located on specific public lands necessary for mining operations. The bill establishes the "Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund" to manage fees related to these mill sites and...
S. 4864 is a rule that says people can have more places on public land to work on mining, and it makes a money pot called the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund to help fix old mines and create jobs.
H.R. 9776, titled the "Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2024," aims to conserve wildlife corridors and improve connectivity between habitats in the United States. It acknowledges the decline of many species due to habitat fragmentation and...
H.R. 9776 is a plan to help animals move safely between different homes in nature, so they don't get trapped or hurt by things like roads and buildings. It involves working together with lots of different groups to make sure animals can travel safely.
H.R. 9343, known as the “Federal Electric Vehicle Mandate Prohibition Act,” aims to prevent the requirement of electric vehicle (EV) use across the United States by banning any mandates that would force consumers or manufacturers to prioritize EVs over gas or hybrid vehicles. The bill argues...
H.R. 9343 is a bill that says people and companies in the U.S. shouldn't be forced to use only electric cars. It also says that states that try to make people use electric cars could get in trouble with the government.
H.R. 10074, also known as the “Carbon Cost Act of 2024,” aims to have the Comptroller General of the United States, working with the National Academy of Sciences, explore the development of a nonpartisan office to predict the greenhouse gas emissions impact of federal...
Imagine there's a plan called the "Carbon Cost Act of 2024" where some very smart people will work together to figure out how much pollution might happen because of the new rules the government makes. They will take up to two years to figure this out and tell everyone about their plan.
S. 4405 aims to change the Clean Air Act by eliminating the tax on natural gas. The proposed bill, also known as the "Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act," seeks to remove Section 136, which involves a program addressing methane emissions and promoting waste reduction for petroleum...
S. 4405 is like a big rule that wants to stop charging natural gas companies for some fees related to a special air cleaning program. It also wants to return any leftover money that was meant for this program.
H. R. 3397 is a proposed law that requires the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to cancel a proposed rule about conservation and landscape health that was published on April 3, 2023. This proposed rule was originally intended to manage how land and resources are...
H. R. 3397 wants the people in charge of taking care of land for the government to stop a new plan about protecting and keeping land healthy, and they also can't make or use a plan like it in the future.
S. 2195 aims to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 by extending the authorization of the diesel emissions reduction program. This change involves updating the act to continue this program's effects until 2029. The bill successfully passed the Senate on May 8, 2024.
This bill wants to keep a program going that helps make sure big trucks and other machines don't pollute the air with yucky stuff from diesel engines, and they want to keep doing this until the year 2029.
H. J. RES. 125 is a joint resolution that seeks to overturn a rule established by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The rule in question provides principles for managing financial risks related to climate change for large financial institutions. This...
H. J. RES. 125 is a decision by the government to stop using a set of rules they made about how big banks should deal with money problems caused by climate change. It doesn't say what will happen instead, which means everyone is left wondering what to do next.
The White Oak Resilience Act of 2024, introduced in the Senate, focuses on restoring white oak forests in the United States. It establishes the White Oak Restoration Initiative Coalition to coordinate restoration efforts across public and private sectors. The bill creates...
The White Oak Resilience Act of 2024 is a plan from Congress to help take care of and grow more white oak trees, like the ones you might see in forests. It asks the government to work with different groups to plant more little trees and find better ways to look after these forests.
H. J. RES. 158 is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives. It seeks to overturn a specific rule by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service concerning the listing of endangered and threatened species and the designation of critical habitats. The...
H. J. RES. 158 is about a decision by some congress members to say "no" to a new rule that helps protect certain animals and their homes, meaning the rule won’t be used anymore.
H. RES. 1085 sets out the process for the House to consider several bills and resolutions related to energy and environmental policies. One of the bills (H.R. 1023) aims to repeal part of the Clean Air Act concerning greenhouse gas reduction funds. Another bill (H.R. 1121) seeks to prevent a...
Imagine some leaders made plans about how to keep the air and water clean. This bill is about deciding whether to change those plans, like stopping a rule about air pollution or letting a certain way of getting energy from the ground continue.
H. R. 7526 is a bill aimed at repealing a specific rule adopted by the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment. This rule relates to the adoption of California's vehicle emission standards. The bill proposes that, effective December 29, 2023, the rule will...
H. R. 7526 is a bill that wants to cancel a rule in Washington, D.C. about making cars clean like in California. If this rule is canceled, older, less strict rules could come back, which might mean more pollution from cars.
S. J. RES. 80 is a resolution that seeks to cancel a rule made by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The rule pertains to regulations for endangered and threatened wildlife and plants. The resolution, introduced by Senator Lummis and co-sponsored by other senators, expresses...
S. J. RES. 80 is about a decision by people in the government to say "no" to a new rule that was made to protect certain kinds of animals and plants. They want to stop the rule, so it won't be used anymore.
S. 3277 aims to update the Marine Debris Act to extend funding and support for the Marine Debris Program managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The amendment specifies that funding will be provided for each fiscal year from 2018 to 2028 to...
S. 3277 is about continuing to give money every year until 2028 to people who help clean up trash from the ocean, like NOAA. This bill wants to make sure they have the funds they need to keep doing this important work.
H.R. 8997 is a bill making funding allocations for energy and water development-related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It specifies how funds should be used across various projects and programs, including infrastructure, environmental conservation, and energy...
H.R. 8997 is a bill about deciding how money should be used for energy and water projects in the United States until September 30, 2025. It explains that the money can be used for fixing and building things, but also sets some rules like not using the money for certain activities like teaching Critical Race Theory or putting rules on COVID-19 masks and vaccines.
S. J. RES. 99 is a joint resolution that aims to nullify a specific rule proposed by the Council on Environmental Quality. The rule in question relates to Phase 2 of the revisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Regulations. This resolution, introduced by a group...
This document is like a big STOP sign that some people in the Senate want to hold up. It says they don't like a new rule about how we should take care of nature, and if they get enough votes, that new rule won't happen.
H. J. RES. 228 is a legislative proposal aimed at canceling a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This rule involves procedures for a "Waste Emissions Charge" on petroleum and natural gas systems, focusing on compliance methods. The bill suggests that this...
H. J. RES. 228 is like Congress deciding to say "no" to a new rule that tries to make oil and gas companies pay for certain pollution. They want to stop this rule from having any power.
S. 4772 aims to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The bill extends the program's funding authority and expiration date from September 30, 2023, to September 30, 2025, through amendments to the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. Additionally, if the...
S. 4772 is a bill that wants to keep a program running that helps people who have insurance for floods. It makes sure the program doesn't stop and can still pay for losses if floods happen for two more years until September 30, 2025.
H. R. 2989, titled the “Save Our Sequoias Act,” aims to improve the health and resiliency of giant sequoia trees in the United States. The bill establishes a framework for collaboration between federal, state, and tribal authorities to protect these iconic trees from threats...
H. R. 2989 is a plan to help protect big trees called giant sequoias from getting hurt by things like wildfires or bugs by bringing together different groups to work as a team and giving money to help take care of these trees.
H. R. 3397, also known as the "Western Economic Security Today Act of 2024" or the "WEST Act of 2024," directs the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to revoke a specific rule made by the Bureau related to conservation and landscape health. This bill is a response to a...
The WEST Act of 2024 is like asking someone to stop doing a special project about taking care of the land. Some people might like it or not like it, but it's all about whether the plan stays or goes away.
S. 4072 is a bill that aims to stop the use of federal funds for enforcing certain rules established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Specifically, it targets the EPA's "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards" for vehicles starting from model year 2027, as published...
S. 4072 is a bill that wants to stop the government from spending money on certain rules from the Environmental Protection Agency that set pollution limits for new cars starting in 2027. It doesn't say why these rules should be stopped, and it might be hard to understand exactly which rules it's talking about.
H.R. 524 aims to modify the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow an exemption for using sand from specific shoreline borrow sites. The bill permits federal coastal storm risk management projects to use sand from designated areas for beach nourishment if these projects have...
H.R. 524 is about letting certain beach projects use sand from specific places more easily if they have ever done so in an emergency before. This helps manage storm risks using sand from spots they already took from, as long as it was between 2008 and 2023.
The bill S. 5273, titled the “Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act,” aims to transfer about 72 acres of land in Washington State from the Forest Service to the Department of the Interior to be held in trust for the Quinault Indian Nation. This land will become a part of...
The bill is about giving a piece of land in Washington to the Quinault Indian Nation, so they can take care of it and use it, but they are not allowed to build any casinos there.
The bill H. R. 10046 proposes several actions to promote clean vehicles and alternative fuels in the United States. It requires the Secretary of Commerce to submit a "Vehicle Choice Report" outlining available vehicle types and their costs, and mandates annual reports on...
The bill wants to help people buy cleaner cars by giving them more money back on their taxes and making it easier to fuel these cars with special stations, but it's important to understand where the money for this comes from and if it will be fair for everyone.
H.R. 8557, titled the "National Prescribed Fire Act of 2024," aims to boost the use of prescribed fires to manage public lands in the western United States. It encourages collaboration between federal, state, and tribal entities while acknowledging the cultural burning...
The National Prescribed Fire Act of 2024 is a plan to safely use controlled fires to help protect and take care of forests, especially in the western United States, and it also respects the ways that Native American tribes have used fire for a long time. It wants different groups like the government and tribes to work together and make sure they're doing this safely, while using money carefully to help with fire projects and learning more about them.
H.R. 886, known as the “Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act,” proposes changes to enhance the management of marine debris programs in the United States. It aims to improve the Marine Debris Foundation and the Marine Debris Program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The...
The "Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act" wants to make things better by helping people who clean up trash in the ocean. It suggests that the people in charge can get more help from around the world and have more power to manage their work.
H.R. 8865 aims to cancel Executive Order 14072 and prevents the U.S. Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior from executing or enforcing this order or any similar orders. It also prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from finalizing certain environmental plans or actions...
H.R. 8865 is a bill that wants to cancel a rule made by the government about taking care of forests and says that two important people in charge of helping with forests can't follow that rule or make similar ones anymore.
The Removing Emissions to Mend Our Vulnerable Earth Act of 2024 establishes an Interagency Group on Large-Scale Carbon Management within the National Science and Technology Council. This group is tasked with developing a strategic plan for federal research, development, and...
The bill is like a big plan to help the Earth by cleaning up the air, using special groups to figure out how to catch and store the bad stuff we breathe out, called carbon dioxide, in different ways like using the ocean or special machines. It wants all these helpers to work together and check how much money they need every year so they don't waste any.
H. R. 8554, known as the “End Polluter Welfare Act of 2024,” aims to eliminate subsides and tax benefits for fossil-fuel production in the United States. The bill proposes changes to existing laws to increase royalties and taxes on fossil fuels, cut down on tax breaks and...
H. R. 8554 wants to stop giving money help and tax breaks to companies that use oil, gas, and coal, and instead make them pay more to help the Earth stay clean. This means making these companies pay more money if they spill oil and use the land, and trying not to let government money be used for things that help them find and use more oil, gas, and coal.
H. J. RES. 177 is a joint resolution expressing congressional disapproval of a specific rule set by the Environmental Protection Agency. This rule involves standards and guidelines for greenhouse gas emissions from various fossil fuel-fired electric generating units, as well...
H. J. RES. 177 is about Congress saying "no" to a rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that tries to reduce pollution from power plants, but it doesn't offer any new ideas for how to handle the pollution instead.
H. J. RES. 194 is a joint resolution aimed at overturning a rule from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concerning fuel economy standards. The rule in question sets requirements for the fuel efficiency of passenger cars and light trucks starting in...
Congress wants to stop a new rule that says cars and trucks need to use less gas starting in a few years, but they haven't explained why they don't like this rule or what they'll do instead.
S. 4431 aims to restore the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification for a particular federal coal lease in Montana. This bill mandates that the Secretary of the Interior must reinstate the plan without making any changes or causing any delays, and this process must occur...
S. 4431 is a plan to let coal mining start again in a place in Montana by making sure the plan for mining is approved quickly without any changes. This means people can keep mining there until they finish their work, according to the Montana state's rules.
H. R. 7053, also known as the “Orphan Well Grant Flexibility Act of 2024,” is designed to update the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to help measure methane emissions more effectively. The bill specifies that states are not required to measure methane emissions to qualify for...
H. R. 7053 is a plan to help make checking for a gas called methane easier. It says that states can still get money to fix old wells even if they don't check for this gas, and it asks really smart scientists to study how fixing these wells helps people and their communities.
H.R. 8998 is a bill that allocates funds for the Department of the Interior, environmental protection, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It details how the budget should be spent on various programs, including land management, wildlife...
H.R. 8998 is like a big plan to decide how to spend money on protecting nature and helping people take care of lands and animals until next year. It also has ideas about what rules should be followed when spending that money, like making sure people who fight wildfires get fair pay.
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