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Search Results: keywords:"greenhouse gas emissions"

S. 4237 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the credit for new clean vehicles, and for other purposes.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,262
S. 4237, also known as the "Eliminate Lavish Incentives To Electric Vehicles Act" or the "ELITE Vehicles Act," aims to remove tax credits related to clean vehicles from the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. This bill proposes to repeal the tax credit for new and previously-owned...
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S. 4237, also called the "ELITE Vehicles Act," is a proposal to stop giving money back to people and companies when they buy electric cars or charging stations, which might make people less likely to choose cars that are better for the environment.
H. R. 8253 — To establish a green transportation infrastructure grant program, and for other purposes.
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May 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:7,323
H.R. 8253 proposes to create a program by the Department of Transportation to provide grants for green transportation infrastructure projects. These projects aim to reduce greenhouse gas and toxic emissions by funding visionary transportation initiatives like electric public...
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H.R. 8253 is a bill that wants to help make transportation cleaner and better for the planet by giving money to projects like electric buses and charging stations. It tries to help places that have been hurt by pollution, but it has some tricky parts that need careful thinking to make sure everyone gets treated fairly and things don't get too expensive.
S. 4734 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to ensure services for home modifications under part B of title III of such Act may be used for certain purposes, and for other purposes.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:539
The bill S. 4734, titled the “Home Modifications for the Climate Crisis Act,” aims to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965. It allows services for home modifications to be used for improving air quality and energy efficiency in the homes of older individuals, such as...
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The bill S. 4734 wants to help older people make their homes better by adding things like better air and energy use, so they stay comfortable and safe while also helping the environment.
H. R. 6192 — An Act To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes.
May 08, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,573
H.R. 6192 aims to change the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to stop the Secretary of Energy from setting new energy conservation standards for products unless they are both technologically possible and economically sensible. The bill allows for the amendment or revocation...
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H.R. 6192 is a bill that wants to make sure that any new rules to save energy on things like appliances are both possible to do and make sense for our wallets. It also wants to make sure these rules don’t make things too expensive or hard to get.
H. J. RES. 114 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:510
H. J. RES. 114 is a joint resolution that aims to block a specific rule by the Federal Highway Administration. This rule involves measuring the performance of the National Highway System and assessing greenhouse gas emissions. The joint resolution expresses Congress's...
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Imagine you have rules for playing with toys, and Congress wants to stop a new rule that tells how much the cars from the toy highways should play. This bill is like saying, "We don't want this new rule for these toy cars and highways," so it shouldn't count anymore.
H. R. 7625 — To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue an annual report to Congress projecting and accounting for the economic costs directly and indirectly caused by the impacts of climate change, to require the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to establish a Federal Advisory Panel on the Economics of Climate Change, and for other purposes.
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March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,291
H.R. 7625, known as the "RESPOND Act of 2024," aims to address the economic impacts of climate change. It requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue an annual report to Congress that assesses the economic costs related to...
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The "RESPOND Act of 2024" is a plan to help understand how climate change affects money and jobs; it asks special groups to study this every year and think about smarter ways to invest in the environment, like choosing stocks that are better for the earth.
S. 5306 — To authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to significant actions that exacerbate climate change, to reinforce comprehensive efforts to limit global average temperature rise, and for other purposes.
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November 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,773
S. 5306 aims to combat climate change by allowing the U.S. government to impose sanctions on foreign individuals or entities responsible for significant actions that increase greenhouse gas emissions, contribute to deforestation, or harm environmental defenders. The bill...
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S. 5306 is like a rulebook that helps the U.S. stop people and businesses from hurting the planet. It says that if someone cuts down lots of trees or lies about their projects harming nature, they might get in trouble.
H. R. 9327 — To make publicly available information on sustainable aviation fuel production and imports, and for other purposes.
August 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:816
H.R. 9327, known as the “Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act,” aims to make information about sustainable aviation fuel production and imports publicly available. The bill requires the Secretary of Energy to include data on sustainable aviation fuel in specific energy...
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H.R. 9327 is a plan to share information about special airplane fuel that's better for the Earth. This fuel is made from plants or other materials and helps keep the air cleaner compared to regular jet fuel.
H. R. 8978 — To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a voluntary sustainable apparel labeling program, and for other purposes.
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July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,798
H.R. 8978 aims to establish a voluntary program managed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for labeling sustainable apparel. The program would allow apparel sellers to apply for an EPA-sanctioned label indicating their products' sustainability efforts and greenhouse gas emissions...
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H.R. 8978 is a plan to help make clothes more eco-friendly by giving them a special sticker to show they are good for the Earth, and the Environmental Protection Agency will help make this happen and tell people about it.
H. RES. 1528 — Expressing support for the recognition of September 29, 2024, as International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
October 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:160
H. RES. 1528 is a resolution that supports recognizing September 29, 2024, as the "International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste." This resolution highlights the significant impact of food waste, which results in lost food valued at over $1 trillion annually and contributes...
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Imagine we all share a lot of yummy food, but some of it just gets thrown away, which is bad for the planet. This bill wants everyone to remember, especially on September 29, 2024, how important it is to waste less food so we can help more people and take care of our Earth.
H. R. 6811 — To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide for high-priority research and extension grants for natural climate solutions, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:302
H.R. 6811 proposes an amendment to the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish grants supporting research and projects focused on natural climate solutions. These grants aim to enhance land management strategies that help capture carbon or lower...
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H.R. 6811 is about helping scientists and farmers find better ways to take care of the Earth by using nature to help fight climate change, like by planting more trees or making farmlands healthier. It gives them money to study and try out these ideas, so the planet can stay safe and happy.
H. R. 8618 — To require the Environmental Protection Agency to assess the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with forest biomass combustion for electricity when developing relevant rules and regulations and to carry out a study on the impacts of the forest biomass industry, and for other purposes.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:949
H. R. 8618, also known as the "Forest Biomass Emissions Act of 2024," requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess the greenhouse gas emissions from burning forest biomass to produce electricity. The EPA must also study the effects of the forest biomass...
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The Forest Biomass Emissions Act of 2024 wants the people who take care of the environment to figure out how much pollution comes from using trees to make electricity. It also makes sure they check if the places making the electricity are bothering the neighbors with too much noise or dirt.
H. R. 6192 — An Act To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,600
H.R. 6192, also known as the “Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act,” aims to modify the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. It prohibits the Secretary of Energy from setting new or updated energy conservation standards for products unless these standards are found to be...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that any new rules about saving energy with home products are not too hard to do or too expensive for people. It also says these rules shouldn't make the products worse to use or harder to find.
H. R. 9028 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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July 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:47,480
H.R. 9028 is a bill that allocates funding for the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, along with related agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bill outlines detailed financial provisions for various programs and...
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H.R. 9028 is like a big piggy bank that gives money to help fix roads and build houses for people, but it doesn't allow spending on things like fighting climate change or learning about race and fairness. Some people might not like that it also tells cities and towns they can’t use the money if they don’t follow certain rules.
H. R. 8957 — To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and submit a report on the greenhouse gas emissions intensity of certain products produced in the United States and in certain foreign countries, and for other purposes.
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July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,708
H.R. 8957, referred to as the "PROVE IT Act of 2024," mandates the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and report on the greenhouse gas emissions intensity of certain products made in the United States and other countries. The bill highlights the importance of providing...
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The "PROVE IT Act of 2024" is like a big homework project for the country, where the government wants to check how much pollution certain products make, both in the U.S. and other countries, and share this information online to help everyone understand and make fair rules about it.
S. 4389 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States.
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May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,633
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...
Simple Explanation
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.
S. 5107 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a carbon fee to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:15,640
The bill, titled the "America's Clean Future Fund Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a carbon fee that will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It proposes creating an independent agency called the Climate Change Finance Corporation to finance clean energy...
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The "America's Clean Future Fund Act" is a plan to make companies pay a fee for the pollution they create, and use that money to help people and the Earth become cleaner and healthier with special projects, rewards, and support for everyone to join in the fight against climate change.
S. 4277 — To establish a green transportation infrastructure grant program, and for other purposes.
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May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:7,229
S. 4277 establishes a grant program to support green transportation infrastructure projects that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve public transportation. The bill prioritizes projects in disadvantaged and rural communities and includes requirements for labor...
Simple Explanation
S. 4277 is a plan to help make transportation like buses and roads better for the environment by using less pollution and more green energy. It wants to help places that don't usually get much help, like small towns, and makes sure everyone has a fair chance to be part of the changes.
S. 5288 — To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide grants to States to award grants for the establishment of networked geothermal heating and cooling systems, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,025
S. 5288, known as the "GEOTHERMAL Act of 2024," was introduced to establish a program that provides grants to U.S. states for installing networked geothermal heating and cooling systems. The bill instructs the Secretary of Energy to allocate funds to states, which in turn will award grants to...
Simple Explanation
The GEOTHERMAL Act of 2024 is about giving money to states so they can help places like towns and nonprofits set up systems that use the Earth's natural heat to help heat and cool buildings, making things more energy efficient and friendlier to the Earth.
H. R. 9319 — To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study, and publish guidance on, calculating and reporting scope 3 emissions.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:578
H.R. 9319, also known as the "Standardized Calculation of Operational Polluting Emissions Act" or the "SCOPE Act," aims to have the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study and provide guidance on measuring and reporting "scope 3 emissions." These are indirect greenhouse...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9319 is like asking a teacher to help everyone figure out how much trash they are making, but instead of trash, it's about pollution from things like their toys and food, and it helps everyone know when and how to tell people about it.
S. 3637 — To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes.
January 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,365
S. 3637 is aimed at amending the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to broaden the definitions related to biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuel. The bill highlights the importance of sustainable aviation fuels in supporting the agricultural sector and...
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S. 3637 is a bill that wants to change an old law so that special types of fuel, like eco-friendly airplane fuel, are included in farming programs. This bill aims to help farmers and encourage people to make and use cleaner fuel for airplanes.
S. J. RES. 74 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles—Phase 3.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:397
S. J. RES. 74 is a joint resolution that, if approved, would block a rule set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, specifically Phase 3 of these standards. The resolution expresses Congress's...
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Congress is thinking about saying "no" to a rule that wants big trucks and buses to pollute less, but they haven't said why they think it's a bad idea.
S. 5047 — To require carbon scoring by the Congressional Budget Office.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,490
The bill S. 5047, known as the “Carbon Scoring Act of 2024,” requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to develop and maintain economic models to estimate the effects of various policies on greenhouse gas emissions. The CBO must prepare annual reports on its greenhouse...
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The Carbon Scoring Act of 2024 wants the government to check how rules might change the amount of gases that warm the planet, like carbon dioxide. It gives $20 million a year for ten years so the government can do this work better and explain how laws could cost more because of these gases.
H. R. 8187 — To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish and carry out a program to support the development, maintenance, implementation, and adoption of digital identification systems for advanced energy technologies for the purpose of increasing critical material supply chain transparency.
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April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,127
The bill H.R. 8187 aims to increase transparency in the supply chains of advanced energy technologies by directing the Secretary of Energy to establish a program that supports the development of digital identification systems. These systems will track and trace critical...
Simple Explanation
Imagine you have a special sticker that tells you everything about a magic toy, from where the parts come from to who made them. This bill wants to create that kind of sticker for important energy things, like batteries, so that everyone knows they're made in the best and cleanest way possible.
H. R. 7076 — To promote innovative practices for soil health through USDA conservation programs, and for other purposes.
January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,168
The bill H.R. 7076 aims to promote innovative practices for soil health through USDA conservation programs. It makes amendments to the Food Security Act of 1985 by adding measures for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the focus on resource concerns like soil...
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The bill wants to help farmers use new ways to keep the soil healthy by working with a group called the USDA. It also plans to build special places where experts can learn and share more about taking care of trees and other plants on farms.
H. J. RES. 177 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule.
July 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:308
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...
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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. R. 10252 — To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to amend certain regulations for purposes of the renewable fuel program, and for other purposes.
November 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,450
The bill, titled the “Cleaner Biofuels Act of 2024”, aims to amend regulations related to the renewable fuel program managed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It updates definitions for advanced biofuels, introduces Supplemental Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) to reward...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a checklist for making cleaner fuel that doesn't hurt the planet as much. It tells the people in charge of clean air to update their rules so that fuels that are better for the environment and made from certain plants get special stickers, and they have to check and report how much good these fuels do each year.
H. R. 9334 — To strengthen domestic manufacturing, bring next generation iron and steel back to the United States, and revitalize deindustrialized regions.
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August 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:14,773
H. R. 9334, titled the "Steel Modernization Act of 2024," aims to upgrade and enhance the steel and iron industry in the United States. It focuses on modernizing facilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, encouraging innovation, and implementing tariffs on imported steel...
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The Steel Modernization Act of 2024 is like a plan to help make the factories in America, where they make strong steel, cleaner and better for the environment. It aims to help these factories have less smoke and pollution, make new kind of steel, and also make sure the people working there are well-trained, with some special rules about buying steel from other countries to help American steelmakers.
H. R. 8179 — To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out research and development with respect to winter oilseed crops, and for other purposes.
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April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,048
H.R. 8179, titled the "Winter Oilseed Study Act of 2024," mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct research on winter oilseed crops like canola and rapeseed. The Act aims to enhance sustainable farming by incorporating these crops into double and rotational cropping...
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H.R. 8179 wants to study special plants called winter oilseeds, like canola, to see how they can help farmers grow more crops and keep the earth healthy. It also plans to spend money on this research and report the findings to Congress, but some people worry about how the money will be used and if everyone gets a fair chance to join in the study.
S. J. RES. 92 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:502
S. J. RES. 92 is a proposal in Congress aimed at rejecting a rule set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This rule involves regulations on greenhouse gas emissions for certain fossil fuel-fired electric power plants, and its repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule. If passed,...
Simple Explanation
Congress is thinking about stopping a rule from the people who help keep the air clean, which tells big power plants how much bad stuff they can let into the air. If they stop the rule, it means there won't be any new instructions for these plants on how to keep the air cleaner.
H. R. 7146 — To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to covered entities to develop, modify, or implement climate adaptation and climate mitigation proposals on agricultural land, and for other purposes.
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January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,998
H.R. 7146, known as the “Partnerships for Agricultural Climate Action Act,” aims to support efforts in climate adaptation and mitigation on agricultural land in the U.S. The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to specific groups, such as state agricultural departments,...
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H.R. 7146 is a plan to give money to farmers and other groups to help them make farms better at handling weather and stopping pollution. Some of this money is especially meant for Native American communities to use their special farming knowledge.
H. R. 9573 — To impose an assessment related to fossil fuel emissions, to establish the Polluters Pay Climate Fund, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,042
The H.R. 9573 - Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act of 2024 proposes a tax on fossil fuel companies based on their carbon dioxide emissions since 2000, generating funds for climate resilience and adaptation efforts. The revenue from this tax would establish the Polluters Pay...
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The Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act of 2024 is a plan where companies that make pollution from burning fossil fuels have to pay money, which will be used to help people and places stay safe from weather and climate problems. Part of this money is specially set aside to help communities that need it the most.
H. RES. 1166 — Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
April 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:530
H. RES. 1166 is a resolution in the House of Representatives expressing support for Earth Day and encouraging actions to protect the environment. It urges the President to formally recognize Earth Day and calls on people to tackle environmental issues, highlight indigenous environmental...
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Here is what the bill is about: The House of Representatives wants everyone to celebrate Earth Day by helping nature, listening to indigenous wisdom about the environment, and working together to keep the Earth healthy and clean for future kids.
H. J. RES. 163 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:931
H. J. RES. 163 is a joint resolution in the 118th Congress aimed at disapproving a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This EPA rule addresses the New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines for greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric generating...
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H. J. RES. 163 is a decision by Congress to say "no" to a rule made by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about how much pollution can come from big power plants that burn fuel. Congress wants to make sure this rule doesn't happen, but they don't mention why or what they'll do instead to help the environment.
S. J. RES. 61 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure.
April 10, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:209
S. J. Res. 61 is a resolution that aims to cancel a rule from the Federal Highway Administration. This rule relates to how the performance of the National Highway System is measured, particularly concerning greenhouse gas emissions. By passing this resolution, Congress is expressing its...
Simple Explanation
Congress made a decision to stop a new rule about how they check traffic and pollution on highways, saying they didn't agree with it and want it to go away.
H. R. 10341 — To require the use of the voice and vote of the United States in international financial institutions to advance the cause of transitioning the global economy to a clean energy economy and to prohibit United States Government assistance to countries or entities to support fossil fuel activity, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,538
The bill, H.R. 10341, aims to promote a global shift to clean energy by requiring U.S. representatives in international financial institutions to push for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and oppose initiatives that increase fossil fuel activities. It also calls for the phasing out...
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The bill says that the U.S. wants to use its influence to help the world use more clean energy, like wind and solar, instead of fossil fuels like coal and oil. It also says the U.S. won't help countries that keep using a lot of fossil fuels.
S. 1863 — To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and submit a report on the greenhouse gas emissions intensity of certain products produced in the United States and in certain foreign countries, and for other purposes.
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January 25, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:7,370
S. 1863, also known as the "Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency (PROVE IT) Act of 2024," directs the Secretary of Energy to study and report on the greenhouse gas emissions intensity of certain products made in the U.S. and other...
Simple Explanation
The PROVE IT Act of 2024 is like a big homework assignment for the government to find out how much pollution comes from making things in different countries, including the U.S., and share this information with everyone so we can understand how products affect the planet.
S. 3489 — To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish an energy circuit rider program to disseminate technical and other assistance to rural communities to support energy efficiency and clean energy projects that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,113
S. 3489, also known as the "Energy Circuit Riders Act," aims to modify the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act by establishing an energy circuit rider program. This program would provide grants to states, Indian tribes, non-profit organizations, and other eligible...
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The Energy Circuit Riders Act wants to create a program where special helpers go to small towns to teach them how to use less energy and use cleaner energy, so they can save money and help the environment. The plan includes giving money to states and groups to pay these helpers, but some people worry about spending too much without checking carefully if it's working.
H. R. 7286 — To amend title 23, United States Code, to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.
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February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,379
H.R. 7286, titled the “Generating Resilient, Environmentally Exceptional National Streets Act” or “GREEN Streets Act,” aims to amend the United States Code to encourage transportation planners to consider strategies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The bill seeks to introduce new...
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The "GREEN Streets Act" is a plan that asks people who design roads and transportation to think about ways to make fewer pollution clouds from cars and trucks. It tries to make sure buses and public trains are easy to use, and it wants to help everyone, especially in places where people may have fewer resources.
H. R. 9808 — To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a voluntary food climate labeling program, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,893
H. R. 9808 requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a voluntary program for food companies to label their products with information on the climate impact of their production processes. The labeling program will involve the EPA working with other agencies...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9808 wants to help people understand how making food affects the Earth by creating labels that show if food is made in ways that hurt the planet less. The idea is for companies to use these labels if they want to, but there are rules to make sure the labels are honest and informative.
S. 3669 — To amend title 23, United States Code, to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.
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January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,394
The GREEN Streets Act aims to amend title 23 of the United States Code to ensure that transportation planners incorporate strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It emphasizes the need for decreased vehicle miles traveled, improvements in public transit accessibility,...
Simple Explanation
The GREEN Streets Act is like a rulebook that tells people who plan roads and buses to think about how to keep the air cleaner by making fewer cars drive, having better buses and trains, and using land smartly. It also makes sure these planners check how these changes will affect the environment, especially in places that might not be as wealthy or are often ignored.
H. R. 10074 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States, in coordination with the National Academy of Sciences, to study alternatives for a nonpartisan congressional office or agency to project the net greenhouse gas emissions likely to be caused by Federal legislation, and for other purposes.
October 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:577
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...
Simple Explanation
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. J. RES. 61 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure.
April 09, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:413
S. J. RES. 61 is a joint resolution expressing Congress's disapproval of a rule created by the Federal Highway Administration. This rule was about managing national performance measures related to the National Highway System and greenhouse gas emissions. The resolution, if...
Simple Explanation
Congress is saying they don't like a new rule about how to measure the performance of big highways and their impact on the environment, so they want to cancel it and pretend it never happened.

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