Search Results: keywords:"methane emissions"

  • S. 4405 — To amend the Clean Air Act to repeal the natural gas tax.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:259

    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...

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    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. 8962 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a methane border adjustment mechanism.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,707

    H.R. 8962 seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by establishing a methane border adjustment mechanism. This mechanism would impose a tax on imported methane-producing substances like petroleum and natural gas, based on the methane emissions from the country where they were...

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    H.R. 8962 is a plan to make countries pay more money when they sell oil and gas to the U.S. if they let a lot of methane, which is a type of gas that makes the Earth warmer, escape where it's made. This is like telling countries to clean up their mess better before selling it, so the whole world can work together to pollute less.

  • H. R. 7651 — To provide for methane emission detection and mitigation, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,222

    H.R. 7651, titled the “Methane Emissions Mitigation Research and Development Act,” proposes measures for methane emission detection and mitigation. The bill aims to enhance research, development, and demonstration of technologies to detect and reduce methane emissions. It...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to help find and stop gas leaks in the air by making special teams and buildings with lots of money, but some people worry it's not clear who will check if it's working well or how they'll pick who gets to help.

  • S. 3496 — To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to address measuring methane emissions, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:867

    S. 3496 aims to modify the Energy Policy Act of 2005 by allowing states more flexibility in measuring methane emissions without making it a requirement for grant eligibility. The bill also calls for a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 3496 is a bill that wants to change some rules about how states check for a gas called methane, which comes from places like old wells. It also asks smart scientists to study these old wells to see if fixing them helps the environment or saves money, and then tell Congress what they find out.

  • H. R. 9558 — To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to collect, calculate, and publish information regarding emissions of carbon dioxide and methane outside the boundaries of the United States that are associated with exports of fossil fuels, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:598

    H. R. 9558, also known as the "Exported Carbon Emissions Report Act of 2024," mandates the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to gather and publish data on carbon dioxide and methane emissions linked to overseas fossil fuel exports from the United States. The EPA must...

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    The government wants to keep track of the gases that make the Earth warmer, like carbon and methane, which are released when the United States sends fossil fuels like oil and coal to other countries. They will write a report every year to see how much of these gases are being sent out compared to the ones produced inside the country.

  • H. R. 1023 — An Act To repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse gas reduction fund.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:303

    H. R. 1023, also known as the “Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act,” aims to repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, which is related to the greenhouse gas reduction fund. This bill also proposes to rescind all unobligated funds that were previously allocated for this...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to stop some rules and funding meant to help reduce pollution and greenhouse gases, like the ones from cars and factories, but it doesn't say what new plans there will be to protect the earth.

  • H. R. 8676 — To reduce enteric methane emissions, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,834

    The bill, known as H.R. 8676 or the EMIT LESS Act of 2024, aims to reduce the methane emissions produced by livestock in the United States. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish research facilities and training programs to study and manage these emissions....

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    The bill wants to help farms make less of a gas called methane, which comes from animals like cows. It suggests finding new ways to feed and take care of these animals so they stay healthy while polluting less.

  • S. 5167 — To amend section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the mine methane capture incentive credit.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:754

    S. 5167, introduced by Senator Warner and Senator Capito, proposes to amend section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code. The bill aims to offer a tax incentive for capturing methane from mining operations, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It defines "qualified...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to give a special money bonus to people who stop stinky methane gas from coming out of mines and into the air. It hopes this will help keep the Earth’s air cleaner by encouraging companies to catch and keep the gas instead of letting it go free.

  • H. RES. 1528 — Expressing support for the recognition of September 29, 2024, as International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
    Status:Introduced in House
    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. 7053 — To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to address measuring methane emissions, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:818

    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...

    Simple Explanation

    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.