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...
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. 4194, known as the "Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024," is a proposed law aimed at addressing the harmful effects of plastics on the environment and communities, particularly those near petrochemical facilities. The bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to...
The Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024 is a plan to help keep people safe from harmful plastics by making the rules stricter for companies that make plastics and finding new ways to use less plastic, like using packaging we can reuse. It also gives money to study and solve the problems plastics can cause to our planet and our health.
S. 3826, titled the “Modernizing Clean Air Permitting Act of 2024,” proposes amendments to the Clean Air Act. The bill aims to adjust how natural events like wildfires and natural disasters affect air quality standards, emphasizing that these should not factor into pollution...
The Modernizing Clean Air Permitting Act of 2024 is a plan to change some air pollution rules to treat things like wildfires differently and make it easier for businesses to lower their pollution and still meet the rules. It also wants to slow down how often new rules can be made if too many areas are struggling to meet the current air quality standards.
H.R. 6805, known as the "PFAS Action Act of 2023," requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to classify certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous under environmental law. The bill outlines steps for testing and regulatory action regarding PFAS, including new...
The bill wants the government to say that some bad chemicals, called PFAS, are dangerous and take steps to clean them up, keep them out of our water, and teach people about them. It also gives money to help fix water that has these chemicals and to make sure schools have safe drinking water.
H.R. 8120, also called the “Motorist Tax Abuse Act,” aims to change the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991. The bill seeks to stop the introduction of cordon pricing, a type of congestion pricing, in the Central Business District Tolling Program for New York City. It was...
H.R. 8120 is a bill that wants to stop extra charges for drivers entering busy areas of New York City. This means people driving into the city won't have to pay more fees just because it's crowded.
H. R. 7013, titled the “Confidence in Clean Water Permits Act,” seeks to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The bill clarifies the conditions under which companies are considered compliant with pollution permits, specifying that compliance with permit conditions...
H. R. 7013 wants to make sure companies know exactly what pollutants they can't put in the water, telling them how much of each is okay and making sure rules are super clear so everyone can understand and follow them.
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