Climate Policy Bills
Collection
A dataframe collection of stemmed, lemmed, and vectorized climate bills at the u.s. federal level available online
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Error code: DatasetGenerationCastError
Exception: DatasetGenerationCastError
Message: An error occurred while generating the dataset
All the data files must have the same columns, but at some point there are 21699 new columns ({'sensitivities', 'grave', 'huge', 'academies', 'incubator', 'furnace', 'postponed', 'membersno', 'interestswith', 'modificationsection', 'defeat', 'terrorismthe', 'conceal', 'assessmentnotwithstanding', 'nontarget', 'keating', 'prohibitionbeginning', 'assessmentsthe', 'logbooksthe', 'wastea', 'overtime', 'quarters', 'spacethe', 'coir', 'banked', 'election', 'carey', 'offering', 'postabatement', 'prospectus', 'adjustmentsthe', 'creditors', 'mandated', 'options', 'caregivers', 'acquisitions', 'society', 'nugent', 'husband', 'reconcile', 'murphy', 'repeatable', 'boilersnot', 'lagoon', 'alternatea', 'planan', 'reasons', 'dispensing', 'debriefing', 'registerif', 'solidified', 'inclusionseach', 'disclosuresubject', 'respondent', 'sealant', 'exceeding', 'fimbriata', 'reliability', 'natives', 'arbitration', 'classificationa', 'apprentices', 'viconforming', 'maintenanceeach', 'studiessection', 'operationsin', 'harmful', 'signal', 'percentageif', 'baker', 'capped', 'methodsit', 'americasubsection', 'tradition', 'projectseach', 'phased', 'impactssection', 'mercurythe', 'damper', 'demanded', 'swallow', 'references', 'northup', 'simultaneous', 'occupies', 'harbors', 'prime', 'beekeeping', 'individuals', 'fields', 'half', 'productthe', 'termsall', 'vistudies', 'dioxidethe', 'unacceptably', 'reproductive', 'building', 'disrepair', 'movie', 'childrenas', 'waterground', 'childrenan', 'luminaire', 'save', 'auspices', 'stanton', 'noticeswith', 'similarly', 'implementationin', 'objectives', 'de
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This happened while the csv dataset builder was generating data using
hf://datasets/nataliecastro/climate-bills/Bills - Count Vectorizer.csv (at revision a2b872c45926383c9079e70ee1e203a6bf554a41)
Please either edit the data files to have matching columns, or separate them into different configurations (see docs at https://hf.co/docs/hub/datasets-manual-configuration#multiple-configurations)
Traceback: Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1870, in _prepare_split_single
writer.write_table(table)
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/arrow_writer.py", line 622, in write_table
pa_table = table_cast(pa_table, self._schema)
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/table.py", line 2292, in table_cast
return cast_table_to_schema(table, schema)
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/table.py", line 2240, in cast_table_to_schema
raise CastError(
datasets.table.CastError: Couldn't cast
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Sponser Affiliation: string
Sponser State: string
Committees: string
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abate: int64
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absorption: int64
absorptive: int64
abstracts: int64
abuilding: int64
abundance: int64
abundant: int64
abuse: int64
abused: int64
abuses: int64
abut: int64
abutting: int64
academia: int64
academic: int64
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acceptor: int64
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access
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yearnumber: int64
yearone: int64
yearpercent: int64
yearpercentage: int64
yearprior: int64
yearreduction: int64
yearrequired: int64
yearsat: int64
yearsfor: int64
yearsin: int64
yearssection: int64
yearsubparagraphs: int64
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york: int64
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ysidro: int64
yucca: int64
yutu: int64
yy: int64
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zaragoza: int64
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zealand: int64
zebra: int64
zeldin: int64
zero: int64
zeroing: int64
zevs: int64
zika: int64
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zoning: int64
zoo: int64
zoological: int64
zoonotic: int64
zooplankton: int64
zoos: int64
zquez: int64
ºc: int64
-- schema metadata --
pandas: '{"index_columns": [{"kind": "range", "name": null, "start": 0, "' + 2515820
to
{'Unnamed: 0': Value(dtype='int64', id=None), 'API URL': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'Congress Number': Value(dtype='int64', id=None), 'Bill Type': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'Bill Number': Value(dtype='int64', id=None), 'Legislation Number': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'URL_y': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'Congress': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'Title': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'Sponsor': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'Date of Introduction': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'Committees': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'Latest Action': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'Latest Action Date': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'Number of Cosponsors': Value(dtype='int64', id=None), 'Amends Bill': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'Date Offered': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'Date Submitted': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'Date Proposed': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'Amends Amendment': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'Sponser Affiliation': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'Sponser State': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'Bill Title (XML)': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'Bill Text': Value(dtype='string', id=None)}
because column names don't match
During handling of the above exception, another exception occurred:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/src/services/worker/src/worker/job_runners/config/parquet_and_info.py", line 1420, in compute_config_parquet_and_info_response
parquet_operations = convert_to_parquet(builder)
File "/src/services/worker/src/worker/job_runners/config/parquet_and_info.py", line 1052, in convert_to_parquet
builder.download_and_prepare(
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 924, in download_and_prepare
self._download_and_prepare(
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1000, in _download_and_prepare
self._prepare_split(split_generator, **prepare_split_kwargs)
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1741, in _prepare_split
for job_id, done, content in self._prepare_split_single(
File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1872, in _prepare_split_single
raise DatasetGenerationCastError.from_cast_error(
datasets.exceptions.DatasetGenerationCastError: An error occurred while generating the dataset
All the data files must have the same columns, but at some point there are 21699 new columns ({'sensitivities', 'grave', 'huge', 'academies', 'incubator', 'furnace', 'postponed', 'membersno', 'interestswith', 'modificationsection', 'defeat', 'terrorismthe', 'conceal', 'assessmentnotwithstanding', 'nontarget', 'keating', 'prohibitionbeginning', 'assessmentsthe', 'logbooksthe', 'wastea', 'overtime', 'quarters', 'spacethe', 'coir', 'banked', 'election', 'carey', 'offering', 'postabatement', 'prospectus', 'adjustmentsthe', 'creditors', 'mandated', 'options', 'caregivers', 'acquisitions', 'society', 'nugent', 'husband', 'reconcile', 'murphy', 'repeatable', 'boilersnot', 'lagoon', 'alternatea', 'planan', 'reasons', 'dispensing', 'debriefing', 'registerif', 'solidified', 'inclusionseach', 'disclosuresubject', 'respondent', 'sealant', 'exceeding', 'fimbriata', 'reliability', 'natives', 'arbitration', 'classificationa', 'apprentices', 'viconforming', 'maintenanceeach', 'studiessection', 'operationsin', 'harmful', 'signal', 'percentageif', 'baker', 'capped', 'methodsit', 'americasubsection', 'tradition', 'projectseach', 'phased', 'impactssection', 'mercurythe', 'damper', 'demanded', 'swallow', 'references', 'northup', 'simultaneous', 'occupies', 'harbors', 'prime', 'beekeeping', 'individuals', 'fields', 'half', 'productthe', 'termsall', 'vistudies', 'dioxidethe', 'unacceptably', 'reproductive', 'building', 'disrepair', 'movie', 'childrenas', 'waterground', 'childrenan', 'luminaire', 'save', 'auspices', 'stanton', 'noticeswith', 'similarly', 'implementationin', 'objectives', 'de
...
ng', 'reexported', 'wiling', 'auchincloss', 'workings', 'hubsthe', 'listadditional', 'broadest', 'surveythe', 'tucson', 'minimumthe', 'tsunamis', 'statementseach', 'reposein', 'chloride', 'claimthe', 'credibly', 'navigate', 'stress', 'objection', 'washwater', 'olefins', 'controversy', 'governorsa', 'roe', 'reregistration', 'iteratively', 'magistrate', 'improvementinformation', 'generalall', 'borders', 'subcontracts', 'assigning', 'gone', 'posed', 'seekers', 'worksa', 'unbiased', 'subsidiesto', 'filter', 'resourcesan', 'trade', 'summit', 'watershedthe', 'agencywith', 'trichloroethylene', 'impairing', 'voteeach', 'chavez', 'letterthe', 'formation', 'underestimates', 'generalprior', 'repose', 'programthere', 'backed', 'areawhen', 'aquacultural', 'orderan', 'theoretical', 'helped', 'inclusionfor', 'ruleat', 'preexport', 'exceptionsubsection', 'obsolete', 'wishes', 'spills', 'wells', 'predisaster', 'highwater', 'boosting', 'validate', 'subrogated', 'sandy', 'zoos', 'vchild', 'generalwith', 'desire', 'markets', 'generic', 'sablan', 'conditionin', 'deforestation', 'exact', 'nonrecyclable', 'enormous', 'carnahan', 'activitiesoutreach', 'photosynthetic', 'reassert', 'nondetectable', 'repurpose', 'responsiblethe', 'incidence', 'commemorates', 'contemporary', 'jana', 'principally', 'generalized', 'extractive', 'downturn', 'warned', 'enjoinment', 'incoming', 'originated', 'vauthorization', 'ombudsmansection', 'fat', 'custodians', 'conspicuously', 'curbing', 'registries', 'populationsin'}) and 19 missing columns ({'Bill Text', 'Date Proposed', 'Congress', 'Amends Amendment', 'Latest Action Date', 'Date Offered', 'Sponsor', 'Amends Bill', 'API URL', 'Date of Introduction', 'Legislation Number', 'Bill Number', 'Congress Number', 'Date Submitted', 'Title', 'Latest Action', 'Number of Cosponsors', 'Bill Title (XML)', 'URL_y'}).
This happened while the csv dataset builder was generating data using
hf://datasets/nataliecastro/climate-bills/Bills - Count Vectorizer.csv (at revision a2b872c45926383c9079e70ee1e203a6bf554a41)
Please either edit the data files to have matching columns, or separate them into different configurations (see docs at https://hf.co/docs/hub/datasets-manual-configuration#multiple-configurations)Need help to make the dataset viewer work? Make sure to review how to configure the dataset viewer, and open a discussion for direct support.
Unnamed: 0
int64 | API URL
string | Congress Number
int64 | Bill Type
string | Bill Number
int64 | Legislation Number
string | URL_y
string | Congress
string | Title
string | Sponsor
string | Date of Introduction
string | Committees
string | Latest Action
string | Latest Action Date
string | Number of Cosponsors
int64 | Amends Bill
null | Date Offered
null | Date Submitted
null | Date Proposed
null | Amends Amendment
null | Sponser Affiliation
string | Sponser State
string | Bill Title (XML)
string | Bill Text
string |
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https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr375/BILLS-119hr375rfs.xml
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hr
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H.R. 375
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/375
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119th Congress (2025-2026)
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Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025
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Tokuda, Jill N. [Rep.-D-HI-2] (Introduced 01/13/2025)
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1/13/2025
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House - Natural Resources, Agriculture | Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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1/24/2025
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HI
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<dc:title>119 HR 375 : Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025</dc:title>
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119 HR 375 : Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025
U.S. House of Representatives
2025-01-24
text/xml
EN
Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 375IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 24, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryAN ACTTo require the Secretary of the Interior to partner and collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State of Hawaii to address Rapid Ohia Death, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Rapid Ohia deathThe term Rapid Ohia Death means the disease caused by the fungal pathogen known as Ceratocystis fimbriata that affects the tree of the species Metrosideros polymorpha. (2)StateThe term State means the State of Hawaii.3.CollaborationThe Secretary of the Interior shall partner and collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State to address Rapid Ohia Death.4.Sustained efforts(a)TransmissionThe Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, and the Chief of the Forest Service, acting through the Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry, shall continue to conduct research on Rapid Ohia Death vectors and transmission.(b)Ungulate managementThe Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, shall continue to partner with the Secretary of Agriculture, the State, and with local stakeholders to manage ungulates in Rapid Ohia Death control areas on Federal, State, and private land, with the consent of private landowners.(c)Restoration and researchThe Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall continue to provide—(1)financial assistance, including through agreements with the Secretary of the Interior—(A)to prevent the spread of Rapid Ohia Death; and(B)to restore the native forests of the State; and(2)staff and necessary infrastructure funding to the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry to conduct research on Rapid Ohia Death.Passed the House of Representatives January 23, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
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https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr349/BILLS-119hr349ih.xml
| 119
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hr
| 349
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H.R. 349
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/349
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119th Congress (2025-2026)
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Goldie’s Act
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Malliotakis, Nicole [Rep.-R-NY-11] (Introduced 01/13/2025)
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1/13/2025
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House - Agriculture
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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1/13/2025
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R
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NY
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<dc:title>119 HR 349 IH: Goldie’s Act</dc:title>
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119 HR 349 IH: Goldie’s Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2025-01-13
text/xml
EN
Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 349IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 13, 2025Ms. Malliotakis (for herself, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, and Mr. Nunn of Iowa) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on AgricultureA BILLTo amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations of that Act, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as Goldie’s Act. 2.Increasing USDA enforcement of violations of Animal Welfare Act(a)Violation definedSection 2 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2132) is amended by adding at the end the following:(p)The term violation means, with respect to a provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder, any deficiency, deviation, or other failure to comply with any such provision or regulation or standard. .(b)Inspections and investigationsSection 16(a) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2146(a)) is amended to read as follows: (a)(1)The Secretary shall determine whether any dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, carrier, research facility, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, has violated or is violating any provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder.(2)The Secretary shall, at all reasonable times, have access to the places of business and the facilities, animals, and those records required to be kept pursuant to section 10 of any such dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, carrier, research facility, or operator of an auction sale. (3)The Secretary shall make such inspections and investigations necessary to make such a determination and shall document and record a detailed description of any violation observed during such inspections and investigations. The Secretary shall inspect each research facility and the premises of each dealer, and each exhibitor, including any properties, animals, facilities, vehicles, equipments or other premises used or intended for use in an activity subject to regulation under this Act, at least once each year and, in the case of any violation of this Act, shall conduct such follow-up inspections as may be necessary until all such violations are corrected.(4)(A)The Secretary shall promulgate such rules and regulations necessary to require inspectors to confiscate or destroy in a humane manner any animal described in subparagraph (B). Such confiscation shall occur promptly upon discovery during an inspection or investigation conducted pursuant to this section of an animal meeting the criteria specified in clause (i) of such subparagraph. Any dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, or carrier that has been notified of the intent of an inspector to confiscate such an animal shall be prohibited from destroying that animal, in any manner, and until the Secretary has completed that confiscation, shall be prohibited from destroying any other animal in their ownership or possession, without prior written consent to do so from the Secretary. (B)An animal described in this subparagraph is an animal that is—(i)found during an inspection or investigation conducted pursuant to this section to be suffering physical or psychological harm as a result of a failure to comply with any provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder; and (ii)held by a dealer, exhibitor, an operator of an auction sale, an intermediate handler or carrier, or a research facility, and in the case of an animal held by a research facility, no longer required by such research facility to carry out the research, test, or experiment for which such animal has been utilized..(c)Agency cooperationSection 15 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2145) is amended by adding at the end the following: (c)The Secretary shall provide a copy of all records documenting any violation identified during inspection or investigation pursuant to section 16 to State, local, and municipal animal control or law enforcement officials of appropriate jurisdiction within 24 hours of such inspection or investigation. .(d)Revocation of license, civil penalties, appeal, fines, and imprisonmentSection 19(b) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2149(b)) is amended to read as follows: (b)(1)Any dealer, exhibitor, research facility, intermediate handler, carrier, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, that violates any provision of this Act, or any rule, regulation, or standard promulgated by the Secretary thereunder, shall be subject to a civil penalty by the Secretary of not more than $10,000 for each such violation, and the Secretary shall also make an order that such person shall cease and desist from continuing such violation. Each violation and each day during which a violation continues shall be a separate offense.(2)Verified delivery of an inspection report prepared pursuant to section 16 shall serve as notice for purposes of this section. No penalty shall be assessed or cease and desist order issued unless such person is given notice and opportunity to be heard with respect to the alleged violation, and the order of the Secretary assessing a penalty and making a cease and desist order shall be final and conclusive unless the affected person files an appeal from the Secretary’s order with the appropriate United States Court of Appeals.(3)A hearing under this section shall be conducted by, at minimum, one veterinarian, and two additional animal care specialists or directors. A hearing under this section shall take place within 21 days after notice of the violation has been delivered unless the Secretary identifies a reasonable basis for continuance.(4)The Secretary shall give due consideration to the appropriateness of the penalty with respect to the size of the business of the person involved, the gravity of the violation, the person’s good faith, and the history of previous violations. Any such penalty shall be calculated on a per animal and per violation basis and may not be reduced by 10 percent or more. The Secretary shall designate a responsible party within the Department of Agriculture to establish penalty guidelines for violations and to verify that the Department adheres to such guidelines. Such guidelines shall be established in a manner to reasonably discourage future violations.(5)Upon any failure to pay the penalty assessed by a final order under this section, the Secretary shall request the Attorney General to institute a civil action in a district court of the United States or other United States court for any district in which such person is found or resides or transacts business, to collect the penalty, and such court shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide any such action. Any person who knowingly fails to obey a cease and desist order made by the Secretary under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,500..
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https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr313/BILLS-119hr313ih.xml
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hr
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H.R. 313
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/313
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119th Congress (2025-2026)
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Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act
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Pfluger, August [Rep.-R-TX-11] (Introduced 01/09/2025)
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1/9/2025
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House - Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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1/9/2025
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R
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TX
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<dc:title>119 HR 313 IH: Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act</dc:title>
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119 HR 313 IH: Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2025-01-09
text/xml
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Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 313IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 9, 2025Mr. Pfluger introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo repeal the natural gas tax.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act. 2.RepealSection 136 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7436)(relating to methane emissions and waste reduction incentive program for petroleum and natural gas systems) is repealed.3.Rescission The unobligated balance of any amounts made available under section 136 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7436)(as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) is rescinded.
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Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act of 2025
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I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 288IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 9, 2025Mr. LaLota (for himself and Mr. Courtney) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on 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 concernedA BILLTo reauthorize Long Island Sound programs, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act of 2025.2.Reauthorization of Long Island Sound programs(a)Long island sound grantsSection 119(h) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1269(h)) is amended by striking 2019 through 2023 and inserting 2025 through 2029.(b)Long island sound stewardship grantsSection 11(a) of the Long Island Sound Stewardship Act of 2006 (33 U.S.C. 1269 note; Public Law 109–359) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 2019 through 2023 and inserting 2025 through 2029.(c)Technical amendmentSection 119(g) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1269(g)) is amended by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3).
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GLRI Act of 2025
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2025-01-09
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I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 284IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 9, 2025Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Huizenga, Mrs. Dingell, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Stauber, Mr. Moolenaar, Mr. Schneider, Ms. Tenney, Ms. Stevens, Mr. Foster, Ms. Tlaib, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Morelle, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Mr. Casten, Mr. Bergman, Ms. Scholten, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Thanedar, Mr. Mrvan, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, Mr. James, Mr. Steil, Ms. McDonald Rivet, Mrs. Sykes, Mr. Walberg, Mr. Barrett, and Ms. Brown) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2025 or the GLRI Act of 2025.2.Great Lakes Restoration Initiative reauthorizationSection 118(c)(7)(J)(i) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(c)(7)(J)(i)) is amended—(1)in subclause (V), by striking and at the end;(2)in subclause (VI), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(VII)$500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031..
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Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025
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Hageman, Harriet M. [Rep.-R-WY-At Large] (Introduced 01/09/2025)
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2025-01-09
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I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 281IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 9, 2025Ms. Hageman (for herself, Mr. Zinke, Mr. Fulcher, Mr. Stauber, and Mr. Downing) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule relating to removing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025.2.Reissuance of final rule relating to Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears(a)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall reissue the final rule entitled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Population of Grizzly Bears From the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife (82 Fed. Reg. 30502 (June 30, 2017)) without regard to any other provision of law that applies to the issuance of that final rule. (b)No judicial reviewThe reissuance of the final rule described in subsection (a) (including this section) shall not be subject to judicial review.
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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.
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U.S. House of Representatives
2025-01-03
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I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 181IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Mr. McClintock introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo 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.1.Treatment of artificially propagated animalsSection 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (j)Treatment of artificially propagated animalsThe Secretary shall not distinguish between naturally propagated animals and artificially propagated animals in making any determination under this Act..2.Artificial propagation for mitigation purposes(a)In generalSection 14 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (relating to repeals of provisions of law, which have executed) is amended to read as follows:14.Artificial propagation for mitigation purposesThe Secretary shall authorize the use of artificial propagation of animals of a species for purposes of any mitigation required under this Act with respect to such species..(b)Conforming amendmentThe table of contents in the first section of such Act is amended by striking the item relating to such section and inserting the following:Sec. 14. Artificial propagation for mitigation purposes..3.ApplicationThe amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to a species without regard to whether the species was determined to be an endangered species or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.
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Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act of 2025
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2025-01-03
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I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 180IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Mr. McClintock introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require publication on the internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act of 2025.2.Requirement to publish on the internet the basis for listingsSection 4(b) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:(9)The Secretary shall make publicly available on the internet the best scientific and commercial data available that are the basis for each regulation, including each proposed regulation, promulgated under subsection (a)(1), except that—(A)at the request of a Governor, State agency, or legislature of a State, the Secretary shall not make information available under this paragraph if such State determines that public disclosure of such information is prohibited by a law or regulation of such State, including any law or regulation requiring the protection of personal information; and(B)within 30 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall execute an agreement with the Secretary of Defense that prevents the disclosure of classified information pertaining to Department of Defense personnel, facilities, lands, or waters..3.Decisional transparency and use of State, tribal, and local information(a)Requiring decisional transparency with affected StatesSection 6(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1535(a)) is amended—(1)by inserting (1) before the first sentence; and(2)by striking Such cooperation shall include and inserting the following:(2)Such cooperation shall include—(A)before making a determination under section 4(a), providing to States affected by such determination all data that is the basis of the determination; and(B).(b)Ensuring use of State, tribal, and local informationSection 3 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1532) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (10) as paragraphs (3) through (11), respectively; and(2)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:(2)The term best scientific and commercial data available includes all such data submitted by a State, Tribal, or county government..4.Disclosure of expenditures under Endangered Species Act of 1973(a)Requirement To discloseSection 13 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (87 Stat. 902; relating to conforming amendments which have executed) is amended to read as follows:13.Disclosure of expenditures(a)RequirementThe Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, shall—(1)not later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate an annual report detailing Federal Government expenditures for covered suits during the preceding fiscal year (including the information described in subsection (b)); and(2)make publicly available through the internet a searchable database, updated monthly, of the information described in subsection (b).(b)Included informationThe report shall include—(1)the case name and number of each covered suit, and a hyperlink to the settlement decisions, final decision, consent decrees, stipulations of dismissal, releases, interim decisions, motions to dismiss, partial motions for summary judgement, or related final documents;(2)a description of each claim or cause of action in each covered suit;(3)the name of each covered agency whose actions give rise to any claim in a covered suit and each plaintiff in such suit;(4)funds expended by each covered agency (disaggregated by agency account) to receive and respond to notices referred to in section 11(g)(2) or to prepare for litigation of, litigate, negotiate a settlement agreement or consent decree in, or provide material, technical, or other assistance in relation to, a covered suit;(5)the number of full-time equivalent employees that participated in the activities described in paragraph (4);(6)any information required to be published under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, with respect to a covered suit;(7)attorneys fees and other expenses (disaggregated by agency account) awarded in covered suits, including any consent decrees or settlement agreements (regardless of whether a decree or settlement agreement is sealed or otherwise subject to nondisclosure provisions), including the bases for such awards; and(8)any Federal funding used by a person or a governmental or nongovernmental entity in bringing a claim in a covered suit.(c)Requirement To provide informationThe head of each covered agency shall provide to the Secretary in a timely manner all information requested by the Secretary to comply with the requirements of this section.(d)Limitation on disclosureNotwithstanding any other provision of this section, this section shall not affect any restriction in a consent decree or settlement agreement on the disclosure of information that is not described in subsection (b).(e)Definitions(1)Covered agencyThe term covered agency means any agency of the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Marine Fisheries Service, the Bonneville Power Administration, the Western Area Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration, or the Southeastern Power Administration.(2)Covered suitThe term covered suit means—(A)any civil action containing any claim arising under this Act against the Federal Government and based on the action of a covered agency; and(B)any administrative proceeding under which the United States awards fees and other expenses to a third party under section 504 of title 5, United States Code..(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of contents in the first section of such Act is amended by striking the item relating to section 13 and inserting the following:Sec. 13. Disclosure of expenditures..(c)Prior amendments not affectedThis section shall not be construed to affect the amendments made by section 13 of such Act, as in effect before the enactment of this Act.5.Award of litigation costs to prevailing parties in accordance with existing lawSection 11(g)(4) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1540(g)(4)) is amended by striking to any and all that follows through the end of the sentence and inserting in accordance with section 2412 of title 28, United States Code and section 504 of title 5, United States Code..
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Community Reclamation Partnerships Act of 2025
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LaHood, Darin [Rep.-R-IL-16] (Introduced 01/03/2025)
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119 HR 167 IH: Community Reclamation Partnerships Act of 2025
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2025-01-03
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I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 167IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Mr. LaHood introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to authorize partnerships between States and nongovernmental entities for the purpose of reclaiming and restoring land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining activities before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Community Reclamation Partnerships Act of 2025.2.ReferenceExcept as otherwise specifically provided, whenever in this Act an amendment is expressed in terms of an amendment to a provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a provision of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.).3.State memoranda of understanding for certain remediationSection 405 (30 U.S.C. 1235) is amended by inserting after subsection (l) the following: (m)State memoranda of understanding for remediation of mine drainage(1)In generalA State with a State program approved under subsection (d) may enter into a memorandum of understanding with relevant Federal or State agencies (or both) to remediate mine drainage on abandoned mine land and water impacted by abandoned mines within the State. The memorandum may be updated as necessary and resubmitted for approval under this subsection.(2)Memoranda requirementsSuch memorandum shall establish a strategy satisfactory to the State and Federal agencies that are parties to the memorandum, to address water pollution resulting from mine drainage at sites eligible for reclamation and mine drainage abatement expenditures under section 404, including specific procedures for—(A)ensuring that activities carried out to address mine drainage will result in improved water quality;(B)monitoring, sampling, and the reporting of collected information as necessary to achieve the condition required under subparagraph (A);(C)operation and maintenance of treatment systems as necessary to achieve the condition required under subparagraph (A); and(D)other purposes, as considered necessary by the State or Federal agencies, to achieve the condition required under subparagraph (A).(3)Public review and comment(A)In generalBefore submitting a memorandum to the Secretary and the Administrator for approval, a State shall—(i)invite interested members of the public to comment on the memorandum; and(ii)hold at least one public meeting concerning the memorandum in a location or locations reasonably accessible to persons who may be affected by implementation of the memorandum.(B)Notice of meetingThe State shall publish notice of each meeting not less than 15 days before the date of the meeting, in local newspapers of general circulation, on the Internet, and by any other means considered necessary or desirable by the Secretary and the Administrator.(C)Response to public commentThe memorandum shall include responses to substantive concerns raised by the public in comments and during public meetings if received within 30 days of such meetings and opportunity to comment.(4)Submission and ApprovalThe State shall submit the memorandum to the Secretary and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for approval. The Secretary and the Administrator shall approve or disapprove the memorandum within 120 days after the date of its submission if the Secretary and Administrator find that the memorandum will facilitate additional activities under the State Reclamation Plan under subsection (e) that improve water quality.(5)Treatment as part of state planA memorandum of a State that is approved by the Secretary and the Administrator under this subsection shall be considered part of the approved abandoned mine reclamation plan of the State.(n)Community Reclaimer partnerships(1)Project ApprovalWithin 120 days after receiving such a submission, the Secretary shall approve a Community Reclaimer project to remediate abandoned mine lands if the Secretary finds that—(A)the proposed project will be conducted by a Community Reclaimer as defined in this subsection or approved subcontractors of the Community Reclaimer;(B)for any proposed project that remediates mine drainage, the proposed project is consistent with an approved State memorandum of understanding under subsection (m);(C)the proposed project will be conducted on a site or sites inventoried under section 403(c);(D)the proposed project meets all submission criteria under paragraph (2);(E)the relevant State has entered into an agreement with the Community Reclaimer under which the State shall assume all responsibility with respect to the project for any costs or damages resulting from any action or inaction on the part of the Community Reclaimer in carrying out the project, except for costs or damages resulting from gross negligence or intentional misconduct by the Community Reclaimer, on behalf of—(i)the Community Reclaimer; and(ii)the owner of the proposed project site, if such Community Reclaimer or owner, respectively, did not participate in any way in the creation of site conditions at the proposed project site or activities that caused any lands or waters to become eligible for reclamation or drainage abatement expenditures under section 404;(F)the State has the necessary legal authority to conduct the project and will obtain all legally required authorizations, permits, licenses, and other approvals to ensure completion of the project;(G)the State has sufficient financial resources to ensure completion of the project, including any necessary operation and maintenance costs (including costs associated with emergency actions covered by a contingency plan under paragraph (2)(K)); and(H)the proposed project is not in a category of projects that would require a permit under title V.(2)Project submissionThe State shall submit a request for approval to the Secretary that shall include—(A)a description of the proposed project, including any engineering plans that must bear the seal of a professional engineer;(B)a description of the proposed project site or sites, including, if relevant, the nature and extent of pollution resulting from mine drainage;(C)identification of the past and current owners and operators of the proposed project site;(D)the agreement or contract between the relevant State and the Community Reclaimer to carry out the project;(E)a determination that the project will facilitate the activities of the State reclamation plan under subsection (e);(F)sufficient information to determine whether the Community Reclaimer has the technical capability and expertise to successfully conduct the proposed project;(G)a cost estimate for the project and evidence that the Community Reclaimer has sufficient financial resources to ensure the successful completion of the proposed project (including any operation or maintenance costs);(H)a schedule for completion of the project;(I)an agreement between the Community Reclaimer and the current owner of the site governing access to the site;(J)sufficient information to ensure that the Community Reclaimer meets the definition under paragraph (3);(K)a contingency plan designed to be used in response to unplanned adverse events that includes emergency actions, response, and notifications;(L)detailed plans for any proposed recycling or reprocessing of historic mine residue to be conducted by the Community Reclaimer (including a description of how all proposed recycling or reprocessing activities contribute to the remediation of the abandoned mine site); and(M)a requirement that the State provide notice to adjacent and downstream landowners and the public and hold a public meeting near the proposed project site before the project is initiated.(3)Reprocessing of materialsA Community Reclaimer may reprocess materials recovered during the implementation of a remediation plan only if—(A)the applicable land management agency has signed a decision document approving reprocessing as part of the approved abandoned mine reclamation plan of the State;(B)the proceeds from the sale or use of the materials are used—(i)to defray the costs of the remediation; and(ii)to reimburse the Administrator or the head of a Federal land management agency for the purpose of carrying out this Act; and(C)the materials only include historic mine residue.(4)Community Reclaimer definedFor purposes of this section, the term Community Reclaimer means any person who—(A)seeks to voluntarily assist a State with a reclamation project under this section, which may include companies that currently hold reclamation liability elsewhere from the proposed site or active mine sites that require a performance bond;(B)did not participate in any way in the creation of site conditions at the proposed project site or activities that caused any lands or waters at the proposed project site to become eligible for reclamation or drainage abatement expenditures under section 404; and(C)is not subject to outstanding violations listed pursuant to section 510(c)..4.Clarifying State liability for mine drainage projectsSection 413(d) (30 U.S.C. 1242(d)) is amended by inserting unless such control or treatment will be conducted in accordance with a State memorandum of understanding approved under section 405(m) of this Act after under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.5.Conforming amendmentsSection 405(f) (30 U.S.C. 1235(f)) is amended—(1)by striking the and after the semicolon in paragraph (6);(2)by striking the period at the end of paragraph (7) and inserting ; and; and(3)by inserting at the end the following:(8)a list of projects proposed under subsection (n)..6.Sunset provisionThis Act shall be in effect until September 30, 2032.
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New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act
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Griffith, H. Morgan [Rep.-R-VA-9] (Introduced 01/03/2025)
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2025-01-03
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I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 161IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Mr. Griffith introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend sections 111, 169, and 171 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification or construction, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act. 2.Clarification of definition of a modification: emission rate increases, pollution control, efficiency, safety, and reliability projectsParagraph (4) of section 111(a) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7411(a)) is amended—(1)by inserting (A) before The term;(2)by inserting before the period at the end the following: . For purposes of the preceding sentence, a change increases the amount of any air pollutant emitted by such source only if the maximum hourly emission rate of an air pollutant that is achievable by such source after the change is higher than the maximum hourly emission rate of such air pollutant that was achievable by such source during any hour in the 10-year period immediately preceding the change; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(B)Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the term modification does not include a change at a stationary source that is designed—(i)to reduce the amount of any air pollutant emitted by the source per unit of production; or(ii)to restore, maintain, or improve the reliability of operations at, or the safety of, the source,except, with respect to either clause (i) or (ii), when the change would be a modification as defined in subparagraph (A) and the Administrator determines that the increase in the maximum achievable hourly emission rate of a pollutant from such change would cause an adverse effect on human health or the environment..3.Clarification of definition of construction for prevention of significant deteriorationSubparagraph (C) of section 169(2) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7479(2)) is amended to read as follows:(C)The term construction, when used in connection with a major emitting facility, includes a modification (as defined in section 111(a)) at such facility, except that for purposes of this subparagraph a modification does not include a change at a major emitting facility that does not result in a significant emissions increase, or a significant net emissions increase, in annual actual emissions at such facility..4.Clarification of definition of modifications and modified for nonattainment areasParagraph (4) of section 171 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7501) is amended to read as follows: (4)The terms modifications and modified mean a modification as defined in section 111(a)(4), except that such terms do not include a change at a major emitting facility that does not result in a significant emissions increase, or a significant net emissions increase, in annual actual emissions at such facility..5.Rule of construction Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to treat any change as a modification for purposes of any provision of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) if such change would not have been so treated as of the day before the date of enactment of this Act.
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Manatee Protection Act of 2025
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Buchanan, Vern [Rep.-R-FL-16] (Introduced 01/03/2025)
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119 HR 135 IH: Manatee Protection Act of 2025
U.S. House of Representatives
2025-01-03
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I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 135IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Mr. Buchanan (for himself and Mr. Frost) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo designate the West Indian manatee as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Manatee Protection Act of 2025.2.West Indian manatee designated endangered species(a)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the species known as the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) shall be treated as an endangered species for purposes of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).(b)Listing of West Indian manateeNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Interior shall include the species known as the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) in the endangered species list published under section 4(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(c)).
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/123
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Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act
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Biggs, Andy [Rep.-R-AZ-5] (Introduced 01/03/2025)
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1/3/2025
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House - Science, Space, and Technology, Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
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119 HR 123 IH: Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2025-01-03
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I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 123IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Mr. Biggs of Arizona introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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 concernedA BILLTo direct that certain assessments with respect to toxicity of chemicals be carried out by the program offices of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act.2.Research needs and priorities of EPA program officesThe Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 is amended by striking section 7 (42 U.S.C. 4364) and inserting the following new sections:7.Research needs and priorities of EPA program offices(a)In generalThe Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall assure that the expenditure of any funds appropriated pursuant to this Act or any other provision of law for environmental research and development related to regulatory program activities shall be coordinated with and reflect the research needs and priorities of the relevant program offices, as well as the overall research needs and priorities of the Agency, including those defined in the five-year research plan.(b)Hazard identification and dose-Response assessmentsBeginning on the date of the enactment of the Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act, any covered assessments carried out with respect to a chemical substance through the Integrated Risk Information System program of the Environmental Protection Agency as of the day before such date of enactment shall, in lieu of being carried out through such program, be carried out by the relevant program office of the Environmental Protection Agency, so long as the relevant program office determines there is a need for such an assessment. Such an assessment shall be carried out using the scientific standards specified in section 7B and be based on the weight of the scientific evidence.(c)Toxicity valuesIn carrying out a covered assessment with respect to a chemical substance under subsection (b), the relevant program office shall assign a toxicity value or values, when scientifically supported by the available data, for such chemical substance. With respect to that assignment, the following shall apply:(1)When supported by the available data, the toxicity value or values shall include a range of point estimates of risk, as well as sources and magnitudes of uncertainty associated with the estimates.(2)When multiple point estimates can be developed, the relevant program office shall—(A)consider all datasets; and(B)make a determination about how best to represent the human health risk posed by the chemical substance involved.(d)Chemical assessment database(1)In generalA toxicity value or values assigned to a chemical substance under subsection (c) shall be included in a chemical assessment database to be maintained by the Office of Research and Development of the Environmental Protection Agency.(2)Completed assessmentsAll covered assessments stored, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, in the IRIS database of the Environmental Protection Agency shall be retained in the chemical assessment database established pursuant to paragraph (1).(3)UpdatesSuch database shall be updated pursuant to a covered assessment performed by a relevant program office, including to make a change in the existing toxicity value or values for a chemical substance included in such database.(e)CertificationBeginning 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act and every 2 years thereafter, the Office of Research and Development of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing a certification that each covered assessment completed during the period covered by the report was conducted using the scientific standards specified in section 7B.(f)DefinitionsIn this section, section 7A, and section 7B:(1)Covered assessmentThe term covered assessment means, with respect to the evaluation of the human health effects resulting from chronic exposure to a chemical substance, a chemical hazard identification and dose-response assessment (as such terms are defined by the Environmental Protection Agency on the day before the date of the enactment of this section).(2)Relevant program officeThe term relevant program office includes the following offices of the Environmental Protection Agency:(A)The Office of Water.(B)The Office of Air and Radiation.(C)The Office of Land and Emergency Management.(D)The Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention.(E)Any successor to an office specified in subparagraphs (A) through (D) and any other office determined to be relevant by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.7A.Hazard Identification and Dose-Response Steering Committee(a)EstablishmentNot later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall establish a chemical hazard identification and dose-response steering committee (referred to in this section as the steering committee) to coordinate the conduct of covered assessments by relevant program offices for purposes of ensuring that, with respect to such assessments, there is no duplication of effort by such offices. (b)DutyThe duties of the steering committee are the following:(1)If the steering committee learns that more than one relevant program office intends to conduct covered assessments with respect to the same chemical substance, the steering committee shall determine the most effective means of carrying out a single covered assessment to prevent duplication of effort by such offices.(2)For purposes of supplementing a covered assessment, the steering committee shall consider any third-party assessment of a chemical substance generated by another Federal, State, or international agency or agencies or members of the scientific community that meets the requirements specified in subsection (e).(c)Chair; composition(1)ChairThe steering committee shall be chaired by the Assistant Administrator of the Office of Research and Development of the Environmental Protection Agency.(2)CompositionThe steering committee shall be composed of 15 members, all of whom shall be active, full-time employees of the Environmental Protection Agency, with at least one member representing each relevant program office and each regional office of the Environmental Protection Agency. The members of the steering committee shall be appointed by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment.(d)MeetingsThe steering committee shall meet at least once each calendar year.(e)Third-Party assessment requirementsThe requirements specified in this subsection with respect to a third-party assessment of a chemical substance are that the assessment—(1)is conducted using scientific standards specified in section 7B;(2)has undergone independent scientific review for transparency, completeness, and quality; and(3)reflects the best available science and the weight of the available scientific evidence. 7B.Scientific standardsCovered assessments carried out under section 7 and discussion of such assessments and review of third-party assessments carried out under section 7A shall be conducted using scientific information, technical procedures, measures, methods, protocols, methodologies, or models in a manner consistent with the best available science. In carrying out such an assessment, the relevant program office shall integrate all lines of scientific evidence and consider, as applicable, the following:(1)The extent to which the scientific information, technical procedures, measures, methods, protocols, methodologies, or models employed to generate the scientific information are reasonable for and consistent with the intended use of the scientific information.(2)The extent to which the scientific information is relevant for the relevant program office’s use in making a decision regarding a chemical substance.(3)The degree of clarity and completeness with which the data, assumptions, methods, quality assurance, and analyses employed to generate the scientific information are documented and publicly available in a manner that honors legal and ethical obligations to reduce the risks of unauthorized disclosure and re-identification.(4)The extent to which the variability and uncertainty in the scientific information, or in the procedures, measures, methods, protocols, methodologies, or models, are evaluated and characterized.(5)The extent of independent verification or peer review of the scientific information or of the procedures, measures, methods, protocols, methodologies, or models.(6)The ability of the scientific findings and research to be replicated or reproduced.(7)The extent to which the available scientific information supports dose-response modeling, using non-linear approaches..
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/106
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LIST Act of 2025
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Biggs, Andy [Rep.-R-AZ-5] (Introduced 01/03/2025)
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<dc:title>119 HR 106 IH: Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2025</dc:title>
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119 HR 106 IH: Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2025
U.S. House of Representatives
2025-01-03
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I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 106IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Mr. Biggs of Arizona introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide for improved precision in the listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered species and potentially endangered species.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2025 or the LIST Act of 2025.2.Requirement to initiate delisting(a)Requirement in case of recoverySection 4(b) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:(9)(A)The Secretary shall initiate the procedures in accordance with subsection (a)(1) to remove a species from a list published under subsection (c) if—(i)the goals of a recovery plan for the species developed under subsection (f) have been met; or(ii)the goals for recovery of the species have not been developed under subsection (f), and the Secretary determines that the species has recovered sufficiently to no longer require the protection of the Act.(B)Notwithstanding the requirement of subsection (c)(2) that each determination under subparagraph (B) of that subsection shall be made in accordance with the provisions of subsections (a) and (b), the Secretary shall remove a species from any list published under subsection (c) if the Department of the Interior has produced or received substantial scientific or commercial information demonstrating that the species is recovered or that recovery goals set for the species under subsection (f) have been met.(C)In the case of a species removed under subparagraph (A) from a list published under subsection (c), the publication and notice under subsection (b)(5) shall consist solely of a notice of such removal..(b)Requirement in case erroneously or wrongfully listedSection 4(b)(3) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(a)), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by adding at the end the following:(E)(i)Not later than 90 days after the date the Department of the Interior receives or produces under this subsection information described in clause (ii) regarding a species included in a list under subsection (c), the Secretary shall to the maximum extent practicable find whether the inclusion of such species in such list was less than likely to have occurred in the absence of the scientific or commercial information referred to in clause (ii).(ii)Information referred to in clause (i) is any information demonstrating that the listing was determined on the basis of scientific or commercial information available to, or received or produced by, the Department under paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (b) that at the time the scientific or commercial information was available to or received or produced by the Department it was—(I)inaccurate beyond scientifically reasonable margins of error;(II)fraudulent; or(III)misrepresentative.(iii)Notwithstanding the requirement under subsection (c)(2)(B) that each determination under subparagraph (B) shall be made in accordance with the provisions of subsections (a) and (b), the Secretary shall—(I)remove from any list published under subsection (c) any species for which a positive finding is made under clause (i); and(II)promptly publish in the Federal Register notice of such finding that includes such information as was received or produced by the Department under such clause.(iv)Any positive finding by the Secretary under clause (i) shall not be subject to judicial review.(v)Any negative finding by the Secretary under clause (i) shall be subject to judicial review.(vi)In the case of a species removed under clause (iii) from a list, the publication and notice under subsection (b)(5) shall consist solely of a notice of such removal.(vii)If the Secretary finds that a person submitted a petition that is the subject of a positive finding under clause (i) knowing that it contained scientific or commercial information described in clause (ii), then during the 10-year period beginning on the date of the finding under this clause the person shall not be considered an interested person for purposes of subparagraph (A) with respect to any petition submitted by the person after the date the person submitted such scientific or commercial information..3.Expanded consideration during 5-year reviewSection 4(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:(3)Each determination under paragraph (2)(B) shall consider one of the following:(A)Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the criteria required under subsection (f)(1)(B) in the recovery plan for the species.(B)If the objective, measurable criteria under subsection (f)(1)(B)(ii) are not established, the factors for the determination that a species is an endangered species or a threatened species set forth in subsections (a)(1) and (b)(1).(C)A finding of error in the determination that the species is an endangered species, a threatened species, or extinct.(D)A determination that the species is no longer an endangered species or threatened species or in danger of extinction, based on an analysis of the factors that are the basis for listing in subsections (a)(1) and (b)(1)..
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/65
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Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act
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Biggs, Andy [Rep.-R-AZ-5] (Introduced 01/03/2025)
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<dc:title>119 HR 65 IH: Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act</dc:title>
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119 HR 65 IH: Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2025-01-03
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Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 65IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Mr. Biggs of Arizona (for himself and Mr. Gosar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to further restrict the Secretary of the Interior from designating certain lands used for national defense-related purposes as critical habitat for any species under that Act and to broaden exclusions and exemptions from that Act for such defense-related purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act.2.Exclusion of military institutions as critical habitatSection 4(a)(3)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(a)(3)(B)) is amended to read as follows: (i)The Secretary shall not designate as critical habitat—(I)any military installation or a State-owned National Guard installation, or any portion thereof, as such terms are defined in section 100 of the Sikes Act (16 U.S.C. 670); or(II)any other lands, waters, or geographical area not described in clause (i) that is otherwise designated for use by the Secretary of Defense including by any contractor of the Department of Defense, if the Secretary of Defense determines in writing and submitted to the Secretary of the Interior that such area is necessary for military training, weapons testing, or any other reason determined appropriate by such Secretary of Defense.(ii)The Secretary of Defense shall not be required to consult with the Secretary of the Interior, under section 7(a)(2) of this Act with respect to agency action, regardless of whether the area described in clause (i) is subject to an integrated natural resources management plan prepared under section 101 of the Sikes Act (16 U.S.C. 670a). .3.Additional exclusions and exemptions from Endangered Species Act of 1973 for defense-related operationsSection 10 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1539) is amended by adding at the end the following: (k)Exclusion for national defense-Related operations(1)ExclusionsThe prohibitions under section 9 shall not apply with respect to—(A)the taking of any endangered species or threatened species, or the importation or exportation of any such species taken as prohibited by such section, by military personnel engaged in a national defense-related operation; (B)damaging or destroying any threatened or endangered species, or removing, cutting, digging up, damaging, or destroying any such species, by military personnel engaged in a national defense-related operation; or(C)an injury to or mortality of a threatened or endangered species that results from, but is not the purpose of, a national defense-related operation,regardless of whether the operation is conducted on a military installation or other area described in section 4(a)(3)(B)(i). (2)DefinitionsFor the purposes of this subsection—(A)the term national defense-related operation means—(i)research, development, testing, and evaluation of military munitions, other ordnance, and weapons systems;(ii)the training of members of the Armed Forces in the use and handling of military munitions, other ordnance, and weapons systems;(iii)general training and military preparedness; or(iv)any action or duty that the Secretary of Defense deems necessary to support the Department of Defense in its mission; and(B)the term military personnel means—(i)a member of the Armed Forces; and(ii)a civilian employee or contractor (including a subcontractor at any tier) of the—(I)Department of Defense (including a nonappropriated fund instrumentality of the Department); or(II)any other Federal agency, or any provisional authority, to the extent such employment relates to supporting the mission of the Department of Defense overseas..
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/38
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119th Congress (2025-2026)
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020".
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Dunn, Neal P. [Rep.-R-FL-2] (Introduced 02/07/2025)
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119 HJ 38 IH: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020”.
U.S. House of Representatives
2025-02-07
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IA119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. J. RES. 38IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 7, 2025Mr. Dunn of Florida (for himself, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Rulli, Mr. Ogles, Mr. Westerman, and Mr. Messmer) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020.That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (89 Fed. Reg. 82682 (October 11, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/35
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119th Congress (2025-2026)
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
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Pfluger, August [Rep.-R-TX-11] (Introduced 02/04/2025)
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119 HJ 35 IH: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions”.
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2025-02-04
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IA119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. J. RES. 35IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 4, 2025Mr. Pfluger (for himself, Mr. Arrington, Mr. Balderson, Mr. Evans of Colorado, Mr. Carey, Mr. Rulli, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Latta, Mr. Langworthy, Mr. Carter of Georgia, and Mrs. Miller-Meeks) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions.That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions (89 Fed. Reg. 91094 (November 18, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/34
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119th Congress (2025-2026)
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".
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Harshbarger, Diana [Rep.-R-TN-1] (Introduced 02/04/2025)
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<dc:title>119 HJ 34 IH: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)”.</dc:title>
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119 HJ 34 IH: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)”.
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2025-02-04
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IA119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. J. RES. 34IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 4, 2025Mrs. Harshbarger (for herself and Mrs. Miller-Meeks) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).That Congress disapproves the final rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (89 Fed. Reg. 102568 (December 17, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/30
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119th Congress (2025-2026)
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020".
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Dunn, Neal P. [Rep.-R-FL-2] (Introduced 01/24/2025)
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1/24/2025
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<dc:title>119 HJ 30 IH: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020”.</dc:title>
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119 HJ 30 IH: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020”.
U.S. House of Representatives
2025-01-24
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IA119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. J. RES. 30IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 24, 2025Mr. Dunn of Florida (for himself, Mr. Ogles, Mr. Rulli, and Mr. Messmer) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020.
That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (89 Fed. Reg. 82682 (October 11, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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H.J.Res. 27
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/27
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119th Congress (2025-2026)
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".
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Harshbarger, Diana [Rep.-R-TN-1] (Introduced 01/22/2025)
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<dc:title>119 HJ 27 IH: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)”.</dc:title>
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119 HJ 27 IH: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)”.
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2025-01-22
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IA119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. J. RES. 27IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 22, 2025Mrs. Harshbarger (for herself and Mrs. Miller-Meeks) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).That Congress disapproves the final rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (89 Fed. Reg. 102568 (December 17, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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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".
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Fulcher, Russ [Rep.-R-ID-1] (Introduced 01/22/2025)
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<dc:title>119 HJ 26 IH: 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”.</dc:title>
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119 HJ 26 IH: 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”.
U.S. House of Representatives
2025-01-22
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IA119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. J. RES. 26IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 22, 2025Mr. Fulcher submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding 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.That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles—Phase 3 (89 Fed. Reg. 29440 (April 22, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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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 Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)".
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Palmer, Gary J. [Rep.-R-AL-6] (Introduced 01/13/2025)
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119 HJ 18 IH: 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 Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)”.
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2025-01-13
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IA119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. J. RES. 18IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 13, 2025Mr. Palmer submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI).That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI) (89 Fed. Reg. 86418 (October 30, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.
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Schneider, Bradley Scott [Rep.-D-IL-10] (Introduced 01/24/2025)
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U.S. House of Representatives
2025-01-24
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IV119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 68IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 24, 2025Mr. Schneider (for himself, Mr. Huffman, Mr. Meeks, Ms. Ansari, Ms. Adams, Mr. Amo, Mr. Auchincloss, Ms. Barragán, Mrs. Beatty, Mr. Bera, Mr. Beyer, Ms. Bonamici, Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Ms. Brown, Ms. Brownley, Ms. Budzinski, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Mr. Casten, Ms. Castor of Florida, Mr. Castro of Texas, Ms. Chu, Mr. Cisneros, Ms. Clarke of New York, Mr. Cleaver, Mr. Clyburn, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Correa, Mr. Costa, Mr. Courtney, Ms. Crockett, Mr. Crow, Ms. Davids of Kansas, Ms. DeGette, Ms. DeLauro, Mr. DeSaulnier, Ms. Dexter, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Doggett, Ms. Escobar, Ms. Elfreth, Ms. Leger Fernandez, Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Foushee, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. García of Illinois, Mr. Garcia of California, Mr. Goldman of New York, Mr. Gomez, Mr. Gottheimer, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Ms. Jacobs, Ms. Jayapal, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Ivey, Ms. Kamlager-Dove, Mr. Keating, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Mr. Latimer, Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania, Mr. Levin, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Magaziner, Ms. Matsui, Mrs. McBath, Mrs. McClain Delaney, Ms. McClellan, Ms. McCollum, Mr. McGarvey, Mr. Menendez, Ms. Meng, Mr. Morelle, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Nadler, Ms. Norton, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, Ms. Omar, Mr. Pappas, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Peters, Ms. Pingree, Mr. Pocan, Mr. Quigley, Mrs. Ramirez, Ms. Ross, Ms. Scanlon, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Mr. Sherman, Ms. Sherrill, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. Stanton, Ms. Stevens, Ms. Strickland, Mr. Subramanyam, Mr. Swalwell, Mr. Takano, Mr. Thanedar, Mr. Thompson of California, Ms. Titus, Ms. Tokuda, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Torres of New York, Mr. Vargas, Ms. Velázquez, Ms. Waters, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Mr. Whitesides, Ms. Williams of Georgia, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mr. Khanna, and Mr. Min) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsRESOLUTIONExpressing strong disapproval of the President’s announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.Whereas 2024 was the hottest year on record;Whereas the previous 10 years were the 10 hottest years recorded since 1850;Whereas global climate change is a threat to all Americans’ health, prosperity, and security;Whereas global climate change is a threat to the United States public health, national economy, national security, and the legacy we will leave to our children;Whereas, according to the 2023 Fifth National Climate Assessment, harmful impacts from more frequent and severe extremes are increasing across the country—including increases in heat-related illnesses and death, costlier storm damages, longer droughts that reduce agricultural productivity and strain water systems, and larger, more severe wildfires that threaten homes and degrade air quality;Whereas, according to the 2023 Fifth National Climate Assessment, Extreme events cost the US close to $150 billion each year—a conservative estimate that does not account for loss of life, healthcare-related costs, or damages to ecosystem services;Whereas. according to the 2023 Fifth National Climate Assessment, Billion-dollar weather and climate disasters are events where damages/costs reach or exceed $1 billion, including adjustments for inflation. Between 2018 and 2022, 89 such events affected the US, including 4 droughts, 6 floods, 52 severe storms, 18 tropical cyclones, 5 wildfires, and 4 winter storm events;Whereas the most vulnerable among us, including children, the elderly, low-income individuals, and those with underlying health conditions, face even greater health risks as a result of climate change;Whereas the National Intelligence Council’s 2021 report on climate change stated that Risks to US national security interests through 2040 will increase as countries respond to the intensifying physical effects of climate change. Global temperatures most likely will surpass the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5°C by around 2030, and the physical effects are projected to continue intensifying;Whereas, on May 27, 2021, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley, in a statement to the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee for the Fiscal Year 2022 defense budget request, stated that Climate change presents a growing threat to U.S. national security interests and defense objectives. The adverse impacts of climate change are already being felt across the Joint Force in terms of increased operational demands, adverse impacts on our installations and new requirements for equipment and formations able to operate in a world defined by climate change and as a contributing factor to regional instability;Whereas the Paris Agreement is an international accord that aims to limit the increase in global temperatures to less than two degrees Celsius and urges efforts to limit the increase to one and a half degrees Celsius by 2100 in order to avoid the most disastrous impacts of climate change;Whereas the Paris Agreement was adopted on December 12, 2015, opened for signature on April 22, 2016, and entered into force on November 4, 2016;Whereas 195 parties, including the largest emitters of carbon pollution—China, India, and the European Union—have signed the Paris Agreement;Whereas, on January 20, 2025, President Trump announced his intention to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement;Whereas, during his first term in office on June 1, 2017, President Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement, and on November 4, 2020, the United States formally withdrew from the Paris Agreement;Whereas United States withdrawal from the Paris Agreement reneges on our commitment to the global community to fulfill our responsibility as a party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and as a major emitter of carbon pollution to reduce our emissions;Whereas the United States exit from the Paris Agreement will cede leadership on clean energy technologies, and the jobs they create, to China and other nations;Whereas if the United States again withdraws from the Paris Agreement, it will join Iran, Libya, and Yemen as the only nationstates not participating in the agreement;Whereas President Biden brought the United States back into the Paris Agreement on February 19, 2021;Whereas, since rejoining the Paris Agreement, the United States passed consequential climate legislation including the Inflation Reduction Act, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and CHIPS and Science Act, which put together have created 406,000 new jobs and $422 billion in private investments as of January 2025 and put the United States on track to achieve approximately 40 percent CO2 emissions reductions, bringing the United States closer to fulfilling its commitment under the Paris Agreement achieving of 50-percent reductions by 2030;Whereas the United States is rapidly onshoring critical supply chains and encouraging a resurgence of investments in domestic manufacturing for innovative technologies, resulting in the manufacturing sector contribution to United States gross domestic product reaching an all-time high;Whereas the United States can continue to lead the world in innovation and manufacturing clean energy technologies, creating good-paying jobs, modernizing the energy grid, and growing new companies that will be the titans of a new clean energy economy;Whereas, according to research published on April 2024 in the European Economic Review, it is estimated that, Non-participation of the US would eliminate more than a third of the world emissions reduction (31.8% direct effect and 6.4% leakage effect), while a potential non-participation of China lowers the world emission reduction by 24.1% (11.9% direct effect and 12.2% leakage effect). In terms of welfare, the overwhelming majority of countries gain from the implementation of the Paris Agreement and most countries have only very little to gain from unilaterally deciding not to participate;Whereas leaders of the world’s religious communities recognize the grave threat to humanity posed by climate change and our moral obligation to protect the Earth and its people publicly have called upon politicians, business leaders, and the faithful to take action to address climate change;Whereas, on October 10, 2024, the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, representing $4 trillion in revenues and 12 million employees, wrote an open letter reiterating the need to enhance collaboration to deliver on the Paris Agreement goals;Whereas a group of 22 States, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and the territories of Puerto Rico and Guam, have all joined the United States Climate Alliance, a bipartisan group of States committed to upholding the goals of the Paris Agreement;Whereas, according to data from the 2023 Chicago Council Survey, conducted in September 2023, found that the American public broadly supports United States participation in international agreements, with 68 percent of Americans supporting the Paris Agreement; andWhereas millions of Americans have made their voices heard in support of the Paris Agreement, and the United States upholding its commitments to the international community to reduce carbon pollution for the benefit of good-paying jobs, families, and the environment now and in future generations: Now, therefore, be itThat the House of Representatives—(1)strongly disapproves of the President’s announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement;(2)commends the group of States, cities, colleges and universities, businesses, investors, and individuals who have publicly expressed their support for the Paris Agreement;(3)urges the President to reverse his decision and maintain United States participation in the Paris Agreement; and(4)urges Congress to prioritize the United States global leadership on addressing climate change.
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STEWARD Act of 2025
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Capito, Shelley Moore [Sen.-R-WV] (Introduced 01/30/2025)
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<dc:title>89 S351 RS: Strategies To Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development Act of 2025</dc:title>
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89 S351 RS: Strategies To Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development Act of 2025
U.S. Senate
2025-02-05
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IICalendar No. 7119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 351IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 30, 2025Mrs. Capito (for herself, Mr. Whitehouse, and Mr. Boozman) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksFebruary 5, 2025Reported by Mrs. Capito, without amendmentA BILLTo establish a pilot grant program to improve recycling accessibility, to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to collect and disseminate data on recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes. 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Strategies To Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development Act of 2025 or the STEWARD Act of 2025.2.Recycling infrastructure and accessibility improvements(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.(2)Curbside recyclingThe term curbside recycling means the process by which residential recyclable materials are picked up curbside.(3)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means—(A)a State (as defined in section 1004 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903));(B)a unit of local government;(C)an Indian Tribe; and(D)a public-private partnership or entities seeking to establish a public-private partnership.(4)Indian TribeThe term Indian Tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).(5)Materials recovery facility(A)In generalThe term materials recovery facility means a dedicated facility where primarily residential recyclable materials, which are diverted from disposal by a generator and collected separately from municipal solid waste, are mechanically or manually sorted into commodities for further processing into specification-grade commodities for sale to end users.(B)ExclusionThe term materials recovery facility does not include a solid waste management facility that may process municipal solid waste to remove recyclable materials. (6)Pilot grant programThe term pilot grant program means the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Program established under subsection (b).(7)Recyclable materialThe term recyclable material means a material that is obsolete, previously used, off-specification, surplus, or incidentally produced for processing into a specification-grade commodity for which a reuse market currently exists or is being developed. (8)Transfer stationThe term transfer station means a facility that—(A)receives and consolidates recyclable material from curbside recycling or drop-off facilities; and (B)loads the recyclable material onto tractor trailers, railcars, or barges for transport to a distant materials recovery facility or another recycling-related facility. (9)Underserved communityThe term underserved community means a community, including an unincorporated area, without access to full recycling services because—(A)transportation, distance, or other reasons render utilization of available processing capacity at an existing materials recovery facility cost prohibitive; or(B)the processing capacity of an existing materials recovery facility is insufficient to manage the volume of recyclable materials produced by that community. (b)EstablishmentNot later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish a pilot grant program, to be known as the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Program, to award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to improve recycling accessibility in a community or communities within the same geographic area.(c)GoalThe goal of the pilot grant program is to fund eligible projects that will significantly improve accessibility to recycling systems through investments in infrastructure in underserved communities through the use of a hub-and-spoke model for recycling infrastructure development.(d)ApplicationsTo be eligible to receive a grant under the pilot grant program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Administrator an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Administrator may require.(e)ConsiderationsIn selecting eligible entities to receive a grant under the pilot grant program, the Administrator shall consider—(1)whether the community or communities in which the eligible entity is seeking to carry out a proposed project has curbside recycling;(2)whether the proposed project of the eligible entity will improve accessibility to recycling services in a single underserved community or multiple underserved communities; and(3)(A)if the eligible entity is a public-private partnership, the financial health of the private entity seeking to enter into that public-private partnership; or(B)if the eligible entity is seeking to establish a public-private partnership, the financial health of the private entities that would participate in the public-private partnership.(f)PriorityIn selecting eligible entities to receive a grant under the pilot grant program, the Administrator shall give priority to eligible entities seeking to carry out a proposed project in a community in which there is not more than 1 materials recovery facility within a 75-mile radius of that community.(g)Use of fundsAn eligible entity awarded a grant under the pilot grant program may use the grant funds for projects to improve recycling accessibility in communities, including in underserved communities, by—(1)increasing the number of transfer stations;(2)expanding curbside recycling collection programs where appropriate; and(3)leveraging public-private partnerships to reduce the costs associated with collecting and transporting recyclable materials in underserved communities.(h)Prohibition on use of fundsAn eligible entity awarded a grant under the pilot grant program may not use the grant funds for projects relating to recycling education programs.(i)Minimum and maximum grant amountA grant awarded to an eligible entity under the pilot grant program shall be in an amount—(1)not less than $500,000; and(2)not more than $15,000,000.(j)Set-AsideThe Administrator shall set aside not less than 70 percent of the amounts made available to carry out the pilot grant program for each fiscal year to award grants to eligible entities to carry out a proposed project or program in a single underserved community or multiple underserved communities. (k)Federal shareThe Federal share of the cost of a project or program carried out by an eligible entity using grant funds shall be not more than 95 percent.(l)ReportNot later than 2 years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under the pilot grant program, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report describing the implementation of the pilot grant program, which shall include—(1)a list of eligible entities that have received a grant under the pilot grant program; (2)the actions taken by each eligible entity that received a grant under the pilot grant program to improve recycling accessibility with grant funds; and(3)to the extent information is available, a description of how grant funds received under the pilot grant program improved recycling rates in each community in which a project or program was carried out under the pilot grant program.(m)Authorization of appropriations(1)In generalThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out the pilot grant program $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended.(2)Administrative costs and technical assistanceOf the amounts made available under paragraph (1), the Administrator may use up to 5 percent—(A)for administrative costs relating to carrying out the pilot grant program; and(B)to provide technical assistance to eligible entities applying for a grant under the pilot grant program. 3.Recycling and composting data collection(a)Definitions(1)In generalIn this section:(A)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.(B)CompostThe term compost means a product that—(i)is manufactured through the controlled aerobic, biological decomposition of biodegradable materials;(ii)has been subjected to medium and high temperature organisms, which—(I)significantly reduce the viability of pathogens and weed seeds; and(II)stabilize carbon in the product such that the product is beneficial to plant growth; and(iii)is typically used as a soil amendment, but may also contribute plant nutrients.(C)Compostable materialThe term compostable material means material that is a feedstock for creating compost, including—(i)wood;(ii)agricultural crops;(iii)paper, such as cardboard and other paper products;(iv)certified compostable products associated with organic waste;(v)other organic plant material;(vi)organic waste, including food waste and yard waste; and(vii)such other material that is composed of biomass that can be continually replenished or renewed, as determined by the Administrator.(D)Indian tribeThe term Indian Tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).(E)Recyclable materialThe term recyclable material means a material that is obsolete, previously used, off-specification, surplus, or incidentally produced for processing into a specification-grade commodity for which a reuse market currently exists or is being developed.(F)RecyclingThe term recycling means the series of activities—(i)during which recyclable materials are processed into specification-grade commodities and consumed as raw-material feedstock, in lieu of virgin materials, in the manufacturing of new products;(ii)that may, with regard to recyclable materials and prior to the activities described in clause (i), include sorting, collection, processing, and brokering; and(iii)that result, subsequent to processing described in clause (i), in consumption by a materials manufacturer, including for the manufacturing of new products.(G)StateThe term State has the meaning given the term in section 1004 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903).(2)Definition of processingIn subparagraphs (E) and (F) of paragraph (1), the term processing means any mechanical, manual, or other method that—(A)transforms a recyclable material into a specification-grade commodity; and(B)may occur in multiple steps, with different phases, including sorting, occurring at different locations.(b)Reports on composting and recycling infrastructure capabilities(1)In generalSubtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6941 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:4011.Reports on composting and recycling infrastructure capabilities(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Incorporation of certain termsThe terms compost, compostable material, recyclable material, and recycling have the meanings given the terms in section 3(a) of the Strategies To Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development Act of 2025.(2)Composting facilityThe term composting facility means a location, structure, or device that transforms compostable materials into compost. (3)Indian tribeThe term Indian Tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (4)Materials recovery facility(A)In generalThe term materials recovery facility means a dedicated facility where primarily residential recyclable materials, which are diverted from disposal by the generator and collected separately from municipal solid waste, are mechanically or manually sorted into commodities for further processing into specification-grade commodities for sale to end users.(B)ExclusionThe term materials recovery facility does not include a solid waste management facility that may process municipal solid waste to remove recyclable materials.(C)Definition of processingFor purposes of this paragraph, the term processing has the meaning given the term in section 3(a)(2) of the Strategies To Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development Act of 2025.(b)Report(1)In generalThe Administrator shall request information and data from, collaborate with, or contract with, as necessary and appropriate, States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes, for the provision, preparation, and publication of a report, or to expand work under the National Recycling Strategy to include information and data, on compostable materials and efforts to reduce contamination rates for recycling, including—(A)an evaluation of existing Federal, State, and local laws that may present barriers to implementation of composting strategies;(B)a description and evaluation of composting infrastructure and programs within States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes;(C)an estimate of the costs and approximate land needed to expand composting programs; and(D)a review of the practices of manufacturers and companies that are moving to using compostable packaging and food service ware for the purpose of making the composting process the end-of-life use of those products.(2)SubmissionNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator shall submit to Congress the report prepared under paragraph (1).(c)Inventory of materials recovery facilitiesNot later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, and every 4 years thereafter, the Administrator, in consultation with relevant Federal agencies and States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes, shall—(1)prepare an inventory or estimate of materials recovery facilities in the United States, including—(A)the number of materials recovery facilities in each State; and(B)a general description of the materials that each of those materials recovery facilities can process, including—(i)in the case of plastic, a description of—(I)the types of accepted resin, if applicable; and(II)the packaging or product format, such as a jug, a carton, or film;(ii)food packaging and service ware, such as a bottle, cutlery, or a cup;(iii)paper;(iv)aluminum, such as an aluminum beverage can, food can, aerosol can, or foil;(v)steel, such as a steel food or aerosol can;(vi)other scrap metal;(vii)glass; or(viii)any other material not described in any of clauses (i) through (vii) that a materials recovery facility processes; and(2)submit to Congress the inventory or estimate prepared under paragraph (1).(d)Information on recycling and composting systemsThe Administrator shall, as necessary and appropriate, collaborate or contract with States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes to estimate, with respect to the United States—(1)the number and types of recycling and composting programs;(2)the types and forms of materials accepted by recycling or composting programs;(3)the number of individuals—(A)with access to recycling and composting services to at least the extent of access to disposal services; and(B)who use, on a percentage basis, the recycling and composting services described in subparagraph (A);(4)the number of individuals with barriers to accessing recycling and composting services similar to their access to disposal services and the types of those barriers experienced;(5)the inbound contamination and capture rates of recycling and composting programs; (6)if applicable, other available recycling or composting programs; and(7)the average costs and benefits to States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes of recycling and composting programs.(e)Recycling reporting rates(1)Collection of data; development of ratesThe Administrator may use amounts made available under section 3(e) of the Strategies To Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development Act of 2025—(A)to biannually collect, in collaboration with States, to the extent practicable, information supplied on a voluntary basis to develop the estimated rates described in subparagraphs (B) and (C);(B)to develop a standardized estimated rate of recyclable materials in States that provide information under subparagraph (A) that have been successfully diverted from the waste stream and brought to a materials recovery facility or composting facility; and(C)to develop an estimated national recycling rate based on the information described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).(2)UseUsing amounts made available under section 3(e) of the Strategies To Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development Act of 2025, the Administrator may use the information collected and rates developed under paragraph (1) to provide requesting States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes data and technical assistance—(A)to reduce the overall waste produced by the States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes;(B)to assist the States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes in understanding the nuances of the information collected relating to diversion activities; and (C)to increase recycling and composting rates of the States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes.(f)Report on end marketsThe Administrator, in collaboration or contract with, as necessary and appropriate, relevant Federal agencies, States, units of local government, or Indian Tribes, shall—(1)provide an update to the report submitted under section 306 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act (Public Law 116–224; 134 Stat. 1096) to include an addendum on the end-market sale of all recyclable materials from materials recovery facilities that process recyclable materials, including, to the extent practicable—(A)the total, in dollars per ton, domestic sales of bales of recyclable materials; and(B)the total, in dollars per ton, international sales of bales of recyclable materials;(2)prepare a report on the end-market sale of compost from, to the extent practicable, compostable materials, including the total, in dollars per ton, of domestic sales of compostable materials; and(3)not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, submit to Congress the update to the report prepared under paragraph (1) and the report prepared under paragraph (2).(g)Privileged or confidential information(1)In generalInformation collected under subsection (e)(1) or paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (f) shall not include any privileged or confidential information described in section 552(b)(4) of title 5, United States Code.(2)NondisclosureInformation collected to carry out this section shall not be made public if the information meets the requirements of section 552(b) of title 5, United States Code..(2)Clerical amendmentThe table of contents in section 1001 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (Public Law 89–272; 90 Stat. 2795; 98 Stat. 3268) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 4010 the following:Sec. 4011. Report on composting and recycling infrastructure capabilities..(c)Federal agency activities related to recyclingNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 2 years thereafter until 2033, the Comptroller General of the United States shall make publicly available a report—(1)detailing or, to the extent practicable, providing an estimate of—(A)the total annual recycling and composting rates reported by all Federal agencies; and(B)the total annual percentage of products containing recyclable material, compostable material, or recovered materials purchased by all Federal agencies, including—(i)the total quantity of procured products containing recyclable material or recovered materials listed in the comprehensive procurement guidelines published under section 6002(e) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6962(e)); and(ii)the total quantity of compostable material purchased by all Federal agencies;(2)identifying the activities of each Federal agency that promote recycling or composting; and(3)identifying activities that Federal agencies could carry out to further promote recycling or composting.(d)Study on the diversion of recyclable materials from a circular market(1)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall develop a metric for determining the proportion of recyclable materials in commercial and municipal waste streams that are being diverted from a circular market.(2)Study; reportNot later than 1 year after the development of a metric under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall conduct a study of, and submit to Congress a report on, the proportion of recyclable materials in commercial and municipal waste streams that, during each of the 10 calendar years preceding the year of submission of the report, were diverted from a circular market.(3)DataThe report under paragraph (2) shall provide data on specific recyclable materials, including aluminum, plastics, paper and paperboard, textiles, and glass, that were prevented from remaining in a circular market through disposal or elimination, and to what use those specific recyclable materials were lost.(4)EvaluationThe report under paragraph (2) shall include an evaluation of whether the establishment or improvement of recycling programs would—(A)improve recycling rates;(B)reduce the quantity of recyclable materials being unutilized in a circular market; and(C)affect prices paid by consumers for products using materials recycled in the circular market.(e)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.(f)Administration(1)Unfunded mandatesThe Administrator or the Secretary of Commerce may not exercise any authority under this section or any amendment made by this section if exercising that authority would require a State, a unit of local government, or an Indian Tribe to carry out a mandate for which funding is not available.(2)NondisclosureAny information collected to carry out this section shall not be made public if the information meets the requirements of section 552(b) of title 5, United States Code. February 5, 2025Reported without amendment
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IICalendar No. 6119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 347IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 30, 2025Mrs. Capito (for herself and Ms. Blunt Rochester) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksFebruary 5, 2025Reported by Mrs. Capito, without amendmentA BILLTo amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize brownfields revitalization funding, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025.2.Improving small and disadvantaged community access to grant opportunitiesSection 104(k) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9604(k)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1)(I), by inserting or 501(c)(6) after section 501(c)(3);(2)in paragraph (5)(E)(i), by striking up to 5 percent of the;(3)in paragraph (6)(C), by striking clause (ix) and inserting the following:(ix)The extent to which the applicant has a plan—(I)to engage a diverse set of local groups and organizations that effectively represent the views of the local community that will be directly affected by the proposed brownfield project; and(II)to meaningfully involve the local community described in subclause (I) in making decisions relating to the proposed brownfield project.;(4)in paragraph (10)(B)(iii)—(A)by striking 20 percent and inserting 10 percent;(B)by inserting the eligible entity is located in a small community or disadvantaged area (as those terms are defined in section 128(a)(1)(B)(iv)) or after unless; and(C)by inserting , in which case the Administrator shall waive the matching share requirement under this clause before ; and; and(5)in paragraph (13), by striking 2019 through 2023 and inserting 2025 through 2030.3.Increasing grant amountsSection 104(k)(3)(A)(ii) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9604(k)(3)(A)(ii)) is amended by striking $500,000 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting $1,000,000 for each site to be remediated.4.State response programsSection 128(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9628(a)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1)(B)(i), by striking or enhance and inserting , enhance, or implement; and(2)by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:(3)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection—(A)$50,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;(B)$55,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;(C)$60,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;(D)$65,000,000 for fiscal year 2028;(E)$70,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; and(F)$75,000,000 for fiscal year 2030..5.Report to identify opportunities to streamline application process; updating guidance(a)ReportNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the Administrator) shall submit to Congress a report that evaluates the application ranking criteria and approval process for grants and loans under section 104(k) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9604(k)), which shall include, with respect to those grants and loans—(1)an evaluation of the shortcomings in the existing application requirements that are a recurring source of confusion for potential recipients of those grants or loans;(2)an identification of the most common sources of point deductions on application reviews;(3)strategies to incentivize the submission of applications from small communities and disadvantaged areas (as those terms are defined in section 128(a)(1)(B)(iv) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 9628(a)(1)(B)(iv)); and(4)recommendations, if any, to Congress on suggested legislative changes to the ranking criteria that would achieve the goal of streamlining the application process for small communities and disadvantaged areas (as so defined).(b)Updating guidanceNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall update the guidance relating to the application ranking criteria and approval process for grants and loans under section 104(k) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9604(k)) to reduce the complexity of the application process while ensuring competitive integrity.6.Brownfield revitalization funding for Alaska Native tribesSection 104(k)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9604(k)(1)) is amended—(1)in subparagraph (G), by striking other than in Alaska; and(2)by striking subparagraph (H) and inserting the following:(H)a Regional Corporation or a Village Corporation (as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602));.February 5, 2025Reported without amendment
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Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025
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2025-01-14
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II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 85IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 14, 2025Ms. Hirono introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryA BILLTo require the Secretary of the Interior to partner and collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State of Hawaii to address Rapid Ohia Death, and for other purposes. 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025.2.FindingsCongress finds that—(1)the fungus Ceratocystis, known as Rapid Ohia Death, has killed more than 1,000,000 native trees in the State; and (2)the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service and the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, has provided funding and staff—(A)to identify and detect Rapid Ohia Death;(B)to prevent the spread of Rapid Ohia Death;(C)to identify Ohia trees that are resistant to Rapid Ohia Death; and (D)to propagate trees that are resistant to Rapid Ohia Death in order to restore the native forests of the State.3.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Rapid Ohia DeathThe term Rapid Ohia Death means the fungus described in section 2(1) that has killed more than 1,000,000 native trees in the State. (2)StateThe term State means the State of Hawaii.4.CollaborationThe Secretary of the Interior shall partner and collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State to address Rapid Ohia Death.5.Sustained efforts(a)TransmissionThe Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall continue to conduct research on Rapid Ohia Death vectors and transmission.(b)Ungulate managementThe Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, shall continue to partner with the State and with local stakeholders to manage ungulates in Rapid Ohia Death control areas on Federal, State, and private land.(c)Restoration and researchThe Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall continue to provide—(1)financial assistance, including to the Secretary of the Interior—(A)to prevent the spread of Rapid Ohia Death; and(B)to restore the native forests of the State; and(2)staff and necessary infrastructure funding to the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry to conduct research on Rapid Ohia Death.6.Authorization of appropriationsFor each of fiscal years 2026 through 2036, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 to carry out this Act, including for activities carried out by the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, or both.
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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 "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020".
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Marshall, Roger [Sen.-R-KS] (Introduced 02/05/2025)
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IIA119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. J. RES. 14IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 5, 2025Mr. Marshall introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020.That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (89 Fed. Reg. 82682 (October 11, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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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 "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
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119 SJ 12 IS: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions”.
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2025-02-04
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IIA119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. J. RES. 12IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 4, 2025Mr. Hoeven (for himself, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Lee, Mr. Lankford, Mrs. Britt, Mr. Daines, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Cramer, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Risch, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Paul, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Justice, Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Sheehy, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Ricketts, and Mr. Barrasso) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions.That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions (89 Fed. Reg. 91094 (November 18, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States, States, cities, Tribal nations, businesses, institutions of higher education, and other institutions in the United States should work toward achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.
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III119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. RES. 36IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 24, 2025Mr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Wyden, Ms. Smith, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Welch, Mr. Reed, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Booker, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Coons, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Kaine, Ms. Rosen, and Ms. Duckworth) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign RelationsRESOLUTIONExpressing the sense of the Senate that the United States, States, cities, Tribal nations, businesses, institutions of higher education, and other institutions in the United States should work toward achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.Whereas 195 of the 198 parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change have acceded to the decision by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s 21st Conference of Parties in Paris, France, adopted December 12, 2015 (referred to in this preamble as the Paris Agreement);Whereas the Climate Change 2023 Synthesis Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change found that—(1)human activity has been the dominant cause of observed climate change over the past century;(2)human-caused climate change has led to widespread and rapid changes in the atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere, and biosphere;(3)vulnerable communities that have historically contributed the least to human-caused climate change are disproportionately affected by its impacts;(4)adverse impact from human-caused climate change will continue to intensify;(5)continued emissions will further impact all components of the climate system, and changes in weather and climate extremes will become larger;(6)in the near term, global warming is more likely than not to reach 1.5 degrees Celsius even under low greenhouse gas emission scenarios;(7)economic damages from climate change are present in climate-exposed sectors like agriculture, forestry, fishery, energy, and tourism;(8)global temperatures must be kept below 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrialized levels to avoid the most severe impacts of a changing climate;(9)limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius will require rapid, deep, and immediate greenhouse gas emission reductions; and(10)deep, rapid, and sustained mitigation and adaptation measures between 2020 and 2030 would help to reduce loss and damage for humans and ecosystems; Whereas, in 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported 27 disasters that each resulted in at least $1,000,000,000 in damages and, in total, an estimated amount of $182,700,000,000 in damages; Whereas the National Aeronautics and Space Administration determined that in 2020, the decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in the United States was due to the economic recession associated with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic; Whereas, in 2021 and 2022, carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel consumption in the United States rose 8 percent relative to 2020 and 1 percent relative to 2021, returning to pre-pandemic levels; Whereas, in 2022, the Energy Information Administration reported that renewable energy generated more power than coal for the first time in the United States;Whereas, in 2023, approximately 40 percent of the global electricity supply was provided by zero-carbon sources, according to the International Energy Agency; Whereas, in 2024, automakers sold more than 1,300,000 electric vehicles in the United States, making up 8 percent of all new vehicles sales;Whereas 32 States have released a climate plan;Whereas 29 States and the District of Columbia adopted a renewable portfolio standard;Whereas 36 States and the District of Columbia have adopted clean vehicle policies;Whereas 24 States and the District of Columbia have adopted greenhouse gas emissions targets;Whereas 33 States have adopted energy efficiency resource standards;Whereas 11 States have implemented the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to construct a market-based system that sets a cap on emissions from the electric sector that declines by 3 percent per year from 2021 through 2030, with a current goal of reducing power sector emissions among the participating States by 30 percent below 2020 levels by 2030; Whereas the State of California has a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 48 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 85 percent by 2045; Whereas, in the United States, 90 cities, 11 counties, 2 States, and the District of Columbia have adopted 100 percent clean and renewable energy goals, and 217 companies have committed to 100 percent renewable energy;Whereas, since Public Law 117–168 (commonly known as the ‘Inflation Reduction Act’), the largest United States investment in climate and clean energy in history was passed in August 2022, clean energy companies have announced or advanced nearly 750 projects, more than $422,000,000,000 in investments, and created more than 400,000 new clean energy jobs;Whereas more than 85 percent of the investments from the Inflation Reduction Act were made in counties with below average college graduation rates and more than 75 percent of investments were made in areas with below average median household incomes;Whereas the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117–58) and the Inflation Reduction Act are estimated to create up to 1,700,000 new jobs by 2030 and 2,900,000 jobs by 2035; Whereas, in 2024, the United States submitted a new nationally determined contribution, in accordance with the Paris Agreement, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by 61 to 66 percent below 2005 levels by 2035, which is made possible in part by programs and investments supported by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Law Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117–58); Whereas, in 2023, more money was invested in solar energy than in oil for the first time globally; Whereas, in 2023, more than 8,300,000 people in the United States worked in the energy sector in all 50 States, including in industries relating to wind energy, solar energy, energy efficiency, clean vehicles, and energy storage;Whereas, in 2023, approximately 495,871 people in the United States were working in the solar and wind industries, including roofers, electricians, and steel workers;Whereas the 2024 U.S. Energy and Employment Jobs Report published by the Department of Energy found that new clean energy jobs are outpacing the rest of the energy sector and United States economy by more than 2 times; Whereas the vehicle emissions standards updated by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2024 for vehicle model years 2027 through 2032 are predicted—(1)to provide $13,000,000,000 in annual health benefits from air pollution reduction;(2)to save drivers nearly $6,000 over the lifetime of a new vehicle from fuel and maintenance costs; and(3)to prevent 25,000 premature deaths;Whereas the America Is All In coalition— (1)has evolved from the 2017 launched We Are Still In Coalition to become the largest subnational climate coalition in the United States composed of States, Tribal nations, cities, businesses, universities, healthcare organizations, faith groups, and cultural institutions;(2)has committed to uphold the Paris Agreement and formally reaffirmed that commitment at the recent ninth anniversary of the landmark Paris Agreement; (3)represents approximately 3/4 of the gross domestic product of the United States and 2/3 of the population of the United States through city and State partners; and(4)has committed to supporting subnational climate leaders as they build climate resilience and sustainable supply chains; Whereas on the day before President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement on June 1, 2017, Hua Chunying, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, which is the world’s current largest emitter of greenhouse gas emissions, said China will stay committed to upholding and promoting the global governance on climate change, and take an active part in the multilateral process on climate change and promote green, low-carbon and sustainable growth of the world.; Whereas, according to the International Energy Agency, China has made more than $800,000,000,000 in foreign investment in clean energy and energy storage infrastructure around the world since 2016; and Whereas the United States needs both a fully engaged Federal Government and States, cities, businesses, and all subnational actors working together to reduce emissions, avoid the worst effects of climate change, and compete in the global clean energy market: Now, therefore, be itThat it is the sense of the Senate that the United States—(1)should remain a party to the Paris Agreement;(2)should support policies at the Federal, State, and local level that promote the reduction of global warming pollution and aim to meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement; and(3)should support the clear intents and efforts of businesses, investors, and whole-of-American-society to take action on climate change.
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Ban Atrazine Toxicants Act
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Nadler, Jerrold [Rep.-D-NY-12] (Introduced 10/11/2024)
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10/11/2024
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House - Agriculture
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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<dc:title>118 HR 9981 IH: Ban Atrazine Toxicants Act</dc:title>
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118 HR 9981 IH: Ban Atrazine Toxicants Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2024-10-11
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Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
I118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 9981IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESOctober 11, 2024Mr. Nadler (for himself, Mr. McGovern, Ms. Norton, and Ms. Adams) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on AgricultureA BILLTo prohibit the use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Ban Atrazine Toxicants Act.2.FindingsCongress finds the following:(1)Atrazine is the second-most used herbicide in the United States, with approximately 80,000,000 pounds used annually.(2)Atrazine has been banned in the European Union since 2003, and in Italy and Germany since 1991 due to its long-term persistence in the environment, toxicity to wildlife, and link to adverse effects on human health.(3)Atrazine is highly persistent in the environment and can remain in water for decades. Even after the European Union banned the chemical over 2 decades ago, atrazine can still be detected in groundwater.(4)Atrazine is one of the most commonly detected pesticides in drinking water, groundwater, and surface water across the nation. Approximately 75 percent of stream water and about 40 percent of all groundwater samples from agricultural areas tested in an extensive United States Geological Survey study contained atrazine.(5)The United States Geological Sruvey has found that atrazine is the most frequently detected of all herbicides in urban streams.(6)Atrazine is detected in rainwater, fog, ambient air, arctic ice, and seawater at great distances from urban and agricultural areas.(7)Studies have also concluded that approximately 217–642 tons of atrazine is annually deposited the Gulf of Mexico from the Mississippi River Basin.(8)Atrazine’s impacts on human health are well documented in the scientific literature. Exposure to atrazine can cause elevated cancer risks, heightened risks of birth defects, and significant reproductive impacts. Birth defects are associated with atrazine, including chroanal atresis, stenosis, and gastrochisis.(9)Farmworkers and rural populations who are most often exposed may suffer reproductive harms such as low sperm count and motility, while general exposure in conjunction with other pesticides increases risk of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in men.(10)Atrazine is highly toxic to wildlife and causes adverse endocrine impacts in amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds, including impaired reproduction, lowered reproductive output, disrupted development, and immunosuppression. Exposure to atrazine at levels as low as 0.1 parts per billion have been shown to harm the development of eggs in male frogs. Atrazine increases stress hormones in immature salmon leading to high mortality rates and low reproductive success.(11)The Environmental Protection Agency found in 2022 that atrazine is likely to adversely affect 1,013 threatened and endangered species, or 56 percent of all endangered plants and animals in the nation, including the whooping crane, California red-legged frog, and the San Joaquin kit fox.(12)The United States Department of Agriculture concluded that banning atrazine would only lead to a 1.19-percent decrease in corn yields.(13)A 2007 study found that neither Germany nor Italy, both of which are corn-producing nations, reported drops in corn yields following their 1991 ban on atrazine.3.Cancellation of registration of atrazineSection 6 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136d) is amended by adding at the end the following:(l)Cancellation of registration of atrazine(1)In general(A)CancellationEffective on the date of the enactment of this subsection—(i)atrazine shall be deemed to generally cause unreasonable adverse effects to humans; and(ii)notwithstanding any other provision of law, including subsection (b), the registration of all uses of atrazine shall be immediately and permanently canceled by operation of law and without further proceedings.(B)Revocation of tolerances and exemptionsNot later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall, in accordance with section 408(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, revoke any tolerance or exemption that allows the presence of atrazine, or any pesticide chemical residue that results from atrazine use, in or on food.(2)Sale of existing stocks prohibitedIn accordance with subsection (a)(1), effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the continued sale or use of existing stocks of atrazine shall be prohibited.(3)No future atrazine registrationsEffective on the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Administrator may not register any pesticide containing atrazine under section 4.(4)Ineligibility for emergency useNotwithstanding any other provision of law, a pesticide canceled under this section shall not be eligible for use under section 18.(5)DefinitionIn this subsection, the term atrazine refers to the pesticide chemical 2-chloro-4-ethylamino-6-isopropylamino-1,3,5-triazine..
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https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9951/BILLS-118hr9951ih.xml
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H.R. 9951
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9951
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118th Congress (2023-2024)
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RESTART Communities Act of 2024
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Stevens, Haley M. [Rep.-D-MI-11] (Introduced 10/08/2024)
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10/8/2024
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House - Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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10/9/2024
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<dc:title>118 HR 9951 IH: Revitalization Efforts for Sustainable Transformation And Remediation for Thriving Communities Act of 2024</dc:title>
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118 HR 9951 IH: Revitalization Efforts for Sustainable Transformation And Remediation for Thriving Communities Act of 2024
U.S. House of Representatives
2024-10-08
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EN
Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
I118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 9951IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESOctober 8, 2024Ms. Stevens (for herself and Mr. Mrvan) introduced the following bill; which was 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 concernedA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Commerce and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide for collaboration between the Economic Development Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to promote economic revitalization efforts of environmentally contaminated sites, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Revitalization Efforts for Sustainable Transformation And Remediation for Thriving Communities Act of 2024 or the RESTART Communities Act of 2024.2.Economic Development Administration and Environmental Protection Agency revitalization coordination(a)In generalThe Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development (in this Act referred to as the Assistant Secretary), and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (in this Act referred to as the Administrator) shall carry out interagency activities to promote the economic revitalization of eligible sites before, during, and after environmental remediation.(b)Memorandum of understandingThe Assistant Secretary and the Administrator may coordinate the activities under subsection (a) through the establishment of a memorandum of understanding, or other appropriate interagency agreement.(c)Interagency activitiesIn carrying out the activities under subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary and the Administrator may engage in any interagency activity, including any of the following:(1)Establish any interagency process to promote the economic revitalization of an eligible site, including—(A)any process that—(i)promotes timely action by the Assistant Secretary or the Administrator in supporting the economic revitalization activities of an eligible site;(ii)supports access by site stakeholders to technical assistance resources and services available at or through the Economic Development Administration or the Environmental Protection Agency;(iii)subject to policies promoting fair and open competition, supports access by site stakeholders to relevant Federal grant and loan programs, including such programs at or through the Economic Development Administration or the Environmental Protection Agency, to promote economic revitalization after environmental remediation activities; and(iv)supports access by site stakeholders to best practices, frameworks, and other information, as appropriate, for the development of economic revitalization plans that focus on community engagement, environmental justice, and the benefit of economically distressed communities; and(B)any other interagency process as determined necessary by the Assistant Secretary and the Administrator.(2) Support the collection of public input by site stakeholders and surrounding communities of an eligible site to promote community support for economic revitalization activities at the Economic Development Administration or the Environmental Protection Agency.(3)Support the development and dissemination of best practices, frameworks, and other tools, metrics, and resources to promote the success of economic revitalization of an eligible site.(4)Support data collection and data sharing practices, as determined by the Assistant Secretary and the Administrator, to monitor and report on the success of economic revitalization at an eligible site.(5)Support education, training, and workforce development activities for site stakeholders to increase the success of economic revitalization before, during, and after environmental remediation at an eligible site, including—(A)internships, fellowships, and other work-based learning opportunities at the Economic Development Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency, subject to the availability of appropriations;(B)development of postsecondary or credential curriculum, experiential learning, or other project-based learning opportunities through collaboration with stakeholders that support the activities of this section; and(C)professional development opportunities for site stakeholders in professional fields relevant to environmental remediation or economic revitalization.(d)CollaborationIn carrying out the activities under subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary and the Administrator are authorized to consult other Federal, State, local, Tribal, or territorial governmental entities.(e)ReportNot later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Assistant Secretary and the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the following:(1)Interagency activities between the Economic Development Administration and Environmental Protection Agency carried out under this section.(2)Collaborative economic revitalization achievements at eligible sites and supporting communities as appropriate, including the engagement of site stakeholders in supporting the activities carried out under this section.(3)Interagency education, training, and workforce development activities for site stakeholders, including the dissemination of best practices and engagement of students to establish a robust future workforce for economic revitalization and environmental remediation.(4)Potential opportunities to expand the interagency activities of the Economic Development Administration and Environmental Protection Agency.(f)DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)Appropriate congressional committeesThe term appropriate congressional committees means—(A)the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate;(B)the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and(C)the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.(2)Economic revitalizationThe term economic revitalization means any effort by a site stakeholder, the Assistant Secretary, and the Administrator to establish favorable conditions for the creation of new, or retention of existing, long-term private sector job opportunities in a community, including the expansion or upgrade of existing physical infrastructure at an eligible site.(3)Eligible siteThe term eligible site means any site of current or former environmental contamination, including any current or former manufacturing facility, at which the Assistant Secretary or the Administrator plans to do, currently is doing, or has previously done any of the following:(A)Engage with site stakeholders.(B)Provide Federal funding or resources.(C)Provide technical assistance.(4)Environmental contaminationThe term environmental contamination means any hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant that harms public safety or the surrounding environment.(5)Site stakeholderThe term site stakeholder means any entity other than the Department of Commerce or the Environmental Protection Agency that is engaged in the economic revitalization of an eligible site.(6)StateThe term State means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe.
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