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Environment legislation in the 119th Congress, each with a plain-English summary, sponsors, and recorded votes.

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Environment legislation in the 119th Congress, each with a plain-English summary, sponsors, and recorded votes.

Environment in the 119th Congress448 bills

Thursday, October 29, 2026

In Action3 bills
House Bill · HR 9785
2 of 4 · In House
Studies for New Water Supply Projects
South Dakota Water Feasibility Studies Act
·Environment
House Bill · HR 9640
2 of 4 · In House
Funds Earth Mapping Resources Initiative
Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026
·Environment
House Bill · HR 8195
2 of 4 · In House
Establishes Cormorant Management Plans
Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026
·Environment

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Became Law2 bills
House Bill · HR 7831
4 of 4 · Became Law
Extends Federal Drilling Permit Fee to 2037
License to Drill Act
·Environment
House Bill · HR 837
4 of 4 · Became Law
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
·Land Transfer

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Became Law1 bill
Senate Bill · S 240
4 of 4 · Became Law
Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025
·Environment
Introduced1 bill
Senate Bill · SRES 950
1 of 2 · Introduced
A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".
·Environment

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Passed1 bill
House Bill · HR 1550
3 of 4 · Passed Senate
Rename Saratoga National Historical Park
Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act
·National Parks

Monday, October 5, 2026

Passed4 bills
Senate Bill · S 1564
3 of 4 · Passed Senate
Eases Restrictions on Floodway Projects
Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 5045
3 of 4 · Passed Senate
Improves Air Quality Monitoring for Prescribed Fires
Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 528
3 of 4 · Passed Senate
Funds Great Lakes Restoration at $475 Million
GLRI Act of 2026
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 2437
3 of 4 · Passed Senate
Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
·Environment

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Passed1 bill
Senate Bill · SRES 941
2 of 2 · Adopted
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2026, to October 31, 2026, as "Bat Week".
·Environment

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Passed1 bill
Senate Bill · SRES 924
2 of 2 · Adopted
A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
·Environment

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Passed1 bill
House Bill · HJRES 213
3 of 4 · Passed House
Blocks California's Harbor Boat Pollution Rules
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
Votes214208
·Environment
In Action17 bills
Senate Bill · S 91
2 of 4 · In Senate
Funds Wildfire Recovery and Management
Western Wildfire Support Act of 2026
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 3732
2 of 4 · In Senate
Funds Water Storage Projects and Grants
Water Security and Drought Resilience Act
·Environment
House Bill · HR 3857
2 of 4 · In Senate
Improves Snowpack Measurement for Water Supply
Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 3693
2 of 4 · In Senate
Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 3792
2 of 4 · In Senate
Water Project Navigators Act
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 3723
2 of 4 · In Senate
Studies Water Supply from Missouri River
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 4040
2 of 4 · In Senate
Funds Water Projects in North Dakota
Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 3738
2 of 4 · In Senate
Funds Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects
MORE WATER Act
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 1413
2 of 4 · In Senate
A bill to authorize additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 2015
2 of 4 · In Senate
Increases Prescribed Fires on Federal Land
National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 4041
2 of 4 · In Senate
Increases Funding for Watershed Management Grants
Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
·Environment
House Bill · HR 5631
2 of 4 · In Senate
Speeds Up Geothermal Drilling Permits on Federal Land
Geothermal Energy Advancement Act
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 3736
2 of 4 · In Senate
Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 3743
2 of 4 · In Senate
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a feasibility study on a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam, and for other purposes.
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 3715
2 of 4 · In Senate
Chiricahua National Park Act
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 3720
2 of 4 · In Senate
Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 1257
2 of 4 · In Senate
Funds More Dam Projects Under Carey Act
A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to authorize the use of funds for certain additional Carey Act projects, and for other purposes.
·Environment

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Passed7 bills
House Bill · HR 9615
3 of 4 · Passed House
Improves Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
BRACE Act
·Environment
House Bill · HR 900
3 of 4 · Passed House
Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025
·Environment
House Bill · HR 9617
3 of 4 · Passed House
Creates National Strategy for Recovering Minerals
CHARM Act
·Environment
House Bill · HJRES 210
3 of 4 · Passed House
Allows Ocean-Going Vessels to Emit More Pollution
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
Votes216211
·Environment
House Bill · HR 2709
3 of 4 · Passed House
Save Our Sequoias Act
·Environment
House Bill · HR 2140
3 of 4 · Passed House
Extends Diesel Emissions Program to 2029
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
Votes34379
·Environment
House Bill · HR 9616
3 of 4 · Passed House
Funds Recovery of Critical Materials from Contaminated Sites
EMRTAI Authorization Act of 2026
·Environment
Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HR 6832
1 of 4 · Introduced
Packaging Recycling and Composting Bill
PACK Act
·Environment

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Passed5 bills
House Bill · HR 6021
3 of 4 · Passed House
Clarifies Sale of Alaska Native Handicrafts
Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act
·Environment
House Bill · HR 7889
3 of 4 · Passed House
Water Research Funding Renewal
AWRC Act of 2025
·Environment
House Bill · HR 6893
3 of 4 · Passed House
Chesapeake Bay Office Reauthorization Bill
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
·Environment
House Bill · HR 3276
3 of 4 · Passed House
Establishes Urban Bird Conservation Program
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
Votes34560
·Environment
House Bill · HR 4219
3 of 4 · Passed House
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Votes37133
·Environment
In Action1 bill
Senate Bill · SJRES 204
2 of 4 · In Senate
Restores Habitat Protections for Endangered Species
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration relating to "Rescinding the Definition of 'Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act".
·Environment

Monday, September 14, 2026

Passed1 bill
House Bill · HR 9436
3 of 4 · Passed House
Extends North Atlantic Right Whale Regulations to 2035
Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026
Votes219196
·Environment
In Action1 bill
Senate Bill · S 3791
2 of 4 · In Senate
Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act
·Environment

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Passed1 bill
Senate Bill · S 1377
3 of 4 · Passed Senate
Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act
·Environment
Introduced3 bills
House Bill · HR 6869
1 of 4 · Introduced
To amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes.
·Environment
House Bill · HR 177
1 of 4 · Introduced
Opens Hetch Hetchy for Recreation
Yosemite National Park Equal Access and Fairness Act
·Environment
House Bill · HR 3717
1 of 4 · Introduced
Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025
·Environment

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HR 642
1 of 4 · Introduced
Myakka River Protection Bill
Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025
·Environment

Thursday, August 27, 2026

In Action1 bill
House Bill · HR 5576
2 of 4 · In House
Speeds Up Geothermal Resource Exploration
Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act
·Environment

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HR 6788
1 of 4 · Introduced
Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act
·Environment

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

In Action1 bill
Senate Bill · SJRES 187
2 of 4 · In Senate
Ends Delay of Forever Chemical Reporting
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 "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
·Environment

Monday, July 27, 2026

In Action1 bill
Senate Bill · S 2578
2 of 4 · In Senate
Supports Sustainable Development in the Amazon
Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Brazilian Amazon Act
·Environment

Thursday, July 23, 2026

In Action5 bills
Senate Bill · S 1470
2 of 4 · In Senate
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act
·Environment
House Bill · HR 1829
2 of 4 · In Senate
Land Transfer for Cemeteries in Arizona
Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2026
·Land Use
Senate Bill · S 2881
2 of 4 · In Senate
A bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 1135
2 of 4 · In Senate
A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 1787
2 of 4 · In Senate
Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act
·Environment

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Passed1 bill
House Bill · HR 8790
3 of 4 · Passed House
Boosts Geothermal Energy Research Funding
Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act
·Environment

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Passed1 bill
House Bill · HR 1687
3 of 4 · Passed House
Increases Geothermal Lease Sales Annually
CLEAN Act
·Environment
In Action1 bill
Senate Bill · S 4949
2 of 4 · In Senate
Improves U.S. Water Infrastructure
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
·Environment

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Passed2 bills
Senate Bill · SRES 742
2 of 2 · Adopted
Celebrates 70 Years of Forestry Institute
A resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the United States Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.
·Environment
Senate Bill · SRES 798
2 of 2 · Adopted
A resolution designating June 2026 as "Great Outdoors Month".
·Environment

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Became Law1 bill
Senate Bill · S 629
4 of 4 · Became Law
Improving Emergency Conservation Funding
Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025
Votes36719
·Environment

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Introduced2 bills
House Bill · HRES 1388
1 of 2 · Introduced
Recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States and expressing support for "National Pollinator Week".
·Environment
House Bill · HRES 1307
1 of 2 · Introduced
Celebrates 70 Years of Forest Research
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the United States Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.
·Environment

Monday, June 29, 2026

Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HR 3300
1 of 4 · Introduced
Fire Control Product Permit Exemption
Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025
·Environment

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Passed1 bill
Senate Bill · SRES 741
2 of 2 · Adopted
A resolution designating May 2026 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".
·Environment

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

In Action1 bill
House Bill · HR 9022
2 of 4 · In House
Funds Flood Protection and Ecosystem Projects
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
·Environment

Monday, June 22, 2026

Introduced1 bill
Senate Bill · SRES 782
1 of 2 · Introduced
A resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 22 through June 28, 2026, as "National Pollinator Week".
·Environment

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Passed1 bill
Senate Bill · S 4822
3 of 4 · Passed Senate
Protects Ocean Research Funding
Saving the OOI Act of 2026
·Environment

Monday, June 15, 2026

Passed2 bills
House Bill · HR 3922
3 of 4 · Passed House
Wildfire Mitigation Study Bill
Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act
·Environment
Senate Bill · S 2033
3 of 4 · Passed Senate
Improves Wildfire Prevention Across Land Borders
Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act
·Environment

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Introduced1 bill
Senate Bill · S 140
1 of 4 · Introduced
Improves Forest Health and Reduces Wildfire Risk
Wildfire Prevention Act of 2025
·Environment

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Passed1 bill
House Bill · HR 6338
3 of 4 · Passed House
Stop Illegal Fishing Act
·Environment

Monday, June 8, 2026

Introduced2 bills
Senate Bill · SRES 759
1 of 2 · Introduced
A resolution recognizing World Oceans Day and celebrating the maritime heritage, ocean leadership, fisheries stewardship, and coastal communities of the United States.
·Environment
House Bill · HRES 1343
1 of 2 · Introduced
Celebrates World Oceans Day in the U.S.
Recognizing World Oceans Day and celebrating the maritime heritage, ocean leadership, fisheries stewardship, and coastal communities of the United States.
·Environment

Friday, June 5, 2026

In Action1 bill
House Bill · HR 9171
2 of 4 · In House
Funds Land Management and Conservation
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
·Environment

Thursday, June 4, 2026

In Action1 bill
Senate Bill · S 563
2 of 4 · In Senate
Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
·Environment

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Passed2 bills
House Bill · HR 2768
3 of 4 · Passed House
Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026
·Environment
House Bill · HR 3831
3 of 4 · Passed House
Ban on Feeding Sharks in Florida
Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025
·Environment
In Action1 bill
Senate Bill · SJRES 188
2 of 4 · In Senate
Restores Stricter Mercury and Toxic Metal Limits on Coal Plants
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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".
·Environment

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Passed1 bill
Senate Bill · SRES 747
2 of 2 · Adopted
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in lowering fuel prices for consumers, lessening reliance on foreign adversaries, supporting rural communities, and reducing carbon impacts.
·Environment

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

In Action2 bills
House Bill · HR 398
2 of 4 · In House
Fees for Geothermal Lease Applications
Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2025
·Environment
House Bill · HR 5617
2 of 4 · In House
Creates Guidelines for Geothermal Energy Projects
Geothermal Gold Book Development Act
·Environment
Introduced4 bills
House Bill · HRES 1308
1 of 2 · Introduced
Designating May 2026 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".
·Environment
House Bill · HR 7080
1 of 4 · Introduced
Waste Energy Recovery Bill
Waste Heat to Wattage Act of 2026
·Environment
House Bill · HR 6969
1 of 4 · Introduced
Support for Farmers' Environmental Practices
Rural Investment for Producers and the Environment (RIPE) Act of 2026
·Environment
House Bill · HR 7129
1 of 4 · Introduced
Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act
·Environment

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Became Law1 bill
House Bill · HR 972
4 of 4 · Became Law
Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act
·Environment

Friday, May 15, 2026

Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HRES 1294
1 of 2 · Introduced
Supporting the designation of May 15, 2026, as "Endangered Species Day".
·Environment

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Introduced2 bills
House Bill · HRES 1291
1 of 2 · Introduced
Expressing support for the recognition of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.
·Environment
House Bill · HR 3924
1 of 4 · Introduced
Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act
·Environment

Monday, May 11, 2026

Became Law1 bill
Senate Bill · S 1020
4 of 4 · Became Law
A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
Votes39414
·Environment
In Action1 bill
Senate Bill · S 2126
2 of 4 · In Senate
Improves Ocean and Weather Data Systems
Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act of 2025
·Environment

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HRES 1245
1 of 2 · Introduced
Recognizing the importance of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program to protect the United States' scientific integrity, public health, environment, and economic growth.
·Environment
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