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May 9, 2022
Highlights:
The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee held a hearing on the urgent need to scale up climate solutions. The hearing was held in response to the findings from the latest U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report. To learn more about innovative climate solutions, check out EESI’s briefing series, Scaling Up Innovation to Drive Down Emissions.
The House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to explore the risks and opportunities of storing carbon from carbon capture and storage (CCS) activities offshore in the Gulf of Mexico.
Congressional Round-Up:
April 29, 2022
Senate
There was no energy or environmental activity in the Senate on April 30, 2022.
House
H.R.3113
Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] (Introduced 05/11/2021) Cosponsors: (11)
Committees: House - Natural Resources; Agriculture; Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee Report: H. Rept. 117-272
Latest Action: 04/29/2022 Became Public Law No: 117-114.
H.R.4374
Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13] (Introduced 07/09/2021) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Agriculture; Energy and Commerce
Committee Report: H. Rept. 117-113
Latest Action: House - 04/29/2022 House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 6, 2022.
April 28, 2022
Latest Committee Action
S.3742
Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2022
Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (Introduced 03/03/2022) Cosponsors: (9)
Committees: Senate - Environment and Public Works
Latest Action: Senate - 04/28/2022 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 357.
S.3743
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] (Introduced 03/03/2022) Cosponsors: (9)
Latest Action: Senate - 04/28/2022 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 358.
S.4118
A bill to amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to provide States and communities with additional assistance to plant and maintain trees, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] (Introduced 04/28/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Latest Action: Senate - 04/28/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
H.R.4878
National Discovery Trails Act
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11] (Introduced 07/30/2021) Cosponsors: (62)
Committees: House - Natural Resources
Latest Action: House - 04/28/2022 Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.7218
Colorado National Heritage Areas Reauthorization Act
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (Introduced 03/24/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
H.R.7372
Protecting Semiconductor Supply Chain Materials from Authoritarians Act
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (Introduced 04/01/2022) Cosponsors: (6)
Committees: House - Foreign Affairs | Senate - Foreign Relations
Latest Action: Senate - 04/28/2022 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.7612
Desalination Research Advancement Act
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49] (Introduced 04/28/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House - Natural Resources; Science, Space, and Technology
Latest Action: House - 04/28/2022 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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...
H.R.7631
To amend the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to implement fertility controls to manage populations of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and to encourage training opportunities for military veterans to assist in range management activities, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-10] (Introduced 04/28/2022) Cosponsors: (2)
Latest Action: House - 04/28/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.7632
To provide access to reliable, clean, and drinkable water on Tribal lands, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (Introduced 04/28/2022) Cosponsors: (13)
Committees: House - Natural Resources; Energy and Commerce; Agriculture
Latest Action: House - 04/28/2022 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction...
H.R.7633
Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1] (Introduced 04/28/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
H.R.7636
To amend title 40, United States Code, to require the Administrator of General Services to procure the most life-cycle cost effective and energy efficient lighting products and to issue guidance on the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of those products, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (Introduced 04/28/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Action: House - 04/28/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Hearings
THE OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS OF OFFSHORE CARBON STORAGE IN THE GULF OF MEXICO
Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a hearing entitled ``The Opportunities and Risks of Offshore Carbon Storage in the Gulf of Mexico''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
PREVENTING PANDEMICS THROUGH US WILDLIFE-BORNE DISEASE SURVEILLANCE
Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Preventing Pandemics through US Wildlife-borne Disease Surveillance''. Testimony was heard from Anne Kinsinger, Associate Director for Ecosystems, U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior; and public witnesses.
NOW OR NEVER: THE URGENT NEED FOR AMBITIOUS CLIMATE ACTION
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Full Committee held a hearing entitled ``Now or Never: The Urgent Need for Ambitious Climate Action''. Testimony was heard from Ko Barrett, Vice-Chair, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Senior Advisor for Climate, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce; Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor, Miami-Dade County, Florida; and public witnesses.
April 27, 2022
S.2372
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2022
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (Introduced 07/15/2021) Cosponsors: (32)
Latest Action: Senate - 04/27/2022 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 354.
H.R.2793
Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18] (Introduced 04/22/2021) Cosponsors: (23)
Committee Report: H. Rept. 117-296
Latest Action: Senate - 04/27/2022 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 352.
H.R.5973
Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Reauthorization Act of 2021
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12] (Introduced 11/15/2021) Cosponsors: (3)
Committees: House - Natural Resources | Senate - Environment and Public Works
Committee Report: H. Rept. 117-298
Latest Action: Senate - 04/27/2022 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.6023
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2021
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16] (Introduced 11/18/2021) Cosponsors: (29)
Committees: House - Oversight and Reform; Natural Resources; Budget
Committee Report: H. Rept. 117-301
Latest Action: Senate - 04/27/2022 Received in the Senate.
H.R.6651
Alaska Salmon Research Task Force Act
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 02/08/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Committee Report: H. Rept. 117-300
H.R.7597
PFAS Firefighter Protection Act
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5] (Introduced 04/27/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce; Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Action: House - 04/27/2022 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of...
SCIENCE AND ENERGY RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing entitled ``Science and Energy Research Infrastructure Needs of the U.S. Department of Energy''. Testimony was heard from Geraldine Richmond, Under Secretary for Science and Innovation, Department of Energy.
April 26, 2022
S.497
American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (Introduced 03/01/2021) Cosponsors: (6)
Committees: Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Committee Report: S. Rept. 117-68
Latest Action: House - 04/26/2022 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
S.4081
A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish a grant program to assist with the purchase, installation, and maintenance of point-of-entry and point-of-use drinking water quality improvement products, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (Introduced 04/26/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Latest Action: Senate - 04/26/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.4083
A bill to modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain land, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (Introduced 04/26/2022) Cosponsors: (6)
Committees: Senate - Energy and Natural Resources
Latest Action: Senate - 04/26/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.4084
A bill to support the lab-embedded entrepreneurship program under the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM] (Introduced 04/26/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
Latest Action: 04/26/2022 Presented to President.
H.R.7575
Green Jobs and Opportunity Act
Sponsor: Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19] (Introduced 04/26/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Education and Labor
Latest Action: House - 04/26/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.7576
Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act of 2022
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] (Introduced 04/26/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House - 04/26/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.7580
To modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3] (Introduced 04/26/2022) Cosponsors: (11)
Latest Action: House - 04/26/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.7581
To recognize tribal cooperation in the environmental review of proposed actions affecting the revised Yurok Reservation, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (Introduced 04/26/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
April 25, 2022
S.4078
A bill to require the Office of Management and Budget, the General Services Administration, and the Council on Environmental Quality to develop short-term and long-term strategies to reduce the cost of transportation fuels for consumers in the United States through Federal conservation, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (Introduced 04/25/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Latest Action: Senate - 04/25/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
H.R.972
Wildlife Refuge Conservation and Recreation for the Community Act
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42] (Introduced 02/11/2021) Cosponsors: (2)
Latest Action: House - 04/25/2022 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 216.
H.R.1146
Community Reclamation Partnerships Act
Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-18] (Introduced 02/18/2021) Cosponsors: (0)
Latest Action: House - 04/25/2022 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 215.
Latest Action: House - 04/25/2022 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 218.
Latest Action: House - 04/25/2022 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 220.
Latest Action: House - 04/25/2022 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-301, Part I.
Latest Action: House - 04/25/2022 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 222.
H.R.7569
To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide financial assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing certain courses of study relating to cybersecurity and energy infrastructure.
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (Introduced 04/25/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House - Science, Space, and Technology
Latest Action: House - 04/25/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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