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December 12, 2022
Highlights:
This week, the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (H.R.7776) passed the House. The bill would authorize the U.S. Army Corps to carry out water resource projects ranging from water supply to flood control, hydropower, and shoreline restoration. The bill was combined with the Department of Defense’s reauthorization bill, the National Defense Authorization Act.
Finally, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on research programs of the 2023 Farm Bill. EESI compiles high-level summaries of all Farm Bill hearings, as well as briefings and articles, on our 2023 Farm Bill topic page.
December 9, 2022
Senate
There was no environment or energy-related action in the Senate
House
There was no environment or energy-related action in the House
December 8, 2022
Committee Action
S.5214
A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a measurement-based national methane research pilot study to quantify methane emissions from certain oil and gas infrastructure, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Committees: Senate - Environment and Public Works
Latest Action: Senate - 12/08/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.5216
A bill to reduce the Federal budget deficit by closing big oil tax loopholes, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: Senate - 12/08/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.5222
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlife habitats, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
S.5228
A bill to treat activities related to fisheries in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands areas as related to an exempt purpose for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Passed House
H.R.7776
Water Resources Development Act of 2022
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee Meetings: 05/18/22 10:00AM
Committee Reports: H. Rept. 117-347
Latest Action: House - 12/08/2022 Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1512, the House agreed to the Senate amendment with an amendment.
Roll Call Votes: There have been 2 roll call votes
H.R.4374
Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]
Committees: House - Agriculture; Energy and Commerce
Committee Meetings: 07/14/21 12:30PM
Committee Reports: H. Rept. 117-113
Latest Action: House - 12/08/2022 House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 15, 2022.
H.R.9477
To authorize studies and pilot programs related to the development and production of aquaculture in the exclusive economic zone of the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Committees: House - Natural Resources; Education and Labor
Latest Action: House - 12/08/2022 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
H.R.7636
BRIGHT Act
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Committee Meetings: 07/20/22 10:00AM
Latest Action: House - 12/08/2022 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 441.
December 7, 2022
Passed Senate
H.R.7077
Empowering the U.S. Fire Administration Act
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Committees: House - Science, Space, and Technology | Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Committee Meetings: 08/03/22 10:00AM 04/05/22 10:00AM
Committee Reports: H. Rept. 117-309; S. Rept. 117-195
Latest Action: Senate - 12/07/2022 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Roll Call Votes: There has been 1 roll call vote
S.4064
International Nuclear Energy Act
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Committees: Senate - Foreign Relations
Committee Meetings: 12/07/22 10:00AM
Latest Action: Senate - 12/07/2022 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 604
S.5199
A bill to authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or adaptation management development relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Committees: Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Action: 12/07/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7035-7036)
S.5205
A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an abandoned wells research, development, and demonstration program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Committees: Senate - Energy and Natural Resources
Latest Action: Senate - 12/07/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.5210
A bill to require an interagency study on the environmental and energy impacts of crypto-asset mining, to assess crypto-asset mining compliance with the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Latest Action: Senate - 12/07/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.9453
To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or the development of adaptation or management options relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
Committees: House - Natural Resources; Science, Space, and Technology
Latest Action: House - 12/07/2022 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 committee concerned.
H.R.9457
To require an interagency study on the environmental and energy impacts of crypto-asset mining, to assess crypto-asset mining compliance with the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House - 12/07/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.9455
To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
Committee Meetings
U.S. COAST GUARD'S LEADERSHIP ON ARCTIC SAFETY, SECURITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation held a hearing entitled ``U.S. Coast Guard's Leadership on Arctic Safety, Security, and Environmental Responsibility''. Testimony was heard from Vice Admiral Peter W. Gautier, Deputy Commandant for Operations, U.S. Coast Guard; Michael Sfraga, Chair, U.S. Arctic Research Commission; Andrew Von Ah, Director, Physical Infrastructure Team, Government Accountability Office; and public witnesses.
December 6, 2022
FARM BILL
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the 2023 Farm Bill, focusing on research programs, after receiving testimony from Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education and Economics; Jason Rowntree, Michigan State University Center for Regenerative Agriculture, East Lansing; Felecia M. Nave, Alcorn State University, Lorman, Mississippi; Katy Martin Rainey, Purdue University Soybean Center, West Lafayette, Indiana, on behalf of the American Seed Trade Association; Steve Ela, Ela Family Farms, Hotchkiss, Colorado; and Deacue Fields, III, University of Arkansas System, Little Rock.
H.R.9446
To direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application with respect to clean hydrogen and fuel cell energy, low-emission fuels, and coproducts, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Committees: House - Science, Space, and Technology
Latest Action: House - 12/06/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
H.R.9434
To establish a grant program to incentivize the energy resilience of air carrier airports to acquire or install solar photovoltaic panels, battery storage systems, microgrids, and related electric infrastructure for on-site renewable energy generation and storage, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Latest Action: House - 12/06/2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
H.R.9432
To establish the Airborne Wind Energy Research and Development Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Bowman, Jamaal [D-NY-16]
SOLVING THE CLIMATE CRISIS: KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS, ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE NEED FOR CONTINUED ACTION
Select Committee on the Climate Crisis: Full Committee held a hearing entitled ``Solving the Climate Crisis: Key Accomplishments, Additional Opportunities, and the Need for Continued Action''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
December 5, 2022
S.5185
A bill to amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
Latest Action: 12/05/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6964)
SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2022
Committee on Rules: Full Committee began a hearing on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7776, the ``Water Resources Development Act of 2022'' [James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023]
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