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March 8, 2022
On March 1, the House Agriculture Committee held the second hearing of the year focused on the Farm Bill. Additionally, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee held a hearing on March 4 on advancing the science of nature-based infrastructure.
In the Senate, Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Thomas Carper (D-Del.) and Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced bipartisan bills—the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (S.3743) and the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2022 (S.3742). The bills come after the committee held a hearing late last year on the circular economy. To learn more about waste and recycling policies, check out EESI’s article, How Can the U.S. Tackle Waste?
March 4, 2022
There was no environmental or energy activity in Congress on March 4, 2022.
March 3, 2022
Senate
Latest Committee Action
S.3742
A bill to establish a pilot grant program to improve recycling accessibility, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (Introduced 03/03/2022) Cosponsors: (2)
Committees: Senate - Environment and Public Works
Latest Action: Senate - 03/03/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.3743
A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] (Introduced 03/03/2022) Cosponsors: (2)
S.3744
A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to reauthorize and modify the boundary of the Baltimore National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] (Introduced 03/03/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: Senate - Energy and Natural Resources
Latest Action: Senate - 03/03/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.3752
A bill to strengthen United States energy security, encourage domestic production of crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (Introduced 03/03/2022) Cosponsors: (8)
S.3762
A bill to provide greater output, price stability, and regulatory certainty with respect to domestic energy production in the United States and exports, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (Introduced 03/03/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
Hearings
FERC NATURAL GAS PIPELINE GUIDANCE
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee concluded a hearing to examine recent actions of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission relating to permitting construction and operation of interstate natural gas pipelines and other natural gas infrastructure projects, after receiving testimony from Richard Glick, Chairman, and James P. Danly, Allison Clements, Mark C. Christie, and Willie L. Phillips, each a Commissioner, all of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
House
H.R.6916
To authorize the Keystone XL Pipeline and direct the President to take certain actions relating to the importation into the United States from Russia, and the exportation from the United States, of oil and gas, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (Introduced 3/3/2022) Cosponsors: (6)
Committees: House - Ways and Means; Transportation and Infrastructure; Energy and Commerce; Natural Resources; Foreign Affairs
Latest Action: House - 03/03/2022 Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for...
H.R.6927
To immediately resume onshore oil and gas lease sales, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Herrell, Yvette [R-NM-2] (Introduced 03/03/2022) Cosponsors: (14)
Committees: House - Natural Resources
Latest Action: House - 03/03/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.6933
To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require reporting relating to certain cost-share requirements.
Sponsor: Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-8] (Introduced 03/03/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House - Science, Space, and Technology
Latest Action: House - 03/03/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
H.R.6936
To provide for the issuance of a semipostal to benefit programs that combat invasive species.
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (Introduced 03/03/2022) Cosponsors: (8)
Committees: House - Oversight and Reform; Natural Resources; Agriculture
Latest Action: House - 03/03/2022 Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, 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...
March 2, 2022
S.753
Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (Introduced 03/16/2021) Cosponsors: (4)
Latest Action: Senate - 03/02/2022 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296.
S.1320
Chiricahua National Park Act
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (Introduced 04/22/2021) Cosponsors: (1)
Latest Action: Senate - 03/02/2022 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 297.
S.1589
Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (Introduced 05/12/2021) Cosponsors: (1)
Latest Action: Senate - 03/02/2022 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 298.
S.2433
Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform Act of 2021
Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (Introduced 07/22/2021) Cosponsors: (1)
Latest Action: Senate - 03/02/2022 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 299.
S.2490
Blackwell School National Historic Site Act
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 07/27/2021) Cosponsors: (1)
Latest Action: Senate - 03/02/2022 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 300.
S.3728
A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to reauthorize the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area, Cache La Poudre National Heritage Area, and South Park National Heritage Area in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (Introduced 03/02/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
Latest Action: Senate - 03/02/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.3731
A bill to restart oil and gas leasing and permitting on Federal land, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (Introduced 03/02/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
S.3736
A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to protect consumers from excessive rates, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (Introduced 03/02/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
S.3738
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue final rules relating to listing the gray wolf in the Western Great Lakes and Wyoming under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] (Introduced 03/02/2022) Cosponsors: (2)
Latest Action: Senate - 03/02/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.3740
A bill to provide for a comprehensive and integrative program to accelerate microelectronics research and development at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (Introduced 03/02/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
S.3741
A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (Introduced 03/02/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT IMPLEMENTATION
Committee on Environment and Public Works: Committee concluded an oversight hearing to examine implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by the Department of Transportation, after receiving testimony from Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation.
H.R.6903
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-4] (Introduced 03/02/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House - Agriculture; Natural Resources
Latest Action: House - 03/02/2022 Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 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 concerned.
Hearings:
FROM GRAY TO GREEN: ADVANCING THE SCIENCE OF NATURE-BASED INFRASTRUCTURE
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing entitled ``From Gray to Green: Advancing the Science of Nature-Based Infrastructure''. Testimony was heard from Steven Thur, Director, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce; Sherry Hunt, Supervisory Civil Engineer, Agriculture Research Service, Department of Agriculture; and Todd Bridges, Senior Research Scientist, Environmental Science, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
March 1, 2022
S.2232
Restore and Modernize Our National Laboratories Act of 2021
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM] (Introduced 06/24/2021) Cosponsors: (5)
Latest Action: Senate - 03/01/2022 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
S.2302
A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to assign certain functions to the Assistant Secretaries of Energy relating to energy emergencies and energy security, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (Introduced 06/24/2021) Cosponsors: (1)
S.3428
Fission for the Future Act of 2021
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] (Introduced 12/16/2021) Cosponsors: (1)
S.3699
A bill to provide guidance for and investment in the research and development activities of the Department of Energy Office of Science, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] (Introduced 02/17/2022) Cosponsors: (3)
S.3719
A bill to establish the Southwestern Power Administration Fund, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (Introduced 03/01/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Latest Action: Senate - 03/01/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
ENERGY LEGISLATION
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee concluded a hearing to examine S. 3699, to provide guidance for and investment in the research and development activities of the Department of Energy Office of Science, S. 3428, to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide Federal financial assistance to support advanced nuclear reactors and associated supply chain infrastructure, S. 2733, to terminate the United States Enrichment Corporation Fund and transfer remaining amounts to the Treasury, S. 2896, to amend the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to clarify whistleblower rights and protections, S. 2232, to direct the Secretary of Energy to fund projects to restore and modernize National Laboratories, S. 2302, to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to assign certain functions to the Assistant Secretaries of Energy relating to energy emergencies and energy security, and H.R. 3119, to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, after receiving testimony from Geraldine Richmond, Under Secretary of Energy for Science and Innovation.
H.R.1638
Gilt Edge Mine Conveyance Act
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (Introduced 03/08/2021) Cosponsors: (0)
Latest Action: House - 03/01/2022 Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3119
Energy Emergency Leadership Act
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] (Introduced 05/11/2021) Cosponsors: (10)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources
Committee Report: H. Rept. 117-94
Latest Action: Senate - 03/01/2022 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held
H.R.5093
Wind River Administrative Site Conveyance Act
Sponsor: Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3] (Introduced 08/24/2021) Cosponsors: (0)
H.R.6366
Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Expansion Act
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3] (Introduced 01/10/2022) Cosponsors: (2)
H.R.6884
To prioritize United States energy independence, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] (Introduced 03/01/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce; Transportation and Infrastructure; Natural Resources; Armed Services; Agriculture; Financial Services; Foreign Affairs; Intelligence (Permanent Select); Oversight and Reform
Latest Action: House - 03/01/2022 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Agriculture, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Oversight and Reform…
A 2022 REVIEW OF THE FARM BILL: COMMODITY GROUP PERSPECTIVES ON TITLE 1
Committee on Agriculture: Full Committee held a hearing entitled ``A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Commodity Group Perspectives on Title 1''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
FEMA: BUILDING A WORKFORCE PREPARED AND READY TO RESPOND PART 2
Committee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery held a hearing entitled ``FEMA: Building a Workforce Prepared and Ready to Respond Part 2''. Testimony was heard from Erik A. Hooks, Deputy Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
February 28, 2022
S.904
MAPLand Act
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (Introduced 03/23/2021) Cosponsors: (16)
Latest Action: Senate - 02/28/2022 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 284.
S.1354
Alaska Trails Act
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (Introduced 04/22/2021) Cosponsors: (0)
Latest Action: Senate - 02/28/2022 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 285.
S.1583
Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (Introduced 05/12/2021) Cosponsors: (3)
Latest Action: Senate - 02/28/2022 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
S.3709
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out vegetation management projects and timber production projects on certain National Forest System land in the States of Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (Introduced 02/28/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
Latest Action: Senate - 02/28/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.3714
A bill to prioritize United States energy independence, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (Introduced 02/28/2022) Cosponsors: (3)
H.R.6858
To strengthen United States energy security, encourage domestic production of crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] (Introduced 02/28/2022) Cosponsors: (43)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce; Transportation and Infrastructure; Natural Resources; Agriculture
Latest Action: House - 02/28/2022 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such...
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