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February 15, 2023
Highlights:
Last week, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on farm bill commodity, crop insurance, and credit programs, in the committee’s fourth farm bill hearing this year. EESI tracks all the climate, energy, and environment highlights of farm bill hearings on our farm bill webpage.
Additionally, a bill (H.R.302) directing the Department of Energy to provide funding for students and researchers studying cybersecurity and energy infrastructure passed the House.
Finally, a bill (S.373) was introduced in the Senate to create a dedicated funding stream for coastal resilience and protection, sourced from future offshore wind development.
February 10, 2023
Senate
There was no environmental or energy-related activity in the Senate.
House
Committee Action:
H.R.886
To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Bonamici, Suzanne [Rep.-D-OR-1]
Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure; Natural Resources
Latest Action: House - 02/10/2023 Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.R.924
To prohibit the Corps of Engineers from issuing a permit for the Delta Conveyance Project.
Sponsor: Harder, Josh [Rep.-D-CA-9]
Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Action: House - 02/10/2023 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
February 9, 2023
S.318
A bill to amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend to Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sullivan, Dan [Sen.-R-AK]
Committees: Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Action: Senate - 02/09/2023 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
S.319
A bill to prohibit the President from issuing moratoria on leasing and permitting energy and minerals on certain Federal land.
Sponsor: Lummis, Cynthia M. [Sen.-R-WY]
Committees: Senate - Energy and Natural Resources
Latest Action: Senate - 02/09/2023 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.337
A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve contain petroleum products produced or refined in the United States, and for other purposes.
S.371
A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide research and extension grants to combat plant pests and noxious weeds that impact coffee plants, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Hirono, Mazie K. [Sen.-D-HI]
Committees: Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Latest Action: Senate - 02/09/2023 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.373
A bill to modify the disposition of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues and to open Federal financial sharing to heighten opportunities for renewable energy, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Whitehouse, Sheldon [Sen.-D-RI]
Latest Action: Senate - 02/09/2023 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
S.Res.48
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor: Stabenow, Debbie [Sen.-D-MI]
Committees: Senate - Rules and Administration; Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Latest Action: Senate - 02/09/2023 Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Committee Meetings:
2023 FARM BILL: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the 2023 Farm Bill, focusing on commodity programs, crop insurance, and credit, after receiving testimony from Robert Bonnie, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Marcia Bunger, Administrator, Risk Management Agency, and Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator, Farm Service Agency, all of the Department of Agriculture.
U.S. TERRITORIES: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the state of the United States Territories, after receiving testimony from United States Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Charlotte Amalie; Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero, Hagatna; American Samoa Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga, Pago Pago; Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Governor Arnold I. Palacios, Saipan; and Puerto Rico Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi, San Juan.
Latest Action: House - 02/09/2023 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 concerned.
H.R.891
To direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a grant program to improve the energy resilience, energy democracy, and security of communities, prioritizing environmental justice communities, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Barragan, Nanette Diaz [Rep.-D-CA-44]
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce; Science, Space, and Technology
Latest Action: House - 02/09/2023 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.893
To amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to increase the availability of heating and cooling assistance, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Bowman, Jamaal [Rep.-D-NY-16]
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce; Education and the Workforce
Latest Action: House - 02/09/2023 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.897
To provide for the establishment of the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Carl, Jerry L. [Rep.-R-AL-1]
Committees: House - Natural Resources
Latest Action: House - 02/09/2023 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.900
To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Castor, Kathy [Rep.-D-FL-14]
Committees: House - Financial Services
Latest Action: House - 02/09/2023 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.910
To amend section 932 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to create a biofuel and fuel cell vehicle research, development, and demonstration program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Feenstra, Randy [Rep.-R-IA-4]
Committees: House - Science, Space, and Technology
Latest Action: House - 02/09/2023 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
H.R.913
To modify the disposition of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues and to open Federal financial sharing to heighten opportunities for renewable energy, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Fletcher, Lizzie [Rep.-D-TX-7]
Committees: House - Natural Resources; Science, Space, and Technology
Latest Action: House - 02/09/2023 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.922
To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to provide requirements on the use of assistance for broadband deployment, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Hageman, Harriet M. [Rep.-R-WY-At Large]
Committees: House - Agriculture; Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House - 02/09/2023 Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
H.R.923
To prohibit the President from issuing moratoria on leasing and permitting energy and minerals on certain Federal land.
Committees: House - Natural Resources; Agriculture
Latest Action: House - 02/09/2023 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.928
To repeal the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program and transfer funds under such program to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
Sponsor: Johnson, Bill [Rep.-R-OH-6]
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce; Judiciary
Latest Action: House - 02/09/2023 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.930
To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide for the establishment of a Ski Area Fee Retention Account, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Kuster, Ann M. [Rep.-D-NH-2]
Committees: House - Agriculture; Natural Resources
Latest Action: House - 02/09/2023 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.
H.R.934
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: McClintock, Tom [Rep.-R-CA-5]
H.R.956
To prohibit oil and gas exploration, development, and production in the North Atlantic Planning Area of the Outer Continental Shelf.
Sponsor: Smith, Christopher H. [Rep.-R-NJ-4]
H.R.970
To establish a moratorium on energy development in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Waltz, Michael [Rep.-R-FL-6]
Committees: House - Natural Resources; Armed Services
Latest Action: House - 02/09/2023 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
February 8, 2023
H.R.872
To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to vest in the Secretary of the Interior functions under that Act with respect to species of fish that spawn in fresh or estuarine waters and migrate to ocean waters and species of fish that spawn in ocean waters and migrate to fresh or estuarine waters, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Calvert, Ken [Rep.-R-CA-41]
Latest Action: House - 02/08/2023 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.873
To authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to award grants and contracts for projects that use emerging technologies to address threats to water quality, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Donalds, Byron [Rep.-R-FL-19]
Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure; Energy and Commerce; Science, Space, and Technology
Latest Action: House - 02/08/2023 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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.Con.Res.14
Expressing disapproval of the revocation by President Biden of the Presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.
Sponsor: Lesko, Debbie [Rep.-R-AZ-8]
Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure; Energy and Commerce; Natural Resources
Latest Action: House - 02/08/2023 Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
UNLEASHING AMERICA’S ENERGY AND MINERAL POTENTIAL: Committee on Natural Resources: Full Committee held a hearing entitled “Unleashing America’s Energy and Mineral Potential”. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
February 7, 2023
H.R.302
To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide financial assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing certain courses of study relating to cybersecurity and energy infrastructure, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Ross, Deborah K. [Rep.-D-NC-2]
Committees: House - Science, Space, and Technology | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources
Latest Action: Senate - 02/07/2023 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.R.423
Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2023
Sponsor: Issa, Darrell E. [Rep.-R-CA-48]
Latest Action: Senate - 02/07/2023 Received in the Senate.
H.R.548
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
Sponsor: Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [Rep.-R-TN-3]
Committees: House - Natural Resources | Senate - Indian Affairs
Latest Action: Senate - 02/07/2023 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S.259
A bill to ensure transparent and competitive transportation fuel markets in order to protect consumers from unwarranted price increases.
Sponsor: Cantwell, Maria [Sen.-D-WA]
Latest Action: Senate - 02/07/2023 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.
S.277
A bill to take certain land located in San Diego County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Pala Band of Mission Indians, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Padilla, Alex [Sen.-D-CA]
Committees: Senate - Indian Affairs
Latest Action: 02/07/2023 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S267)
S.279
A bill to establish a moratorium on energy development in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rubio, Marco [Sen.-R-FL]
Latest Action: Senate - 02/07/2023 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.282
A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness.
Sponsor: Markey, Edward J. [Sen.-D-MA]
Committees: Senate - Environment and Public Works
Latest Action: Senate - 02/07/2023 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
S.283
A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to stipulate, as a condition on the sale at auction of any crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, that the crude oil not be exported to certain countries, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Cruz, Ted [Sen.-R-TX]
S.297
A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to authorize certain construction activities on public lands, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sanders, Bernard [Sen.-I-VT]
S.306
A bill to approve the settlement of the water right claims of the Tule River Tribe, and for other purposes.
S.J.Res.9
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 relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status with Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment".
Sponsor: Marshall, Roger [Sen.-R-KS]
Latest Action: Senate - 02/07/2023 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.Res.33
A resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Carper, Thomas R. [Sen.-D-DE]
Committees: Senate - Rules and Administration; Environment and Public Works
Latest Action: Senate - 02/07/2023 Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S268)
H.J.Res.29
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 relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment".
Sponsor: Mann, Tracey [Rep.-R-KS-1]
Latest Action: House - 02/07/2023 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Latest Action: House - 02/07/2023 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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.
February 6, 2023
Passed House:
Latest Action: House - 02/06/2023 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Latest Action: House - 02/06/2023 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R.829
To provide for Federal and State agency coordination in the approval of certain authorizations under the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Burgess, Michael C. [Rep.-R-TX-26]
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House - 02/06/2023 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.836
To redesignate Gravelly Point Park, located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, as the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: House - 02/06/2023 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.848
To designate a peak in the State of Nevada as Maude Frazier Mountain, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Titus, Dina [Rep.-D-NV-1]
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