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May 11, 2023
Highlights:
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) introduced the Building American Energy Security Act of 2023 (S.1399), which would accelerate the energy development permitting process, such as by setting maximum permitting review timelines. The bill text originated from an amendment proposed by Manchin last year to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This bill is one of a growing number of proposals to address energy permitting reform. The Revitalizing the Economy by Simplifying Timelines and Assuring Regulatory Transparency (RESTART) Act (S.1449) and the Spur Permitting of Underdeveloped Resources (SPUR) Act (S.1456) were also introduced this week by Republican sponsors. The RESTART Act would work on expediting environmental review processes, while the Spur Act would aim to expand domestic energy and mineral development and streamline permitting.
In the House, the Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2023 (H.R.676) passed out of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bipartisan bill would require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to collaborate with state, local, and tribal entities to share information and promote mitigation of coastal and ocean acidification.
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) reintroduced the Transit to Trails Act (S.1440/H.R.3092). The bill would create a grant program to fund transportation projects that allow underserved communities to access green spaces and public lands. Check out EESI’s article on improving transit access to greenspace, which discusses the 2021 Transit to Trails Act.
May 5, 2023
House
Committee Action:
H.R.676
Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2023
Sponsor: Pingree, Chellie [Rep.-D-ME-1]
Committees: House - Science, Space, and Technology
Latest Action: House - 05/05/2023 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 32.
H.R.3092
To establish a program to award grants to entities that provide transportation connectors from critically underserved communities to green spaces, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Gomez, Jimmy [Rep.-D-CA-34]
Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Action: House - 05/05/2023 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R.3108
To reform and enhance the pay and benefits of Federal wildland firefighters, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Neguse, Joe [Rep.-D-CO-2]
Committees: House - Oversight and Accountability; Natural Resources; Agriculture
Latest Action: House - 05/05/2023 Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker
Senate
There was no environmental or energy related action in the Senate.
May 4, 2023
There was no environmental or energy related action in the House.
S.1440
A bill to establish a program to award grants to entities that provide transportation connectors from critically underserved communities to green spaces, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Booker, Cory A. [Sen.-D-NJ]
Committees: Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Action: Senate - 05/04/2023 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.1449
A bill to improve the environmental review process, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Capito, Shelley Moore [Sen.-R-WV]
Committees: Senate - Environment and Public Works
Latest Action: Senate - 05/04/2023 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.1456
A bill to provide for certain energy development, permitting reforms, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Barrasso, John [Sen.-R-WY]
Committees: Senate - Energy and Natural Resources
Latest Action: Senate - 05/04/2023 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.1466
A bill to adjust the boundary of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Feinstein, Dianne [Sen.-D-CA]
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 - 05/04/2023 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Res.198
A resolution designating the week of April 23 through April 29, 2023, as "National Water Week".
Sponsor: Sullivan, Dan [Sen.-R-AK]
Latest Action: Senate - 05/04/2023 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
May 3, 2023
S.1410
A bill to amend the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act with respect to the enforcement of certain provisions, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Cortez Masto, Catherine [Sen.-D-NV]
Latest Action: Senate - 05/03/2023 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.1427
A bill to exempt certain entities from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Lummis, Cynthia M. [Sen.-R-WY]
Latest Action: Senate - 05/03/2023 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Latest Action: Senate - 05/03/2023 Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48.
S.Res.152
A resolution designating April 2023 as "National Native Plant Month".
Sponsor: Hirono, Mazie K. [Sen.-D-HI]
Committees: Senate - Judiciary
Latest Action: Senate - 05/03/2023 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
May 2, 2023
H.R.3047
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Crane, Elijah [Rep.-R-AZ-2]
Committees: House - Natural Resources
Latest Action: House - 05/02/2023 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.3053
To prohibit contributions to the United Nations Green Climate Fund, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Good, Bob [Rep.-R-VA-5]
Committees: House - Foreign Affairs
Latest Action: House - 05/02/2023 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3062
To provide for the withdrawal and protection of certain Federal land in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Leger Fernandez, Teresa [Rep.-D-NM-3]
H.Con.Res.37
Expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes.
Sponsor: Blumenauer, Earl [Rep.-D-OR-3]
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House - 05/02/2023 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res.358
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Wild Turkey Federation and recognizing its significant contributions to scientific wildlife management, research, and habitat conservation, as well as promoting and protecting the long-honored outdoor traditions of the United States.
Sponsor: Scott, Austin [Rep.-R-GA-8]
S.1399
A bill to provide for American energy security by improving the permitting process.
Sponsor: Manchin, Joe, III [Sen.-D-WV] (Introduced 05/02/2023)
Latest Action: Senate - 05/02/2023 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.1404
A bill to provide for the withdrawal and protection of certain Federal land in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Lujan, Ben Ray [Sen.-D-NM]
S.1405
A bill to provide for the exchange of certain Federal land and State land in the State of Utah.
Sponsor: Lee, Mike [Sen.-R-UT]
May 1, 2023
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