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May 10, 2022
Highlights:
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions held a hearing on preparing a skilled broadband workforce, which is crucial for implementing the $65 billion for expanding broadband provided through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). To learn more about the connection between broadband and climate, check out EESI’s issue brief, Closing the Digital Divide: How Rural Broadband Benefits Communities and the Climate.
On the topic of building electrification, Senator Edward Markey (D.-Mass.) introduced the Installing Clean Efficient Energy Hastens Our Transition Act (S.4144) which would create an incentive program for manufacturers and distributors that produce American-made building electrification products and would support the Justice40 Initiative.
Congressional Round-Up:
May 6, 2022
Senate
There was no environmental or energy activity in the Senate on May 6, 2022.
House
Latest Committee Action
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 - 05/06/2022 House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 26, 2022.
H.R.5324
NWR Modernization Act of 2021
Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (Introduced 09/22/2021) Cosponsors: (5)
Committees: House - Science, Space, and Technology
Latest Action: House - 05/06/2022 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.
H.R.7077
Empowering the U.S. Fire Administration Act
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] (Introduced 03/15/2022) Cosponsors: (34)
Latest Action: House - 05/06/2022 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 229.
H.R.7665
To provide for conservation and recreation enhancement for Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] (Introduced 05/06/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Natural Resources; Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Action: House - 05/06/2022 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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...
H.R.7668
To ensure greater equity in Federal disaster assistance policies and programs by authorizing an equity steering group and equity advisor within the Federal Emergency Management Agency, improving data collection to measure disparate outcomes and participation barriers, requiring equity criteria to be applied to policies and programs, and permitting counties to seek emergency and major disaster declarations in certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (Introduced 05/06/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure; Financial Services
Latest Action: House - 05/06/2022 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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...
H.R.7671
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for certain indoor air quality assessments and improvements, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8] (Introduced 05/06/2022) Cosponsors: (3)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: House - 05/06/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.7675
To amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish an Agricultural and Food System Supply Chain Resilience and Crisis Response Task Force, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] (Introduced 05/06/2022) Cosponsors: (5)
Committees: House - Agriculture
Latest Action: House - 05/06/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R.7682
To require the United States Postal Service to conduct a new environmental impact statement with respect to procuring next generation delivery vehicles, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 05/06/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House - Oversight and Reform
Latest Action: House - 05/06/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
May 5, 2022
S.4157
A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to promulgate regulations prohibiting the use of lead ammunition on all land and water under the jurisdiction and control of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and other for purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (Introduced 05/05/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: Senate - Energy and Natural Resources
Latest Action: Senate - 05/05/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.4159
A bill to ensure greater equity in Federal disaster assistance policies and programs by authorizing an equity steering group and equity advisor within the Federal Emergency Management Agency, improving data collection to measure disparate outcomes and participation barriers, requiring equity criteria to be applied to policies and programs, and permitting counties to seek emergency and major disaster declarations in certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (Introduced 05/05/2022) Cosponsors: (2)
Committees: Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Latest Action: Senate - 05/05/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.4148
A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to complete and publish a study and develop a plan relating to the ability of the electric system to meet the electricity demand of new electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (Introduced 05/05/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Latest Action: 05/05/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.R.7632
Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2022
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (Introduced 04/28/2022) Cosponsors: (13)
Committees: House - Natural Resources; Energy and Commerce; Agriculture
Latest Action: House - 05/05/2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
May 4, 2022
S.4136
Water Resources Development Act of 2022
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] (Introduced 05/04/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: Senate - Environment and Public Works
Latest Action: Senate - 05/04/2022 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 361.
S.4137
A bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] (Introduced 05/04/2022) Cosponsors: (3)
Latest Action: Senate - 05/04/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.4139
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a tax credit for manufacturers of high-efficiency heat pumps and heat pump water heaters.
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (Introduced 05/04/2022) Cosponsors: (6)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: Senate - 05/04/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.4144
A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to establish an energy efficient appliance rebate program to provide rebates for the manufacturing, distribution, and shipment of certain building electrification products, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (Introduced 05/04/2022) Cosponsors: (4)
Hearings
NUCLEAR WEAPONS COUNCIL
Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Strategic Forces concluded a hearing to examine the Nuclear Weapons Council, after receiving testimony from Jill Hruby, Administrator, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy, Heidi Shyu, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, William LaPlante, Chairman, John Plumb, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy, Admiral Christopher Grady, Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Admiral Charles Richard, Commander, United States Strategic Command, all of the Nuclear Weapons Council.
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 - 05/04/2022 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 3, 2022
S.173
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (Introduced 02/02/2021) Cosponsors: (1)
Latest Action: Senate - 05/03/2022 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Failed to report favorably.
S.177
Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (Introduced 02/02/2021) Cosponsors: (1)
Latest Action: Senate - 05/03/2022 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
S.182
Pecos Watershed Protection Act
S.455
Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (Introduced 02/25/2021) Cosponsors: (0)
S.1128
University of Alaska Fiscal Foundation Act
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (Introduced 04/14/2021) Cosponsors: (1)
Latest Action: Senate - 05/03/2022 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S.1222
Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act
Sponsor: Sen. Romney, Mitt [R-UT] (Introduced 04/20/2021) Cosponsors: (1)
Latest Action: Senate - 05/03/2022 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.1617
Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (Introduced 05/13/2021) Cosponsors: (4)
Committees: Senate - Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Latest Action: Senate - 05/03/2022 By Senator Cardin from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 117-103.
S.3266
Outdoor Recreation Act
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] (Introduced 11/18/2021) Cosponsors: (1)
BROADBAND WORKFORCE
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety concluded a hearing to examine connecting workers and communities, focusing on preparing and supporting the broadband workforce, after receiving testimony from Brent Gillum, LightStream, Buffalo, Indiana; Dan Hendricks, Denver Joint Electrical Apprenticeship and Western Colorado Joint Electrical Apprenticeship, Denver; Ron Holcomb, Tipmont Wintek, Linden, Indiana; and Nicol Turner Lee, The Brookings Institution Center for Technology Innovation, Washington, D.C.
H.R.1437
PRECIP Act
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11] (Introduced 02/26/2021) Cosponsors: (26)
Latest Action: House - 05/03/2022 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.
Latest Action: Senate - 05/03/2022 Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
H.R.7643
To establish a Natural Disaster Risk Reinsurance Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13] (Introduced 05/03/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Financial Services
Latest Action: House - 05/03/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.7651
Manufactured Housing Affordability and Energy Efficiency Act of 2022
Sponsor: Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8] (Introduced 05/03/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House - 05/03/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.7654
Stop NEPA Expansion Act
Sponsor: Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2] (Introduced 05/03/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Natural Resources
Latest Action: House - 05/03/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.7663
To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Great Lakes basin initiative for agricultural nonpoint source pollution prevention.
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7] (Introduced 05/03/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
Latest Action: House - 05/03/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
May 2, 2022
S.4122
A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Housatonic River in the State of Connecticut as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (Introduced 05/02/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Latest Action: Senate - 05/02/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
There was no energy/environmental activity in the House on May 2, 2022.
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