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June 2, 2022
Highlights:
The bipartisan Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act (H.R.5001) passed the House. The bill aims to help advance water infrastructure projects while also safeguarding endangered fish species.
The House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing on building a conservation workforce. The Committee is also holding ongoing hearings on the 2023 Farm Bill, which EESI is tracking here
The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on reauthorizing and reforming the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Lawmakers discussed challenges with the NFIP, including affordability.
Round-Up:
May 27, 2022
Senate
There was no environmental or energy activity in the Senate on May 27, 2022.
House
Latest Committee Action
H.R.7879
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to study radiological contamination in Coldwater Creek, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1] (Introduced 05/27/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce; Armed Services
Latest Action: House - 05/27/2022 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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…
H.R.7882
To amend title 10, United States Code, to codify certain clean energy targets of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (Introduced 05/27/2022) Cosponsors: (4)
Committees: House - Armed Services
Latest Action: House - 05/27/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.7892
To prohibit certain persons from purchasing agricultural real estate in the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] (Introduced 05/27/2022) Cosponsors: (6)
Committees: House - Agriculture; Foreign Affairs
Latest Action: House - 05/27/2022 Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.7897
To require manufacturers of PFAS to submit analytical reference standards to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3] (Introduced 05/27/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House - 05/27/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 26, 2022
S.4317
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to codify certain clean energy targets of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (Introduced 05/26/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: Senate - Armed Services
Latest Action: Senate - 05/26/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.4321
A bill 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: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (Introduced 05/26/2022) Cosponsors: (2)
Committees: Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Action: Senate - 05/26/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.4327
A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide hazard mitigation assistance for mitigating and preventing post-wildfire flooding and debris flow, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (Introduced 05/26/2022) Cosponsors: (4)
Committees: Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Latest Action: Senate - 05/26/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.4328
A bill to modify the fire management assistance cost share, and for other purposes.
S.4329
A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program to provide grants and loans to support and expand the domestic solar component manufacturing supply chain, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (Introduced 05/26/2022) Cosponsors: (3)
Committees: Senate - Energy and Natural Resources
Latest Action: Senate - 05/26/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee Hearings
FARMERS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine opportunities and challenges facing farmers, families, and rural communities, after receiving testimony from Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture.
DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Defense held a hearing entitled ``Defense Environmental Restoration''. Testimony was heard from Richard Kidd, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environment and Energy Resilience; Amy Borman, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Environment, Safety and Occupational Health; Karnig Ohannessian, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Environment; and Nancy Balkus, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Environment, Safety and Infrastructure.
May 25, 2022
S.737
St. Mary's Reinvestment Act
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] (Introduced 03/11/2021) Cosponsors: (1)
Latest Action: Senate - 05/25/2022 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
S.953
Water for Conservation and Farming Act
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (Introduced 03/24/2021) Cosponsors: (1)
S.1179
Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] (Introduced 04/15/2021) Cosponsors: (0)
S.1554
A bill to make certain irrigation districts eligible for Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program pumping power, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (Introduced 05/11/2021) Cosponsors: (1)
S.2334
Large Scale Water Recycling Project and Drought Resiliency Investment Act
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (Introduced 07/13/2021) Cosponsors: (3)
S.2693
Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (Introduced 08/10/2021) Cosponsors: (1)
S.3450
Sun River Hydropower Authorization Act
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (Introduced 01/10/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
S.3539
Watershed Results Act
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (Introduced 02/01/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
S.3693
Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act
Sponsor: Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (Introduced 02/17/2022) Cosponsors: (4)
S.3971
A bill to amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to modify a provision relating to cost-sharing requirements applicable to certain Bureau of Reclamation dams and dikes, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] (Introduced 03/31/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
S.4057
Strategic EV Management Act of 2022
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (Introduced 04/07/2022) Cosponsors: (6)
Latest Action: Senate - 05/25/2022 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S.4175
A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern.
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (Introduced 05/10/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
S.4176
A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to modify the eligibility requirements for certain small water storage and groundwater storage projects and to authorize the use of funds for certain additional Carey Act projects, and for other purposes.
S.4231
STREAM Act
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] (Introduced 05/17/2022) Cosponsors: (2)
S.4232
A bill to address the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (Introduced 05/17/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
S.4233
Platte River Basin Critical Maintenance and Repair Act
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (Introduced 05/17/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
S.4236
Water Data and Security Act of 2022
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (Introduced 05/17/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
S.4237
Fire Ready Nation Act of 2022
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (Introduced 05/17/2022) Cosponsors: (5)
Latest Action: Senate - 05/25/2022 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
WATER AND POWER LEGISLATION
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Water and Power concluded a hearing to examine S. 737, to establish a Federal cost share percentage for the Milk River Project in the State of Montana, S. 953, to provide for drought preparedness and improved water supply reliability, S. 1179, to provide financial assistance for projects to address certain subsidence impacts in the State of California, S. 1554, to make certain irrigation districts eligible for Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program pumping power, S. 2334, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program to provide grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities for large-scale water recycling and reuse projects, to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make certain modifications to the Cooperative Watershed Management Program, to provide emergency drought funding, S. 2693, to amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, S. 3450, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain facilities in the Sun River project, Montana, for the purpose of hydroelectric power generation, S. 3539, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to carry out watershed pilots, S. 3693 and H.R. 5001, bills to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to continue to implement endangered fish recovery programs for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins, S. 3971, to amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to modify a provision relating to cost-sharing requirements applicable to certain Bureau of Reclamation dams and dikes, S. 4175, to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern, S. 4176, to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to modify the eligibility requirements for certain small water storage and groundwater storage projects and to authorize the use of funds for certain additional Carey Act projects, S. 4231, to support water infrastructure in Reclamation States, and other purposes, S. 4232, to address the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, S. 4233, to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to provide for critical maintenance and repair of certain Bureau of Reclamation reserved or transferred works, and S. 4236, to provide for a national water data framework, to provide for the water security of the Rio Grande Basin, to reauthorize irrigation infrastructure grants, after receiving testimony from Senators Tester, Feinstein, and Padilla; and Camille Calimlim Touton, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.
Passed House
H.R.5001
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (Introduced 08/10/2021) Cosponsors: (6)
Committees: House - Natural Resources | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources
Committee Report: H. Rept. 117-263
SUPPORTING CAREERS IN CONSERVATION: WORKFORCE TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Committee on Agriculture: Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry held a hearing entitled ``Supporting Careers in Conservation: Workforce Training, Education, and Job Opportunities''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
APPROPRIATIONS--FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Homeland Security held a budget hearing on the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Testimony was heard from Deanne Criswell, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
REAUTHORIZATION AND REFORM OF THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance held a hearing entitled ``Reauthorization and Reform of the National Flood Insurance Program''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
May 24, 2022
S.3510
Disaster Resiliency Planning Act
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (Introduced 01/13/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
Latest Action: Senate - 05/24/2022 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 385.
H.R.7863
To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance with respect to natural disaster resilience, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Troy [D-LA-2] (Introduced 05/24/2022) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Oversight and Reform
Latest Action: House - 05/24/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
H.R.7865
To increase the availability of flood insurance for agricultural structures, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3] (Introduced 05/24/2022) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House - Financial Services
Latest Action: House - 05/24/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.7871
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for oil companies, to establish gas price rebates to individuals for 2022, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4] (Introduced 05/24/2022) Cosponsors: (2)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: House - 05/24/2022 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BOUNDARY WATERS WILDERNESS PROTECTION AND POLLUTION PREVENTION ACT
Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a hearing on H.R. 2794, the ``Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
May 23, 2022
There was no environmental or energy activity in Congress on May 23, 2022.
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