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November 9, 2021
From November 1-6 the House passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684), a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that will deliver new investments in American infrastructure over the next five years. Funding will go towards projects such as bridge repair, climate change mitigation, public transit modernization, and expanding broadband access. Other Congressional actions aimed towards improving emissions outcomes in the transportation sector, such as S.3125, which would establish an alternative fuel and low-emission aviation technology program, and H.R.5896, which would, among other things, innovative transportation corridors to reduce carbon and GHG emissions.
November 6, 2021
Senate
There was no environmental- or energy-related activity in the Senate.
House
Passed House
H.Res.774
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5376) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (Introduced 11/05/2021) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Rules
Latest Action: House - 11/06/2021 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Latest Committee Action
H.R.5376
Build Back Better Act
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3] (Introduced 09/27/2021) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Budget
Committee Reports: H. Rept. 117-130, H. Rept. 117-130, H. Rept. 117-130, H. Rept. 117-130
Latest Action: House - 11/06/2021 Rule H. Res. 774 passed House.
November 5, 2021
Passed Senate
H.R.3684
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] (Introduced 06/04/2021) Cosponsors: (5)
Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee Reports: H. Rept. 117-70, H. Rept. 117-70,Part 2
Committee Print: H.Prt. 117-9
Latest Action: House - 11/05/2021 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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 - 11/05/2021 House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 18, 2021.
H.R.5896
To incentivize innovative transportation corridors to reduce carbon and GHG emissions, to provide a tax structure that allows for certain investments in public transportation systems, and to enable the fossil fuel workforce to transition to sustainable work sectors.
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11] (Introduced 11/05/2021) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure; Ways and Means; Education and Labor; Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House - 11/05/2021 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and 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.5899
To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide for the generation of Renewable Identification Numbers under the renewable fuel program for electricity from renewable biomass, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3] (Introduced 11/05/2021) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House - 11/05/2021 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
November 4, 2021
S.Res.441
A resolution designating November 6, 2021, as "National Bison Day".
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (Introduced 11/04/2021) Cosponsors: (21)
Latest Action: Senate - 11/04/2021 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions)
S.3183
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a program of the Department of Defense to carry out stormwater management projects on or related to military installations to improve the resilience of military installations and defense access roads and protect waterways and stormwater-stressed ecosystems.
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Timothy [D-VA] (Introduced 11/04/2021) Cosponsors: (3)
Committees: Senate - Armed Services
Latest Action: Senate - 11/04/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.3200
A bill to authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakota, to conserve the Little Missouri National Grasslands, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (Introduced 11/04/2021) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: Senate - Energy and Natural Resources
Latest Action: Senate - 11/04/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.R.1917
Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act
Sponsor: Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7] (Introduced 03/16/2021) Cosponsors: (6)
Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure; Financial Services
Latest Action: House - 11/04/2021 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R.3709
Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act of 2021
Sponsor: Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24] (Introduced 06/04/2021) Cosponsors: (4)
H.R.5849
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the definition of navigable waters, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (Introduced 11/03/2021) Cosponsors: (0)
Latest Action: House - 11/04/2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.5855
To authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakota, to conserve the Little Missouri National Grasslands, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large] (Introduced 11/04/2021) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Natural Resources
Latest Action: House - 11/04/2021 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.5863
To strengthen enforcement actions against unlawfully sourced palm oil and deforestation in developing countries, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3] (Introduced 11/04/2021) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Agriculture; Energy and Commerce; Foreign Affairs; Financial Services; Natural Resources
Latest Action: House - 11/04/2021 Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, 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.
H.R.5876
To prohibit the implementation of climate finance plans, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] (Introduced 11/04/2021) Cosponsors: (3)
Committees: House - Financial Services; Foreign Affairs
Latest Action: House - 11/04/2021 Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.5889
To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for retail electricity suppliers and retail natural gas suppliers, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large] (Introduced 11/04/2021) Cosponsors: (1)
Latest Action: House - 11/04/2021 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
November 3, 2021
S.138
Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] (Introduced 01/28/2021) Cosponsors: (3)
Committees: Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Latest Action: Senate - 11/03/2021 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S.442
Bulb Replacement Improving Government with High-efficiency Technology Act
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (Introduced 02/25/2021) Cosponsors: (1)
Latest Action: Senate - 11/03/2021 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.3145
A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to expedite approval of exports of small volumes of natural gas, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (Introduced 11/03/2021) Cosponsors: (4)
Latest Action: Senate - 11/03/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.3152
A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to disqualify certain borrowers from receiving a guarantee for a project, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (Introduced 11/03/2021) Cosponsors: (0)
S.3156
A bill to require Federal agencies to maintain plans for responding to, mitigating, and adapting to climate change, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (Introduced 11/03/2021) Cosponsors: (6)
Latest Action: Senate - 11/03/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest Action: House - 11/03/2021 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. (text: CR H6136-6137)
H.R.5631
Tim Hart Wildland Firefighter Classification and Pay Parity Act
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (Introduced 10/19/2021) Cosponsors: (4)
Committees: House - Oversight and Reform; Natural Resources; Agriculture
Latest Action: House - 11/03/2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
H.R.5830
To establish an international terrestrial carbon sequestration program and provide international technical assistance for carbon market development, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] (Introduced 11/03/2021) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Foreign Affairs
Latest Action: House - 11/03/2021 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5845
To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to regional standards for furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps.
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] (Introduced 11/03/2021) Cosponsors: (0)
Latest Action: House - 11/03/2021 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House - 11/03/2021 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.Res.745
Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2021, to October 31, 2021, as "BatWeek".
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large] (Introduced 10/25/2021) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House - Agriculture
Latest Action: House - 11/03/2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Committee Meetings
BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
Committee on Rules: Full Committee continued a hearing on H.R. 5376, the ``Build Back Better Act''. Testimony was heard from Chairman Yarmuth, Chairman Pallone, Chairman Scott of Virginia, Chairman Waters, Chairman David Scott of Georgia, Chairman Grijalva, Chairman Velázquez, Chairman Takano, Chairman Nadler, Chairman Thompson of Mississippi, Chairman Carolyn B. Maloney of New York, and Representatives Smith of Missouri, Thompson of California, Rice of South Carolina, Rodgers of Washington, Foxx, Titus, Rouzer, McHenry, Thompson of Pennsylvania, Westerman, Luetkemeyer, Bost, Jordan, Perlmutter, Lucas, Katko, and Comer.
November 2, 2021
S.3140
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the credit for residential energy efficient property refundable, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] (Introduced 11/02/2021) Cosponsors: (14)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: Senate - 11/02/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res.436
A resolution honoring the individuals fighting and the individuals who have fallen responding to wildland fires during the ongoing 2021 wildfire season.
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (Introduced 11/02/2021) Cosponsors: (8)
Latest Action: Senate - 11/02/2021 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7685; text: CR S7605)
BUSINESS MEETING
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee ordered favorably reported the nominations of Geraldine Richmond, of Oregon, to be Under Secretary for Science, Brad John Crabtree, of North Dakota, to be an Assistant Secretary (Fossil Energy and Carbon Management), and Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, of California, to be Director of the Office of Science, all of the Department of Energy, M. Camille Calimlim Touton, of Nevada, to be Commissioner of Reclamation, and Charles F. Sams III, of Oregon, to be Director of the National Park Service, both of the Department of the Interior, and Willie L. Phillips, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Latest Action: House - 11/02/2021 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 124.
H.R.5802
To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] (Introduced 11/01/2021) Cosponsors: (14)
Committees: House - Financial Services; Transportation and Infrastructure; Ways and Means
Latest Action: House - 11/02/2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H.R.5821
To provide additional benefits to American workers whose employment has been impacted as a result of the transition to a clean energy economy.
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9] (Introduced 11/02/2021) Cosponsors: (15)
Committees: House - Education and Labor; Ways and Means
Latest Action: House - 11/02/2021 Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.Res.754
Expressing that the House of Representatives opposes punitive natural gas taxes on United States businesses, families, and workers.
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (Introduced 10/28/2021) Cosponsors: (83)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: 11/02/2021 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6084)
November 1, 2021
S.3125
A bill to establish an alternative fuel and low-emission aviation technology program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael [D-GA] (Introduced 11/01/2021) Cosponsors: (3)
Committees: Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Action: Senate - 11/01/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
S.3128
A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (Introduced 11/01/2021) Cosponsors: (8)
Committees: Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Latest Action: Senate - 11/01/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Latest Action: House - 11/01/2021 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 117.
H.R.5589
Pyrolysis Innovation Grants Act
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-10] (Introduced 10/15/2021) Cosponsors: (2)
Latest Action: House - 11/01/2021 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 122.
H.R.5793
To temporarily limit the authority of the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to prescribe chargeable premium rates for flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program.
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25] (Introduced 11/01/2021) Cosponsors: (3)
Committees: House - Financial Services
Latest Action: House - 11/01/2021 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.5805
To withdraw certain Bureau of Land Management land from mineral development.
Sponsor: Rep. Stansbury, Melanie Ann [D-NM-1] (Introduced 11/01/2021) Cosponsors: (3)
Latest Action: House - 11/01/2021 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources
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