Advancing science-based climate solutions
Environment & Energy Congressional Round-Up | September 30 - October 4, 2024
October 7, 2024
Highlights:
Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.), Bill Posey (R-Fla.), and Donald Beyer (D-Va.) introduced the Coastal Restoration Act (H.R.9912) to expand coastal ecosystem conservation efforts through research and coordination between federal, state, local, and Tribal governments. Specifically, the bill would establish a federal interagency blue carbon research initiative, as well as a national inventory of coastal ecosystems that could help sequester carbon, among other initiatives.
Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-N.C.) and democratic cosponsors introduced the Cool Roof Rebate Act of 2024 (H.R.9894). If enacted, the bill would establish a rebate program under the Department of Energy for “cool roof” products— reflective rooftop devices that could lower household temperatures, effectively lowering home electricity consumption and energy bills. EESI’s Living with Climate Change briefing on extreme heat discusses other ways built and natural infrastructure can reduce home temperatures.
Reps. Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.) and Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) introduced the Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act (H.R.9908), which would create a grant program under the U.S. Geological Survey to leverage satellite technology to monitor wildfires.
October 4, 2024
House:
Bills Introduced:
Coastal Restoration Act
Sponsor: Bonamici, Suzanne [Rep.-D-OR-1] Cosponsors: (2)
Committees: House - Natural Resources; Science, Space, and Technology; House Administration; Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House - 10/04/2024 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, House Administration, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker
To permanently extend the first right of refusal for the purchase of Tribal assets, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Curtis, John R. [Rep.-R-UT-3] Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Natural Resources
Latest Action: House - 10/04/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
To modify procurement requirements relating to rare earth elements and strategic and critical materials by contractors of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Finstad, Brad [Rep.-R-MN-1] Cosponsors: (2)
Committees: House - Armed Services
Latest Action: House - 10/04/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 with respect to workforce development, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Spanberger, Abigail Davis [Rep.-D-VA-7] Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House - Agriculture
Latest Action: House - 10/04/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Recognizing the 15th anniversary of Outdoor Afro.
Sponsor: Thompson, Mike [Rep.-D-CA-4] Cosponsors: (9)
Committees: House - Natural Resources
Latest Action: House - 10/04/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Senate:
No environmental or energy activity in the Senate today.
October 3, 2024
The House and Senate did not meet today.
October 2, 2024
The House and Senate did not meet today.
October 1, 2024
House:
Bills Introduced:
To improve dam and hydropower safety, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Dingell, Debbie [Rep.-D-MI-6] Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House - 10/01/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish and carry out a program to provide rebates for the purchase and installation of cool roof products.
Sponsor: Foushee, Valerie P. [Rep.-D-NC-4] Cosponsors: (5)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House - 10/01/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure midstream processing of critical materials, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Guthrie, Brett [Rep.-R-KY-2] Cosponsors: (10)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House - 10/01/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to allow for additional agricultural lands to be enrolled under the conservation reserve enhancement program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: LaMalfa, Doug [Rep.-R-CA-1] Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House - Agriculture
Latest Action: House - 10/01/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
To make supplemental appropriations for disaster relief in response to Hurricane Helene, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Moskowitz, Jared [Rep.-D-FL-23] Cosponsors: (2)
Committees: House - Appropriations
Latest Action: House - 10/01/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act
Sponsor: Pettersen, Brittany [Rep.-D-CO-7] Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House - Natural Resources
Latest Action: House - 10/01/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for hazard mitigation projects in connection with certain working waterfront property.
Sponsor: Pingree, Chellie [Rep.-D-ME-1] Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: House - 10/01/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Expressing support for the recognition of September 29, 2024, as “International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste”.
Sponsor: Lawler, Michael [Rep.-R-NY-17] Cosponsors: (3)
Committees: House - Agriculture
Latest Action: House - 10/01/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as “National Science Day”.
Sponsor: Ross, Deborah K. [Rep.-D-NC-2] Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Oversight and Accountability
Latest Action: House - 10/01/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Senate:
The Senate did not meet today.
September 30, 2024
The House and Senate did not meet today.
