Energy and Environment legislation

Bills on electricity generation, fuels, emissions, public lands, and water.

49 bills tracked 16 states with activity 10 recent recorded votes

In Congress

All federal bills

H.J.Res. 213 In committee

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".

This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor Craft regulation. Among other elements, the amendments proposed…

Last action August 10, 2026

H.J.Res. 210 In committee

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".

This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth Regulation. Among other elements, the amendment proposed by…

Last action August 6, 2026

S.J.Res. 207 In committee

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Conformation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years".

Last action August 5, 2026

S. 4784 Awaiting a floor vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…

Last action July 27, 2026

H.R. 8800 Passed one chamber

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…

Last action July 22, 2026

H.R. 8790 Passed one chamber

Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act

Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to support the development of next-generation geothermal systems, such as closed-loop geothermal systems in…

Last action July 21, 2026

In state legislatures

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AB 2111 California Passed one chamber

Electricity: transmission planning and transmission facilities.

(1) Existing law requires the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) , in consultation with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) , to provide transmission-focused guidance…

Last action August 13, 2026

SB 931 California Passed one chamber

Diablo Canyon nuclear powerplant: Community Impacts Mitigation Program.

Existing law vests the Public Utilities Commission with regulatory jurisdiction over public utilities, including electrical corporations. Existing law requires the commission to approve full funding for the Community…

Last action August 6, 2026

S 10672 New York In committee

Relates to disposal of radioactive waste

Provides that all waste containing source, byproduct, or special nuclear material shall be hazardous waste.

Last action August 3, 2026

HB 381 Alaska Failed

An Act relating to the taxation of certain natural gas project property and related facilities; relating to local contributions for public school funding; relating to municipal property taxes; relating to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation and funds of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to reporting requirements for natural gas pipeline projects; creating the Alaska affordable heating fuel fund; relating to approval of contracts by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska and inflation adjustment of the maximum price of natural gas; establishing an income tax on certain entities producing or transporting oil or gas in the state; relating to an alternative volumetric tax on natural gas throughput; relating to a municipal impact grant program and fund; relating to agreements and a payment related to a natural gas project; and providing for an effective date.

Last action July 16, 2026

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Most active sponsors

Legislators who have sponsored the most bills tagged Energy and Environment in the current session. Sponsorship count describes activity, not position.

Juan Vargas

U.S. Representative, California District 52 (D)

Mike Rogers

U.S. Representative, Alabama District 3 (R)

Gary Palmer

U.S. Representative, Alabama District 6 (R)

Joe Neguse

U.S. Representative, Colorado District 2 (D)

Pat Harrigan

U.S. Representative, North Carolina District 10 (R)

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