Climate change and greenhouse gases

S 2342: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Sponsors

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Thursday, July 17th, 2025

Subjects
Accounting and auditing, Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Administrative remedies, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Africa, Alliances, Asia, Aviation and airports, Brazil, Cardiovascular and respiratory health, Caribbean area, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Chemical and biological weapons, China, Civil actions and liability, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Collective security, Computer security and identity theft

SJRES 60: 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 “Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update”.

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency interim final rule titled Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update published on May 20, 2025 (90 Federal Register 21423).

The interim final rule increases the permissible nitrogen oxides (NO_X) emissions from Indiana electricity generating units (EGUs) from May through September during 2024 and subsequent years.

Sponsors

Sheldon Whitehouse (D) RI

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Friday, June 27th, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Congressional oversight, Electric power generation and transmission, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Indiana

HR 3944: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to military construction, veterans, agriculture, and the legislative branch.

Specifically, the bill includes 3 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:

the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;
the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; and
the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026.

The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill include

Department of Defense military construction and family housing activities,
the Department of Veterans Affairs,
the Department of Agriculture,
the Food and Drug Administration,
the Senate,
various agencies that support Congress, and
several related and independent agencies.

(Pursuant to the longstanding practice of each chamber of Congress determining its own requirements, funds for the House of Representatives are not included in the Senate bill.)

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Sponsors

John Carter (R) TX

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Thursday, June 12th, 2025

Subjects
Abortion, Alaska, Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, Alliances, Alternative and renewable resources, American Battle Monuments Commission, Animal protection and human-animal relationships, Appropriations, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Building construction, Cancer, Cardiovascular and respiratory health, Caribbean area, Cemeteries and funerals, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Collective security, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Congressional-executive branch relations

S 2067: Rescissions Act of 2025

Rescissions Act of 2025

This bill rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided to the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), various independent and related agencies, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

The rescissions were proposed by the President under procedures included in the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. Under current law, the President may propose rescissions to Congress using specified procedures, and the rescissions must be enacted into law to take effect.

Specifically, the bill rescinds funds that were provided to the State Department or the President for

Contributions to International Organizations;
Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities;
Global Health Programs;
Migration and Refugee Assistance;
the Complex Crises Fund;
the Democracy Fund;
the Economic Support Fund;
Contributions to the Clean Technology Fund;
International Organization and Programs;
Development Assistance;
Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia;
International Disaster Assistance; and
Transition Initiatives.

The bill also rescinds funds that were provided for

USAID Operating Expenses,
the Inter-American Foundation,
the U.S. African Development Foundation,
the U.S. Institute of Peace, and
the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Sponsors

Eric Schmitt (R) MO

Cosponsors

Rand Paul (R) KY, Marsha Blackburn (R) TN, Cynthia Lummis (R) WY

Introduced on
Thursday, June 12th, 2025

Subjects
Abortion, Adult education and literacy, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Africa, African Development Foundation, Agricultural education, Agricultural research, Area studies and international education, Asia, Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies, Caribbean area, Child health, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Coal, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Credit and credit markets, Department of State, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Disaster relief and insurance

HR 4: Rescissions Act of 2025

Rescissions Act of 2025

This bill rescinds $9.4 billion in unobligated funds that were provided to the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), various independent and related agencies, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

The rescissions were proposed by the President under procedures included in the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. Under current law, the President may propose rescissions to Congress using specified procedures, and the rescissions must be enacted into law to take effect.

Specifically, the bill rescinds funds that were provided to the State Department or the President for

Contributions to International Organizations;
Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities;
Global Health Programs;
Migration and Refugee Assistance;
the Complex Crises Fund;
the Democracy Fund;
the Economic Support Fund;
Contributions to the Clean Technology Fund;
International Organization and Programs;
Development Assistance;
Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia;
International Disaster Assistance; and
Transition Initiatives.

The bill also rescinds funds that were provided for

USAID Operating Expenses,
the Inter-American Foundation,
the U.S. African Development Foundation,
the U.S. Institute of Peace, and
the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Sponsors

Steve Scalise (R) LA

Cosponsors

Tom Cole (R) OK, Aaron Bean (R) FL, Pete Sessions (R) TX, Marjorie Greene (R) GA, Blake Moore (R) UT

Introduced on
Friday, June 6th, 2025

Subjects
Abortion, Adult education and literacy, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Africa, African Development Foundation, Agricultural education, Agricultural research, Area studies and international education, Asia, Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies, Caribbean area, Child health, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Coal, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Credit and credit markets, Department of State, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Disaster relief and insurance

SJRES 45: 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 and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision”.

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision (90 Fed. Reg. 642) and published on January 6, 2025. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver for its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.)

Sponsors

Shelley Capito (R) WV

Cosponsors

Deb Fischer (R) NE, Markwayne Mullin (R) OK, Kevin Cramer (R) ND, Pete Ricketts (R) NE, Dan Sullivan (R) AK, Cynthia Lummis (R) WY, Roger Wicker (R) MS, Joni Ernst (R) IA, James Justice (R) WV, John Kennedy (R) LA, Ted Budd (R) NC, Marsha Blackburn (R) TN, Rick Scott (R) FL, Jerry Moran (R) KS, Ted Cruz (R) TX, Mike Crapo (R) ID, Tommy Tuberville (R) AL, Tom Cotton (R) AR, Bill Hagerty (R) TN, Bernie Moreno (R) OH

Introduced on
Friday, April 4th, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Air quality, California, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Congressional oversight, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal preemption, Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles, Motor vehicles

SJRES 47: 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 and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The ‘Omnibus’ Low NOx Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision”.

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The ‘Omnibus’ Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision (90 Fed. Reg. 643) and published on January 6, 2025. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver for its Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Omnibus Low NOX regulations. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.)

Sponsors

Markwayne Mullin (R) OK

Cosponsors

Shelley Capito (R) WV, Deb Fischer (R) NE

Introduced on
Friday, April 4th, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Air quality, California, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Congressional oversight, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal preemption, Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles, Motor vehicles

HJRES 89: Providing 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 and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The ‘Omnibus’ Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision”.

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The ‘Omnibus’ Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision (90 Fed. Reg. 643) and published on January 6, 2025. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver for its Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Omnibus Low NOX regulations. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.)

Sponsors

Jay Obernolte (R) CA

Cosponsors

Russ Fulcher (R) ID, John Joyce (R) PA, John James (R) MI, Kevin Kiley (R) CA, Doug LaMalfa (R) CA, Lisa McClain (R) MI

Introduced on
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Air quality, California, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Congressional oversight, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal preemption, Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles, Motor vehicles

HJRES 87: Providing 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 and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision”.

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision (88 Fed. Reg. 20688) and published on April 6, 2023. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver several of its regulations, including the Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty Regulations and Maintenance Provisions. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.)

Sponsors

John James (R) MI

Cosponsors

John Joyce (R) PA, Russ Fulcher (R) ID, Jay Obernolte (R) CA, Kevin Kiley (R) CA, Doug LaMalfa (R) CA, Lisa McClain (R) MI

Introduced on
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

Subjects
Air quality, California, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Federal preemption, Legislative rules and procedure, Motor carriers, Motor vehicles

HJRES 88: Providing 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 and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision”.

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision (90 Fed. Reg. 642) and published on January 6, 2025. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver for its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.)

Sponsors

John Joyce (R) PA

Cosponsors

Doug LaMalfa (R) CA, John James (R) MI, Russ Fulcher (R) ID, Jay Obernolte (R) CA, Kevin Kiley (R) CA, Lisa McClain (R) MI

Introduced on
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Air quality, California, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Congressional oversight, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal preemption, Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles, Motor vehicles

HR 1647: Tribal Climate Health Assurance Act of 2025

Tribal Climate Health Assurance Act of 2025

This bill provides statutory authority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to implement the Climate Ready Tribes Initiative in coordination with the National Indian Health Board. The purposes of the initiative include translating science, creating decision-support tools, and mitigating threats relating to the health impacts of climate change on Indian tribes.

Sponsors

Lauren Underwood (D) IL

Cosponsors

Jared Huffman (D) CA, Salud Carbajal (D) CA, Eleanor Norton (D) DC, Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D) CA, Yassamin Ansari (D) AZ

Introduced on
Thursday, February 27th, 2025

Subjects
Climate change and greenhouse gases, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Environmental health, Health programs administration and funding, Indian social and development programs

HR 1645: Climate and Health Protection Act

Sponsors

Lauren Underwood (D) IL

Cosponsors

Jennifer McClellan (D) VA, Rau00fal Grijalva (D) AZ, Nydia Velu00e1zquez (D) NY, Kevin Mullin (D) CA, Melanie Stansbury (D) NM, Sara Jacobs (D) CA, Alma Adams (D) NC, Eleanor Norton (D) DC, Janice Schakowsky (D) IL, Shontel Brown (D) OH, Kelly Morrison (D) MN, Steve Cohen (D) TN

Introduced on
Thursday, February 27th, 2025

Subjects
Air quality, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Congressional oversight, Environmental health, Health information and medical records, Health programs administration and funding, Health promotion and preventive care

HJRES 61: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing”.

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing (89 Fed. Reg. 94886) and published on November 29, 2024. The rule addresses the decision in Louisiana Environmental Action Network v. EPA (D.C. Cir. 2020) by implementing emissions standards for the rubber processing subcategory of the rubber tire manufacturing industry to ensure all emissions of hazardous air pollutants from sources in the source category are regulated.

Sponsors

H. Griffith (R) VA

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Tuesday, February 25th, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Air quality, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Congressional oversight, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Manufacturing, Motor vehicles

HR 1534: IMPACT Act

Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act or the IMPACT Act

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a temporary program that supports advanced production of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt.

Specifically, the program must support research, development, and commercial application of production processes for low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt that are more cost-effective, durable, or resource-efficient (i.e., advanced production). The program must particularly focus on carbon capture technologies, energy-efficient processes, research involving novel materials, and other specified technologies and innovative processes.

DOE must select entities to implement relevant demonstration projects; eligible entities include government, nonprofit, educational, and private sector entities. DOE may terminate these projects if it determines that sufficient amounts of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt that are produced through advanced production are commercially available at reasonable prices.

The program terminates seven years after the bill is enacted.

Sponsors

Max Miller (R) OH

Cosponsors

Valerie Foushee (D) NC

Introduced on
Monday, February 24th, 2025

Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations, Air quality, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Infrastructure development, Research and development, Rural conditions and development

HR 1326: DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act

DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act

This bill requires the Department of Energy and Department of Agriculture to carry out cross-cutting and collaborative research and development activities through the establishment of an interagency agreement.

The agencies are authorized to (1) carry out reimbursable agreements in order to maximize research and development effectiveness, and (2) collaborate with other federal agencies. Further, the interagency agreement must require the use of a competitive, merit-reviewed process, which considers applications from federal agencies, national laboratories, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit institutions.

Research and development activities may include

collaborative research in a variety of focus areas such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, biofuels and biobased products, grid modernization and security, rural technology development, and wildfire risks and prevention;
developing methods to accommodate large voluntary standardized and integrated data sets on agricultural, environmental, supply chain, and economic information;
supporting research infrastructure and workforce development; and
collaborative research and development on ways to improve agriculture operations and processing efficiencies, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Sponsors

Frank Lucas (R) OK

Cosponsors

Zoe Lofgren (D) CA

Introduced on
Thursday, February 13th, 2025

Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations, Agricultural practices and innovations, Agricultural research, Alternative and renewable resources, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy, Energy research, Energy storage, supplies, demand, Fires, Forests, forestry, trees, Pest management, Research administration and funding, Research and development, Water use and supply

HR 1263: Strengthening the Quad Act

Strengthening the Quad Act

This bill directs the Department of State to seek to establish a working group with Japan, Australia, and India to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values. (The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad, is a coalition comprised of the United States and these three countries.)

The bill also requires the State Department to report to Congress a strategy for bolstering engagement and cooperation with the Quad. The strategy shall summarize current and past Quad initiatives, including those to promote broad-based and inclusive economic growth, technology cooperation, energy innovation, and resilient supply chains. The strategy shall also recommend (1) how Congress can help address certain barriers to implementing and expanding Quad cooperation, (2) new authorities needed to strengthen U.S. leadership in and contributions to Quad initiatives, and (3) additional resources needed to expand successful initiatives.

Sponsors

Gregory Meeks (D) NY

Cosponsors

Young Kim (R) CA, Ami Bera (D) CA, Bill Huizenga (R) MI, Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D) CA

Introduced on
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025

Subjects
Advisory bodies, Asia, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Congressional oversight, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Energy research, India, Infrastructure development, Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information, International organizations and cooperation, Japan, Oceania, Strategic materials and reserves, World health

HR 1111: Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2025

SJRES 12: 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 “Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions”.

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions and published on November 18, 2024. The rule outlines compliance requirements under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. Under the program, the EPA collects an annual charge on emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases from entities in the oil and gas sector if their emissions exceed specified waste emissions thresholds.

Sponsors

John Hoeven (R) ND

Cosponsors

Shelley Capito (R) WV, Mike Lee (R) UT, James Lankford (R) OK, Katie Britt (R) AL, Steve Daines (R) MT, Roger Marshall (R) KS, Kevin Cramer (R) ND, Cynthia Lummis (R) WY, James Risch (R) ID, Rick Scott (R) FL, Ted Cruz (R) TX, Rand Paul (R) KY, Mike Crapo (R) ID, James Justice (R) WV, Tommy Tuberville (R) AL, John Kennedy (R) LA, Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) MS, Mike Rounds (R) SD, Tim Sheehy (R) MT, Thomas Tillis (R) NC

Introduced on
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Air quality, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Congressional oversight, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Oil and gas

HJRES 35: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions”.

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions and published on November 18, 2024. The rule outlines compliance requirements under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. Under the program, the EPA collects an annual charge on emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases from the oil and gas sector if the emissions exceed specified waste emissions thresholds.

Sponsors

August Pfluger (R) TX

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Air quality, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Congressional oversight, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Oil and gas