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Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020 [HB-7822]
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Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement policies, programs, and regulations related to air quality monitoring. Specifically, the EPA must implement a program using specified methods and technologies to administer or conduct the best available form of fenceline monitoring (i.e., monitoring of ambient air concentration using technology at a site's property line) of specified stationary sources of hazardous air pollutants. The stationary sources to be monitored must include the 25 high-priority facilities named in the EPA Inspector
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Introduced In House on 07/29/2020
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Clean Energy Innovation Funding Act of 2020 [HB-7827]
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To authorize funding for certain offices and programs of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee For Indigenous Peoples Of The United States. on 08/24/2020
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Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020 [S.4369]
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Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement policies, programs, and regulations related to air quality monitoring. Specifically, the EPA must implement a program using specified methods and technologies to administer or conduct the best available form of fenceline monitoring (i.e., monitoring of ambient air concentration using technology at a site's property line) of specified stationary sources of hazardous air pollutants. The stationary sources to be monitored must include the 25 high-priority facilities named in the EPA Inspector
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 07/29/2020
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Marshall Plan for Coal Country Act of 2020 [S.4306]
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[Pensions ]
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A bill to invest in workers and jobs, address important legacy costs in coal country, and drive development of advanced manufacturing and technologies.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tammy Duckworth
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/23/2020
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Public School Green Rooftop Program [HB-7693]
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Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a grant program for installing and maintaining green roof systems on public elementary and secondary school buildings. (Green roof refers to a layer of vegetation that is planted over a waterproofing system or to a waterproof management practice that is installed on a roof and may support plant growth.) Specifically, DOE must award grants to public elementary and secondary schools, local educational agencies, and partnerships with nonprofits organizations to (1) pay the costs of planning assistance
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 07/20/2020
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Water Resources Development Act of 2020 [HB-7575]
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Modifies water resources infrastructure funding and addresses Army Corps of Engineers projects for navigation, flood damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration. The bill removes certain funds appropriated for harbor operations and maintenance from annual discretionary spending limits. This allows additional funds to be appropriated for these purposes without the amounts counting against annual discretionary spending limits. Further, the bill increases the percentage of available funds allocated annually to emerging harbors (i.e., those that handle
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Sponsored by: Rep. Grace F. Napolitano
Received In The Senate. on 07/30/2020
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Future of Agricultural Resiliency And Modernization Act [HB-7482]
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Directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to award grants to certain entities, including states, local governments, and nonprofit organizations, to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, such as projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions; improve air, water, and soil health; and increase carbon sequestration. Additionally, USDA must establish a program to award grants to governmental organizations and private entities in the agricultural sector to carry out at least 10 pilot projects with the potential to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation And Forestry. on 08/13/2020
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Job Creation through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act [HB-7446]
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Requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program that provides grants for energy efficiency improvement projects in the manufacturing sector. The following types of entities are eligible for grants: state energy offices; Native American tribes; nonprofit organizations that focus on providing energy efficiency or renewable energy services and receive funding from states, tribes, or utilities; electric cooperative groups; or entities with a public-private partnership under the Hollings Manufacturing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 07/01/2020
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Job Creation through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act [S.4147]
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Requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program that provides grants for energy efficiency improvement projects in the manufacturing sector. The following types of entities are eligible for grants: state energy offices; Native American tribes; nonprofit organizations that focus on providing energy efficiency or renewable energy services and receive funding from states, tribes, or utilities; electric cooperative groups; or entities with a public-private partnership under the Hollings Manufacturing
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Merkley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 07/01/2020
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Methane Emissions Reduction Act [HB-7435]
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Requires the Department of Energy to carry out a program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Fred Upton
Introduced In House on 06/30/2020
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Climate Action Planning for Ports Act of 2020 [HB-7304]
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To authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to award grants to eligible entities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at ports, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
Introduced In House on 06/24/2020
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 [S.4049]
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Authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug
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Sponsored by: Sen. James M. Inhofe
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 08/07/2020
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Climate Smart Ports Act [S.4046]
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Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program for purchasing or installing equipment and technology that (1) is used at a port and produces zero exhaust emissions of certain pollutants and greenhouse gases, or (2) captures 100% of the exhaust emissions produced by an ocean-going vessel at berth.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 06/23/2020
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Identifying PFAS at Water Infrastructure Sites Act [HB-7243]
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To require the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to develop an inventory and carry out research with respect to PFAS, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 06/19/2020
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Integrated Energy Systems Act of 2020 [HB-7247]
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Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish an Integrated Energy Systems Program. Under the program, DOE must maximize energy production and efficiency. In addition, DOE must develop energy systems involving the integration of nuclear energy with renewable energy, fossil energy, and energy storage. Finally, DOE must expand the use of emissions-reducing energy technologies into nonelectric sectors to achieve significant reductions in environmental emissions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael K. Simpson
Introduced In House on 06/18/2020
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Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fee Reauthorization Act of 2020 [S.3971]
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A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to make modifications to the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael B. Enzi
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 06/17/2020
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Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act [HB-7228]
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To provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate plastics waste reduction and support recycling research and development for the economic and national security of the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Grace F. Napolitano
Introduced In House on 06/15/2020
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Moving Forward Act [HB-2]
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Addresses provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Among other provisions, the bill extends FY2020 enacted levels through FY2021 for federal-aid highway, transit, and safety programs; reauthorizes for FY2022-FY2025 several surface transportation programs, including the federal-aid highway program, transit programs, highway safety, motor carrier safety, and rail programs; addresses climate change, including strategies
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Received In The Senate. on 07/20/2020
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Climate Smart Ports Act [HB-7024]
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Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program for purchasing or installing equipment and technology that (1) is used at a port and produces zero exhaust emissions of certain pollutants and greenhouse gases, or (2) captures 100% of the exhaust emissions produced by an ocean-going vessel at berth.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 05/27/2020
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Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 [S.3590]
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A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize certain provisions, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kevin Cramer
By Senator Barrasso From Committee On Environment And Public Works Filed Written Report. Report No. 116-284. on 10/23/2020