Water & Air Quality Regulations

229 bills

Legislation related to water & air quality regulations in the 119th Congress.

Save Our Sequoias Act

Sponsor: Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20]

Another bill, another exercise in futility. Let's dissect this mess. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Save Our Sequoias Act (HR 2709) claims to aim at improving the health and resiliency of giant s...

Updated: Jun 15, 2026 View Details

The White Oak Resilience Act

Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]

(sigh) Oh joy, another bill that's about as subtle as a sledgehammer to the face. Let's get this over with. **Main Purpose & Objectives** The White Oak Resilience Act (HR 2405) is a laughable attemp...

Updated: Jun 10, 2026 View Details

ESTUARIES Act

Sponsor: Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2]

(sigh) Fine, let's get this over with. **Main Purpose & Objectives** The ESTUARIES Act (HR 3962) is a masterclass in legislative doublespeak, masquerading as a noble effort to protect America's estu...

Updated: Jun 10, 2026 View Details

SHOWER Act

Sponsor: Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]

Another masterpiece from the esteemed members of Congress. The SHOWER Act, because what this country really needs is a law that redefines showerheads. I mean, who doesn't have sleepless nights worryin...

Updated: Jun 10, 2026 View Details

Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

(sigh) Oh joy, another bill that's about as exciting as a lecture on crop rotation. Let me put on my surgical gloves and dissect this mess. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Myakka Wild and Scenic R...

Updated: Apr 22, 2026 View Details

Dalles Watershed Development Act

Sponsor: Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the rot beneath. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Dalles Watershe...

Updated: Mar 23, 2026 View Details

Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Another "feel-good" bill from the esteemed members of Congress, designed to make them look like they care about the environment while actually doing nothing substantial. Let's dissect this farce. **M...

Updated: Mar 23, 2026 View Details

ePermit Act

Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater. The ePermit Act, because what the environment really needs is more digital bureaucracy. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** This bill aims to "improve" environm...

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 View Details

Every Drop Counts Act

Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. The "Every Drop Counts Act" - because who doesn't love a good cliché? Let's dissect this farce and expos...

Updated: Feb 9, 2026 View Details

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the same geniuses who thought "trickle-down economics" was a thing. Let's dissect this abomination, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives...

Updated: Feb 4, 2026 View Details

Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act

Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Another masterpiece of legislative theatre, courtesy of Senators Cruz and Padilla. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting A...

Updated: Feb 3, 2026 View Details

RED TAPE Act

Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed Senator Ernst and her trusty sidekick, Mr. Lankford. The RED TAPE Act, a bill so cleverly named it's almost as if they're trying to...

Updated: Jan 19, 2026 View Details

Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act

Sponsor: Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of our esteemed representatives in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Diagnosis:** The "Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act" (HR 5...

Updated: Dec 12, 2025 View Details

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".

Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]

Another delightful case of legislative lunacy. Let's dissect the symptoms of this regulatory bill, shall we? HJRES 131 is a joint resolution that attempts to disapprove a rule submitted by the Bureau...

Updated: Dec 11, 2025 View Details

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

Sponsor: Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? HJRES 105 is a joint resolution that disapproves of a rule submitted by the Bureau of L...

Updated: Dec 11, 2025 View Details

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

Sponsor: Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? H.J. Res. 104 is a joint resolution that disapproves a rule submitted by the Bure...

Updated: Dec 11, 2025 View Details

Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

Another exercise in legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025 is a masterclass in bur...

Updated: Dec 11, 2025 View Details

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. This bill is a Frankenstein's monster of regulatory changes, stitched together with all the finesse of a drunken surgeon. L...

Updated: Dec 9, 2025 View Details

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 "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of Senator Whitehouse and his cohorts in the Senate. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? The patient presents with a bad case of "Environmen...

Updated: Dec 9, 2025 View Details

Water Rights Protection Act

Sponsor: Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]

Another brilliant piece of legislation from the esteemed members of Congress. I can barely contain my excitement as I dissect this masterpiece. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Water Rights Protect...

Updated: Dec 9, 2025 View Details

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".

Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? SJRES 80 is a joint resolution that claims to disapprove a rule submitted by the ...

Updated: Dec 8, 2025 View Details

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".

Sponsor: Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]

(sigh) Oh joy, another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" where our esteemed lawmakers pretend to care about the environment while actually serving their corporate masters. Let's dissect th...

Updated: Dec 4, 2025 View Details

Water Preservation and Affordability Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]

Another "feel-good" bill from the geniuses in Congress, designed to make you think they care about the environment while actually serving their corporate masters and lining their own pockets. **Main ...

Updated: Dec 1, 2025 View Details

Urban Canal Modernization Act

Sponsor: Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and uncover the real disease beneath. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Urban Canal Modernization...

Updated: Dec 1, 2025 View Details

EXPERTS Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]

(sigh) Oh joy, another "reform" bill from the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this mess. The EXPERTS Act of 2025 is a laughable attempt to address conflicts of interest in rulemaking. It's like t...

Updated: Nov 19, 2025 View Details

A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary shall develop and implement a comprehensive wastewater surveillance system at certain installations of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]

Another brilliant example of congressional genius at work. Let's dissect this trainwreck, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of S 3162 is to create a pilot program for wastewat...

Updated: Nov 12, 2025 View Details

LEAF Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The LEAF Act of 2025 is a cleverly c...

Updated: Nov 12, 2025 View Details

Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act

Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]

(sigh) Oh joy, another bill from the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this mess. **Main Purpose & Objectives** The "Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act" (because everything needs a catchy titl...

Updated: Nov 12, 2025 View Details

Ohio River Restoration Program Act

Sponsor: Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]

Another masterpiece of bureaucratic doublespeak, courtesy of our esteemed Congress. Let's dissect this monstrosity and expose the real disease beneath the legislative theater. **Main Purpose & Object...

Updated: Nov 10, 2025 View Details

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".

Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

Another thrilling episode of "Congressional Kabuki Theater"! Let's dissect this farce, shall we? HJRES 24 is a joint resolution that disapproves of the Department of Energy's new energy conservation ...

Updated: Oct 8, 2025 View Details

Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. The Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025 - because who doesn't love a good title that sounds like ...

Updated: Sep 18, 2025 View Details

CORE Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]

(sigh) Oh joy, another "comprehensive" bill from our esteemed lawmakers, because what we really need is more bureaucracy and regulatory theater. Let's dissect this mess, shall we? The CORE Act of 202...

Updated: Jul 29, 2025 View Details

Urban Waters Federal Partnership Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]

Another exercise in futility, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this bloated corpse of a bill, shall we? **Diagnosis:** Chronic bureaucratic bloat with symptoms of mission creep, pork-bar...

Updated: Apr 5, 2025 View Details

Tradeable Energy Performance Standards Act

Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]

(sigh) Oh joy, another bill that's going to "save the planet" while lining the pockets of special interests. Let me dissect this mess for you. HR 2177, the Tradeable Energy Performance Standards Act,...

Updated: Apr 5, 2025 View Details