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Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

Senate

Reduce solid waste in national parks by advancing waste reduction practices and park operations changes

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025

House

Expand recycling infrastructure and public access by improving systems for collecting recyclable materials nationwide

Latest action: Thu May 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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BRACE Act

House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Latest action: Tue Jul 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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CHARM Act

House

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.

Latest action: Tue Jul 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

House

Require measures to reduce waste in national parks and improve waste management practices across park units

Latest action: Fri May 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act

Senate

Extends authorization for Save Our Seas 2.0 marine debris infrastructure programs to continue marine debris management efforts

Latest action: Thu Nov 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025

House

Establishes a federal criminal offense for recklessly disposing of or abandoning fetal remains in landfills or U.S. navigable waters

Latest action: Thu Jan 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2026

House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Latest action: Wed May 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Agricultural Environmental Stewardship Act of 2025

House

Extends through 2025 the energy investment tax credit for qualified biogas property that converts biomass into methane for sale or productive use

Latest action: Thu Jan 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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STEWARD Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes EPA grant, data, and reporting requirements to expand recycling and composting infrastructure, especially in underserved communities

Latest action: Thu Nov 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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PERMIT Act

House

Limits the Clean Water Act by narrowing which waters count as navigable under federal law

Latest action: Mon Dec 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a framework for cleaning up legacy mine sites through a dedicated mine cleanup program

Latest action: Thu Nov 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025

House

Establishes a legacy mine cleanup measure for mine reclamation and water resources work

Latest action: Thu Jun 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Minerals Security Partnership Authorization Act

House

Authorize the Minerals Security Partnership to coordinate international efforts on critical mineral security

Latest action: Tue Jul 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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PUBLIC Lands Act

Senate

Establishes a public lands measure focused on forests, mining, and other federal land management matters

Latest action: Thu Feb 12 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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WIPPES Act

House

Requires clear Do Not Flush labeling on certain premoistened nonwoven wipes to prevent wastewater infrastructure pollution and authorizes federal enforcement

Latest action: Tue Jun 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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WIPPES Act

Senate

Require clear Do Not Flush labeling on certain premoistened nonwoven wipes to prevent wastewater infrastructure pollution and improve environmental safety

Latest action: Tue Mar 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Critical Minerals Partnership Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a critical minerals partnership program to strengthen cooperation on mineral supply chains in 2025

Latest action: Thu Oct 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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FLASH Act

House

Establishes the FLASH Act as a named measure with no specific policy details available beyond its title

Latest action: Tue Mar 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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REUSE Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes the REUSE Act of 2025 as a Senate measure with its specific policy purpose not described in the available bill metadata

Latest action: Thu Nov 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriates FY2026 funding for USDA, the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies, while setting limits and conditions on the use of those funds

Latest action: Wed Jun 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriates FY2026 funding for Defense Department military activities and related defense programs, while setting limits and conditions on use of those funds

Latest action: Mon Dec 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

House

Appropriates FY2027 funding for Department of Defense military activities and related intelligence accounts, while setting conditions on how those funds may be used

Latest action: Fri Jun 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

House

Funds USDA, the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies for FY2027 while setting conditions on the use of appropriated funds

Latest action: Mon Jun 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriates FY2026 funding for Interior, EPA, Indian Health Service, Forest Service, and related environmental and cultural agencies, while setting conditions on the use of those funds

Latest action: Thu Jul 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Senate

Appropriates FY2026 funding for the Department of the Interior, EPA, the Forest Service, Indian Health Service, and related environmental and cultural agencies, while setting limits on how those funds may be used

Latest action: Thu Jul 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

House

Reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs covering commodity support, conservation, nutrition assistance, crop insurance, and related farm and food security activities

Latest action: Tue May 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds FY2026 commerce, justice, science, energy and water, interior, and environmental programs while setting limits on how those appropriations may be used

Latest action: Fri Jan 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate

Set FY2026 defense policy and authorize military programs, construction, and Department of Energy national security activities, including force levels, procurement, and defense oversight

Latest action: Wed Nov 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

House

Authorize FY2026 defense programs and military construction, set national security policy for the Department of Defense and related agencies, and speed defense acquisition delivery

Latest action: Tue Sep 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program Reauthorization Act

House

Extends authorization for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program to continue federal recycling infrastructure grants

Latest action: Wed Oct 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)