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H.R. 5184, the "Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act" or the "Affordable HOMES Act," aims to prevent the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing. The bill amends Section 413 of the Energy Independence and …
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA 2026) is a comprehensive bill authorizing appropriations and setting policy for the Department of Defense, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and various defense agencies. It addresses a …
The Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act reauthorizes the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It emphasizes the office's role as the primary NOAA representative in the Chesapeake Bay …
The Environmental Justice Screening Tool Act of 2025 directs the EPA Administrator to develop a geospatial mapping tool to identify disproportionately burdened communities within one year of enactment. This tool, the 'Environmental Justice Screening Tool,' will use various environmental, climate, …
The Housing Crisis Response Act of 2025 (H.R. 6771) is a comprehensive bill aimed at addressing the housing crisis in the United States. It focuses on increasing the availability of fair and affordable housing, decreasing housing costs, and improving community …
Senate Resolution 557 acknowledges the potential for climate change to trigger financial market collapses, destabilizing both national and global economies. It highlights the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and their associated economic losses, including impacts on insurance affordability and …
Senate Resolution 565 acknowledges that renewable energy facilities are the most cost-effective to operate. It also recognizes that increased reliance on fossil fuels to meet growing power demands drives up electricity prices. The resolution aims to highlight the economic benefits …
Senate Resolution 558 acknowledges the increasing frequency of climate change-driven extreme weather events. It also recognizes the simultaneous dismantling of weather monitoring and alert systems. The resolution expresses concern over the loss of National Weather Service employees and proposed budget …
Senate Resolution 559 acknowledges the increasing frequency, intensity, and destructiveness of wildfires due to climate change. The resolution highlights findings from NASA and the US Forest Service, emphasizing the extended fire seasons and the role of human-caused climate change. It …
Senate Resolution 556 addresses the escalating crisis in Florida's insurance market due to climate change risks. It highlights the increasing insolvency risks of home insurers, the reliance on potentially unreliable rating agencies like Demotech, and the surge in home insurance …
Senate Resolution 554 acknowledges the connection between climate change and rising insurance premiums. It notes a significant increase in insured losses from natural disasters and rising insurance costs as a percentage of mortgage payments. The resolution aims to highlight the …
Senate Resolution 553 acknowledges the reality of climate change and its causation by fossil fuel emissions. It is based on scientific evidence. The resolution itself is a simple statement of recognition.
Senate Resolution 550 acknowledges the scientific consensus on climate change and its human causes. It highlights historical evidence and research, including findings from NASA, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and even internal reports from fossil fuel companies. The resolution …
Senate Resolution 552 acknowledges the detrimental effects of human-caused climate change on ocean warming. The resolution highlights the increasing absorption of excess heat by the oceans, leading to significant warming of the upper ocean layers. It also points out the …
Senate Resolution 555 acknowledges the threat that climate change poses to the mortgage market and home values. It cites data indicating significant losses in home value due to sea-level rise and weather disasters. The resolution highlights the potential for future …