Highlights:
Reps. Michael Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) introduced the Conservation and Regenerative Optimization Practices (CROP) for Farming Act (H.R.5922). The bill would make practices that reduce nitrous oxide and methane emissions and practices that store carbon in soil and plants eligible for payments under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Sens. Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) introduced a companion bill (S.2564) in July.
Reps. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), and Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) introduced the Science-based Equitable Aquaculture Food (SEAfood) Act (H.R.5944). The bill aims to develop sustainable offshore aquaculture to meet domestic seafood demand while creating jobs in coastal communities.
Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-Ore.) and other Democratic cosponsors introduced the Soil Conservation And Regeneration Education (Soil CARE) Act of 2023 (H.R.5951) in the House. The bill establishes a training program to disseminate the latest research and technology around soil health practices. Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) introduced a companion bill (S.3023) last week.
October 13, 2023
House:
No climate or energy related activity in the House today.
Senate:
No climate or energy related activity in the Senate today.
October 12, 2023
House:
Bills Introduced:
To withdraw certain Federal land in the Pecos Watershed area of the State of New Mexico from mineral entry, to designate the Thompson Peak Wilderness Area in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Leger Fernandez, Teresa [Rep.-D-NM-3] Cosponsors: (1)
Latest Action: 10/12/2023 Introduced in House
Science-based Equitable Aquaculture Food (SEAfood) Act
Sponsor: Mace, Nancy [Rep.-R-SC-1] Cosponsors: (2)
Latest Action: 10/12/2023 Introduced in House
Soil Conservation and Regeneration Education (Soil CARE) Act of 2023
Sponsor: Salinas, Andrea [Rep.-D-OR-6] Cosponsors: (3)
Latest Action: 10/12/2023 Introduced in House
To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to designate as a component of the National Heritage Area System the Finger Lakes National Heritage Area in the State of New York, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Tenney, Claudia [Rep.-R-NY-24] Cosponsors: (5)
Latest Action: 10/12/2023 Introduced in House
Senate:
No climate or energy related activity in the Senate today.
October 11, 2023
House:
Bills Introduced:
To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to address emissions of certain greenhouse gasses and carbon storage through conservation incentive contracts.
Sponsor: Lawler, Michael [Rep.-R-NY-17] Cosponsors: (1)
Latest Action: 10/11/2023 Introduced in House
To require the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw certain documents relating to grizzly bears.
Sponsor: Newhouse, Dan [Rep.-R-WA-4] Cosponsors: (0)
Latest Action: 10/11/2023 Introduced in House
Senate:
No climate or energy related activity in the Senate today.
October 10, 2023
House:
Bills Introduced:
To amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to improve the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Adams, Alma S. [Rep.-D-NC-12] Cosponsors: (13)
Latest Action: 10/10/2023 Introduced in House
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to designate and maintain at least 20 percent of the total number of trails in the Shawnee National Forest for trail riding by covered vehicles, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Bost, Mike [Rep.-R-IL-12] Cosponsors: (0)
Latest Action: 10/10/2023 Introduced in House
Senate:
No climate or energy related activity in the Senate today.
October 9, 2023
House:
No climate or energy related activity in the House today.
Senate:
No climate or energy related activity in the Senate today.