Climate and Environment legislation
Climate, conservation, and environmental rules.
Bills about climate and environment
Live bill results for “Climate and Environment” across the regions we cover, using the same search as the rest of the site.
Bill 140
Ontario
Infrastructure bill speeds approvals, cuts red tape
Bill 140, Infrastructure bill speeds approvals, cuts red tape, bill would create a special environmental assessment for a Highway 69 expansion. It is at First Reading as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Khanjin, Hon. Andrea.
SR 409
Pennsylvania
Paddlefish listing urged
Bill SR-409, Paddlefish listing urged, senate resolution urges Fish and Boat Commission to evaluate adding the American paddlefish to its approved list. It is at Referred to Game & Fisheries as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Lisa Boscola (Democratic).
H.R.10916
United States
Agencies to craft wildfire aquatic restoration strategy
Bill HR-10916, Agencies to craft wildfire aquatic restoration strategy, bill would require the Agriculture and Interior secretaries to jointly develop a strategy to boost aquatic restoration for wildfire risk reduction and post-fire recovery. It is at Introduced as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Joe Neguse (D) and Brittany Pettersen.
H.R.10917
United States
Forest restoration for wildfire resilience
Bill HR-10917, Forest restoration for wildfire resilience, house bill would direct the Agriculture Secretary to select landscape-scale forest restoration projects. It is at Introduced as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Jimmy Panetta (D).
HR 673
Pennsylvania
Study on converting detention centers
Bill HR-673, Study on converting detention centers, pennsylvania House resolution would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study converting immigrant detention centers to community projects and report within 12 months. It is at Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations as of October 23, 2026. Sponsored by Christopher Rabb (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Nikki Rivera, Maureen Madden, Benjamin Waxman, Emily Kinkead, Ben Sanchez, Manuel Guzman, Dan Williams, Eddie Pashinski, and Ed Neilson.
S-237
Canada
Cities and Municipalities Day Act
Bill S-237, Cities and Municipalities Day Act, the bill would declare a national Cities and Municipalities Day. It is at Consideration in committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Éric Forest (Senator).
H.R.10888
United States
Direct Coastal Ocean Science Program
Bill HR-10888, Direct Coastal Ocean Science Program, the bill would direct the NOAA Administrator to carry out the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science program. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Seth Magaziner (D).
A5707
New Jersey
Resilience Bond for Flood and Water Infrastructure
Bill A-5707, Resilience Bond for Flood and Water Infrastructure, bill would authorize up to $5 billion in state bonds for flood protection and water infrastructure, subject to voter approval, with labor agreements and grants for local governments. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by James Kennedy (Democratic).
H.R.10867
United States
Sloth Imports Ban Proposed with Exceptions
Bill HR-10867, Sloth Imports Ban Proposed with Exceptions, lawmakers propose a bill banning sloth imports nationwide, with exemptions for dead sloths or research and AZA-accredited breeding programs; penalties include fines up to $100,000. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Maxwell Frost (D) and Laurel Lee.
H.R.10869
United States
PFAS grants boost drinking water funding
Bill HR-10869, PFAS grants boost drinking water funding, the bill would authorize $1 billion per year (2027–2031) for PFAS-focused water grants under the Clean Water Act. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Laura Gillen (D) and Brian Fitzpatrick.
H.R.10855
United States
Bivalve Research Task Force Established
Bill HR-10855, Bivalve Research Task Force Established, house bill would create an East Coast bivalve research task force. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Gabe Amo (D) and Andrew Garbarino.
A5706
New Jersey
Rail corridor solar pilot
Bill A-5706, Rail corridor solar pilot, NJ Transit and the Board of Public Utilities would run a 36-month railroad right-of-way solar pilot, with rules due within 180 days. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by William Moen (Democratic).
H.R.10881
United States
Credit boost for clean vehicles proposed
Bill HR-10881, Credit boost for clean vehicles proposed, lawmakers would raise clean-vehicle tax credits and make them permanent. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Greg Landsman (D).
H.Res.1635
United States
House designates National Marine Sanctuary Day
Bill HRES-1635, House designates National Marine Sanctuary Day, house resolution designates October 23, 2026 as National Marine Sanctuary Day and urges responsible visitation. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Jack Bergman (R), Jared Huffman, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Julia Brownley, Suzanne Bonamici, Maria Salazar, Jill Tokuda, Jimmy Panetta, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Robert Wittman, Randy Weber, Nick LaLota, Jennifer Kiggans, Nydia Velázquez, Ed Case, Donald Beyer, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Debbie Dingell, Janice Schakowsky, George Latimer, Joseph Morelle, Eleanor Norton, Salud Carbajal, Sara Jacobs, Nanette Barragán, Frank Pallone, Robert Scott, Sarah Elfreth, Emily Randall, Juan Vargas, and Mary Gay Scanlon.
H.R.10906
United States
Wood industry boost bill
Bill HR-10906, Wood industry boost bill, the measure has been referred to several House committees, but no text is available. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Bruce Westerman (R) and Marie Perez.
S4856
New Jersey
Water reuse study for construction
Bill S-4856, Water reuse study for construction, lawmakers would create a 19-member commission to study water conservation and reuse in construction. It is at Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by John McKeon (Democratic).
S4849
New Jersey
Bill seeks to lure micro-reactors
Bill S-4849, Bill seeks to lure micro-reactors, the bill would create a BPU program to subsidize micro-reactors funded by the Global Warming Solutions Fund. It is at Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Carmen Amato (Republican).
A5688
New Jersey
Landowners could keep deer parts under permit
Bill A-5688, Landowners could keep deer parts under permit, a bill would let landowners with a deer depredation permit keep antlers, venison, and hides from deer taken under the permit. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Michael Inganamort (Republican).
HB5826
Illinois
Data centers must match energy use hourly
Bill HB-5826, Data centers must match energy use hourly, illinois bill would require large data centers to report hourly electricity use and retire certificates starting in 2028. It is at Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Jay Hoffman (Democratic).
A5693
New Jersey
Expands clean energy tax-credit transfers
Bill A-5693, Expands clean energy tax-credit transfers, lawmakers in New Jersey would raise the lifetime transfer cap to $40 million and add clean energy product manufacturers to technology firms. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Mitchelle Drulis (Democratic).