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Bill· SS. 947 (116th)referred

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2019

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2019 This bill increases the amount of compensation provided to individuals exposed to radiation and expands eligibility requirements for compensation to include additional individuals. Specifically, the bill extends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund until 19 years after this bill's enactment. The trust fund compensates individuals who contract cancer or other diseases as a result of their exposure to radiation during nuclear testing undertaken by the United States during the Cold War. The bill revises the requirements governing the compensation of individuals who were exposed to radiation, including by increasing the amount of compensation that an individual may receive; expanding the affected area to include Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and New Mexico; expanding eligibility requirements to include additional individuals, such as certain employees of uranium mines or mills; and extending until 19 years after this bill's enactment the statute of limitations for the filing of claims. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences must establish a grant program for institutions of higher education to study the epidemiological impacts of uranium mining and milling among non-occupationally exposed individuals. The bill expands eligibility requirements for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program with respect to chronic beryllium disease.

Bill· SS. 879 (116th)referred

SECURE Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act or the SECURE Act This bill allows qualified nationals of a country that has or had a temporary protected status designation to obtain permanent resident status. Such an alien qualifies for permanent residence if the alien had temporary protected status, qualified for such status on certain dates, or was present in the United States due to having been granted deferred enforced departure status that extended past a certain date; has been continuously present in the United States for three years before applying for adjustment or before being removed after a certain date; is not inadmissible or deportable for certain reasons; and passes applicable background checks. The continuous presence requirement may be waived in certain instances. A spouse, domestic partner, child, or unmarried child of a qualifying alien may also obtain permanent resident status under the bill upon meeting certain requirements. An alien with a pending application shall receive work authorization and be eligible for travel authorization. An alien may not be removed if the alien (1) has a pending application, or (2) is prima facie eligible for permanent resident status under this bill and intends to apply. Information from applications may not be used or shared for immigration enforcement, with limited exceptions such as for identifying fraudulent claims. The Department of Homeland Security must report to Congress when terminating a country's temporary protected status designation with an explanation justifying the termination.

Bill· SS. 5166 (117th)referred

PREPARE Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-prohibition Adult-use Regulated Environment Act of 2022 or the PREPARE Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish the Commission on the Federal Regulation of Cannabis to study a plausible and prompt pathway to cannabis regulation.

Bill· SS. 5081 (117th)referred

Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2022 This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Justice's Office of Environmental Justice. It also establishes grants to improve the capacity of state, local, and tribal governments to enforce environmental laws involving environmental justice matters.

Bill· SS. 2798 (117th)referred

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2021

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2021 This bill expands two programs that compensate individuals who were exposed to radiation during certain nuclear testing or uranium mining and subsequently developed medical conditions, including cancers. First, the bill expands and extends a program that compensates individuals who were exposed to radiation from atmospheric nuclear testing or other sources and subsequently developed specified cancers. Under current law, this program compensates individuals who were present in a designated geographic area during a period of nuclear testing and certain individuals employed in uranium mining. The bill expands the designated areas to include Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, and Guam and additional areas in Arizona, Nevada, and Utah; makes more individuals who worked in uranium mining eligible for the program; increases the amount of compensation awarded to and provides medical benefits for eligible claimants; and extends for 19 years following the bill's enactment the fund that supports this program and the statute of limitations for filing claims (currently, the program terminates on July 10, 2022). Second, the bill makes certain individuals employed in uranium mines or mills eligible for a program that compensates workers, including Department of Energy employees and contractors, for illnesses caused by occupational exposure to radiation and hazardous substances during development and testing of the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile. The bill also establishes a grant program in the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences for institutions of higher education to study the epidemiological impacts of uranium mining and milling among individuals without occupational exposure.

Bill· SS. 2079 (117th)referred

Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2021

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the federal government from entering into or enforcing a settlement agreement on behalf of the United States that provides for a payment or loan to any person or entity other than the United States. The bill provides exceptions to allow payments or loans that (1) remedy actual harm (including to the environment) caused by the party making the payment or loan, or (2) constitute a payment for services rendered in connection with the case or a payment that a court may order for restitution to victims in certain criminal cases or other persons in plea agreements. Government officials or agents who violate this prohibition may be removed from office or required to forfeit to the government any money they hold for such purposes to which they may otherwise be entitled. Agencies must report annually to the Congressional Budget Office about the parties, funding sources, and distribution of funds for their settlement agreements permitted by the exceptions in this bill.

Bill· SS. 306 (117th)referred

SECURE Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act or the SECURE Act This bill allows qualified nationals of a country that has or had a temporary protected status designation to obtain permanent resident status. Such an alien qualifies for permanent residence if the alien had temporary protected status, qualified for such status on certain dates, or was present in the United States due to having been granted deferred enforced departure status that extended past a certain date; has been continuously present in the United States for three years before applying for adjustment or before being removed after a certain date; is not inadmissible or deportable for certain reasons; and passes applicable background checks. The continuous presence requirement may be waived in certain instances. A spouse, domestic partner, child, or unmarried child of a qualifying alien may also obtain permanent resident status under the bill upon meeting certain requirements. An alien with a pending application shall receive work authorization and be eligible for travel authorization. An alien may not be removed if the alien (1) has a pending application, or (2) is prima facie eligible for permanent resident status under this bill and intends to apply. Information from applications may not be used or shared for immigration enforcement, with limited exceptions such as for identifying fraudulent claims. The Department of Homeland Security must report to Congress when terminating a country's temporary protected status designation with an explanation justifying the termination.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 919 (118th)referred

A resolution recognizing the 40th year since the 1984 Bhopal chemical disaster and helping to ensure that no other community suffers another chemical disaster, by designating December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day.

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

This resolution recognizes the 40-year effort of the survivors of the 1984 Bhopal chemical disaster to ensure no other communities suffer a similar disaster by designating December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day. Further, the resolution calls on the Department of Justice to take (1) steps in response to requests by the Indian government concerning Dow Inc.; and (2) any other actions necessary to comply with obligations under the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, signed at New Delhi on October 17, 2001.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 858 (118th)referred

A resolution reocgnizing the 15th anniversary of Outdoor Afro.

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

This resolution supports the recognition of the 15th anniversary of Outdoor Afro (a nationwide network of volunteers who celebrate and inspire Black-American connections to nature through recreational activities). The resolution also commends Outdoor Afro's leadership for leading the way for inclusion in outdoor recreation and nature for all.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 648 (118th)referred

A resolution proclaiming a Declaration of Environmental Rights for Incarcerated People.

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

This resolution declares that incarcerated people have the right to (1) healthy and safe environments, and (2) advocate for protecting and improving their environmental health.  This resolution also supports efforts to enact legislation that is guided by the principles of the Declaration of Environmental Rights for Incarcerated People (as described in this resolution).

Bill· SS. 2650 (118th)referred

PREPARE Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-prohibition Adult-use Regulated Environment Act of 2023 or the PREPARE Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish the Commission on the Federal Regulation of Cannabis to study a plausible and prompt pathway to cannabis regulation.

Bill· SS. 1727 (118th)open

SECURE Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act or the SECURE Act This bill allows qualified nationals of a country that has or had a temporary protected status designation to obtain lawful permanent residence (sometimes referred to as a green card ). To qualify for a green card, such an individual must (1) have or had temporary protected status, (2) have qualified for such status on certain dates, or (3) have been present in the United States due to having been granted deferred enforced departure status that extended past a certain date. Furthermore, the individual must (1) have been continuously present in the United States for three years before applying for a green card or before being removed after a certain date, (2) not be inadmissible or deportable for certain reasons, and (3) pass applicable background checks. The continuous presence requirement may be waived in certain instances. Such an individual's spouse, domestic partner, child, or unmarried child may also obtain a green card under this bill upon meeting certain requirements. An individual with a pending application shall receive work authorization and be eligible for travel authorization. An individual may not be removed if the individual (1) has a pending application, or (2) is prima facie eligible for a green card under this bill and intends to apply. Information from applications may not be used or shared for immigration enforcement, with limited exceptions such as for identifying fraudulent claims.

Bill· HRH.R. 788 (118th)referred

Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the federal government from entering into or enforcing a settlement agreement on behalf of the United States that provides for a payment to any person or entity other than the United States. The bill provides exceptions to allow payments that (1) remedy actual harm (including to the environment) caused by the party making the payment, or (2) constitute a payment for services rendered in connection with the case. Government officials or agents who violate this prohibition may be removed from office or required to forfeit to the government any money they hold for such purposes to which they may otherwise be entitled. Agencies must report annually for seven years to the Congressional Budget Office about the parties, funding sources, and distribution of funds for their settlement agreements permitted by the exceptions in this bill. The Office of Inspector General for each agency must also report annually on any settlement agreements that violate the bill's requirements.

Bill· SS. 225 (118th)referred

Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the federal government from entering into or enforcing a settlement agreement on behalf of the United States that provides for a payment to any person or entity other than the United States. The bill provides exceptions to allow payments that (1) remedy actual harm (including to the environment) caused by the party making the payment, or (2) constitute a payment for services rendered in connection with the case. Government officials or agents who violate this prohibition may be removed from office or required to forfeit to the government any money they hold for such purposes to which they may otherwise be entitled. Agencies must report annually for seven years to the Congressional Budget Office about the parties, funding sources, and distribution of funds for their settlement agreements permitted by the exceptions in this bill. The Office of Inspector General for each agency must also report annually on any settlement agreements that violate the bill's requirements.

Bill· HRH.R. 6732 (119th)referred

Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act of 2025 or the CSAFE Act of 2025 This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for compelling a minor to engage in certain acts: animal crushing, self-harm, obscene speech, sexually explicit conduct, or abusive or degrading nonsexual conduct. An offense, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit an offense, is punishable by a fine, prison term, or both.  Additionally, in the case of an offense committed by a minor who is at least 13 years of age, the bill allows the minor to be prosecuted as an adult in federal court if certain criteria are met (e.g., possession of a firearm during the offense). 

Bill· SS. 2106 (119th)referred

SECURE Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act or the SECURE Act This bill allows qualified nationals of a country that has or had a temporary protected status designation (certain countries in which nationals experience conflict or other unsafe conditions) to obtain lawful permanent residence (sometimes referred to as a green card ). To qualify for a green card, such an individual must (1) have or had temporary protected status, (2) have qualified for such status on certain dates, or (3) have been present in the United States due to having been granted deferred enforced departure status that extended past a certain date. Furthermore, the individual must (1) have been continuously present in the United States for three years before applying for a green card or before being removed after a certain date, (2) not be inadmissible or deportable for certain reasons, and (3) pass applicable background checks. The continuous presence requirement may be waived in certain instances. Such an individual's spouse, domestic partner, child, or unmarried child may also obtain a green card under this bill upon meeting certain requirements. An individual with a pending application shall receive work authorization and be eligible for travel authorization. An individual may not be removed if the individual (1) has a pending application, or (2) is prima facie eligible for a green card under this bill and intends to apply. Information from applications may not be used or shared for immigration enforcement, with limited exceptions such as for identifying fraudulent claims.

Bill· HRH.R. 4214 (119th)open

Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 August 2026

Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish timely guidance related to regulations on national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) and exempts certain preconstruction permits from the 2024 fine particulate matter standard under the Clean Air Act. First, the bill requires the EPA to concurrently publish final regulations and guidance on the implementation of the regulations when it publishes any final rule establishing or revising NAAQS. If the EPA fails to publish the final regulations and guidance for the new or revised NAAQS, the updated standard must not apply to the review and disposition of a preconstruction permit application until the EPA publishes the final regulations and guidance. (A preconstruction permit is a permit required under the Clean Air Act for the construction or modification of a stationary source and includes permits issued by the EPA or a state, local, or tribal permitting authority.) Further, the bill exempts the review and disposition of preconstruction permit applications from the 2024 fine particulate matter standard if (1) an application is complete on or before the date the area involved is officially designated as a nonattainment, attainment, or unclassifiable area; or (2) the permitting authority publishes notice of a draft permit before the date that is 60 days after a final area designation is made.

Motion· Motie2025Z21631adopted

Amended motion by member Kostić about ensuring that simplifications in European legislation and regulations do not lead to additional damage to health, nature and the environment (t.v. 21501-08-1019)

Original: Gewijzigde motie van het lid Kostić over borgen dat vereenvoudigingen in Europese wet- en regelgeving niet leiden tot extra schade aan gezondheid, natuur en milieu (t.v.v. 21501-08-1019)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 7 August 2026

Translated from Dutch

Amended motion by member Kostić about ensuring that simplifications in European legislation and regulations do not lead to additional damage to health, nature and the environment (t.v. 21501-08-1019)

Record· Brief regering2026Z16332open

Response to verzoek commissie on the brief van het Adviescollege Toetsing en Regeldruk (ATR) m.b.t. aanwijzing geactualiseerde PGS-25 en PGS-29 in Omgevingsregeling

Original: Reactie op verzoek commissie over de brief van het Adviescollege Toetsing en Regeldruk (ATR) m.b.t. aanwijzing geactualiseerde PGS-25 en PGS-29 in Omgevingsregeling

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 7 August 2026

Translated from Dutch

Response to verzoek commissie on the brief van het Adviescollege Toetsing en Regeldruk (ATR) m.b.t. aanwijzing geactualiseerde PGS-25 en PGS-29 in Omgevingsregeling

Record· Brief commissie2026Z10580concluded

Aan de minister van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat - Verzoek om response to commentaar Natuur&Milieu Gelderland t.b.v. CD Luchtvaart

Original: Aan de minister van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat - Verzoek om reactie op commentaar Natuur&Milieu Gelderland t.b.v. CD Luchtvaart

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 5 August 2026

Translated from Dutch

Aan de minister van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat - Verzoek om response to commentaar Natuur&Milieu Gelderland t.b.v. CD Luchtvaart

Record· Brief regering2026Z10012open

Advies Commissie voor de mer on the Milieu Effect Rapport (MER) voor de wijziging van het Luchthavenverkeerbesluit Schiphol (LVB)

Original: Advies Commissie voor de mer over het Milieu Effect Rapport (MER) voor de wijziging van het Luchthavenverkeerbesluit Schiphol (LVB)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 5 August 2026

Translated from Dutch

Advies Commissie voor de mer on the Milieu Effect Rapport (MER) voor de wijziging van het Luchthavenverkeerbesluit Schiphol (LVB)

Motion· Motie2026Z06538concluded

Motion by member Teunissen et al. about ensuring sustainability and environmental quality as a touchstone in the Spatial Planning Policy Document

Original: Motie van het lid Teunissen c.s. over duurzaamheid en omgevingskwaliteit als toetssteen borgen in de Nota Ruimte

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 5 August 2026

Translated from Dutch

Motion by member Teunissen et al. about ensuring sustainability and environmental quality as a touchstone in the Spatial Planning Policy Document

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