4+ hour, 25+ min ago   (385+ words) Maryland lawmakers urge FERC to shift data-center transmission costs away from ratepayers. Maryland lawmakers ask FERC for relief: Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth joined Maryland Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, plus several House members, in urging the Federal Energy Regulatory…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (285+ words) Lawmakers introduce hydropower bill: Congressman Nick Langworthy and Congresswoman Kim Schrier introduced the “Fair Licensing for Operations of Water Structures” or “FLOWS” Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at updating federal permitting rules for hydropower projects. The proposal is described as…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (398+ words) Congressman Harrigan advocates revising tax rules to accelerate nuclear projects and reduce electricity costs for households. Harrigan op-ed on energy bills: Congressman Pat Harrigan says in a Breitbart op-ed that outdated tax rules are limiting the use of nuclear power…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (362+ words) Pablo José Hernández announced $95.1 million in FEMA funds for 47 Puerto Rico recovery and mitigation projects. Federal funding announced: Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández said FEMA is awarding $95,136,835.31 for 47 recovery and mitigation projects tied to Hurricane Maria, the 2020 earthquakes,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (410+ words) Deluzio says he secured bipartisan water infrastructure provisions for Western Pennsylvania in the House WRDA bill. Deluzio says bill includes local water provisions: Congressman Chris Deluzio said he helped include several Western Pennsylvania priorities in the House Transportation and Infrastructure…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (392+ words) Kaptur introduced legislation to refund utility customers harmed by corruption and fund grid modernization. Bill introduced: Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur said she introduced H.R. 9700, the “Ratepayer Justice and Commercial Power Accountability Act,” to address cases where utility companies’ “corruption and misconduct” allegedly…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (513+ words) We have received text from H.R. 9419: Power and Water for Families Act of 2026. This bill was received on 2026-06-24, and currently has no cosponsors. This bill would change federal policy and tax rules to support the growth of large electricity users, especially…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (393+ words) Lawmakers propose federal grants and technical aid for communities facing urgent drinking water and wastewater infrastructure failures. Lawmakers propose water emergency grants: Rep. Lori Trahan, Sen. Edward Markey and Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduced the “Water Emergency and Technical Assistance Act,…...

2+ week, 23+ min ago   (325+ words) Rep. Dina Titus highlights water conservation, drought resilience, flood control, and water impacts from data centers. Water bill includes Titus provisions: The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee finalized the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, which would fund the Army Corps…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (346+ words) Dingell and 112 House members urge EPA to maintain PFAS drinking water limits and protect public health. Lawmakers urge EPA on PFAS rules: Rep. Debbie Dingell led 112 House members in a letter asking the Trump administration and EPA to keep the…...