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What is Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works working on?

As of October 28, 2026, this page lists the 5 most recent hearings and meetings of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works from Congress.gov. It also lists 8 bills referred to the committee, the newest introduced on September 30, 2026.

Recent hearings

  • Hearings to examine updating America's nuclear waste management policy.

    Sep 23, 2026

    Open Hearing

  • Business meeting to consider S.5045, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify the handling of air quality monitoring with respect to prescribed fires, S.3135, to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to authorize manufacturers of certain vehicles to suspend engine derate or shutdown functions in prolonged cold weather conditions, and S.5249, to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to align the licensing of uranium enrichment facilities with other fuel cycle facilities under that Act, and 21 Committee resolutions to approve prospectuses from the General Services Administration.

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open Business Meeting

  • Business meeting to consider the nomination of Kevin Lilly, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife, Department of the Interior.

    Jul 22, 2026

    Open Business Meeting

  • Business meeting to consider S.4949, to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and the nomination of Kevin Lilly, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife.

    Jul 15, 2026

    Open Business Meeting

  • Hearings to examine the nomination of Kevin Lilly, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife.

    Jun 24, 2026

    Open Hearing

As of Oct 28, 2026. Sparse coverage can reflect a quiet recess period or a filter gap; the full schedule lives on Congress.gov.

Bills in committee

Status reflects the bill’s latest action on Congress.gov, which may be past this committee (e.g. a bill “Passed House, in Senate” has cleared this committee and chamber).

Jurisdiction

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works has legislative jurisdiction on matters related to environmental protection, resource utilization and conservation, and public infrastructure.

Committee activity data from Congress.gov. Full methodology

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