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Environment and Public Works Committee

Chairman Shelley Moore Capito R-WV Ranking Member Sheldon Whitehouse D-RI epw.senate.gov

Committee on Environment and Public Works

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306 bills referred in the 119th Congress so far

3,168 across the 13 Congresses on file, more in this Congress than in any other. A referral is not a hearing: most bills sent to a committee are never taken up.

Bills referred, by Congress 107th to 119th

Members

Seated in the 119th Congress

Subcommittees

Each with its own members and record

Meetings

Hearings and business meetings in the 119th Congress

Members 19

Chair and ranking member first, then alphabetically. Today's official roster.

Seat	Member	Role
R-WV	Shelley Moore Capito	Chairman
D-RI	Sheldon Whitehouse	Ranking Member
D-CA	Adam B. Schiff
D-CA	Alex Padilla
D-MD	Angela D. Alsobrooks
I-VT	Bernard Sanders
R-WY	Cynthia M. Lummis
R-AK	Dan Sullivan
R-SC	Darline Graham
D-MA	Edward J. Markey
D-OR	Jeff Merkley
R-AR	John Boozman
R-UT	John R. Curtis
R-OH	Jon Husted
R-ND	Kevin Cramer
D-DE	Lisa Blunt Rochester
D-AZ	Mark Kelly
R-NE	Pete Ricketts
R-MS	Roger F. Wicker

Subcommittees 4

Each has its own record.

Record

Bills, meetings, hearings, reports and more, newest first. In the 119th Congress.

Newest activity first. In the 119th Congress.

Bill	Title	Referral	Date
HR 5549	Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act	Referred To	Nov 12, 2026
HR 9613	Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act	Referred To	Nov 10, 2026
HR 9612	American Enrichment Deployment Act	Referred To	Nov 10, 2026
S 5711	National Wildlife Refuge Habitat Partnership Act	Referred To	Nov 10, 2026
S 5640	Data Center Transparency Act of 2026	Referred To	Sep 30, 2026
S 5604	Improving Species Recovery Act	Referred To	Sep 30, 2026
S 528	GLRI Act of 2026	Discharged From	Sep 30, 2026
S 5588	Ecological Restoration Project Permitting Act of 2026	Referred To	Sep 29, 2026

Hearings, markups and business meetings, newest first. In the 119th Congress.

Kind	Subject	Status	Date
Open Hearing	Hearings to examine the nomination of Justin Schwab, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.Dirksen Senate Office Building 4061 document	Scheduled	Nov 10, 2026

Open Hearing	Hearings to examine updating America's nuclear waste management policy.Dirksen Senate Office Building 406	Scheduled	Sep 23, 2026
Open Business Meeting	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.Dirksen Senate Office Building 4061 document	Scheduled	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.Capitol (Senate side) 2161 document	Scheduled	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.Dirksen Senate Office Building 4062 documents	Scheduled	Jul 15, 2026

Open Hearing	Hearings to examine the nomination of Kevin Lilly, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife.Dirksen Senate Office Building 4061 document	Scheduled	Jun 24, 2026

Open Hearing	Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2027 for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Dirksen Senate Office Building 406	Scheduled	Jun 10, 2026
Open Hearing	Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2027 for the Federal Highway Administration.Dirksen Senate Office Building 406	Scheduled	Jun 3, 2026

The published transcripts, newest first, from GovInfo. In the 119th Congress.

Hearing	Title	Held
S. Hrg. 119-491	Hearing on the Nomination of Kevin Lilly to Be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife of the U.S. Department of the Interior48 pages 2 witnesses Cruz, Hon. Ted, U.S. Senator from the State of Texas Lilly, Kevin, of Texas, nominated to be Assistant Secretary, Fish and Wildlife, United States Department of Interior	Jun 24, 2026
S. Hrg. 119-477	A Legislative Hearing to Examine S. __, Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act, Discussion Draft S. __, Recharge Act, and Discussion Draft S. __, Enrichment Licensing Modernization Act108 pages 3 witnesses Loris, Nick, President, C3 Solutions Stein, Adam, Ph.D., Director, Nuclear Energy Innovation, the Breakthrough Institute White, Patrick, Ph.D., Group Lead for Fusion, Safety, and Regulation, Clean Air Task Force	May 20, 2026
S. Hrg. 119-434	Hearing to Examine the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget82 pages 5 witnesses Nieh, Hon. Ho K., Chairman, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Wright, Hon. David A., Commissioner, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Crowell, Hon. Bradley R., Commissioner, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marzano, Hon. Matthew J., Commissioner, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Weaver, Hon. Douglas W., Commissioner, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission	May 13, 2026
S. Hrg. 119-413	Hearing Examining Restoration Efforts in the Great Lakes Region57 pagesOn S. 528 3 witnesses Mertz, Mary, Director, Ohio Department of Natural Resources Winslow, Christopher, Ph.D., Director, Ohio Sea Grant Program and Stone Laboratory at the Ohio State University College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences' School of Environment and Natural Resources Bamford, Holly, Ph.D., Chief Conservation Officer, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Apr 15, 2026
S. Hrg. 119-461	Hearing Examining the Challenges and Opportunities with Implementing the Endangered Species Act84 pagesOn S. 315 3 witnesses Thomas E. Riley, P.E., Water Resources and Environmental Consultant, Riley Consulting, Inc Brian Yablonski, Chief Executive Officer, Property and Environment Research Center Jake Li, Vice President of Conservation Policy, Defenders of Wildlife	Mar 18, 2026
S. Hrg. 119-407	Hearing to Examine S. 3135, the Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act176 pagesOn S. 3135 3 witnesses Anderson, Ryan, Commissioner, Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Fornstrom, Todd, President, Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Walke, John, Director for Clear Air Programs and Senior Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council	Mar 11, 2026
S. Hrg. 119-406	A Legislative Hearing to Examine a Discussion Draft, S.__, the Toxic Substances Control Act Fee Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2026152 pages 3 witnesses Engler, Richard, PH.D., Director of Chemistry, Berguson & Campbell, on behalf of the Coalition for Chemical Innovation Isaacs, David, Vice President, Government Affairs, Semiconductor Industry Association Freedhoff, Michael, PH.D., Senior Policy Advisor, Holland & Knight, LLP	Mar 4, 2026
S. Hrg. 119-398	Hearing to Examine the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Projects, Programs and Priorities84 pages 2 witnesses Telle, Hon. Adam R., Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Graham, LTG. William, H. Jr., Chief of Engineers and Commanding General, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army	Feb 25, 2026

Referred to this committee for confirmation, newest first, with the outcome and the latest action. In the 119th Congress.

Nomination	Nominee and post	Outcome	Received
PN1366-5	Justin Schwab, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, vice Aaron Szabo.Environmental Protection Agency	PendingCommittee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.	Sep 28, 2026
PN806-5	Kevin Lilly, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife, vice Shannon Aneal Estenoz, resigned.Department of the Interior	Confirmed Aug 7, 2026Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 225.	Feb 11, 2026
PN786-11	Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2031. (Reappointment)Nuclear Regulatory Commission	Confirmed May 18, 2026Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 43. Record Vote Number: 125.	Jan 29, 2026
PN786-6	Arthur Graham, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2031. (Reappointment)Tennessee Valley Authority	PendingReceived in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Jan 29, 2026
PN730-6	Lee Beaman, of Tennessee, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2030, vice Joe H. Ritch, term expired.Tennessee Valley Authority	PendingReceived in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Jan 13, 2026
PN645-2	Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026, vice Annie Caputo.Nuclear Regulatory Commission	Confirmed Dec 17, 2025Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 71 - 29. Record Vote Number: 652.	Nov 5, 2025
PN445-11	Douglas Troutman, of Maryland, to be Assistant Administrator for Toxic Substances of the Environmental Protection Agency, vice Michal Ilana Freedhoff, resigned.Environmental Protection Agency	Confirmed Dec 18, 2025Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 655.	Jul 30, 2025
PN445-6	Ho Nieh, of Alabama, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2029, vice Christopher T. Hanson.Nuclear Regulatory Commission	Confirmed Nov 19, 2025Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 32. Record Vote Number: 620.	Jul 30, 2025

Reports, rules and messages sent to Congress by agencies and the President, and petitions and memorials, referred to this committee. Newest first. In the 119th Congress.

Number	Communication	Referred
EC-5159	A communication from the Director, Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Streamlining Contested Adjudications in Licensing Proceedings" (RIN3150-AL58) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 5, 2026; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Executive communication	Nov 11, 2026
EC-5158	A communication from the Acting Branch Chief of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Air Plan Approval; California; Revised Format for Materials Incorporated by Reference" (FRL No. 13582-01-R9) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 2, 2026; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Executive communication	Nov 11, 2026
EC-5157	A communication from the Acting Branch Chief of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Determination of Attainment by the Attainment Date for the 2015 Ozone Standards" (FRL No. 13352-02-R5) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 2, 2026; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Executive communication	Nov 11, 2026
EC-5156	A communication from the Acting Branch Chief of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Air Plan Revisions; Arizona; Maricopa County Air Quality Department; New Source Review; Emission Reduction Credits" (FRL No. 13268-02-R9) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 2, 2026; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Executive communication	Nov 11, 2026
EC-5155	A communication from the Acting Branch Chief of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (25-3.5e)" (FRL No. 13126-03-OCSPP) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 2, 2026; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Executive communication	Nov 11, 2026
EC-5154	A communication from the Acting Branch Chief of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; West Virginia; Control of Emissions from Existing Municipal Solid Waste Landfills" (FRL No. 9329-03-R3) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 2, 2026; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Executive communication	Nov 11, 2026
EC-5153	A communication from the Acting Branch Chief of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymer Production Reconsideration; New Major Source Process Wastewater Standards" (FRL No. 5678-03-OAR) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 2, 2026; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Executive communication	Nov 11, 2026
EC-5152	A communication from the Acting Branch Chief of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review; Correction" (FRL No. 5984.4-01-OAR) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 2, 2026; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Executive communication	Nov 11, 2026

By Congress

The committee's record in each Congress on file. Choose one to see the page as it stood then: its members, subcommittees and record. A dash means the official source has nothing that early, not that the committee did nothing.

Congress	Members	Bills referred	Reported	Became law	Reports	Meetings	Printed hearings	Nominations	Communications	Prints
119th2025–2026, sitting	21	306	15	4	0	44	36	26	530	0
118th2023–2024	19	279	26	11	8	47	68	11	843	1
117th2021–2022	20	266	15	15	6	57	72	50	825	1
116th2019–2020	21	269	25	13	15	41	63	21	882	1
115th2017–2018	23	231	24	10	18	—	81	30	1,093	2
114th2015–2016	20	218	26	17	20	1	73	19	1,123	3
113th2013–2014	21	209	25	9	21	—	47	26	1,056	1
112th2011–2012	18	224	39	9	29	—	59	18	1,145	3
111th2009–2010	19	227	61	22	47	—	74	39	520	3
110th2007–2008	20	265	68	29	53	—	84	23	860	1
109th2005–2006	18	225	55	16	41	—	59	48	955	3
108th2003–2004	19	216	43	23	31	—	39	29	1,065	2
107th2001–2002	20	233	68	20	47	—	60	50	1,253	4

Membership changes 2

Who joined, left or changed role after the committee was first filled in the 119th Congress, newest first, each with the official record.

Date	Member	Change	Record
Jul 21, 2026	Darline Graham R-SC	Joined	S.Res. 810
Jun 24, 2026	Lindsey Graham R-SC	Left Congress	Last recorded vote

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