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House Bill 9478
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Methane Removal Research and Innovation Act of 2026
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 25, 2026
Overview
Text
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This Act establishes the "Methane Removal Research Initiative" to explore methods for reducing methane in the atmosphere. The Secretary of Energy will oversee this initiative, collaborating with various government agencies, universities, and private entities. Research activities will address atmospheric oxidation, biological methods, new materials, and tools for assessing methane removal methods. The Secretary must provide regular reports to Congress on research progress, scientific knowledge, and resource needs. An authorization of $25,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 to 2031 is proposed for funding this initiative.

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Introduced
Jun 25, 2026
Latest Action
Jun 25, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
9478
Congress
119
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
California
Republican
West Virginia
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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Text (1)
June 25, 2026
Actions (2)
06/25/2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
06/25/2026
Introduced in House
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H.R.9478 119 Methane Removal Research and Innovation Act of 2026
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Jul 8, 2026 7:25:33 PM