Climate change and environmental degradation are a defining generational challenge. Millennial legislators are leading the fight to introduce cutting-edge technologies that modernize energy production and grid infrastructure, and environmental protections that improve Americans’ quality of life. These efforts illuminate an underlying post-partisan commitment to building a resilient and vibrant America, prepared to lead the world with innovative and daring solutions to changing energy needs and a new generation of conservation.  

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Western & Bipartisan Future Caucus Trio Work to Modernize Access to Public Land Data
Western & Bipartisan Future Caucus Trio Work to Modernize Access to Public Land Data

Congressional Future Caucus (CFC) co-chair Rep. Blake Moore (UT-1) introduced HR3113, the MAPLand Act, in the House of Representatives. Future Caucus Emeritus Co-Chair Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-2) is an original cosponsor and CFC member Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-6) signed on as a cosponsor on July 16th.

CFC Member Leads Western Expansion of Public Lands
CFC Member Leads Western Expansion of Public Lands

HR803 is authored by Rep. Diane DeGette (CO-1), and co-sponsored by Congressional Future Caucus Member and Emeritus Co-Chair Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-2), Rep. Jason Crow (CO-6), and Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-7). The bill passed with the support of eight House Republican members, including CFC member Rep. Peter Meijer (MI-3).

The Future Caucus Leads the Move Toward Greater Plastic Waste Reduction & Recycling Efforts to Strengthen National Security and Environmental Protection
The Future Caucus Leads the Move Toward Greater Plastic Waste Reduction & Recycling Efforts to Strengthen National Security and Environmental Protection

H.R. 7228, the Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act, was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 15, 2020. The bill, which is active and was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, is authored by Congressional Future Caucus (CFC) co-chair Rep. Stevens (D-MI-11) with fellow CFC co-chair Rep. Gonzalez (R-OH-16) as an original co-sponsor.

BEST in Show: With the help of the Future Caucus, the Better Energy Storage Technology Act moves the energy sector into the 21st century
BEST in Show: With the help of the Future Caucus, the Better Energy Storage Technology Act moves the energy sector into the 21st century

H.R. 2986, the Better Energy Storage Technology (BEST) Act, was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 23, 2019. The bill, which is still active and was ordered to be reported out of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on February 12, 2020, is authored by Congressman Foster (D-IL-11) and is co-sponsored by Congressional Future Caucus members Rep. Barragan (D-CA-44), Rep. Gallagher (R-WI-8) Rep. Gonzalez (R-OH-16), Rep. Herrera Beutler (R-WA-3), Rep. Kennedy (D-MA-4), Rep. McAdams (D-UT-4), Rep. Stefanik (R-NY-21), and Rep. Steil (R-WI-1). T

The Future Caucus helps to Protect Estuaries
The Future Caucus helps to Protect Estuaries

H.R. 4044, the Protect and Restore America’s Estuaries Act, passed the House of Representatives on February 5, 2020 by a 355–62 vote. The bill was authored by Congressman Tom Malinowski (D-NJ-7) and cosponsored by Congressional Future Caucus members on both sides of the aisle, including Reps. Garret Graves (R-LA-6), Derek Kilmer (D-WA-6), Joe Kennedy (D-MA-4), Brian Mast (R-FL-18), and Eric Swalwell (D-CA-15).