Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7416
Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026
Methane Monitoring: New Federal Detection Strategy
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- This bill requires NASA to lead a new effort to track methane, a gas that often leaks from energy sites and contributes to climate change. NASA would have 18 months to create a plan that uses satellites, airplanes, and ground sensors to find these leaks more accurately.
- The goal is to create a better system for sharing data with state governments, researchers, and energy companies. By getting this information out faster, the government hopes to help companies find and fix leaks quickly, which saves energy and protects the environment.
- NASA will work with other federal agencies to make sure the science is sound and that the data is useful for everyday operations. This includes focusing on 'super-emitter' events, which are large, accidental releases of gas.
- This plan is strictly about science and data collection. The bill specifically states that it does not give NASA or any other agency new powers to punish companies or enforce new environmental laws.
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Milestones
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Feb 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026
Bill NumberHR 7416
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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