Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7416

119th Congress

Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 9, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Donald Beyer

D - VA

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

The Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026 would establish or enhance scientific programs to track and measure methane emissions across the United States. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to climate change, and better monitoring would help identify major sources of emissions from oil and gas operations, agriculture, and landfills. This bill aims to improve our scientific understanding of where methane pollution comes from and how to reduce it.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Introduced2/9/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026

The Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026 would establish or enhance scientific programs to track and measure methane emissions across the United States. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to climate change, and better monitor

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The Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026 would establish or enhance scientific programs to track and measure methane emissions across the United States. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to climate change, and better monitoring would help identify major sources of emissions from oil and gas operations, agriculture, and landfills. This bill aims to improve our scientific understanding of where methane pollution comes from and how to reduce it.

Bill Number: 7416
Introduced: 2/9/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

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Title: Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7416
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Introduced: 2/9/2026
Summary: The Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026 would establish or enhance scientific programs to track and measure methane emissions across the United States. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to climate change, and better monitoring would help identify major sources of

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026 would establish or enhance scientific programs to track and measure methane emissions across the United States. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to climate change, and better monitoring would help identify major sources of emissions from oil and gas operations, agriculture, and landfills. This bill aims to improve our scientific understanding of where methane pollution comes from and how to reduce it.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates federal programs dedicated to tracking methane emissions using satellites, aircraft, and ground-based sensors to identify pollution hotspots
Methane is over 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide at warming the planet over a 20-year period, making it a critical target for climate action
Better data would help industries, regulators, and communities pinpoint and fix methane leaks from oil and gas facilities, farms, and waste sites
Currently has no cosponsors and remains in the early committee review stage with no scheduled votes

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect energy companies, agricultural producers, and environmental regulators who would benefit from more accurate data about methane emissions. Communities living near oil and gas operations, farms, or landfills could see improved air quality if the enhanced monitoring leads to leak repairs and emission reductions. The legislation would also support climate scientists and researchers working to understand and combat greenhouse gas pollution.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7416, 119th Congress (2026). "Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7416

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