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Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7416| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2026
Donald S. Beyer

Donald S. Beyer

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Pat Harrigan (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to develop a comprehensive federal science strategy for methane monitoring and detection within 18 months. This strategy, developed in consultation with other federal agencies, will assess current and future capabilities, including ground-based, airborne, and space-based sensors , focusing on detecting methane emissions and large events to enhance American energy security. NASA is also required to submit a report on this strategy to Congress. The strategy's primary goal is to enhance the scientific and operational value of these capabilities, informing NASA's research and development and enabling non-Federal entities, such as state and local governments and the natural gas and oil industry, to leverage the data for rapid leak mitigation. Crucially, the bill clarifies that it does not grant any new enforcement authority regarding methane emissions to NASA or other federal agencies.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9513
Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2024
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9513
    Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2024


  • February 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7416| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2026
This bill mandates the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to develop a comprehensive federal science strategy for methane monitoring and detection within 18 months. This strategy, developed in consultation with other federal agencies, will assess current and future capabilities, including ground-based, airborne, and space-based sensors , focusing on detecting methane emissions and large events to enhance American energy security. NASA is also required to submit a report on this strategy to Congress. The strategy's primary goal is to enhance the scientific and operational value of these capabilities, informing NASA's research and development and enabling non-Federal entities, such as state and local governments and the natural gas and oil industry, to leverage the data for rapid leak mitigation. Crucially, the bill clarifies that it does not grant any new enforcement authority regarding methane emissions to NASA or other federal agencies.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9513
Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2024
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9513
    Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2024


  • February 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Donald S. Beyer

Donald S. Beyer

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Pat Harrigan (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted