Hi All,

Thank you to all who joined us last Thursday for the bi-weekly re-launch of the Federal Landscape Update Calls. Our next call is next Thursday July, 17 from 10:15 am – 11 am CT/11:15 am – 12 pm ET. Please register here. 

Written Updates/Resources: We will also be providing digital updates via the commons on the weeks we do not have calls (see below). Those updates, micro-summaries from the calls, and relevant articles/resources will be curated on this Federal Landscape Summary document. 

Your input matters! The questions, feedback, and the resources you share help shape the focus and evolution of these calls. Please continue to provide input, ask questions, and share any resources/articles/upcoming events you find helpful via this form. 

Call Overview: This is a bi-weekly call for RE-AMP members focused on relevant and timely federal level content for Midwest climate folks. Every week will start with briefs from RE-AMP staff and occasional guest speakers then invite all participants to engage in Q&A and open discussion. The goal is to set aside an informal space for members to hear and share updates, questions, resources etc. as the federal landscape evolves.

Thank you again to everyone who’s been attending and providing input and thank you in advance to all the folks who will be joining us in this new bi-weekly format! 

Again, please register (even if you were registered last quarter) for this new series.

Bi-Weekly Federal Landscape Update Calls — REGISTER HERE 

Weekly Recap

One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) – Now What?

• • We’re still monitoring the status of the reconciliation bill (now law) passed on July 4, and continuing to explore and find analyses to understand the implications and impacts of its implementation.
  • Some Current Analysis/Resources:
    • Canary Media – A cheat sheet to clean-energy tax credit changes under Trump’s new law (7/14/25)
    • S2 Strategies – Overview of Energy and Related Provisions in Budget Reconciliation Legislation
      • Reconciliation State Impacts Breakdown 
    • Evergreen Action 
      • 7/8/25: Here’s How Republicans’ New Federal Budget Affects You – Answers to your top energy, affordability, and climate questions from Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill”
      • 6/28/25: Analysis: Senate GOP’s Final Megabill is A Disaster for Affordability, Jobs, and Clean Energy – Our policy summary of the terrible so-called “Big Beautiful Bill”
    • Climate Program Portal – What is Getting Cut? 
• Have you seen other good reports and analysis? Please share them here

Rescission Bill (more clawbacks)

• We’re watching and expecting a Senate vote soon on Trump’s proposal to rescind $9.4 billion in previously approved spending on global health programs, peacekeeping efforts, and economic development abroad, as well community TV and public radio stations
• Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: “President Trump’s proposal to rescind $9.4 billion in previously approved spending, which the Senate is expected to vote on this week, is a bad idea for several reasons, as noted in a recent CBPP report”. (Rescission Package Would Sabotage Recent Funding Deal, Cripple Future Ones, 7/15/25)

Executive Orders

• Ensuring Accountability and Prioritizing Public Safety in Federal Hiring
  • Through October 15, 2025: no Federal civilian position that is presently vacant may be filled, and no new position may be created, except as otherwise provided for in this memorandum or required by applicable law

Firings/Freezes

• Supreme Court allows Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now
• Inside Climate News 7/3/25: EPA Employees Called on the Agency to Stop Undermining Public Health. The Trump Administration Put Them on Leave — The 139 employees signed a petition dissenting with recent EPA actions, saying they endanger the public.

Lawsuits/Legal

• EPN Lawsuit updates
  • Class Action Lawsuit filed on June 25 suing the Trump administration for unlawful termination of the EPA’s Section 138 Environmental and Climate Justice Grant Program
  • A motion for preliminary injunction filed on June 27
  • The first hearing scheduled for July 23
  • EPN Lawsuit Update/Synopsis 
    • If you have federal funding and haven’t connected with EPN/Lawyers for Good Government yet, please take a look for assistance and/or to join the lawsuit
    • Just Security — Litigation Tracker Newsletter Sign Up 
      • Can get a daily headline update with good snapshot/recap and links

We look forward to seeing you on the call next week! 

Bi-Weekly Federal Landscape Update Calls — REGISTER HERE