U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SB5668: Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026
Status: In committee, September 30, 2026
A bill to require a Federal science strategy for the monitoring and detection of methane, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To require a Federal science strategy for the monitoring and detection of methane, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, September 30, 2026:
A BILL To require a Federal science strategy for the monitoring and detection of methane, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. Methane monitoring and detection strategy (a) In general Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (in this section referred to as the Administrator ) shall carry out the following: (1) Develop, in consultation with the heads of relevant Federal departments and agencies, a consensus- and science-based strategy to assess and evaluate the utilization of present and future methane monitoring, detection, and quantification capabilities, including ground-based, airborne, and space-based sensors, source- and site-level technologies, and the integration of data relating to such monitoring and detection from other indicators, with a focus on the ability to detect methane emissions and large methane emission events, to strengthen American energy security. (2) Submit such strategy to Congress. (b) Goal The strategy under subsection (a) shall be developed with the goal of enhancing the scientific value of the capabilities referred to in such subsection, such that-- (1) the Administrator may use such strategy to inform the planning of relevant research and development activities; and (2) non-Federal entities, including State and …
Sponsors
- Curtis, John (R) · primary sponsor
- Hickenlooper, John (D)
Latest actions
- : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- : Introduced in Senate
Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications
Common questions
- What is SB5668?
- SB5668 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026.
- What does SB5668 do?
- In its own words: To require a Federal science strategy for the monitoring and detection of methane, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of SB5668?
- In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (September 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5668?
- Curtis, John (R), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB5668?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5668
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