AIR POLLUTION related term(s) Clean Air Act; Ecology and Environment; Pollution

Addresses

Joint Congressional Address (excerpt): President Nixon (1970), S3095, S3096 [21MY]

Radio Address to the Nation on Environmental Issues: President Reagan (1984), S3095 [21MY]

Special Message to the Congress About Reorganization Plans To Establish the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (excerpt): President Nixon (1970), S3096 [21MY]

Amendments

EPA: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants—Rubber Tire Manufacturing’’ (H.J. Res. 61), consideration (H. Res. 177), H960 [4MR]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act’’ (S.J. Res. 31), consideration (H. Res. 426), H2166 [20MY]

——— disapprove rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine and nonroad engine pollution control standards—‘omnibus’ low NOX regulation (H.J. Res. 89), consideration (H. Res. 354), H1703 [29AP]

——— disapprove rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards—advanced clean cars II (H.J. Res. 88), consideration (H. Res. 354), H1703 [29AP]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: address impact of climate change (see S. 1507), S2663 [29AP] (see H.R. 3077), H1727 [29AP]

Aviation: require air carriers to disclose certain exposures to toxic fumes (see H.R. 5847), H4558 [28OC]

CDC: reauthorize Climate and Health Program (see H.R. 1645), H912 [27FE]

CFTC: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Commission Guidance Regarding the Listing of Voluntary Carbon Credit Derivative Contracts’’ (see S.J. Res. 9), S524 [30JA] (see H.J. Res. 90), H1418 [3AP]

Clean Air Act: amend relating to review by EPA of proposed legislation (see H.R. 6398), H5025 [3DE]

——— prohibit enforcement of laws relative to installation, certification, and maintenance of emissions control devices (see S. 3007), S7116 [14OC]

——— repeal provision concerning citizen suits (see S. 3049), S7730 [23OC]

Climate: ban greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants, stop hydraulic fracking, ban crude oil and natural gas exports, and restrict new liquified natural gas terminal siting or construction (see H.R. 5489), H4454 [18SE]

——— express commitment to ensuring safe and healthy climate for future generations, and thus to restoring climate (see H. Con. Res. 46), H3646 [23JY]

——— impose sanctions relative to significant actions that exacerbate climate change and reinforce comprehensive efforts to limit global average temperature rise (see S. 3282), S8420 [1DE] (see H.R. 6185), H4873 [20NO]

——— protect through increasing renewable energy, enhancing energy efficiency standards, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (see H.R. 6098), H4769 [18NO]

——— recognize health and safety emergency disproportionately affecting fundamental rights of children due to Trump administration directives that contribute to climate change, while suppressing climate change science (see S. Con. Res. 18), S4421 [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 44), H3367 [16JY]

——— recognize impact of extreme weather on children’s health and wellbeing and need to rapidly and equitably develop and deploy solution to address unique vulnerabilities and needs of children (see H. Res. 585), H3367 [16JY]

——— recognize that climate change most severely impacts vulnerable and disadvantaged communities and that it is U.S. responsibility to work with global partners to promote environmental and climate justice (see H. Res. 347), H1624 [24AP]

——— recognize that climate change poses growing threat to public health and necessitates coordinated action to mitigate its impacts and safeguard health and well-being of all people in U.S. (see S. Res. 318), S4315 [10JY] (see H. Res. 568), H3199 [10JY]

——— recognize that climate change-driven extreme weather events are increasing at same time that Government is dismantling weather monitoring and alert systems (see S. Res. 558), S8833 [17DE]

Coal: establish framework for beneficial use of coal combustion residuals (see H.R. 4875), H3678 [5AU]

Coal Week: designate (see S. Res. 457), S7167 [20OC] (see H. Res. 823), H4548 [21OC]

Conservation of natural resources: protect and conserve at least 50 percent of land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in U.S. and encourage diplomatic efforts to achieve this goal worldwide (see H. Res. 346), H1624 [24AP]

Construction industries: conduct research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies to reduce emissions of U.S. cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixture production (see S. 1067), S1743 [13MR] (see H.R. 2122), H1160 [14MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: add goals to Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority to enhance role of agriculture in sustainability solutions that address carbon sequestration and reduction of emissions (see H.R. 5854), H4558 [28OC]

——— address emissions of certain greenhouse gases and carbon storage through conservation incentive contracts (see H.R. 4296), H3194 [7JY]

——— establish Bioenergy With Carbon Capture and Storage Advancement Commission (see H.R. 5597), H4500 [26SE]

——— establish Climate Scientific Research Advisory Committee and Rural Climate Alliance Network (see H.R. 1904), H1036 [6MR]

——— establish energy circuit rider program to disseminate technical and other assistance to rural communities to support energy efficiency and clean energy projects (see S. 2185), S3562 [26JN]

——— improve respiratory protection standards for wildland firefighters (see S. 3183), S8204 [18NO]

——— inform and educate farmers on cost savings, energy savings, water conservation, and carbon emissions reductions that can be realized through use of energy-efficient pumping systems (see H.R. 3979), H2820 [12JN]

Dept. of Energy: coordinate technical assistance program to work with State and local governments, and private industry, to reduce methane emissions and protect public safety (see H.R. 752), H401 [28JA]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Energy Conservation Program—Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers’’ (H.J. Res. 24), consideration (see H. Res. 242), H1217 [24MR]

——— establish grant program for tree planting to reduce residential energy consumption (see H.R. 3009), H1623 [24AP]

——— establish research, development, and demonstration program relative to abandoned wells (see S. 818), S1459 [3MR]

Dept. of HHS: declare public health emergency in connection with health risks associated with climate change (see H.R. 4493), H3473 [17JY]

——— develop national strategic action plan and program to assist health professionals in preparing for and responding to public health effects of climate change (see S. 2340), S4456 [17JY] (see H.R. 4515), H3473 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish council to coordinate efforts to identify, address, and mitigate cross-functional impacts of global climate change relative to programs and operations (see H.R. 3002), H1623 [24AP]

——— require Under Sec. for Science and Technology to research and develop approaches to mitigate identified or potential negative effects of climate change on homeland security (see H.R. 2674), H1459 [7AP]

Dept. of Labor: ensure that claims for benefits under Black Lung Benefits Act are processed in fair and timely manner and protect miners from pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) (see S. 3491), S8779 [16DE] (see H.R. 6756), H5941 [16DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: impose assessment related to fossil fuel emissions and establish Polluters Pay Climate Fund (see S. 25), S42 [7JA] (see H.R. 1135), H584 [7FE]

Dept. of Transportation: carry out competitive grant and cost-sharing agreement program for eligible entities to carry out projects to produce, transport, blend, or store sustainable aviation fuel (see H.R. 1594), H876 [26FE]

——— encourage cities to increase local bus service to levels needed to combat climate crisis and improve commutes (see H.R. 5230), H4164 [9SE]

——— require State and local transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (see S. 2890), S6730 [18SE] (see H.R. 5465), H4453 [18SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with exposure to certain toxins at Pentagon Reservation during certain period beginning on September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5339), H4264 [11SE]

——— provide for presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with firefighting (see H.R. 2244), H1187 [21MR]

Earth Month: designate (see S. Res. 183), S2607 [28AP]

Energy Information Administration: make publicly available information on sustainable aviation fuel production and imports (see H.R. 4562), H3526 [21JY]

EPA: assess certain fees on shipping and other vessels (see S. 2243), S4314 [10JY] (see H.R. 4341), H3198 [10JY]

——— authorize national program to reduce threat to human health posed by exposure to indoor air contaminants (see H.R. 5123), H3829 [3SE]

——— clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of U.S. (see H.R. 6409), H5025 [3DE]

——— clarify when physical changes in, or changes in method of operation of, stationary sources that emit air pollutants constitute modification or construction relative to Clean Air Act standards (see H.R. 161), H33 [3JA]

——— collect, calculate, and publish information regarding emissions of carbon dioxide and methane outside U.S. boundaries that are associated with exports of fossil fuels (see H.R. 382), H148 [14JA]

——— develop geospatial mapping tool to identify disproportionately burdened communities (see H.R. 6815), H6022 [17DE]

——— develop pilot grant programs to research and collect data on aircraft and airport noise and emissions and use such information and data to develop mitigation strategy (see H.R. 898), H432 [31JA]

——— disapprove final rule relating to performance standards and emissions guidelines for certain oil and natural gas power sources (see S.J. Res. 76), S6320 [4SE]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Florida; Revisions to Stationary Sources-Removal of Clean Air Interstate Rule Provisions’’ (see S.J. Res. 65), S4528 [22JY]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment’’ (see S.J. Res. 29), S1460 [3MR] (see H.J. Res. 66), H944 [3MR]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period’’ (see S.J. Res. 86), S6906 [1OC]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; West Virginia; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period’’ (see S.J. Res. 64), S4528 [22JY]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units—Temporary-Use Incinerators and Air Curtain Incinerators Used in Disaster Recovery’’ (see S.J. Res. 85), S6906 [1OC]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update’’ (see S.J. Res. 60), S3599 [27JN]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3’’ (see H.J. Res. 26), H299 [22JA]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants—Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing Facilities Technology Review—Interim Final Rule’’ (see S.J. Res. 67), S4528 [22JY]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants—Rubber Tire Manufacturing’’ (see S.J. Res. 24), S1346 [25FE] (see H.J. Res. 61), H836 [25FE]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants—Rubber Tire Manufacturing’’ (H.J. Res. 61), consideration (see H. Res. 177), H942 [3MR]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants—Rubber Tire Manufacturing’’ (S.J. Res. 24), consideration (see H. Res. 287), H1404 [1AP]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper—Improvements (LCRI)’’ (see H.J. Res. 18), H111 [13JA] (see H.J. Res. 44), H676 [12FE]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings—Interim Final Rule’’ (see S.J. Res. 73), S5208 [1AU]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons—Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020’’ (see S.J. Res. 14), S667 [5FE] (see H.J. Res. 30), H394 [24JA] (see H.J. Res. 38), H584 [7FE]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Reconsideration of the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards and Dust-Lead Post-Abatement Clearance Levels’’ (see H.J. Res. 45), H676 [12FE]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act’’ (see S.J. Res. 31), S1604 [6MR] (see H.J. Res. 79), H1218 [24MR]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act’’ (S.J. Res. 31), consideration (see H. Res. 426), H2145 [19MY]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)’ (see S.J. Res. 19), S972 [13FE]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)’’ (see H.J. Res. 27), H299 [22JA] (see H.J. Res. 34), H459 [4FE]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems—Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’ (see S.J. Res. 12), S594 [4FE] (see H.J. Res. 35), H459 [4FE]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems—Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’ (H.J. Res. 35), consideration (see H. Res. 161), H834 [25FE]

——— disapprove rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine and nonroad engine pollution control standards—‘omnibus’ low NOX regulation (see S.J. Res. 47), S2364 [4AP] (see H.J. Res. 89), H1412 [2AP]

——— disapprove rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards—advanced clean cars II (see S.J. Res. 45), S2364 [4AP] (see H.J. Res. 88), H1412 [2AP]

——— disapprove rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards—advanced clean cars II (H.J. Res. 88), consideration (see H. Res. 354), H1682 [28AP]

——— disapprove rule relative to national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for coke ovens (see S.J. Res. 66), S4528 [22JY]

——— eliminate certain Clean Air Act waiver for California and eliminate authorization for States to use new motor vehicle emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California (see S. 1072), S1776 [14MR] (see H.R. 2218), H1170 [18MR]

——— eliminate exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas development sources and include hydrogen sulfide in list of hazardous air pollutants under Clean Air Act (see H.R. 6081), H4768 [18NO]

——— ensure flexible fuel vehicles may use certain gram per mile carbon dioxide values for purposes of determining fleet average carbon dioxide standards for certain vehicles (see S. 2291), S4369 [15JY]

——— establish grant program to support local communities in detecting, preparing for, communicating about, or mitigating environmental and public health impacts of wildfire smoke and extreme heat (see S. 341), S524 [30JA] (see H.R. 903), H432 [31JA]

——— establish program to annually phasedown greenhouse gas emissions (see H.R. 6918), H6122 [19DE]

——— establish requirements on collection of electricity consumption data and emissions standards for servers and other computing equipment used for cryptocurrency mining (see S. 1475), S2562 [10AP] (see H.R. 6179), H4872 [20NO]

——— establish standards to limit carbon intensity of fuel used by certain vessels and set requirements to eliminate in-port ship emissions (see S. 2261), S4315 [10JY] (see H.R. 4325), H3198 [10JY]

——— establish tradeable energy performance standard for large electricity generators and thermal energy users (see H.R. 2177), H1168 [18MR]

——— exclude air quality monitoring data from catastrophic or beneficial use wildfire event from use in determining exceedances or violations of national ambient air quality standard (see S. 3044), S7730 [23OC]

——— exclude certain units of facilities from definition of solid waste incineration unit (see H.R. 6566), H5559 [10DE]

——— expand ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations of motor vehicle fuels and return certain retired credits to small refineries under Renewable Fuel Program (see S. 593), S972 [13FE] (see H.R. 1346), H708 [13FE]

——— extend authorization of appropriations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) research and development (see H.R. 6667), H5809 [11DE]

——— facilitate State implementation of certain national ambient air quality standards (see H.R. 4218), H3031 [27JN]

——— implement fenceline monitoring for air pollutants at facilities contributing to high local cancer rates and other health threats and expand and strengthen national ambient air quality monitoring network (see S. 3529), S8832 [17DE] (see H.R. 6782), H6021 [17DE]

——— improve understanding and policy responses to impacts of wildfire smoke on children in educational and childcare settings (see H.R. 4976), H3698 [15AU]

——— modify Methane Emissions Reduction Program (see S. 514), S859 [11FE]

——— nullify final rule relative to greenhouse gas emission performance standards and guidelines of reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric generating units and repeal Affordable Clean Energy rule (see H.R. 1651), H912 [27FE]

——— nullify rule entitled ‘‘Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter’’ (see H.R. 2288), H1217 [24MR]

——— prohibit enforcement of rule entitled ‘‘Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3’’ (see S. 990), S1704 [12MR]

——— prohibit from reconsidering, revising, or replacing final rule relating to accidental release prevention requirements of Clean Air Act risk management programs (see H.R. 6614), H5807 [11DE]

——— prohibit reallocation of applicable volumes for small refineries under Renewable Fuel Standard (see S. 2742), S6469 [9SE] (see H.R. 5636), H4507 [30SE]

——— prohibit State standards relative to control of emissions from existing locomotives and engines used in locomotives (see S. 1779), S2951 [15MY] (see H.R. 3194), H1853 [5MY]

——— provide grants to expand local programs that provide free air filtration units to households and establish clean air centers in communities vulnerable to wildfire smoke (see S. 147), S243 [17JA] (see H.R. 566), H231 [20JA]

——— provide regulatory relief to alternative fuel producers, automobile manufacturers, and consumers to allow for fuel choice options (see S. 1841), S3057 [21MY]

——— reauthorize diesel emissions reduction program (see S. 2235), S4314 [10JY] (see H.R. 2140), H1161 [14MR]

——— recognize anniversary of renewable fuel standard and its foundational role in strengthening energy security, supporting rural communities, growing U.S. economy, and improving environmental performance (see S. Res. 364), S5208 [1AU] (see H. Res. 628), H3673 [1AU]

——— repeal certain Clean Air Act provisions relative to environmental and climate justice block grants (see H.R. 1066), H553 [6FE]

——— repeal establishment of motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (see H.R. 4117), H2922 [24JN]

——— repeal rule entitled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants—Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review’’ (see H.R. 3870), H2614 [10JN]

——— repeal rule relative to multi-pollutant emissions standards and amend Clean Air Act to ensure that tailpipe regulations do not limit availability of new motor vehicles (see S. 995), S1704 [12MR] (see H.R. 2165), H1162 [14MR]

——— require publication of implementation regulations and guidance concurrently with any rule on national ambient air quality standards, including information on preconstruction permit applications (see H.R. 4214), H3031 [27JN]

——— require study on public health impacts from East Palestine, OH, train derailment (see H.R. 1126), H583 [7FE]

——— revise regulations governing review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk (see H.R. 6387), H5024 [3DE]

FAA: enter into appropriate arrangements with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide report on health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution (see H.R. 1484), H727 [21FE]

——— issue regulations to phase out use of bleed air systems in certain aircraft (see H.R. 4994), H3702 [19AU]

Federal agencies and departments: codify Executive order relative to revitalizing national commitment to environmental justice for all (see H.R. 576), H256 [21JA]

——— prohibit from purchasing or leasing new vehicles that are not zero-emission vehicles (see H.R. 3097), H1774 [30AP]

——— prohibit use of flawed or biased environmental metrics in rulemaking process unless such metrics are compliant with OMB guidance (see S. 1584), S2737 [1MY] (see H.R. 3147), H1809 [1MY]

FEMA: authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires (see S. 2856), S6728 [18SE] (see H.R. 5481), H4454 [18SE]

FERC: confirm and clarify obligation to assess and mitigate impacts to climate change and environmental justice communities from projects approved pursuant to Natural Gas Act (see S. 3324), S8483 [3DE] (see H.R. 6378), H5024 [3DE]

GAO: conduct analysis on financial and environmental costs of converting light-duty Federal fleet vehicles to electric vehicles (see H.R. 2188), H1169 [18MR]

Government: establish National Biodiversity Strategy (see S. Res. 248), S3117 [22MY]

——— support school district investment in clean school buses (see S. Res. 563), S8833 [17DE]

Inflation Reduction Act: repeal provisions relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification (see H.R. 4758), H3655 [25JY]

Minnesota: withdraw from mineral exploration Federal lands and waters in Rainy River Watershed, including in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Voyageurs National Park, and Superior National Forest (see S. 1366), S2520 [9AP] (see H.R. 588), H257 [21JA]

Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer: prohibit funding until China is no longer defined as developing country (see S. 680), S1127 [20FE] (see H.R. 2115), H1160 [14MR]

Motor vehicles: prevent elimination of sale of internal combustion engines (see S. 996), S1704 [12MR] (see H.R. 346), H110 [13JA]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 140), S1872 [26MR]

National Clean Energy Week: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4310 [15SE]

New York, NY: express opposition to Metropolitan Transportation Authority Central Business District Tolling Program (see H. Res. 27), H91 [9JA]

——— prohibit cordon pricing in Central Business District Tolling Program (see H.R. 352), H110 [13JA]

NOAA: anniversary of Mauna Loa Observatory (see S. Res. 366), S5209 [1AU] (see H. Res. 637), H3681 [5AU]

——— establish grant program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects on conservation, restoration, or management of kelp forest ecosystems (see S. 513), S859 [11FE] (see H.R. 1124), H583 [7FE]

Nuclear weapons: abolish and convert industry resources and personnel to addressing climate crisis and human and infrastructure needs (see H.R. 1888), H1009 [5MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: produce national intelligence estimates on certain effects of climate change (see H.R. 5119), H3829 [3SE]

Pollution: recognize that mercury pollution can cause severe health problems, including permanent brain damage, kidney damage, and birth defects (see S. Res. 560), S8833 [17DE]

——— recognize that ozone pollution can cause lung disease, asthma attacks, cardiovascular problems, and reproductive issues (see S. Res. 562), S8833 [17DE]

——— recognize that particulate matter pollution can cause heart attacks, asthma, strokes, and premature death (see S. Res. 561), S8833 [17DE]

Postal Service: repeal and rescind any unobligated balances relative to purchase of electric vehicles (see S. 913), S1630 [10MR] (see H.R. 1982), H1065 [10MR]

Power resources: address measuring methane emissions when plugging abandoned oil and gas wells (see H.R. 1217), H644 [11FE]

——— codify Executive Order 14260 entitled ‘‘Protecting American Energy From State Overreach’’ (see H.R. 4629), H3641 [23JY]

——— include fuel for ocean going vessels as additional renewable fuel for which credits may be generated under renewable fuel program (see S. 881), S1603 [6MR] (see H.R. 1896), H1035 [6MR]

——— update Federal purchase requirement to ensure transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2050 (see H.R. 3431), H2102 [15MY]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish authority to waive Clean Air Act requirement for advanced manufacturing facility or critical mineral facility to offset increased emissions of any air pollutant (see H.R. 6373), H5024 [3DE]

Railroads: establish State rail formula grant program, create Green Railroads Fund, expand passenger rail programs, address air quality concerns, and establish rail workforce training centers (see S. 2520), S4818 [29JY] (see H.R. 4790), H3661 [29JY]

Taxation: create credit for carbon removal and storage for forest residues from wildfire management (see S. 1842), S3057 [21MY]

——— eliminate certain fuel excise taxes and impose tax on greenhouse gas emissions to provide revenue for maintaining and building American infrastructure (see H.R. 3338), H1998 [13MY]

——— establish carbon fee to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (see S. 2712), S6320 [4SE]

——— establish mine methane capture incentive credit (see S. 2304), S4420 [16JY] (see H.R. 1881), H1008 [5MR]

——— establish special rules for capital gains invested in brownfield and superfund sites (see H.R. 2292), H1217 [24MR]

——— establish tax credit for production of aviation gasoline that is free of tetra-ethyl-lead (see H.R. 2932), H1611 [17AP]

——— exclude from gross income certain relief payments to victims of Chiquita Canyon elevated temperature landfill event (see H.R. 1179), H614 [10FE]

——— modify carbon oxide sequestration credit to ensure parity for different uses and utilizations of qualified carbon oxide (see S. 425), S667 [5FE] (see H.R. 1003), H502 [5FE]

——— modify energy efficient home improvement credit to include credit for natural carbon sinks (see S. 1964), S3254 [5JN] (see H.R. 3322), H1948 [9MY]

——— provide credit for sale of renewable natural gas for use in certain motor vehicles (see S. 1252), S2140 [2AP] (see H.R. 2596), H1411 [2AP]

——— reinstate special rate calculation of clean fuel production credit relative to sustainable aviation fuel (see H.R. 6518), H5110 [9DE]

——— repeal alcohol fuels credit, biodiesels fuel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, clean fuel production credit, and alcohol fuel, biodiesel, and alternative fuel mixtures credit (see H.R. 311), H90 [9JA]

——— repeal carbon oxide sequestration credit (see H.R. 1946), H1038 [6MR]

——— repeal clean fuel production credit (see H.R. 549), H220 [16JA]

——— repeal natural gas tax (see S. 143), S227 [16JA]

Transportation: incentivize innovative transportation corridors to reduce emissions, provide tax structure for investments in public transportation systems, and enable fossil fuel workforce to transition to sustainable work (see H.R. 6923), H6126 [23DE]

U.N.: condemn International Maritime Organization for proposing global tax on shipping emissions (see H. Res. 812), H4541 [17OC]

——— provide for limitations on implementation and enforcement of global carbon tax relative to U.S. (see S. 3276), S8275 [20NO] (see H.R. 5888), H4565 [31OC]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: authorizing appropriations for Green Climate Fund (see H.R. 2997), H1623 [24AP]

——— call for remaining signatory to Paris Agreement and support policies that promote reduction of global warming pollution and aim to meet objectives of agreement (see S. Res. 36), S371 [24JA]

——— disapprove U.S. withdrawal from Paris Agreement, commend supporters of Agreement, and urge President to reverse decision and maintain U.S. participation (see H. Res. 68), H395 [24JA]

——— prohibit funding until China is no longer defined as developing country (see S. 680), S1127 [20FE] (see H.R. 2115), H1160 [14MR]

——— withdraw from Paris Agreement (see H. Con. Res. 29), H1618 [21AP]

Wildfires: recognize that climate change is making wildfires more frequent, more intense, and more destructive (see S. Res. 559), S8833 [17DE]

Decisions

Applicability of Congressional Review Act to BLM Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment: Edda Emmanuelli Perez, GAO, S3552–S3554 [26JN]

Emails

Disapprove EPA rule entitled ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems—Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’: Phillip L. Swagel, CBO, H849 [26FE]

Letters

Clean energy tax credits funding: several Members of Congress, H3169 [2JY]

Disapprove EPA rule entitled ‘‘Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act’’: several public health and environmental organizations, H2164 [20MY]

Disapprove EPA rule entitled ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems—Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’: Adam Temple, National Federation of Independent Business, H852 [26FE]

——— Amanda E. Eversole, American Petroleum Institute, H853 [26FE]

——— Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H852 [26FE]

Observations regarding EPA’s submission of Notices of Decision on Clean Air Act preemption waivers as rules under Congressional Review Act: Edda Emmanuelli Perez, GAO, S1626–S1628 [10MR], S3093 [21MY]

Messages

Exemption for Certain Stationary Sources From Compliance With EPA Final Rule on National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants—Coal and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review: President Trump, S4503 [21JY], H3523 [21JY]

Exemption for Certain Stationary Sources From Compliance With EPA Final Rule Relative to New Source Performance Standards for Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards: President Trump, S4504 [21JY], H3524 [21JY]

Exemption for Certain Stationary Sources From Compliance With EPA Final Rule Relative to Sterile Medical Equipment: President Trump, S4504 [21JY], H3523 [21JY]

Exemption for Certain Stationary Sources From Compliance With EPA Final Rule Titled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants—Taconite Iron Ore Processing’’: President Trump, S4502 [21JY], H3523 [21JY]

Proclamation Providing Exemption for Certain Stationary Sources From Compliance With Final Rule Published by EPA Titled ‘‘National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants’’: President Trump, S2557 [10AP], H1606 [14AP]

Motions

EPA: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update’’ (S.J. Res. 60), S6633 [16SE]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants—Rubber Tire Manufacturing’’ (H.J. Res. 61), S2750 [5MY]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act’’ (S.J. Res. 31), S2709 [30AP]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems—Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’ (S.J. Res. 12), S1390 [26FE]

——— disapprove rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine and nonroad engine pollution control standards—‘omnibus’ low NOX regulation (H.J. Res. 89), S3105 [22MY]

——— disapprove rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards—advanced clean cars II (H.J. Res. 88), S3052 [21MY]

Remarks in House

Biden, Joseph R., Jr.: evaluation of administration relative to Government regulations, H1325 [27MR]

California: Federal investigations into State practices and policies relative to education, discrimination, transportation, environment, homelessness, firearms, and immigration, H1588–H1591 [10AP]

California Air Resources Board: withdrawal of EPA waiver request for advanced clean fleet and in-use locomotive regulation rules, H190 [16JA]

Climate: importance of carbon dioxide in atmosphere and role in climate change, H896–H900 [27FE], H2625 [11JN], H2962 [25JN]

Dept. of HHS: declare public health emergency in connection with health risks associated with climate change (H.R. 4493), H3548 [22JY]

EPA: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants—Rubber Tire Manufacturing’’ (H.J. Res. 61), H981, H986–H991 [5MR], H1021 [6MR]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants—Rubber Tire Manufacturing’’ (H.J. Res. 61), consideration (H. Res. 177), H955–H962 [4MR]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act’’ (H.J. Res. 79), H1328 [27MR]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act’’ (S.J. Res. 31), H2212–H2217, H2234 [21MY]

——— disapprove rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine and nonroad engine pollution control standards—‘omnibus’ low NOX regulation (H.J. Res. 89), H1746, H1750, H1755–H1760 [30AP], E380 [1MY]

——— disapprove rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards—advanced clean cars II (H.J. Res. 88), H1421 [7AP], H1591, H1592 [10AP], H1629 [28AP], H1712 [29AP], H1746, H1748–H1755 [30AP], H1786, H1789 [1MY], H2522 [6JN], H2812 [12JN], E380 [1MY]

——— disapprove rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards—advanced clean cars II (H.J. Res. 88), consideration (H. Res. 354), H1694–H1706 [29AP]

——— repeal rule relative to multi-pollutant emissions standards and amend Clean Air Act to ensure that tailpipe regulations do not limit availability of new motor vehicles (H.R. 2165), H1317 [27MR]

Forest Service: make masks available to wildland firefighters, H4348 [16SE]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H1714 [29AP]

Motor vehicles: prevent elimination of sale of internal combustion engines (H.R. 346), H96 [13JA], H117 [14JA], H233 [21JA]

National parks and recreation areas: address air pollution, H3329 [16JY]

Newsom, Gavin: budget proposal by California Governor to extend California cap and trade program and authorize portion of program revenue for high-speed rail project, H2034 [14MY]

Nuclear weapons: abolish and convert industry resources and personnel to addressing climate crisis and human and infrastructure needs (H.R. 1888), E186 [5MR]

Power resources: address measuring methane emissions when plugging abandoned oil and gas wells (H.R. 1217), H691 [13FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H5064 [9DE]

Taxation: clean energy tax credits funding, H2620, H2651 [11JN]

Trump, President: Presidential proclamation to provide regulatory relief for certain stationary sources to promote American coke oven processing security, H4910 [1DE]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: U.S. withdrawal from Paris Agreement, H263 [22JA]

Remarks in Senate

Biden, Joseph R., Jr.: evaluation of administration, S246 [20JA]

Budget: prohibit any budget reconciliation provision to eliminate clean energy tax credits, S4081 [30JN]

Climate: effects of climate change, S454 [29JA], S1402–S1412 [26FE], S1416–S1418 [27FE], S1856–S1863 [26MR], S2801 [7MY], S3027–S3031 [21MY], S3228–S3230 [4JN], S4288–S4292 [9JY], S6507–S6509 [9SE], S7736–S7741 [23OC], S8266–S8269 [20NO]

——— efforts of fossil fuel industry to deny and discredit science behind climate change, S1402–S1412 [26FE], S1416–S1418 [27FE], S1860 [26MR], S2802 [7MY], S3027–S3031 [21MY], S4288–S4292 [9JY], S6507–S6509 [9SE], S7736–S7741 [23OC], S8266–S8269 [20NO]

Coal Week: designate (S. Res. 457), S7709 [23OC]

Congressional Review Act: GAO decision on rules suitable for review, S1626 [10MR], S2816–S2818 [8MY], S2967 [19MY], S2983, S2996–S3000 [20MY], S3017–S3020, S3025–S3027, S3031–S3034, S3087–S3097 [21MY], S3102, S3106–S3108, S3133–S3137, S3139 [22MY], S3200 [3JN]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S8427 [2DE]

EPA: blanket hold on all pending nominations relative to Trump administration abuse of Congressional Review Act, S3298 [10JN]

——— disapprove final rule relating to performance standards and emissions guidelines for certain oil and natural gas power sources (S.J. Res. 76), S8224–S8226 [19NO]

——— disapprove final rule relating to performance standards and emissions guidelines for certain oil and natural gas power sources (S.J. Res. 76), motion to proceed, S8215, S8226 [19NO]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period’’ (S.J. Res. 86), S8747 [15DE]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update’’ (S.J. Res. 60), S6631 [16SE]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants—Rubber Tire Manufacturing’’ (H.J. Res. 61), S2545 [10AP], S2763, S2764, S2767, S2768 [6MY], S3252 [5JN]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants—Rubber Tire Manufacturing’’ (H.J. Res. 61), motion to proceed, S2750, S2751 [5MY]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants—Rubber Tire Manufacturing’’ (H.J. Res. 61), unanimous-consent agreement, S2753 [5MY]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act’’ (S.J. Res. 31), S2545 [10AP], S2681, S2707 [30AP], S2723, S2727 [1MY], S3045–S3047 [21MY]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act’’ (S.J. Res. 31), motion to proceed, S2708 [30AP]

——— disapprove rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine and nonroad engine pollution control standards—‘omnibus’ low NOX regulation, S1626 [10MR]

——— disapprove rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine and nonroad engine pollution control standards—‘omnibus’ low NOX regulation (H.J. Res. 89), S2816–S2818 [8MY], S2967 [19MY], S2983, S2985, S2996–S3000 [20MY], S3017–S3020, S3025–S3027, S3031–S3034, S3086–S3097 [21MY], S3105–S3110, S3133–S3137, S3139 [22MY]

——— disapprove rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine and nonroad engine pollution control standards—‘omnibus’ low NOX regulation (H.J. Res. 89), motion to proceed, S3105 [22MY]

——— disapprove rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards—advanced clean cars II, S1626 [10MR]

——— disapprove rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards—advanced clean cars II (H.J. Res. 88), S2816–S2818 [8MY], S2967 [19MY], S2983, S2985, S2996–S3000 [20MY], S3017–S3020, S3025–S3027, S3031–S3034, S3052, S3086–S3097 [21MY], S3101, S3106–S3108, S3133–S3137, S3139 [22MY], S3343 [11JN]

——— disapprove rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards—advanced clean cars II (H.J. Res. 88), motion to proceed, S3052 [21MY]

——— disapprove rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards—heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission warranty and maintenance provisions, S1626 [10MR]

——— disapprove rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards—heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission warranty and maintenance provisions (H.J. Res. 87), S2810, S2816–S2818 [8MY], S2967 [19MY], S2983, S2985, S2996–S3000 [20MY], S3017–S3020, S3025–S3027, S3031–S3034, S3086–S3097 [21MY], S3102, S3106–S3108, S3133–S3137, S3139 [22MY]

——— establish standards to limit carbon intensity of fuel used by certain vessels and set requirements to eliminate in-port ship emissions (S. 2261), S4317 [10JY]

——— expand ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations of motor vehicle fuels and return certain retired credits to small refineries under Renewable Fuel Program (S. 593), S6950 [6OC]

——— Renewable Fuel Standard Program reform, S6708 [18SE]

——— repeal certain Clean Air Act provisions relative to greenhouse gas reduction fund and rescind all unobligated funding, S4080 [30JN], S4281 [9JY]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 140), S1864 [26MR]

Political campaigns: impact and influence of money and corporations in elections, S2040 [31MR]

Taxation: clean energy tax credits funding, S2853–S2857 [12MY], S2905 [14MY], S3100 [22MY], S3192 [3JN], S3326 [11JN], S3642–S3645 [28JN]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to climate change, S3228–S3230 [4JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to environmental regulations, S1856–S1858, S1860–S1863 [26MR], S2047 [31MR]

Wright, Sec. of Energy: assessment of tenure, S2853–S2857 [12MY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.J. Res. 35, Disapprove EPA Rule Relative to Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems—Procedures for Facilitating Compliance: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 161) (H. Rept. 119–5), H834 [25FE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 61, Disapprove EPA Rule Entitled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants—Rubber Tire Manufacturing’’: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 177) (H. Rept. 119–8), H942 [3MR]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 87, Disapprove EPA Rule Relative to California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 354) (H. Rept. 119–83), H1682 [28AP]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 88, Disapprove EPA Rule Relative to California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 354) (H. Rept. 119–83), H1682 [28AP]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 89, Disapprove EPA Rule Relative to California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 354) (H. Rept. 119–83), H1682 [28AP]

Consideration of S.J. Res. 31, Disapprove EPA Rule Entitled ‘‘Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act’’: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 119–105), H2145 [19MY]

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2235), S7827 [29OC]

Tables

Estimated budgetary effects of repeal of unobligated funds from Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund in H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, S4282 [9JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 161, consideration of H.J. Res. 35, disapprove EPA rule entitled ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems—Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’, H781 [25FE]

H. Res. 177, consideration of H.J. Res. 61, disapprove EPA rule entitled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants—Rubber Tire Manufacturing’’, H955 [4MR]

H. Res. 354, consideration of H.J. Res. 87, disapprove EPA rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards—heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission warranty and maintenance provisions, H1694 [29AP]

H. Res. 354, consideration of H.J. Res. 88, disapprove EPA rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards—advanced clean cars II, H1694 [29AP]

H. Res. 354, consideration of H.J. Res. 89, disapprove EPA rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine and nonroad engine pollution control standards—‘omnibus’ low NOX regulation, H1694 [29AP]

H. Res. 426, consideration of S.J. Res. 31, disapprove EPA rule entitled ‘‘Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act’’, H2159 [20MY]

H.J. Res. 35, disapprove EPA rule entitled ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems—Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’, H846 [26FE]

H.J. Res. 61, disapprove EPA rule entitled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants—Rubber Tire Manufacturing’’, H986 [5MR]

H.J. Res. 87, disapprove EPA rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards—heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission warranty and maintenance provisions, H1741 [30AP]

H.J. Res. 88, disapprove EPA rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards—advanced clean cars II, H1749 [30AP]

H.J. Res. 89, disapprove EPA rule relative to California State motor vehicle and engine and nonroad engine pollution control standards—‘omnibus’ low NOX regulation, H1755 [30AP]

S. 425, Enhancing Energy Recovery Act, S668 [5FE]

S. 680, Ending China’s Unfair Advantage Act, S1130 [20FE]

S. 2712, America’s Clean Future Fund Act, S6321–S6329 [4SE]

S. Con. Res. 18, recognize health and safety emergency disproportionately affecting fundamental rights of children due to Trump administration directives that contribute to climate change, while suppressing climate change science, S4423–S4425 [16JY]

S. Res. 36, call for remaining signatory to U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change Paris Agreement and support policies that promote reduction of global warming pollution and aim to meet objectives of agreement, S372 [24JA]

S. Res. 140, National Asbestos Awareness Week, S1875 [26MR]

S. Res. 183, Earth Month, S2609 [28AP]

S. Res. 248, National Biodiversity Strategy, S3121 [22MY]

S. Res. 318, recognize that climate change poses growing threat to public health and necessitates coordinated action to mitigate its impacts and safeguard health and well-being of all people in U.S., S4318 [10JY]

S. Res. 364, recognize anniversary of EPA renewable fuel standard and its foundational role in strengthening energy security, supporting rural communities, growing U.S. economy, and improving environmental performance, S5211 [1AU]

S. Res. 366, Mauna Loa Observatory anniversary, S5212 [1AU]

S. Res. 457, Coal Week, S7168 [20OC]

S. Res. 558, recognize that climate change-driven extreme weather events are increasing at same time that Government is dismantling weather monitoring and alert systems, S8840 [17DE]

S. Res. 559, recognize that climate change is making wildfires more frequent, more intense, and more destructive, S8840 [17DE]

S. Res. 560, recognize that mercury pollution can cause severe health problems, including permanent brain damage, kidney damage, and birth defects, S8841 [17DE]

S. Res. 561, recognize that particulate matter pollution can cause heart attacks, asthma, strokes, and premature death, S8841 [17DE]

S. Res. 562, recognize that ozone pollution can cause lung disease, asthma attacks, cardiovascular problems, and reproductive issues, S8841 [17DE]

S. Res. 563, support school district investment in clean school buses, S8841 [17DE]

S.J. Res. 31, disapprove EPA rule entitled ‘‘Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act’’, S2727 [1MY], H2212 [21MY]

Transcripts

Markup of Budget Reconciliation Text: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), S4282 [9JY]