Streamline federal environmental decision-making by reducing EPA review requirements?
This bill would amend the Clean Air Act to modify how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reviews proposed legislation and federal actions. It would streamline the EPA’s review process by removing certain requirements and references related to environmental assessments, including provisions tied to newly authorized federal projects. By reducing these review obligations, the bill aims to eliminate duplicative regulatory steps and potentially speed up the consideration of legislation and regulations related to air quality.
Sponsor: Rep. John Joyce (Republican, Pennsylvania, District 13)
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Opponents say
• "Since it was last amended in 1990, the Clean Air Act has demonstrated that economic growth and clean, healthy air go hand in hand. The Clean Air Act’s permitting requirements do not cause gridlock. Rather, they are central to effective implementation of the Clean Air Act, which is one of America’s greatest public health achievements. It has allowed us to breathe cleaner air, avoid premature deaths, and grow our economy at the same time." Source: Keri Powell, Senior Attorney for the Southern Environmental Law Center
Proponents say
• "The commonsense permitting reforms contained in these seven bills are needed to improve the Clean Air Act so the United States can continue to be the world leader in economic prosperity, technological innovation, and environmental quality." Source: Rep. Gary Palmer (Republican, Alabama, District 6)
- Environment Subcommittee Advance Clean Air Act Permitting Bills to Full Committee (Press Release)
- Chairman Palmer Delivers Opening Statement at Environment Subcommittee Markup (Energy and Commerce Committee)
- Senate overturns EPA rule on seven highly toxic air pollutants (The Washington Post)
- Democratic senators launch inquiry into EPA’s repeal of key air pollution enforcement measure (The Guardian)
- Public health and green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections (The Associated Press)
- What’s coming in 2026 for energy and environmental policy (Competitive Enterprise Institute)
- Rep. John Joyce’s Largest Donors (OpenSecrets)
