Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act...
To amend the Clean Air Act to establish authority for the President to waive the requirement for an advanced manufacturing facility or a critical mineral facility to offset increased emissions of any air pollutant, and for other purposes.
The bill, HB6373, aims to change the Clean Air Act by giving the President the power to exempt certain facilities from having to offset increased air pollution emissions. Specifically, it targets advanced manufacturing and critical mineral facilities. This could affect these industries by potentially allowing them to release more pollutants without needing to balance it out with emission reductions.
As of now, the bill has been introduced and is currently in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It was reported favorably by this committee on April 28, 2026, and placed on the Union Calendar. The next step will likely involve further consideration by the full House. This bill is being sponsored by several Republican representatives, including Gary Palmer as the primary sponsor.
Key steps in the bill's progress include its introduction on December 3, 2025, referral to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on the same day, and a report passing on January 21, 2026. The bill was ordered to be reported with a vote of 25 to 23. As of now, it remains under consideration.
