No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026
To amend the Clean Air Act to require Congress to approve of the application of certain executive exemptions under that Act, to strike an exemption under that Act, and for other purposes.
The No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026 aims to amend the Clean Air Act by requiring Congress to approve certain exemptions issued by the executive branch. This means that industries that want to bypass some Clean Air Act regulations would need approval from Congress first. The bill also seeks to remove an existing exemption that allows some pollutants to be emitted without strict oversight.
This bill would primarily affect industries that currently benefit from exemptions under the Clean Air Act. These industries might have to change their practices or seek new approvals if the bill becomes law. It would also impact regulators and Congress, who would need to review and approve the exemptions.
As of July 21, 2026, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Rules. These committees will review the bill and decide how to proceed with the legislative process.
