US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HR1174

Caption

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

Impact

The discussions surrounding HR1174 indicated both support and contention. Proponents argue that the bill is essential for modernizing air quality standards and improving the responsiveness of the regulatory framework to environmental emergencies. They contend that by clarifying procedures for monitoring and managing air pollution from extraordinary events, the bill can enhance public health protections. Conversely, some critics suggest that the bill may lead to increased bureaucratic complexity or may fall short in adequately addressing other pressing environmental concerns beyond wildfires.

Summary

House Bill HR1174 aims to address various amendments to the Clean Air Act, focusing on how air quality monitoring data is handled, especially in the context of exceptional events such as wildfires. This bill mandates revisions to the existing regulations governing these data reviews, ensuring that measures are aligned with contemporary environmental challenges. By explicitly addressing the influence of wildfire risks on air quality, HR1174 reflects a growing recognition of the significant impacts of climate events on public health and safety.

Contention

Debate over HR1174 highlights the broader tensions in environmental policy, particularly the balance between immediate regulatory responses to climatic events and long-term sustainability goals. Opponents raise concerns that by focusing narrowly on wildfire-related emissions, the bill could divert attention from more comprehensive strategies needed to tackle pollution from various other sources. Furthermore, there are calls from some stakeholders for more robust measures to ensure that community voices are included in the planning and implementation of air quality management strategies.

Companion Bills

US HB6409

Related Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act FENCES Act

US HB6398

Related Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act RED Tape Act

US HB6387

Related Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act FIRE Act

US HR1156

Related Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

Previously Filed As

US HR518

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.

US HR988

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2270) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime compensation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2312) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term ''tipped employee'', and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4366) to clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

US HR936

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

US HR977

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

US HR122

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes.

US HR951

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to provide for the location of multiple hardrock mining mill sites, to establish the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 845) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children.

US HR184

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.

US HR1055

Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7378) to amend the Calder Act to permanently adjust American time, and for other purposes.

US HR134

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.

US HR910

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.

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