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H.R.8296

Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026

Introduced·4/15/26

Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026 amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to.

The Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026 amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to ensure that Superfund site reviews consider climate change. Specifically, it mandates that the President include an assessment of whether selected remedial actions remain protective after accounting for local natural disasters and extreme weather hazards exacerbated by climate change. This change aims to better protect human health and the environment in the face of evolving climate risks.

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History

Apr 15

House

Introduced in House

Apr 15

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.