H.R.8519

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive Reid Vapor Pressure requirements with respect to calendar year 2026, and for other purposes.

Introduced·4/27/26

Waives Reid Vapor Pressure requirements for gasoline sales from May 1 to September 15, 2026.

The bill mandates the Environmental Protection Agency to waive Reid Vapor Pressure requirements for gasoline sales from May 1 to September 15, 2026. This waiver exempts gasoline with a Reid Vapor Pressure exceeding the applicable standard from the Clean Air Act's prohibitions on sale and distribution during this period. The "applicable standard" is defined as per section 80.27(a)(2) of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation.

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History

Apr 27

House

Introduced in House

Apr 27

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.