S.4404

No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026

Introduced·4/27/26

The No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026 requires congressional approval for certain Clean Air Act exemptions.

The No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026 amends the Clean Air Act to require congressional approval for certain executive branch exemptions. The President must submit a special message to Congress detailing any proposed exemption, including the reasons and facts supporting it. Congress must then introduce a joint resolution to approve the exemption. The Act also mandates that the Comptroller General review the exemption and report to Congress. Exemptions cannot take effect without congressional approval.

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Environment And Public Works Committee
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History

Apr 27

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.