Establish clear federal standards for state authority over environmental regulatory programs.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Primacy Certainty Act of 2025?
The Primacy Certainty Act of 2025, known as S. 2505, has been in the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works since July 28, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but the bill faces the common hurdle of committee inaction which stops most legislation from moving forward. No action has occurred on this bill since July 28, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Primacy Certainty Act of 2025 (S. 2505 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1718 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1718 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Dan Sullivan (R-AK)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.