Require the federal government to disclose information about the environmental impact of solar panel manufacturing and disposal.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with PANELS Act?
The PANELS Act, introduced as H.R. 1237, has been in the House Committee on Ways and Means since February 11, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because committees do not take action on them. This bill has seen no recorded progress since February 11, 2025, and historical data shows that committee inaction is the most common way for legislation to end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by PANELS Act (H.R. 1237 (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 H.R. 4369 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4369 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Mike Bost (R-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.