Congress·Reported·H.R. 4214

Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act

EPA Air Quality Rules: New Requirements for Construction Permits

Apr 28·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: The House

This bill is currently on the House Union Calendar after being approved by the committee on April 27, 2026. It is now waiting for the House to schedule a floor vote, though it is unclear when that will happen because floor time is limited. The bill is actively moving through the process.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

This bill passed a House committee but faces strong opposition from those who want stricter environmental enforcement. It is unlikely to get enough support in the Senate.

Key Points

This bill requires the EPA to provide clear instructions at the same time they announce new air quality standards. Right now, there is often a long wait between when a rule is made and when the agency explains how to follow it.
If the EPA does not release these instructions immediately, the new air quality standards cannot be used to deny construction permits. This ensures that builders have the information they need before they are forced to meet new requirements.
The bill also protects construction projects that are already in progress. It says that certain projects do not have to meet the strict 2024 soot standards if their permit applications were already finished or nearly finished.
This change is meant to help factories and infrastructure projects move forward without being stuck in a waiting period. It prevents the government from changing the rules in the middle of a project without explaining how to comply.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Apr 28, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 543.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Apr 28, 2026House

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-626.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Jan 21, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 24.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Jan 21, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Dec 10, 2025House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 10.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act

Bill NumberHR 4214

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 543.

Data Sources

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R: 7

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