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New Bill Targets EPA Power by Removing Greenhouse Gases from Clean Air Act

CARBON Act

21 days ago·View on Congress.gov

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Key Points

  • This bill proposes a major change to the Clean Air Act by stating that carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide are not 'air pollutants.' These three gases are the primary drivers of climate change.
  • By removing these gases from the law, the EPA would no longer have the clear legal power to regulate them. This would likely end many current federal rules that limit emissions from power plants, vehicles, and large factories.
  • The bill aims to stop what the sponsor calls 'bureaucracy overreach' and prevent the government from enforcing 'net-zero' goals that require businesses to eliminate their carbon footprint.
  • If this becomes law, it would represent a massive shift in environmental policy, making it much harder for the federal government to address global warming through existing regulations.
  • Supporters of the change argue it would protect the economy from expensive regulations, while critics argue it would lead to more pollution and speed up the effects of climate change.
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Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Feb 12, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Feb 12, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

CARBON Act

Bill NumberHR 7554
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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