Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7849

Farm Equipment: Air Pollution Rule Exemption

Farm Equipment Safety Act

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This bill, introduced by Spartz, would change the Clean Air Act so that engines used for farming no longer have to follow federal air pollution rules. This includes vehicles like tractors, harvesters, and other heavy machinery used on farms.
Right now, manufacturers must design these engines to limit the amount of smog-forming chemicals they release. If this bill becomes law, those specific environmental requirements would be eliminated for the agricultural industry.
The goal of the bill is to reduce the cost and complexity of farm machinery. Many farmers find that modern pollution-control systems are expensive to maintain and can cause equipment to break down more often, making it harder to finish their work.
However, removing these rules could lead to higher levels of air pollution in farming communities. Because farm equipment often uses large diesel engines, they can produce significant amounts of exhaust that affects local air quality and public health.

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Mar 5, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Mar 5, 2026

Introduced in House

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Congressional Bill

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Farm Equipment Safety Act

Bill NumberHR 7849

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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