Rep. Min Introduces Bill to Force Bankrupt Fossil Fuel Companies to Pay for Environmental Cleanup
The Ending Fossil Fuel Bailouts Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the House Judiciary and Natural Resources committees for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
This bill is led by a small group of Democrats and targets the fossil fuel industry, making it unlikely to get the Republican support needed to pass the House.
Small fossil fuel operators could face higher costs and reduced access to financing because lenders and investors would know that environmental cleanup costs now take priority in bankruptcy. On the other hand, small businesses near fossil fuel sites could benefit from guaranteed environmental cleanup, protecting their property values and operations from pollution.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Ending Fossil Fuel Bailouts Act of 2026
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