Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9083

State Emissions Authority Act of 2026

Vehicle Emissions Testing: Repeal of Federal Mandates

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Next up: A house committee

The State Emissions Authority Act of 2026 is in the early stages of the legislative process. It was sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on June 1, 2026, and the committee members must decide whether to move it forward. Since no further action has occurred since June 1, 2026, the bill is currently stalled.

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Very unlikely to pass

This bill is supported only by a small group of Republicans and faces strong opposition from Democrats who view emissions testing as a vital tool for public health.

Key Points

This bill would change the Clean Air Act so the federal government can no longer force states to run vehicle emissions testing programs. Right now, many states are required to have these programs to help lower air pollution in cities and crowded areas.
If this passes, each state would get to decide on its own whether to keep requiring smog checks or tailpipe tests. This would give state officials more power to set their own rules for drivers and car owners instead of following a national requirement.
People living in states that choose to stop these tests could save money on inspection fees and avoid the hassle of visiting a testing station. On the other hand, some experts worry that air quality could get worse if older or poorly maintained cars are not required to be fixed.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions

Jun 2, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jun 2, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

State Emissions Authority Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 9083

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Data Sources

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(8)

R: 8

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