State Emissions Authority Act of 2026
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9083
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Environmental Protection
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-02: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-22T19:50:44Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation amends the Clean Air Act to eliminate mandatory federal requirements for state-run motor vehicle inspection and maintenance programs, thereby increasing state discretion over these programs.
Key Provisions
- Repeals subsections (c) and (d) of section 118 of the Clean Air Act.
- In section 182, removes specific subparagraphs and paragraphs that required inspection and maintenance programs in various nonattainment areas, and adjusts cross-references accordingly.
- In section 184(b)(1), eliminates language listing inspection and maintenance as a required measure.
- In section 187(a), deletes paragraphs (4) and (6) related to carbon monoxide nonattainment areas and renumbers the remaining paragraphs.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill repeals multiple provisions that currently compel states to implement motor vehicle inspection and maintenance programs as part of their air quality plans. These changes remove federal mandates tied to ozone and carbon monoxide nonattainment classifications.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Reduces oversight responsibilities for the Environmental Protection Agency regarding state vehicle testing programs.
- Citizens: May end required emissions testing in affected states, potentially lowering costs for vehicle owners.
- International relations: No direct effects identified in the legislation.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- State governments and environmental agencies responsible for air quality planning.
- The Environmental Protection Agency.
- Vehicle owners in areas previously subject to mandatory testing.
- Industries involved in vehicle maintenance and emissions control equipment.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The changes emphasize greater state authority in environmental regulation, which may raise questions about the balance of power between federal and state governments under existing Clean Air Act frameworks. No other constitutional or political implications are addressed in the bill text.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (8)
Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7], Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1], Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4], Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5], Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14], Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-02: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2026-06-02: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-02: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- State Emissions Authority Act of 2026 — issued 2026-06-02 — PDF (3 pages)