What is the current status of HR 3346?

HR 3346 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 3346?

HR 3346 was sponsored by Clay Higgins (R), Rep.

Abolish Environmental Protection Agency

IntroducedMay 13, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequent

Why This Matters

This bill aims to close the Environmental Protection Agency and give states control over environmental programs with federal funding. It shifts responsibility for environmental protection from a federal agency to state governments.

If you care about environmental protection, this bill could lead to significant changes in how it's managed in your state.

Who this affects

State governments · Environmental departments · Communities relying on clean air and water

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill would eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency entirely.
2All responsibilities and programs of the Environmental Protection Agency would end 270 days after the bill is passed.
3States would receive federal funds to manage their own environmental programs.
4Governors must designate state agencies to use these funds for air and water quality, waste management, and chemical safety.
5The bill allocates $4.4 billion each year from 2026 to 2029 for state environmental programs.

Last changed 25 days ago · checked hourly

Abolish Environmental Protection Agency

IntroducedMay 13, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Why This Matters

If you care about environmental protection, this bill could lead to significant changes in how it's managed in your state.

Who this affects

State governments · Environmental departments · Communities relying on clean air and water

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill would eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency entirely.
2All responsibilities and programs of the Environmental Protection Agency would end 270 days after the bill is passed.
3States would receive federal funds to manage their own environmental programs.
4Governors must designate state agencies to use these funds for air and water quality, waste management, and chemical safety.
5The bill allocates $4.4 billion each year from 2026 to 2029 for state environmental programs.

Last changed 25 days ago · checked hourly