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.
