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Protecting State Environmental Permits
Recent Bills/Protecting State Environmental Permits

Protecting State Environmental Permits

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Passed House6 months ago
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Why This Matters

This bill ensures that specific state environmental permit programs cannot be canceled by the Environmental Protection Agency without Congressional approval.

If you live in these states, this bill helps protect local environmental regulations from being easily changed.
Who this affects
Residents in Michigan · Businesses in Michigan · Residents in New Jersey · Businesses in New Jersey
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill prevents the Environmental Protection Agency from canceling certain state permit programs without Congress's approval.
  2. 2It specifically ratifies permit programs for Michigan, New Jersey, and Florida regarding water pollution control.
  3. 3The bill allows Florida to issue permits for 90 days after it becomes law, ensuring continuity in environmental management.
  4. 4If other states create similar programs, they can gain approval from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Read the detailed summary

Specialist Joey Lenz Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that periodic health assessments of members of the Armed Forces include specified elements. DOD must ensure that annual assessments include a sports physical, an electrocardiogram, and specified blood work. Other periodic assessments must include certain testing related to burn pit exposure, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure, and other tests or evaluations determined to be appropriate by DOD.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
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HouseJan 22
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Donald Trump
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