119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 8782
The PLOW Storms Act amends the Clean Air Act to classify municipal snow removal vehicles and equipment as emergency vehicles for regulatory purposes. This change allows state, local, and tribal governments to treat snow plows and de-icing machinery as emergency vehicles under the law's covered fleet definition, which typically provides exemptions or reduced regulatory burdens. The bill affects city and county public works departments that operate snow removal equipment during winter weather events. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are specified in the legislation. The primary purpose is to streamline compliance requirements so that essential winter road maintenance operations are not impeded by air quality regulations designed for other vehicle types.