Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
The No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026 fundamentally changes how the federal government handles exemptions from Clean Air Act requirements by shifting authority from the executive branch to Congress. Under this legislation, the President must submit detailed proposals to Congress before granting any exemptions related to emissions waivers, federal vehicle standards, or ozone-depleting substances, and Congress must pass a joint resolution by a two-thirds supermajority vote in both chambers to approve the exemption. The bill also eliminates an existing exemption that previously allowed certain sources of hazardous air pollution to skip compliance deadlines, while establishing a private right of action that allows citizens to sue federal officials who grant exemptions without proper congressional authorization. These changes are designed to increase legislative oversight of environmental regulatory decisions and prevent companies or government agencies from obtaining pollution-related exemptions without explicit approval from elected representatives. No specific funding or implementation timeline is provided in the sections summarized.
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