Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB4072

Caption

A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Impact

The passage of SB4072 would have profound implications for state laws and environmental policy. By restricting the funding necessary to enact certain EPA rules, the bill aims to prevent the enforcement of regulatory measures aimed at reducing vehicular emissions. This could result in a slower transition towards cleaner vehicle technologies and may hinder efforts aimed at combating climate change. The implications of this bill can resonate through not only environmental legislation but can also influence public health policy, as vehicle emissions significantly impact air quality.

Summary

SB4072 is a legislative bill introduced to prohibit the use of federal funds for implementing, administering, or enforcing specific rules set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The bill directly addresses the EPA's proposed and final rules regarding multi-pollutant emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles set for model years 2027 and beyond. This bill reflects a significant effort to limit the federal agency's regulatory reach, particularly in the context of environmental protection standards associated with vehicle emissions.

Contention

Significant contention exists surrounding SB4072, particularly between those who advocate for environmental protections and those who support reduced regulatory oversight. Proponents of the bill argue that it will give more freedom to the automotive industry and reduce the bureaucratic burden placed on vehicle manufacturers. However, opposition voices express concern that such a measure undermines necessary environmental safeguards and could lead to detrimental effects on air quality and public health. The balance between economic interests and environmental responsibilities is at the heart of ongoing debates regarding this legislation.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HB1463

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to implement, administer, or enforce a final rule of the Food and Drug Administration relating to "Medical Devices; Laboratory Developed Tests", and for other purposes.

US HB4821

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024

US HB8998

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

US HB6813

To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule related to revisions to the air emissions reporting requirements, and for other purposes.

US HB8865

To nullify Executive Order 14072 and prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior from implementing, administering, or enforcing such Executive Order or any substantially similar executive order.

US HB1131

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to authorize the use of flexible air permitting with respect to certain critical energy resource facilities, and for other purposes.

US HB7650

Air Quality Standards Implementation Act of 2024

US HB9040

To require covered agencies to issue strategy and implementation plans for the transfer of credit, guarantee, and insurance risk to the private sector, to require the implementation of such plans, and for other purposes.

US HB1968

Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025This bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities. Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2025. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2025 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires on March 14, 2025. The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2024 levels. It also includes several additional provisions that increase or decrease funding for various programs compared to FY2024 levels. In addition, the bill extends several expiring programs and authorities, includingseveral public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;the National Flood Insurance Program;authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program;the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Cybersecurity Protection System;authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take certain actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program;several immigration-related programs and authorities; the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;the temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act;the authorization for the U.S. Parole Commission; andthe Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program.

US HB1553

Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025

Similar Bills

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