Environment Subcommittee

HMTG-119-IF18-20260903-MbrRoster.pdf

HMTG-119-IF18-MState-A000370-20260903.pdf

Jul 142026

Subcommittee Markup of Seven Pieces of LegislationMeeting2123 Rayburn House Office Building6:00 p.m.

H.R. 9317BUSES Act

H.R. 9617CHARM Act

H.R. 9616EMRTAI Authorization Act of 2026

H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025

H.R. 9618DEF Act

H.R. 3194LOCOMOTIVES Act

H.R. 9615BRACE Act

H.R. 2140, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025

Markup Notice

Markup Memorandium

H.R. 3194, Lifting Overburdensome Commerce Obstructions and Motives (LOCOMOTIVES) Act

H.R. 9317, Buses Utilizing Safety and Environmental Standards (BUSES) Act

H.R. 9615, Battery Recycling for America’s Competitive Economy (BRACE) Act

H.R. 9616, Environmental Monitoring and Remediation Technology Assessment Imitative (EMRTAI) Act of 2026

H.R. 9617, Coordinating and Harnessing America’s Recovery of Minerals (CHARM) Act

H.R. 9618, Diesel Engine Flexibility (DEF) Act

SC_ANS_HR9615_01_xml

FEDORC_045_xml

H.R. 3059Streamlining Critical Mineral Permitting Act

AMD_HR9618_01_xml

Vote Summary

Jun 242026

Trash to Treasure: Examining Legislation to Support Domestic Critical Mineral Recovery and RecyclingHearing2123 Rayburn House Office Building2:15 p.m.

H.R. 7523Spent Petroleum Catalyst Recycling and Critical Minerals and Metals Recovery Exemption Act

H.R. 3713Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025

H.R. 4370SAMS Act of 2025

Dr. Jessica DunnScientist, Clean Transportation · Union of Concerned ScientistsWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Mr. Aaron GoldbergPrincipal · Beveridge & Diamond, P.C.Witness Biography Witness Statement Witness Support Document Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. David KlaneckyPresident & CEO · Cirba SolutionsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Mr. Greyson BuckinghamCo-Founder, President & CEO · DISA TechnologiesWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

H.R. 3059, Streamlining Critical Mineral Permitting Act

H.R. 3713, Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025

H.R. 4370, Securing America’s Critical Mineral Supply (SAMS) Act

H.R. 7523, Spent Petroleum Catalyst Recycling and Critical Minerals and Metals Recovery Exemption Act

H.R. ____, Battery Recycling for America’s Competitive Economy (BRACE) Act

H.R. ____, Coordinating and Harnessing America’s Recovery of Minerals (CHARM) Act

H.R. ____, Environmental Monitoring and Remediation Technology Assessment Initiative (EMRTAI) Authorization Act of 2026

H.R. 7000Freedom to Fuel Act

Jun 32026

Rules of the Road: Examining Legislation to Modernize the Clean Air Act's Mobile Source RequirementsHearing2123 Rayburn House Office Building6:00 p.m.

H.R. 2165Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025

H.R. 8782PLOW Storms Act

H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025

H.R. 3194LOCOMOTIVES Act

H.R. 6200ESSENTIAL Act

H.R. 6250Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act of 2025

H.R. 9083State Emissions Authority Act of 2026

Mr. Jimmy CondePartner · Boyden Gay PLLCWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Ms. Katherine GarciaDirector, Clean Transportation for All Campaign · Sierra ClubWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Fred FergusonPresident & CEO · American Bus AssociationWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Jacqueline GelbPresident & CEO · Truck and Engine Manufacturers AssociationWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

H.R. 6200, ESSENTIAL Act

H.R. 6250, Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act of 2025

H.R. 7000, Freedom to Fuel Act

H.R. 8782, PLOW Storms Act

H.R. 2140, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025

H.R. 9083, State Emissions Authority Act of 2026

H.R. ____, DEF Monitoring Flexibility Act

H.R. ____, To prohibit engine idling restrictions for over-the-road buses and school buses if an engine idles for less than 15 minutes, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2165, Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act

H.R. 3194, LOCOMOTIVES Act

H.R. 2145Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025

May 142026

Subcommittee Markup of Three Pieces of LegislationMarkup2123 Rayburn House Office Building2:15 p.m.

H.R. 4109Recycling and Composting Accountability Act

H.R. 8739Brownfields Revitalization for a Better Tomorrow Act

H.R. 2145, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act

H.R. 4109, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act

H.R. 8739, Brownfields Revitalization for a Better Tomorrow Act

Markup Notice

Markup Memorandum

RIAA_01_xml.pdf (filed by the Majority) to H.R. 2145, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act

05.14.26 ENV Vote Summary

Apr 282026

The Fiscal Year 2027 Environmental Protection Agency BudgetHearing2123 Rayburn House Office Building2:00 p.m.

The Honorable Lee ZeldinAdministrator · U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyWitness Support Document Witness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Apr 222026

Help or Hindrance? The impact of U.S. Environmental Laws on Critical Material Supply Chains, National Security, and Economic GrowthHearing2123 Rayburn House Office Building2:00 p.m.Rescheduled

Mr. Josh GubkinAssociate General Counsel · Redwood MaterialsWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Support Document

Mr. Chris LehmanChief Development Officer · Principal MineralWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Jane NealSenior Vice President · AMG Vanadium LLCWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Dr. Beia SpillerFellow, Transportation Program Director · Resources for the FutureWitness Biography Witness Support Document Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Hearing Attendance

The Honorable Raul Ruiz

H.R. ____, Brownfields Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act

Mar 42026

Ready for Reuse: Legislative Proposals to Unleash the Potential of America’s Brownfields SitesHearing2123 Rayburn House Office Building7:00 p.m.

Mr. Gerald PounceySenior Counsel · Taft Stettinius & HollisterWitness Support Document Witness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Chris WellsExecutive Director · Mississippi Department of Environmental QualityWitness Support Document Witness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. David RobinsonExecutive Vice President of Strategic Development · Aligned Data CentersWitness Support Document Witness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Dr. Alan TomsonMayor · Town of Davis, West VirginiaWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

H.R. ____, Brownfields Inventory and Permitting Efficiency Act

H.R. ____, Brownfields Reauthorization for an Affordable and Revitalized America Act

H.R. ____, Brownfields Revitalization for a Better Tomorrow Act

HHRG-119-IF18-20260304-MbrRoster.pdf

Feb 242026

“From Source to Tap: A Hearing to Examine Challenges and Opportunities for Safe, Reliable, and Affordable Drinking Water.”Hearing2123 Rayburn House Office Building3:15 p.m.

Mr. Eric HillGeneral Manager · Russellville Water & Sewer BoardWitness Support Document Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Ms. Nicole MurleyActing Inspector General · Environmental Protection AgencyWitness Support Document Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography

Mr. Erik OlsonSenior Strategic Director for Health & Food · Natural Resources Defense CouncilWitness Support Document Witness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Lindsey RechtinPresident & CEO · Northern Kentucky Water DistrictWitness Support Document — HHRG-119-IF18-Wstate-RechtinL-20260224-SD003.pdf Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Support Document — HHRG-119-IF18-Wstate-RechtinL-20260224-SD001.pdf

HHRG-119-IF18-20260224-MbrRoster.pdf

Jan 222026

“Chemicals in Commerce: Legislative Proposal to Modernize America’s Chemical Safety Law, Strengthen Critical Supply Chains, and Grow Domestic Manufacturing.”Hearing2123 Rayburn House Office Building7:00 p.m.

Dr. Tracey Woodruff

Dr. Kimberly WhiteAmerican Chemistry CouncilWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Dr. Tracey Woodruff

Dimitrios KarakitsosHolland & KnightWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

John Careydsm-firmenichWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Hearing Memorandum

Chairman Palmer Opening Statement

Document for the Record

HHRG-119-IF18-Bio-WoodruffD-20260122.pdf — HHRG-119-IF18-Bio-WoodruffD-20260122.pdf

HHRG-119-IF18-Wstate-WoodruffD-20260122.pdf — HHRG-119-IF18-Wstate-WoodruffD-20260122.pdf

HHRG-119-IF18-Bio-WoodruffD-20260122.pdf — HHRG-119-IF18-Bio-WoodruffD-20260122.pdf

HHRG-119-IF18-Wstate-WoodruffD-20260122.pdf — HHRG-119-IF18-Wstate-WoodruffD-20260122.pdf

Dec 182025

Examining the Impact of EPA’s CERCLA Designation for Two PFAS Chemistries and Potential Policy Responses to Superfund Liability Concerns."Hearing2123 Rayburn House Office Building3:00 p.m.

Mr. Lawerence FalbeChair · International Council of Shopping Centers Environmental and Land Use Policy CommitteeWitness Support Document — HHRG-119-IF18-Wstate-FalbeL-20251218-SD002.pdf Witness Biography Witness Statement Witness Support Document — HHRG-119-IF18-Wstate-FalbeL-20251218-SD007.pdf

Ms. Emily DonovanCo-Founder · Clean Cape FearWitness Support Document Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Tracy MehanExecutive Director · American Water Works AssociationWitness Support Document Witness Biography Witness Statement

Ms. Susan BodinePartner · Earth & Water LawWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Support Document

Chairman Guthrie Opening Statement

Notice of Hearing

H.R. 161New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act

Transcript

Dec 102025

Markup of 7 BillsMarkup2123 Rayburn House Office Building3:15 p.m.

H.R. 6373Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act of 2025

H.R. 4214Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act

H.R. 6398RED Tape Act

H.R. 6387, Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act (Rep. Evans)

SC_AMD_HR6373_01.XML

SC_AMD_HR6373_03.XML

H.R. 6409, Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) (Rep. Pfluger)

H.R. 6373, Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act (Rep. Palmer)

H.R. 6398, Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act (Rep. Joyce)

H.R. 4218, Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act (Rep. Carter)

SC_AMD_HR6409_02, an amendment to H.R. 6409

H.R. 6409, Final Passage

SC_AMD_HR161_02.XML

Rep. Tonko Opening Statement

Rep. Pallone Opening Statement

Rep. Peters Opening Statement

Rep. Palmer Opening Statement

HR. 6398, Final Passage

SC_AMD_HR6387_01.XML

SC_AMD_HR161_09, an amendment to H.R. 161

HR. 161, Final Passage

SC_AMD_HR6373_02, an amendment to H.R. 6373

HR. 6373, Final Passage

SC_AMD_HR6409_02.XML

HR4218_09, an amendment to H.R. 4218

HR. 4218, Final Passage

HR. 6387, Final Passage

HR. 4214, Final Passage

HR4218_07.XML

HR4218_09.XML

HR4218_02, an amendment to H.R. 4218

HR. 4218_04, an amendment to H.R. 4218

HR4214_01, an amendment to H.R. 4214

HR4218_10.XML

SC_AMD_HR161_09.XML

SC_AMD_HR161_10.XML

H.R. 4214, Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act (Rep. Allen)

H.R. 161, New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act (Rep. Griffith)

Rep. Guthrie Opening Statement

Transcript

Sep 162025

“From Gridlock to Growth: Permitting Reform Under the Clean Air Act.”Hearing2123 Rayburn House Office Building6:00 p.m.

H.R. 161New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act

Mr. Danny SeidenPresident and CEO · Arizona Chamber of Commerce IndustryWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Keri PowellSenior Attorney for Community Health and Air Program Leader · Southern Environmental Law CenterWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Ashley KunzSenior Director Environmental, Health and Safety, Front-End U.S. Expansion · MicronWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Mr. Mark GebbiaVice President of Environmental, Regulatory, and Permitting · The Williams CompanyWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Ali MirzakhaliliAir Quality Division Administrator · Oregon Department of Environmental QualityWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Clint WoodsCommissioner · Indiana Department of Environmental ManagementWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

H.R. ____, Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act

H.R. ____, Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act

H.R. ____, Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act

HHRG-119-IF18-20250916-MbrRoster.pdf

H.R. 161, New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act

H.R. ____, Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act

Transcript

Jul 162025

Beyond the Blue Bin: Forging a Federal Landscape for Recycling Innovation and Economic Growth.Hearing2322 Rayburn House Office Building2:15 p.m.

Mr. Matt BedingfieldPresident · Mint InnovationWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Mr. Ross EisenbergPresident · America's Plastic MakersWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Support Document — HHRG-119-IF18-Wstate-EisenbergR-20250716-SD749.pdf Witness Support Document — HHRG-119-IF18-Wstate-EisenbergR-20250716-SD729.pdf

Mr. Dan FeltonPresident and Chief Executive Officer · Flexible Packing AssociationWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Support Document — HHRG-119-IF18-Wstate-FeltonD-20250716-SD189.pdf Witness Support Document — HHRG-119-IF18-Wstate-FeltonD-20250716-SD517.pdf

Ms. Keefe HarrisonChief Executive Officer · The Recycling PartnershipWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Support Document — HHRG-119-IF18-Wstate-HarrisonK-20250716-SD564.pdf Witness Support Document — HHRG-119-IF18-Wstate-HarrisonK-20250716-SD619.pdf

HHRG-119-IF18-20250716-MbrRoster.pdf

Jun 262025

“A Decade Later: A Review of Congressional Action, Environmental Protection Agency Rules, and Beneficial Use Opportunities for Coal Ash.”Hearing2322 Rayburn House Office Building2:15 p.m.

Mr. Dave GlattDirector · North Dakota Department of Environmental QualityWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Support Document

Ms. Michelle FreearkExecutive Director of Regulatory Affairs and Corporate Services · Arizona G&T CooperativesWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Support Document

Mr. Tom AdamsExecutive Director · American Coal Ash AssociationWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography Witness Support Document

Ms. Lisa EvansSenior Attorney · EarthjusticeWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Support Document

HHRG-119-IF18-20250626-MbrRoster.pdf

Jun 112025

Short-Circuiting Progress: How the Clean Air Act Impacts Building Necessary Infrastructure and Onshoring American Innovation.Hearing2322 Rayburn House Office Building2:15 p.m.

Dr. James BoylanChief, Air Protection Branch · Georgia Environmental Protection DivisionWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Support Document

Mr. Chad WhitemanVice President, Environment and Regulatory Affairs · U.S. Chamber of CommerceWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Support Document

Mr. Paul NoeVice President, Public Policy · American Forest and Paper AssociationWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Support Document

Mr. John WalkeDirector, Federal Clean Air & Senior Attorney, Environmental Health · Natural Resources Defense CouncilWitness Support Document Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

H.R.____, Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act

H.R.____, Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act.

HHRG-119-IF18-20250611-MbrRoster.pdf

May 202025

"The Fiscal Year 2026 Environmental Protection Agency Budget."Hearing2123 Rayburn House Office Building2:00 p.m.

The Honorable Lee ZeldinAdministrator · U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Support Document

HHRG-119-IF18-20250520-MbrRoster.pdf

Mar 112025

"Maximizing Opportunities for Redeveloping Brownfields Sites: Assessing the Potential for New American Innovation."Hearing2123 Rayburn House Office Building2:15 p.m.

Mr. J. Christian BollwageMayor of Elizabeth, New Jersey, Chair, · U.S. Conference of Mayors Brownfields Task ForceWitness Support Document — HHRG-119-IF18-Wstate-BollwageJ-20250311-SD106.pdf Witness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Support Document — HHRG-119-IF18-Wstate-BollwageJ-20250311-SD050.pdf

The Honorable James ConnaughtonChief Executive Officer · JLC StrategiesWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography Witness Support Document — HHRG-119-IF18-Wstate-ConnaughtonJ-20250311-SD051.pdf Witness Support Document — HHRG-119-IF18-Wstate-ConnaughtonJ-20250311-SD111.pdf

Mr. Duane MillerExecutive Director · LENOWISCO Planning District CommissionWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Christa StonehamChief Executive Officer & President · Houston Land BankWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

Hearing Memorandum (Updated)