Protect America from CARB Act of 2026
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Latest action (27 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.R. 10154, the "Protect America from CARB Act of 2026," would amend Section 209 of the Clean Air Act, which allows the Environmental Protection Agency to grant waivers or authorizations permitting states—most notably California—to adopt their own motor vehicle emissions standards that are stricter than federal requirements. The bill would add a new requirement that, before EPA can issue such a waiver or authorization, it must first receive concurrence from the Secretaries of Agriculture, Energy, the Interior, and Transportation, in addition to the existing notice-and-hearing process. This new concurrence requirement would apply only to waiver or authorization requests submitted on or after the bill's enactment date.
The bill primarily affects the EPA's approval process and states—particularly California, whose Air Resources Board (CARB) has historically sought such waivers—that seek to set emissions standards stricter than federal rules. It would also affect four federal agencies, which would gain a formal role in approving these state standards, and indirectly affects automakers and other industries subject to state emissions requirements.
The bill was introduced on August 27, 2026, by Rep. James Gallagher and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As an introduced bill, it has not yet received committee action, a floor vote, or Senate consideration, and would need to pass both chambers and be signed by the President to become law.
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Timeline
27 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10154 do?
- H.R. 10154, the "Protect America from CARB Act of 2026," would amend Section 209 of the Clean Air Act, which allows the Environmental Protection Agency to grant waivers or authorizations permitting states—most notably California—to adopt their own motor vehicle emissions standards that are stricter than federal requirements. The bill would add a new requirement that, before EPA can issue such a waiver or authorization, it must first receive concurrence from the Secretaries of Agriculture, Energy, the Interior, and Transportation, in addition to the existing notice-and-hearing process. This new concurrence requirement would apply only to waiver or authorization requests submitted on or after the bill's enactment date. The bill primarily affects the EPA's approval process and states—particularly California, whose Air Resources Board (CARB) has historically sought such waivers—that seek to set emissions standards stricter than federal rules. It would also affect four federal agencies, which would gain a formal role in approving these state standards, and indirectly affects automakers and other industries subject to state emissions requirements. The bill was introduced on August 27, 2026, by Rep. James Gallagher and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As an introduced bill, it has not yet received committee action, a floor vote, or Senate consideration, and would need to pass both chambers and be signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 10154 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10154. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10154?
- H.R. 10154 was sponsored by Rep. Gallagher, James [R-CA-1] (R-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10154?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (27 Aug 2026).
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