Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026
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Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
What this bill does
H.R. 10488, the Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026, would direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reinstate specific environmental regulations and programs that were in effect on January 19, 2025. These include regulations related to greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and vehicles, methane and volatile organic compounds from oil and gas operations, and air quality standards for particulate matter. The bill would also require the EPA to reconstitute advisory committees, base regulatory decisions on peer-reviewed science, and restore the use of the social cost of carbon in rulemakings.
The bill affects the EPA by requiring it to restore certain environmental protections and enforcement activities. It also impacts individuals and communities by aiming to restore protections for human health and the environment, including those related to air pollution and environmental justice. Furthermore, it outlines requirements for scientific integrity in regulatory decisions and mandates annual reporting on enforcement actions.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2026, by Representative Sean Casten and referred to multiple committees, including Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress. For the bill to become law, it would need to be approved by both the House and the Senate and then signed by the President.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10488 do?
- H.R. 10488, the Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026, would direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reinstate specific environmental regulations and programs that were in effect on January 19, 2025. These include regulations related to greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and vehicles, methane and volatile organic compounds from oil and gas operations, and air quality standards for particulate matter. The bill would also require the EPA to reconstitute advisory committees, base regulatory decisions on peer-reviewed science, and restore the use of the social cost of carbon in rulemakings. The bill affects the EPA by requiring it to restore certain environmental protections and enforcement activities. It also impacts individuals and communities by aiming to restore protections for human health and the environment, including those related to air pollution and environmental justice. Furthermore, it outlines requirements for scientific integrity in regulatory decisions and mandates annual reporting on enforcement actions. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2026, by Representative Sean Casten and referred to multiple committees, including Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress. For the bill to become law, it would need to be approved by both the House and the Senate and then signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 10488 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10488. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10488?
- H.R. 10488 was sponsored by Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10488?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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. (17 Sep 2026).
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