Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026
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Latest action (21 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
H.R. 10525, the Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026, would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a research program focused on tropospheric ozone, which is ozone found in the Earth's lower atmosphere. This program would award competitive grants to universities, National Laboratories, and other nonprofit research entities. The research funded would aim to improve understanding of how tropospheric ozone and its precursors affect global and regional temperatures, crop and ecosystem productivity, and climate models. It would also involve strengthening monitoring and data collection, with all collected data made publicly available.
The bill defines tropospheric ozone and its precursors, such as methane and nitrogen oxides. The research would examine current and future impacts, including scenarios with continued or reduced emissions. Eligible entities applying for grants must demonstrate expertise in relevant scientific fields. The EPA Administrator would have 90 days after funds are appropriated to establish the program, and grant recipients would be selected within 180 days of program establishment. The EPA would also be required to collaborate with the international scientific community and make grant recipient reports publicly available.
Currently, H.R. 10525 has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. If passed by the House and then the Senate, and signed by the President, the bill would authorize appropriations of $10.5 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2029 for grants and program oversight, and $1 million for fiscal year 2030 to prepare a final report. This final report, due four years after the program's establishment, would detail findings, policy recommendations, and future research needs.
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Timeline
21 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10525 do?
- H.R. 10525, the Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026, would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a research program focused on tropospheric ozone, which is ozone found in the Earth's lower atmosphere. This program would award competitive grants to universities, National Laboratories, and other nonprofit research entities. The research funded would aim to improve understanding of how tropospheric ozone and its precursors affect global and regional temperatures, crop and ecosystem productivity, and climate models. It would also involve strengthening monitoring and data collection, with all collected data made publicly available. The bill defines tropospheric ozone and its precursors, such as methane and nitrogen oxides. The research would examine current and future impacts, including scenarios with continued or reduced emissions. Eligible entities applying for grants must demonstrate expertise in relevant scientific fields. The EPA Administrator would have 90 days after funds are appropriated to establish the program, and grant recipients would be selected within 180 days of program establishment. The EPA would also be required to collaborate with the international scientific community and make grant recipient reports publicly available. Currently, H.R. 10525 has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. If passed by the House and then the Senate, and signed by the President, the bill would authorize appropriations of $10.5 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2029 for grants and program oversight, and $1 million for fiscal year 2030 to prepare a final report. This final report, due four years after the program's establishment, would detail findings, policy recommendations, and future research needs.
- Has H.R. 10525 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10525. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10525?
- H.R. 10525 was sponsored by Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (D-NC), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10525?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (21 Sep 2026).
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