No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Jul 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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
The No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026 would amend the Clean Air Act to limit the executive branch's ability to exempt certain federal operations from pollution rules. It would require the President to obtain a joint resolution of approval from Congress before using or extending three specific exemptions: one allowing exemptions for executive branch emission sources (including military property), one exempting federal agencies from vehicle fleet requirements, and one allowing exemptions from the phase-out of certain ozone-depleting substances under the Montreal Protocol. The bill sets out a detailed process for the President to notify Congress, for the Government Accountability Office to review such proposals, and for expedited congressional procedures—including discharge motions and a two-thirds vote requirement in each chamber—to approve or reject them. It also allows citizen lawsuits against officials who use these exemptions without congressional approval. Separately, the bill repeals an existing Clean Air Act provision that allowed the President to grant a limited exemption from compliance schedules for hazardous air pollutant standards.
The bill primarily affects federal agencies, the military, and executive branch operations subject to Clean Air Act exemptions, as well as Congress, which would gain a direct approval role over these exemptions. It does not appear to change requirements for private industry.
The bill was introduced in the House on July 21, 2026, by Rep. Doris Matsui and referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Rules. It has not yet been considered by committee or voted on by the full House, and would need to pass both chambers and be signed into law before taking effect.
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Timeline
21 Jul 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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. 9808 do?
- The No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026 would amend the Clean Air Act to limit the executive branch's ability to exempt certain federal operations from pollution rules. It would require the President to obtain a joint resolution of approval from Congress before using or extending three specific exemptions: one allowing exemptions for executive branch emission sources (including military property), one exempting federal agencies from vehicle fleet requirements, and one allowing exemptions from the phase-out of certain ozone-depleting substances under the Montreal Protocol. The bill sets out a detailed process for the President to notify Congress, for the Government Accountability Office to review such proposals, and for expedited congressional procedures—including discharge motions and a two-thirds vote requirement in each chamber—to approve or reject them. It also allows citizen lawsuits against officials who use these exemptions without congressional approval. Separately, the bill repeals an existing Clean Air Act provision that allowed the President to grant a limited exemption from compliance schedules for hazardous air pollutant standards. The bill primarily affects federal agencies, the military, and executive branch operations subject to Clean Air Act exemptions, as well as Congress, which would gain a direct approval role over these exemptions. It does not appear to change requirements for private industry. The bill was introduced in the House on July 21, 2026, by Rep. Doris Matsui and referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Rules. It has not yet been considered by committee or voted on by the full House, and would need to pass both chambers and be signed into law before taking effect.
- Has H.R. 9808 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9808. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9808?
- H.R. 9808 was sponsored by Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA), with 20 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9808?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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. (21 Jul 2026).
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