Search Results for keywords:"air pollution"

Search Results: keywords:"air pollution"

H. R. 7526 — To repeal the final rule adopted by the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment relating to Adoption of California Vehicle Emission Standards.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:250
H. R. 7526 is a bill aimed at repealing a specific rule adopted by the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment. This rule relates to the adoption of California's vehicle emission standards. The bill proposes that, effective December 29, 2023, the rule will...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7526 is a bill that wants to cancel a rule in Washington, D.C. about making cars clean like in California. If this rule is canceled, older, less strict rules could come back, which might mean more pollution from cars.
H. R. 6878 — To amend the Clean Air Act to exempt nonroad engines and vehicles that are used for agricultural purposes from the emission standards of that Act, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:222
H.R. 6878, known as the "Farm Equipment Safety Act," proposes amendments to the Clean Air Act. This bill seeks to exempt nonroad engines and vehicles used for agricultural purposes from the emission standards set by the Act. Introduced by Mrs. Spartz, it was referred to the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6878 wants to let farm machines be a bit more like superheroes by not having to follow certain strict air rules, so farmers can focus more on their crops and less on fixing machines to meet those rules. But some people are worried that this might make the air dirtier because it's not clear what farm machines count or if others might sneak in on superhero duty.
H. RES. 1375 — Recognizing the threat of extreme weather to children’s health and well-being, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:776
H. RES. 1375 recognizes the growing threat of extreme weather and air pollution to children's health and well-being. It expresses the desire of Congress for rapid and fair development of solutions to protect children who are particularly vulnerable to these conditions. The resolution suggests...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1375 says that Congress wants to make sure kids are safe from bad weather and dirty air, by coming up with fair and fast ways, like air filters and safe places to go, to protect them.
H. RES. 1494 — Recognizing the threat of air pollution and extreme heat to maternal and infant health, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that meaningful interventions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities of pregnancy in Latino communities.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:612
H. RES. 1494 is a resolution from the House of Representatives recognizing the serious risks that air pollution and extreme heat pose to maternal and infant health, specifically focusing on the vulnerabilities faced by pregnant women in Latino communities. It emphasizes the need for swift and...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a big plan to help keep moms and babies safe from things like dirty air and really hot weather, especially for Latino families. It wants to make sure they have clean air, information they can understand, and cooler places to stay safe and healthy.
S. 3826 — To amend the Clean Air Act to revise the treatment of certain resilience actions and natural disasters, to limit the issuance of new standards for criteria pollutants, and for other purposes.
February 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,713
S. 3826, titled the “Modernizing Clean Air Permitting Act of 2024,” proposes amendments to the Clean Air Act. The bill aims to adjust how natural events like wildfires and natural disasters affect air quality standards, emphasizing that these should not factor into pollution...
Simple Explanation
The Modernizing Clean Air Permitting Act of 2024 is a plan to change some air pollution rules to treat things like wildfires differently and make it easier for businesses to lower their pollution and still meet the rules. It also wants to slow down how often new rules can be made if too many areas are struggling to meet the current air quality standards.

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