H.R. 4218 · In committee · Environmental Protection

CLEAR Act

Sponsor: Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA)

What it does

• Extends the timeline for EPA review of national ambient air quality standards from five-year to ten-year intervals.
• Permits the EPA to consider likely attainability of air quality standards as a secondary factor when establishing or revising national primary ambient air quality standards.
• Requires the EPA to give States at least one year to correct deficiencies in air quality plans before the EPA promulgates a federal implementation plan, and allows up to three years for EPA promulgation if the State submits a corrected plan.
• Exempts extreme ozone nonattainment areas from contingency measure requirements under the Clean Air Act.
• Adds economic feasibility as a consideration alongside technological achievability in determining emissions reductions for ozone and particulate matter nonattainment areas.

Latest action

Jan 21, 2026: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 23.

Committee: House Energy and Commerce