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Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act

USA119th CongressHR-4214| House 
| Updated: 1/21/2026
Rick W. Allen

Rick W. Allen

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (7)
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Clean Air Act, requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to publish final regulations and guidance for implementing any new or revised national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). This crucial guidance, which must include information for submitting and considering preconstruction permit applications, must be published **concurrently** with the final rule establishing or revising the standard. The objective is to provide clarity and assistance to States, permitting authorities, and permit applicants. A significant provision states that if the Administrator fails to publish this concurrent guidance specifically for preconstruction permits, the new or revised NAAQS **shall not apply** to those permit applications until the required regulations and guidance are made available. Additionally, the bill includes a targeted exemption for the **2024 Primary Annual Particulate Matter 2.5 Standard**. This specific standard will not apply to preconstruction permit applications if they are determined complete by the final area designation date or if a public notice for a draft permit is issued within 60 days of that designation, aiming to prevent delays in infrastructure projects due to immediate regulatory changes.
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Timeline
Jun 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jun 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 10, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 10, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 10.
Jan 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 24.
  • June 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • June 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 10, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 10, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 10.


  • January 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 24.

Environmental Protection

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresLicensing and registrations

Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act

USA119th CongressHR-4214| House 
| Updated: 1/21/2026
This bill amends the Clean Air Act, requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to publish final regulations and guidance for implementing any new or revised national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). This crucial guidance, which must include information for submitting and considering preconstruction permit applications, must be published **concurrently** with the final rule establishing or revising the standard. The objective is to provide clarity and assistance to States, permitting authorities, and permit applicants. A significant provision states that if the Administrator fails to publish this concurrent guidance specifically for preconstruction permits, the new or revised NAAQS **shall not apply** to those permit applications until the required regulations and guidance are made available. Additionally, the bill includes a targeted exemption for the **2024 Primary Annual Particulate Matter 2.5 Standard**. This specific standard will not apply to preconstruction permit applications if they are determined complete by the final area designation date or if a public notice for a draft permit is issued within 60 days of that designation, aiming to prevent delays in infrastructure projects due to immediate regulatory changes.
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Timeline
Jun 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jun 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 10, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 10, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 10.
Jan 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 24.
  • June 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • June 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 10, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 10, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 10.


  • January 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 24.
Rick W. Allen

Rick W. Allen

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (7)
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresLicensing and registrations