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Farm Equipment Safety Act

USA119th CongressHR-7849| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
Victoria Spartz

Victoria Spartz

Republican Representative

Indiana

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal seeks to modify the Clean Air Act by introducing a specific exemption. The bill stipulates that nonroad engines and vehicles used for agricultural purposes will no longer be subject to the emission standards outlined in Section 213 of the Clean Air Act. This change aims to relieve agricultural operations from federal emission regulations for their farm machinery. The exemption would apply broadly to all nonroad equipment utilized in farming activities, effectively removing a regulatory burden. This amendment would alter the scope of environmental regulations for the agricultural sector's operational equipment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6878
Farm Equipment Safety Act
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6878
    Farm Equipment Safety Act


  • March 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Environmental Protection

Farm Equipment Safety Act

USA119th CongressHR-7849| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
This legislative proposal seeks to modify the Clean Air Act by introducing a specific exemption. The bill stipulates that nonroad engines and vehicles used for agricultural purposes will no longer be subject to the emission standards outlined in Section 213 of the Clean Air Act. This change aims to relieve agricultural operations from federal emission regulations for their farm machinery. The exemption would apply broadly to all nonroad equipment utilized in farming activities, effectively removing a regulatory burden. This amendment would alter the scope of environmental regulations for the agricultural sector's operational equipment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6878
Farm Equipment Safety Act
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6878
    Farm Equipment Safety Act


  • March 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Victoria Spartz

Victoria Spartz

Republican Representative

Indiana

Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted