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PLOW Storms Act

USA119th CongressHR-8782| House 
| Updated: 5/13/2026
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Tony Wied (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes an amendment to Section 241(5) of the Clean Air Act, specifically targeting the definition of "emergency vehicles" within a covered fleet. The legislation aims to explicitly include dedicated-use vehicles and machinery owned or operated by state, local, or tribal governments as examples of such emergency vehicles. These vehicles must be primarily utilized for the clearance of snow or ice, or the application of anti-icing or de-icing materials, on public roads, rights-of-way, or other public property. By expanding this definition, the bill seeks to ensure that essential snow removal operations are appropriately classified under federal air quality regulations. This amendment could impact compliance requirements for these critical public services during winter weather events.
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Timeline
May 13, 2026
Introduced in House
May 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 13, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 13, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Environmental Protection

PLOW Storms Act

USA119th CongressHR-8782| House 
| Updated: 5/13/2026
This bill proposes an amendment to Section 241(5) of the Clean Air Act, specifically targeting the definition of "emergency vehicles" within a covered fleet. The legislation aims to explicitly include dedicated-use vehicles and machinery owned or operated by state, local, or tribal governments as examples of such emergency vehicles. These vehicles must be primarily utilized for the clearance of snow or ice, or the application of anti-icing or de-icing materials, on public roads, rights-of-way, or other public property. By expanding this definition, the bill seeks to ensure that essential snow removal operations are appropriately classified under federal air quality regulations. This amendment could impact compliance requirements for these critical public services during winter weather events.
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Timeline
May 13, 2026
Introduced in House
May 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 13, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 13, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Tony Wied (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

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