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Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4289| Senate 
| Updated: 4/14/2026
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Senator

California

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) to integrate climate change considerations into the Superfund program, enhancing the resilience of hazardous waste cleanups. It mandates that when selecting a remedial action for a Superfund site, the potential threat to human health and the environment from local natural disasters and extreme weather hazards , including their projected exacerbation due to climate change , must be considered. This ensures that cleanup plans are robust against future environmental shifts and that the long-term effectiveness of remedial actions is maintained. Furthermore, the legislation requires that during the mandatory five-year reviews of Superfund sites, the President must assess whether the chosen remedial action remains protective, explicitly accounting for these climate-related impacts.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2893
Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2019
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 15, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8296
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2893
    Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2019


  • April 14, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 14, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • April 15, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8296
    Introduced in House

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8296: Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026

Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4289| Senate 
| Updated: 4/14/2026
This bill amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) to integrate climate change considerations into the Superfund program, enhancing the resilience of hazardous waste cleanups. It mandates that when selecting a remedial action for a Superfund site, the potential threat to human health and the environment from local natural disasters and extreme weather hazards , including their projected exacerbation due to climate change , must be considered. This ensures that cleanup plans are robust against future environmental shifts and that the long-term effectiveness of remedial actions is maintained. Furthermore, the legislation requires that during the mandatory five-year reviews of Superfund sites, the President must assess whether the chosen remedial action remains protective, explicitly accounting for these climate-related impacts.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2893
Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2019
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 15, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8296
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2893
    Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2019


  • April 14, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 14, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • April 15, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8296
    Introduced in House
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Senator

California

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8296: Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted