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RepublicanBill · H.R. 10154· House(119-HR-10154)

Protect America from CARB Act of 2026

Rep. Gallagher
Age: 45 years
California
Introduced
8/27/2026
Last activity
8/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
James Gallagher
Cosponsors
None
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Protect America from CARB Act of 2026," seeks to amend the Clean Air Act. It introduces new concurrence requirements for certain State emissions standards. Under this proposal, states would need to receive approval from several federal officials before adopting or enforcing specific standards. This includes the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Transportation. These changes would apply to requests for waivers or authorizations submitted on or after the date this Act is enacted.

Yes

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+5

    The bill significantly expands federal authority by requiring multiple cabinet secretaries to approve state standards.

The opposite

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5

    The bill reduces state autonomy by imposing new federal concurrence requirements on state emissions standards.

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-3

    The increased federal concurrence requirements may hinder the adoption of stricter state-level emissions standards.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-2

    The bill introduces additional bureaucratic hurdles that may slow down environmental regulatory actions.