Bill · H.R. 1066· House(119-HR-1066)
Ending Green Giveaways Act
- Introduced
- 2/6/2025
- Last activity
- 2/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Flood
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Ending Green Giveaways Act," aims to remove specific environmental funding. It seeks to repeal section 138 of the Clean Air Act, which pertains to environmental and climate justice block grants. Additionally, the bill calls for the rescission of any remaining unobligated funds available under that same section. These actions would take effect upon the date of enactment.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill rescinds unobligated funds previously made available under section 138 of the Clean Air Act.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?-7
The repeal of environmental and climate justice block grants removes funding intended to address racial gaps in environmental treatment.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-6
The bill repeals the funding mechanism for environmental and climate justice block grants.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-5
The loss of climate justice block grants may reduce resources available to support low-income communities facing environmental issues.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Rescission of funds: Under Section 2(b), the unobligated balance of amounts made available under section 138 of the Clean Air Act is rescinded. This means money that has not yet been committed would be taken back.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Repeal of block grants: Section 2(a) repeals section 138 of the Clean Air Act. This removes the environmental and climate justice block grants that were established under that section.
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Loss of available funds: Section 2(b) rescinds the unobligated balance of amounts made available under section 138 of the Clean Air Act. This results in the removal of funds that were available as of the day before the Act's enactment.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans-5Good For Hispanic Americans-5Good For Low Income Households-5Good For Native Americans-5Good For Urban Residents-4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity-7
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-6
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5
- 3/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mike CollinsRepublican · Georgia
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
Celeste MaloyRepublican · Utah
Scott PerryRepublican · Pennsylvania
Pete SessionsRepublican · Texas
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey