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RepublicanBill · H.R. 8079· House(119-HR-8079)

Diesel Truck Liberation Act of 2026

Rep. Collins
Age: 59 years
Georgia
Introduced
3/25/2026
Last activity
3/25/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Mike Collins
Cosponsors
Republican - 8Democrat - 0
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Diesel Truck Liberation Act of 2026 aims to prohibit the enforcement of laws regarding emissions control devices. It prevents federal laws, regulations, or executive orders from requiring manufacturers, importers, or distributors to install, certify, or maintain emissions control devices or onboard diagnostic systems on motor vehicles or engines. The bill strips the EPA Administrator of the authority to require or enforce such requirements under the Clean Air Act. Additionally, it removes civil or criminal liability for the manufacture, sale, use, or modification of vehicles without these systems. Finally, it mandates the repeal of related regulations and the vacatur or expungement of specific criminal or civil penalties.

Yes

  • Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+7

    The bill mandates the vacatur of criminal penalties involving imprisonment for the described conduct.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+6

    The bill reduces legal risks and compliance costs for manufacturers and distributors of vehicle engines.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5

    The bill removes the regulatory and liability burden on those manufacturing or modifying engines without emissions systems.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-9

    The bill strips the EPA of its authority to enforce emissions standards under the Clean Air Act.

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-8

    The bill prohibits the enforcement of requirements for emissions control devices, which will likely increase tailpipe emissions.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-3

    The bill specifically targets the removal of Federal authority rather than empowering state-level regulation.