Bill · S. 3928· Senate(119-S-3928)
SCOPE Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/26/2026
- Last activity
- 2/26/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Adam Schiff
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``SCOPE Act of 2026'', directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to perform a specific study and create guidance. The focus of this work is on the calculation and reporting of scope 3 emissions for direct emitters. This includes indirect greenhouse gas emissions from upstream and downstream value chain activities. The Administrator is required to complete this study and publish the guidance within one year of the act's enactment. The guidance must cover various aspects such as calculation methodologies, monitoring frequency, and data quality control.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+5
The bill promotes emissions reduction by creating standardized methods for tracking and reporting scope 3 emissions.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+4
Standardized reporting of value chain emissions enhances environmental oversight and transparency.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill enhances environmental transparency through standardized emissions reporting and guidance.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill may impose new administrative burdens and costs related to monitoring and reporting scope 3 emissions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Standardization of Data: The bill requires the publication of guidance on calculation methodologies and quality assurance for scope 3 emissions (Section 2(c)). This could provide clarity for how emissions are measured and reported.
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Clear Reporting Thresholds: The guidance will include specific thresholds that determine when reporting to the Environmental Protection Agency is recommended (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Improved Data Management: The Act requires guidance for recordkeeping and methods for estimating missing emissions data (Section 2(c)(5) and (6)). This could lead to more consistent and complete information regarding indirect greenhouse gas emissions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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New Reporting Requirements for Emitters: The Administrator is directed to create guidance for calculating and reporting scope 3 emissions for direct emitters (Section 2(b)). This involves indirect emissions from upstream and downstream value chain activities (Section 2(a)(4)).
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Burden of Monitoring and Recordkeeping: The guidance will include recommendations on the frequency of monitoring and requirements for recordkeeping of emissions data (Section 2(c)(3) and (6)). This may create new tasks for the facilities or direct emitters involved.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+5Improves Environmental Protections+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-3
- 2/26/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Introduced in Senate
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