Proposed Abolishment of the Environmental Protection Agency

Where This Stands

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this legislation would eliminate the primary federal agency responsible for national environmental regulation and shift the responsibility and $4.4 billion in annual funding to state and territorial environmental departments.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Environmental Protection Agency employees

The agency is slated for abolishment, which would end current federal employment roles within the EPA.

State environmental quality departments

These departments would receive federal funding allocations to manage environmental quality in their respective jurisdictions.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes to abolish the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 270 days after the bill is enacted and redistribute its funding to state-level environmental departments. It also mandates a multi-year funding plan for states and requires the Congressional Budget Office to study the effectiveness of these changes.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If passed, this legislation would eliminate the primary federal agency responsible for national environmental regulation and shift the responsibility and $4.4 billion in annual funding to state and territorial environmental departments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to the EPA's current responsibilities?

The bill requires the EPA Administrator to wind up all outstanding obligations and affairs before the termination date.

How will the money be distributed to states?

Funds will be allocated to states and territories in proportion to their population as determined by the last .

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Federal to State Devolution

The bill represents a complete transfer of environmental regulatory funding and responsibility from the federal level to state and territorial governments.

Environmental Protection Agency Department of the Treasury

Connected Entities

organizationSecretary of the Treasury“Responsible for allocating funds to state environmental departments.”Map →

locationVirgin Islands“Included in the allocation of funds to state environmental quality departments.”Map →

locationDistrict of Columbia“Included in the allocation of funds to state environmental quality departments.”Map →

personHiggins of Louisiana“Introduced the bill in the House of Representatives.”Map →

locationPuerto Rico“Included in the allocation of funds to state environmental quality departments.”Map →

organizationCongressional Budget Office“Responsible for conducting annual studies on the bill's efficacy.”Map →

locationGuam“Included in the allocation of funds to state environmental quality departments.”Map →

locationNorthern Mariana Islands“Included in the allocation of funds to state environmental quality departments.”Map →

organizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“The agency targeted for abolition.”Map →

locationAmerican Samoa“Included in the allocation of funds to state environmental quality departments.”Map →

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