HR. 6409In Committee
FENCES Act
Modifies Clean Air Act nonattainment rules to shield states from certain sanctions, fees, and designations when pollution outside their control causes air quality failures
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Modifies Clean Air Act nonattainment rules to shield states from certain sanctions, fees, and designations when pollution outside their control causes air quality failures
Key points
- Limit nonattainment designations
- Exempt states from sanctions
- Exempt areas from attainment fees
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-04-17 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAir qualityCivil actions and liabilityClimate change and greenhouse gasesEnvironmental ProtectionPollution liabilitySanctionsState and local government operations