Bills/H.R. 3346

Sovereign State Environmental Quality Assurance Act

Sovereign State Environmental Quality Assurance Act

In CommitteeEnvironmentHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
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Plain Language Summary

# Sovereign State Environmental Quality Assurance Act (HR 3346) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would shift environmental regulatory authority from the federal government to individual states. While the bill's full details aren't publicly available yet (it's still in committee), the title and sponsorship suggest it would allow states greater control over environmental standards and regulations rather than having the EPA enforce uniform national rules. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would impact businesses operating across state lines, environmental organizations, state governments, and citizens—particularly those in states that might adopt less stringent environmental protections than current federal standards. Different states could establish different pollution limits, water quality standards, and other environmental rules. **Current Status:** HR 3346 remains in committee with no action yet taken.

It has not been voted on or advanced in the legislative process, meaning it's in the early proposal stage. Bills at this stage frequently do not move forward to a vote. **Note:** Without access to the bill's specific language, this summary is based on the title. For precise details on what provisions are included, you can view the full text on Congress.gov.

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Latest Action

May 13, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Key Dates

Introduced
May 13, 2025
Last Updated
May 13, 2025
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