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Closing Oil and Gas Emission Loopholes: Stricter Pollution Control and Cleaner Air.

This law aims to improve air quality by tightening pollution controls on the oil and gas industry. It eliminates the ability of companies to avoid strict environmental standards by treating multiple small emission sources separately instead of aggregating them. Furthermore, toxic hydrogen sulfide will be officially listed as a hazardous air pollutant, mandating new protective measures for public health.
Key points
Oil and gas companies must now combine emissions from all their sources, subjecting more operations to stricter Clean Air Act regulations.
Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), a gas harmful to health, is officially added to the list of hazardous air pollutants, requiring the EPA to establish new rules controlling its release.
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Print number: 117_HR_2302
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Process start date: 2021-04-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CLOSE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2302.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Oil and gas companies must now combine emissions from all their sources, subjecting more operations to stricter Clean Air Act regulations.
  • Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), a gas harmful to health, is officially added to the list of hazardous air pollutants, requiring the EPA to establish new rules controlling its release.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

CATEGORIES

Environment Health