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Prohibition on Greenhouse Gas Emission Requirements for Federal Contractors

This act prohibits government agencies from requiring companies seeking federal contracts to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions or meet emission reduction targets. This means businesses will not need to meet these environmental criteria to secure government contracts, potentially influencing the approach to environmental issues in the public sector.
Key points
Federal agencies cannot require companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions as a condition for a contract.
Companies bidding for federal contracts will not be required to meet greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
These changes apply only to contracts entered into after the act's enactment date.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9543
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Process start date: 2022-12-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ESG Rule Prevention Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9543.

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 2022-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies cannot require companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions as a condition for a contract.
  • Companies bidding for federal contracts will not be required to meet greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
  • These changes apply only to contracts entered into after the act's enactment date.
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. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Economy