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New Office for Greenhouse Gas Reduction: Supporting Cleaner Air

This act establishes a new office within the Environmental Protection Agency to support programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions across states. Citizens may experience improved air quality and environment, along with potential benefits from the development of green technologies and jobs.
Key points
An Office of Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs is established within the Environmental Protection Agency to assist states in developing and expanding air pollution reduction programs.
The Office will provide data, technical, and financial support (grants starting from $250,000) to states and local governments aiming to implement greenhouse gas reduction programs.
The goal is to improve community health and the environment through coordinated federal and state efforts in combating climate change.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1038
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2021-03-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1038.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • An Office of Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs is established within the Environmental Protection Agency to assist states in developing and expanding air pollution reduction programs.
  • The Office will provide data, technical, and financial support (grants starting from $250,000) to states and local governments aiming to implement greenhouse gas reduction programs.
  • The goal is to improve community health and the environment through coordinated federal and state efforts in combating climate change.
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 Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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 Public Investments Local Government