Abolishing EPA: States to Receive Environmental Funds
This bill proposes to abolish the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within 270 days of its enactment. Instead, billions of dollars will be directly allocated to state environmental quality departments, empowering states and territories to manage environmental protection. Citizens may experience changes in environmental regulations and enforcement as responsibility shifts from federal to state authorities.
Key points
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be abolished within 270 days of the Act's enactment.
States and territories will receive $4.4 billion annually (from 2026-2029) for environmental quality departments.
State authorities will assume full responsibility for environmental protection and fund management.
The Congressional Budget Office will annually assess the effectiveness of this Act.
Status:
Expired
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