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FENCES Act: Protecting States from Penalties for Foreign Air Pollution

This bill prevents states from being penalized for failing air quality standards due to pollution coming from outside the U.S. or natural disasters. It ensures that local economies and taxpayers aren't burdened by fines for environmental factors beyond their control.
Key points
States won't be labeled as 'failing' if air quality issues are caused by foreign emissions or natural events.
Exempts states from federal fines and sanctions for ozone or dust levels they cannot realistically control.
Requires states to prove every five years that external factors are the primary cause of air quality violations.
Does not remove the general obligation for states to implement local air quality improvement measures.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3836
Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
Process start date: 2026-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FENCES Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3836.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States won't be labeled as 'failing' if air quality issues are caused by foreign emissions or natural events.
  • Exempts states from federal fines and sanctions for ozone or dust levels they cannot realistically control.
  • Requires states to prove every five years that external factors are the primary cause of air quality violations.
  • Does not remove the general obligation for states to implement local air quality improvement measures.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY].

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 2026-02-26.

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