Federal • US Congress

H.R. 9453: End EPA Abuse Act of 2026

Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA)Referred

H.R. 9453 status: Referred.

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score30/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 85/100

Bill summary

AI Summary

The bill would significantly curtail the EPA's statutory authority to mandate vehicle emissions standards and regulate power plant operations, causing a major shift in national energy and environmental policy.

Key analysis

Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan10%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Critical Outlook
15%

Benefits

  • Prevents potentially overly-aggressive regulatory mandates.
  • Allows for slower transition periods for technology implementation.

Risks

  • Diminishes EPA authority to address climate change and air pollution.
  • Undermines progress toward national emission reduction targets.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Reduces regulatory compliance costs for auto manufacturers.
  • Prevents potential short-term energy cost spikes from power plant transitions.

Risks

  • Stifles investment and innovation in clean energy and vehicle sectors.
  • Creates market uncertainty for industries pivoting toward green technology.

Society

Critical Outlook
40%

Benefits

  • Protects consumer choice and short-term vehicle affordability.
  • Reduces potential strain on utility consumers from infrastructure mandates.

Risks

  • Increases long-term public health risks associated with worsened air quality.
  • Ignores cumulative social impacts of climate change.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

Congress.gov

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Confidence

high

high

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Analysis status

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Warning

Could severely restrict the EPA's ability to act on emerging environmental or public safety hazards.

Limitation

Legislative analysis focuses strictly on the text of H.R. 9453.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Referred

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Floor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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