H.R. 6409 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
FENCES Act
H.R. 6409 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Dec 3, 2025, sponsored by August Pfluger with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Dec 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Groups that lobbied
- 19
What it does
Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act or the FENCES Act This bill modifies standards under the Clean Air Act to exempt states from penalties for emissions outside of the state’s control.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
August Pfluger (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 3, 2025
- Passed the HouseApr 16, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Apr 17, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Apr 16, 2026 · Passed220–208 - On Motion to Recommit
House · Apr 16, 2026 · Failed213–215
Every roll call vote on this bill
- FENCES ActHouse · Apr 16, 2026
- FENCES ActHouse · Apr 16, 2026
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Other Environmental Protection bills in the 119th Congress
- H.J.Res. 35: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 61: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 87: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- H.J.Res. 88: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- H.J.Res. 89: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- S.J.Res. 31: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 202: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- H.J.Res. 205: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- S.J.Res. 205: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- S.J.Res. 207: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
Who lobbied on it
19 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
- Chamber Of Commerce Of The U.S.A.
- American Petroleum Institute
- American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers
- National Mining Association
- American Forest & Paper Association
- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
- Portland Cement Association
- Marathon Petroleum Company Lp
Committees
- Environment and Public Works Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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