U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB161: New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act
Status: In committee, April 28, 2026
To amend sections 111, 169, and 171 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification or construction, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To amend sections 111, 169, and 171 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification or construction, and for other purposes.
From the committee substitute text, April 28, 2026:
A BILL To amend sections 111, 169, and 171 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification or construction, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act . SECTION 2. Clarification of definition of a modification: emission rate increases, pollution control, efficiency, safety, and reliability projects Paragraph (4) of section 111(a) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7411(a) ) is amended-- (1) by inserting (A) before The term ; (2) by inserting before the period at the end the and (3) by adding at the end the or (ii) to restore, maintain, or improve the reliability of operations at, or the safety of, the source, except, with respect to either clause (i) or (ii), when the change would be a modification as defined in subparagraph (A) and the Administrator determines that the increase in the maximum achievable hourly emission rate of a pollutant from such change would cause an adverse effect on human health or the environment. . SECTION 3. Clarification of definition of construction and applicability of preconstruction requirements for prevention of significant deterioration (a) Applicability to construction activities Section 165 of the Clean Air Act …
Sponsors
- H. Morgan Griffith (R, HD-009) · primary sponsor
- Fedorchak, Julie (R, HD-000)
- Jake Ellzey (R, HD-TX-6)
- Lauren Boebert (R, HD-004)
- August Pfluger (R, HD-011)
- Gary Palmer (R, HD-AL-6)
- Dan Meuser (R, HD-009)
- Chuck Edwards (R, HD-NC-11)
- Erin Houchin (R, HD-009)
- Mike Bost (R, HD-012)
- Glenn Grothman (R, HD-006)
- Robert Wittman (R, HD-001)
Latest actions
- : Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 542.
- : Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-625.
- : Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.
- : Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- : Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
- : Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- : Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- : Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Air quality, Environmental Protection, Pollution liability, Licensing and registrations, Environmental regulatory procedures, Building construction
Common questions
- What is HB161?
- HB161 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act.
- What does HB161 do?
- In its own words: To amend sections 111, 169, and 171 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification or construction, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB161?
- In committee as of April 28, 2026. Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 542. (April 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB161?
- H. Morgan Griffith (R, HD-009), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB161?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/161
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