United StatesStates would be barred from setting emissions standards for commercial locomotives
The proposal would bar states from setting emissions standards for existing locomotives and their engines used in commerce, including rail transportation for pay.
What it does
States would be barred from setting emissions standards for existing locomotives and their engines used in commerce, including trains that carry people or goods for pay.
Argument forBarring state emissions standards could help railroad operators avoid different locomotive requirements as their trains travel between states.
Argument againstBlocking state emissions standards could limit states’ options for addressing air pollution from existing locomotives used in commerce.
More detail
States would be barred from setting emissions standards for covered locomotives and their engines. The provision covers existing locomotives and their engines used in commerce. Commerce expressly includes railroad transportation offered to the public for pay.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 14Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldLatest
- Jul 14Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 2025
- May 5Introduced in House
- May 5Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
- May 5Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Introduced
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