FENCES Act (HR 6409)

Status: In Progress. Latest action (Apr 17, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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. The bill provides that certain nonattainment areas (i.e., those classified as severe or extreme for ozone or as serious for particulate matter) are not subject to san…

House vote Apr 16, 2026: On Passage — Passed.