Supporting the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
Official: HR1245 — Recognizing the importance of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program to protect the United States' scientific integrity, public health, environment, and economic growth.
Reading: The resolution affirms and supports the continuation of the existing federal Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program without proposing changes to its scope or stringency.
It does not create new rules or funding, but expresses Congressional support for maintaining this existing program.
In clear language
This is a House resolution recognizing the value of the federal Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, which requires large industrial facilities to track and report their emissions. The resolution highlights how this program supports scientific accuracy, public health, environmental protection, and economic benefits. It does not create new rules or funding, but expresses Congressional support for maintaining this existing program.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Large industrial facilities and power plants that emit greenhouse gases and are required to report under the federal program
- Scientists and researchers who rely on accurate emissions data for climate research
- The general public, who benefits from transparent information about major pollution sources in their communities
What can you do?
- Search EPA.gov for your area's greenhouse gas emissions data to see which facilities near you are the largest polluters
- Contact your Congressional representative to express support for keeping the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program funded and operational
Timeline
- 2026-04-30: Resolution submitted to House
In the press
Coverage reports that the EPA is considering ending the requirement for large polluters to report their greenhouse gas emissions, directly affecting the federal Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program that HR1245 seeks to support and maintain.
- The GuardianUS environment agency could end reporting of greenhouse gas emissions
- AP NewsThe EPA wants to end a requirement that large polluters report their greenhouse gas emissions
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No New Jersey official has a verified action on this policy yet.
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