The bill would abolish the Environmental Protection Agency and end its functions 270 days after enactment. It would authorize $4.4 billion per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2029 for grants to states and listed territories. Grants would be divided by population and used for environmental programs, including air and water quality, waste management, chemical safety, radiation protection, and cleanup of contaminated sites. States would designate the departments receiving funds and arrange audits. The bill also calls for annual Government Accountability Office studies and reports through 2029.
If enacted, the EPA and its functions would end after 270 days. State and territorial environmental departments could receive grants for the listed programs. The bill does not say how services to individuals would change.
The bill authorizes $4.4 billion for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2029 for state and territorial grants. It also authorizes additional amounts as necessary for Treasury to administer and audit the grants, and for the Government Accountability Office to conduct its studies. Authorization does not itself provide information about how much would ultimately be appropriated.
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