119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 28, 2026
H.R. 161IntroducedEnvironmental Protection
Republicans simplify permitting process for new industrial pollution sources
Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan (R-VA)21 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 3, 2025
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Apr 28
Apr 28
Apr 28
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 542.
Apr 28
Apr 28
Apr 28
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-625.
Apr 28
Apr 28
Apr 28
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-625.
Jan 21
Jan 21
Jan 21
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.
Jan 21
Jan 21
Jan 21
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 10
Dec 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
Dec 10
Dec 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 3
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Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 3
Jan 3, 2025
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jan 3
Jan 3, 2025
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
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2026
Apr 28
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 542.
Apr 28
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-625.
Apr 28
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-625.
Jan 21
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.
Jan 21
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025
Dec 10
HOUSEForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
Dec 10
HOUSESubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 3
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 3
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jan 3
Introduced in House
Jan 3
Introduced in House
All 21 cosponsors
0 Democrats · 21 Republicans
Republicans (21)
Ellzey, JakeTX-06
Boebert, LaurenCO-04
Pfluger, AugustTX-11
Palmer, Gary J.AL-06
Meuser, DanielPA-09
Edwards, ChuckNC-11
Houchin, ErinIN-09
Bost, MikeIL-12
Grothman, GlennWI-06
Wittman, Robert J.VA-01
Miller, Carol D.WV-01
Harshbarger, DianaTN-01
Moore, BarryAL-01
Weber, Randy K. Sr.TX-14
Williams, RogerTX-25
McGuire, John J.VA-05
Allen, Rick W.GA-12
Stauber, PeteMN-08
Walberg, TimMI-05
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