119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jan 21, 2026
H.R. 4218Out of CommitteeEnvironmental Protection
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Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (R-GA)8 cosponsorsIntroduced Jun 27, 2025
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What happens next: Cleared committee. Awaits a vote on the House floor.
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Activity timeline
Jan 21
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 23.
Jan 21
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Jan 21
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 10
Dec 10, 2025
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 10.
Dec 10
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 27
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jun 27
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 27
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Introduced in House
Jun 27
Jun 27, 2025
Jun 27, 2025
Introduced in House
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All 8 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Jan 21
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 23.
Jan 21
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025
Dec 10
HOUSEForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 10.
Dec 10
HOUSESubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 27
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jun 27
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 27
Introduced in House
Jun 27
Introduced in House
All 8 cosponsors
0 Democrats · 8 Republicans
Republicans (8)
Griffith, H. MorganVA-09
Allen, Rick W.GA-12
Balderson, TroyOH-12
Latta, Robert E.OH-05
Newhouse, DanWA-04
Weber, Randy K. Sr.TX-14
Pfluger, AugustTX-11
Obernolte, JayCA-23
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