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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 15, 2026
BillsEnvironmental ProtectionH.R. 8308Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 8308In CommitteeEnvironmental Protection

CERTAIN Act

Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. (D-CA)7 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 15, 2026
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Where it is in the process

Introduced
Apr 15
House committee
Apr 15
3
House floor
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4
Senate
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5
Signed
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.

Sponsor

Cosponsors (7)

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GR
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JR
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JR
3 Democrats, 4 Republicans (of 7 shown).

Activity timeline

Apr 15
Apr 15
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 15
Apr 15
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 15
Apr 15
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 15
Apr 15
Introduced in House
Apr 15
Apr 15
Introduced in House
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Full action log

All 5 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Apr 15
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 15
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 15
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 15
Introduced in House
Apr 15
Introduced in House

All 7 cosponsors

3 Democrats · 4 Republicans
Democrats (3)
Republicans (4)

In the news

Press Release: Scott Peters Issues Statement on Shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego - Quiver Quantitative
Press Release: San Diego Congressmembers Criticize GOP SAVE Act as Disenfranchisement of Voters - Quiver Quantitative
U.S. Representatives introduce bipartisan CERTAIN Act to uphold county participation and streamline federal permitting - National Association of Counties
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