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119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 14, 2026
BillsEnvironmental ProtectionH.R. 8739Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 8739IntroducedEnvironmental Protection

Republican introduces bill to revitalize contaminated industrial sites

Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett (R-KY)Introduced May 12, 2026
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Introduced
May 12
House committee
May 12
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Activity timeline

May 14
May 14
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 14
May 14
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 12
May 12
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
May 12
May 12
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
May 12
May 12
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
May 12
May 12
Introduced in House
May 12
May 12
Introduced in House
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Full action log

All 7 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
May 14
HOUSEForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 14
HOUSESubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 12
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
May 12
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
May 12
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
May 12
Introduced in House
May 12
Introduced in House

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