119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Apr 27, 2026
S. 4404In CommitteeEnvironmental Protection
Democrats propose stricter penalties for corporate pollution violations.
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon (D-RI)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 27, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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