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House Bill 6409
119th Congress(2025-2026)
FENCES Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 3, 2025
Overview
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The bill, known as the "Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act" or "FENCES Act," amends the Clean Air Act to address emissions originating from outside the United States. It provides clarifications on which emissions are covered and outlines the designation process for nonattainment areas. Additionally, it introduces a new section regarding the applicability of sanctions and fees in nonattainment areas, specifying circumstances where certain sanctions or fees shall not apply if the state demonstrates that emissions from outside the area are beyond their control. This bill aims to address the impact of foreign-originating emissions on nonattainment areas within the United States and the associated regulatory measures.

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Introduced
Dec 3, 2025
Latest Action
Apr 9, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
6409
Congress
119
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
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House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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Text (2)
April 9, 2026
December 3, 2025
Actions (9)
04/09/2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 514.
04/09/2026
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-594.
01/21/2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 22.
01/21/2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
12/10/2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 11.
12/10/2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
12/03/2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
12/03/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12/03/2025
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Apr 10, 2026 8:26:20 PM