PROTECT Act of 2026
Sponsor

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Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (15)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)Original· 2026-01-08
- Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6)Original· 2026-01-08
- Hillary J. Scholten (D-MI-3)Original· 2026-01-08
- Jennifer A. Kiggans (R-VA-2)Original· 2026-01-08
- Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)Original· 2026-01-08
- Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12)Original· 2026-01-08
- Deborah K. Ross (D-NC-2)· 2026-01-13
Latest Action
The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →
Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2026-01-08
Plain-English Summary
The PROTECT Act of 2026 would strengthen environmental protections, though the specific measures are not yet detailed in available summaries. Based on its referral to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, the bill likely addresses pollution control, conservation, or climate-related issues that affect both businesses and the general public. Once the committee reviews it, the specific impacts on industries, consumers, and environmental standards will become clearer.
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Affected Industries
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Subjects
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