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Bill Expands Air Monitoring to Protect Health

Officially: Public Health Air Quality Act of 2025

S3529 demands more air quality checks near factories to keep air clean. Affects communities by offering better data on local pollution.

Where it stands

Sitting in Environment and Public Works

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

EPA rulemaking for hazardous air pollutants: Requires the EPA to set rules for monitoring hazardous air pollutants at industrial sites.
Expansion of air quality monitoring network: Plans to expand the national air quality monitoring network to cover more areas.

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This bill is sitting in committee with no scheduled vote — which means a small number of constituent messages can decide whether it moves forward or quietly dies.

The debate

What people are saying about this bill

✓Arguments in support

Protects Vulnerable Communities: The bill targets communities near industrial sites, where hazardous air pollutants pose significant health risks.
Improves Data Access: By requiring real-time data submission, the bill addresses gaps in self-reported industry data, enhancing accountability.
Strengthens Monitoring Network: Expands air quality monitors in underserved areas, helping to reduce health issues like asthma.

✕Arguments against

High Compliance Costs: The bill could impose significant costs on industries required to install and maintain monitoring equipment.
Regulatory Overlap: Critics argue that it duplicates existing monitoring efforts, creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
Potential Data Misuse: Real-time public data might lead to unfounded lawsuits against industries, even when they comply with legal standards.

Where this bill is in the process

Legislative timeline

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Introduced

Introduced in Senate

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Senate Committee

Under Senate committee consideration

Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (12/17/2025)

DEC 17

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Senate Floor Vote

Voted on by Senate

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Passed Senate

Approved by Senate

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House Review

Sent to House for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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