What does Preamble of SCOPE Act of 2026 do?

This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to conduct a study. The bill also requires the EPA Administrator to publish guidance. The study and guidance relate to calculating and reporting scope 3 emissions.

What does SHORT TITLE. of SCOPE Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Standardized Calculation of Operational Polluting Emissions Act of 2026.

What does STUDY AND GUIDANCE ON SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS. of SCOPE Act of 2026 do?

This section directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to conduct a study and publish guidance regarding the calculation and reporting of Scope 3 emissions for direct emitters. The study and guidance must be completed within one year of the Act's enactment. The guidance should include recommended reporting thresholds for Scope 3 emissions, calculation methodologies based on source categories, and recommendations for monitoring frequency. It also requires guidance on quality assurance, methodologies for estimating missing data, and recordkeeping practices. The term 'Scope 3 emissions' is defined as indirect greenhouse gas emissions resulting from upstream and downstream value chain activities. The definition of 'direct emitter' includes facilities subject to greenhouse gas reporting requirements under specific EPA regulations and any other facility the Administrator deems appropriate.

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SCOPE Act of 2026

Last updated: 2/25/2026 · Introduced: 2/25/2026

Author: Donald Beyer (D-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

The EPA will conduct a study and issue guidance on calculating and reporting Scope 3 emissions, which are indirect greenhouse gas emissions from a company's value chain.
The EPA guidance will recommend reporting thresholds, calculation methodologies, and monitoring frequency for Scope 3 emissions.
The study and guidance must be completed within one year of the Act's enactment and will cover quality assurance, data estimation, and recordkeeping.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3928(In Committee)Official page

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