What does Preamble of Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980. The amendment aims to provide for the consideration of climate change. The bill includes 'other purposes' not further specified in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026.

What does CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION. of Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 121 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980. The amendment modifies subsection (b)(1) to include consideration of the potential threat to human health and the environment associated with local natural disasters and extreme weather hazards, including those exacerbated by climate change. The amendment adds a new subparagraph (H) to subsection (b)(1) addressing climate change impacts on natural disasters and hazards. The amendment to subsection (c) requires the President to include an assessment of whether a remedial action remains protective, considering local natural disasters and extreme weather hazards, including any projected exacerbation due to climate change.

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Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/15/2026 · Introduced: 4/15/2026

Author: Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO)

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This bill amends Superfund law to require consideration of climate change impacts when assessing threats to human health and the environment from natural disasters and extreme weather.
The bill mandates an assessment of whether Superfund remedial actions remain protective, taking into account potential climate change-exacerbated natural disasters and hazards.
This legislation modifies Superfund law to formally incorporate climate change considerations into the evaluation of potential threats and the ongoing protection of remedial actions.

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