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 proposed amendment aims to provide for the consideration of climate change. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' not explicitly detailed in the preamble.

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 the fifth sentence of 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 climate change impacts. The amendment adds a new subparagraph (H) to subsection (b)(1) addressing the potential threat from natural disasters and extreme weather hazards, exacerbated by climate change. The amendment requires the President to include an assessment of whether remedial actions remain protective, considering local natural disasters and extreme weather hazards, including climate change impacts, in the review process.

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Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/14/2026 · Introduced: 4/14/2026

Author: Adam Schiff (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends Superfund law to require consideration of climate change impacts and extreme weather hazards when assessing threats to human health and the environment.
The bill mandates assessments of whether Superfund remedial actions remain protective, taking into account potential impacts from local natural disasters and climate change.
It expands Superfund's consideration of natural disaster threats to specifically include those exacerbated by climate change.

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