What does Preamble of Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a tropospheric ozone research program, and for other purposes,' aims to establish a tropospheric ozone research program within the Environmental Protection Agency. The bill was introduced in the Senate on May 19, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026.

What does TROPOSPHERIC OZONE RESEARCH PROGRAM. of Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a competitive grant program to fund research on the climate impacts of tropospheric ozone. The program, administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, will award grants to eligible entities like institutions of higher education and national laboratories. Research topics include understanding the impact of tropospheric ozone on global and regional temperatures, crop and forest productivity, and interactions with other atmospheric pollutants. The program requires research to assess both current and future tropospheric ozone concentrations and impacts, modeling various emission scenarios. Data collected through the program must be made publicly available. The EPA must submit a report to Congress and make it publicly available, detailing findings and recommendations regarding tropospheric ozone, including mitigation options and policy recommendations. The Act authorizes appropriations of $10,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2029, and $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2030, to carry out the program.

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Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/19/2026 · Introduced: 5/19/2026

Author: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)

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This bill establishes a competitive grant program within the Environmental Protection Agency to fund research on the climate impacts of tropospheric ozone.
The program will support research assessing current and future tropospheric ozone concentrations and impacts, including modeling various emission scenarios.
The Act authorizes over $11 million in funding from 2027 through 2030 to support this research and requires public availability of data and a report to Congress with policy recommendations.

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