hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
EPA to study and guide indirect greenhouse gas emission reporting.
Reps. Beyer (D-VA), Mullin (R-OK), and Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) sponsored the bill.
Introduced in the House, no vote yet.
This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct a study and then publish guidance for certain businesses on how to calculate and report their "scope 3 emissions." These are indirect greenhouse gas emissions from a company's value chain activities, both upstream and downstream. The bill was introduced by a bipartisan group of Representatives, including Don Beyer (D-VA), John Mullin (R-OK), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL). It has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which is the first step before it can be considered for a vote.
Introduced Feb 25, 2026
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 25, 2026. After introduction, it was sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. It must be approved by this committee before it can move to a vote by the full House. If passed by the House, it would then go to the Senate for their consideration and vote. To become law, both chambers must pass identical versions, and then the President must sign it.
If this bill becomes law, certain "direct emitter" businesses could begin tracking more types of greenhouse gas emissions, specifically their indirect 'scope 3' emissions. The EPA would create new official guidelines, including recommended thresholds and calculation methods, for how these companies should measure and report these emissions. This enhanced guidance could eventually lead to more standardized and publicly available information about the total environmental footprint of products and services, helping consumers make more informed choices.
Supporters Say
Proponents would argue this bill promotes corporate transparency and helps standardize how businesses measure their full environmental footprint.
Critics Say
Opponents might claim that developing and following such guidance could create new administrative burdens for businesses.
Supporters of the bill believe that standardizing the calculation and reporting of scope 3 emissions is crucial for a complete understanding of corporate environmental impact, fostering accountability and potentially driving greener practices across supply chains. Critics might express concerns that even guidance, though not initially mandatory, could lead to significant new costs and complexities for businesses to implement, potentially impacting their operational efficiency and resource allocation.