hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
EPA to study and guide indirect emissions reporting.
Senator Schiff introduced this bill.
In committee, no Senate vote yet.
This bill would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct a study and then publish guidance within one year. This guidance would help certain businesses, called 'direct emitters,' calculate and report their 'scope 3 emissions' to the EPA. Senator Schiff introduced this bill, which means it has just begun its journey through Congress and has been assigned to a committee for review.
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
This bill was introduced in the Senate on February 26, 2026, and was referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. This means the committee will now review, discuss, and potentially revise the bill. For it to move forward, the committee must approve it, after which it would need to pass a vote in the full Senate, then the House of Representatives, and finally be signed into law by the President.
If this bill becomes law, certain facilities that directly emit greenhouse gases would likely need to start tracking and reporting their indirect emissions, known as 'scope 3 emissions,' according to new EPA rules. This could lead to more comprehensive environmental data being available from businesses, and potentially influence how companies manage their entire supply chain's environmental footprint. The guidance from the EPA would aim to make these reporting methods consistent across industries.
Supporters Say
Supporters would argue it improves transparency and accountability for corporate environmental impact.
Critics Say
Critics might express concerns about increased regulatory burden on businesses.
Those in favor of the bill would likely highlight that standardizing scope 3 emissions reporting could provide a clearer picture of a company's full environmental footprint, helping to identify areas for reducing overall greenhouse gas output. On the other hand, opponents might argue that requiring new and detailed reporting on indirect emissions could place significant financial and administrative burdens on businesses, especially smaller ones, without a clear and immediate benefit.