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To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive Reid Vapor Pressure requirements with respect to calendar year 2026, and for other purposes.
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive Reid Vapor Pressure requirements with respect to calendar year 2026, and for other purposes.
Summary
- Requires the EPA Administrator to waive Reid Vapor Pressure requirements on gasoline from May 1, 2026 through September 15, 2026.
- Allows gasoline with Reid Vapor Pressure exceeding the applicable standard to be sold, transported, and introduced into commerce during the waiver period.
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Sponsor (1)
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![Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]](https://media.civicgate.org/people/d/politicians/M001199.thumb.jpg)
Rep. Mast, Brian J. (R-FL) [#21]
Actions (2)
- Apr 27, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
- Apr 27, 2026 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 27, 2026
Mr. Mast introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive Reid Vapor Pressure requirements with respect to calendar year 2026, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. WAIVER OF REID VAPOR PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO CALENDAR YEAR 2026.
(a) Waiver.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to the period beginning on May 1, 2026, and ending on September 15, 2026, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall waive the prohibition under section 211(h) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(h)) on the sale, offering for sale, dispensing, supply, offering for supply, transport, and introduction into commerce of gasoline the Reid Vapor Pressure of which exceeds the applicable standard.
(b) Applicable Standard Defined.—In this section, the term “applicable standard” has the meaning given such term in section 80.27(a)(2) of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. <all>
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