To amend the Clean Air Act to exempt nonroad engines and vehicles that are used for agricultural purposes from the emission standards of that Act, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 7849

119th Congress

To amend the Clean Air Act to exempt nonroad engines and vehicles that are used for agricultural purposes from the emission standards of that Act, and for other purposes.

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Introduced:Mar 5, 2026

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Summary

This bill would change the Clean Air Act to remove emission standards for nonroad engines and vehicles used in farming. Nonroad engines include equipment like tractors, combines, irrigation pumps, and other machinery that farmers use but that don't travel on public roads. The bill would exempt this agricultural equipment from having to meet federal air pollution limits.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced3/5/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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To amend the Clean Air Act to exempt nonroad engines and vehicles that are used for agricultural purposes from the emission standards of that Act, and for other purposes.

This bill would change the Clean Air Act to remove emission standards for nonroad engines and vehicles used in farming. Nonroad engines include equipment like tractors, combines, irrigation pumps, and other machinery that farmers use but that don't travel on p

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This bill would change the Clean Air Act to remove emission standards for nonroad engines and vehicles used in farming. Nonroad engines include equipment like tractors, combines, irrigation pumps, and other machinery that farmers use but that don't travel on public roads. The bill would exempt this agricultural equipment from having to meet federal air pollution limits.

Bill Number: 7849
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Title: To amend the Clean Air Act to exempt nonroad engines and vehicles that are used for agricultural purposes from the emission standards of that Act, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 7849
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Summary: This bill would change the Clean Air Act to remove emission standards for nonroad engines and vehicles used in farming. Nonroad engines include equipment like tractors, combines, irrigation pumps, and other machinery that farmers use but that don't travel on public roads. The bill would exempt this

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would change the Clean Air Act to remove emission standards for nonroad engines and vehicles used in farming. Nonroad engines include equipment like tractors, combines, irrigation pumps, and other machinery that farmers use but that don't travel on public roads. The bill would exempt this agricultural equipment from having to meet federal air pollution limits.

Last updated: 3/7/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would exempt farm equipment and engines from Clean Air Act emission standards that currently limit air pollution.
Nonroad engines and vehicles include tractors, harvesters, irrigation equipment, and other machinery used in agricultural operations.
The Clean Air Act currently sets limits on pollutants that engines can release into the air.
This exemption would apply specifically to equipment used for agricultural purposes, not other types of nonroad vehicles.
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect farmers and agricultural businesses by removing requirements that their equipment meet federal emission standards. It could reduce compliance costs for farmers who would no longer need to purchase equipment meeting specific pollution limits. The bill would also affect air quality in agricultural areas, as farm equipment would be allowed to produce emissions without meeting current federal standards.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7849, 119th Congress (2026). "To amend the Clean Air Act to exempt nonroad engines and vehicles that are used for agricultural purposes from the emission standards of that Act, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7849

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