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119th Congress · H.R. 9618 · Introduced

DEF Act

Latest action Jul 14, 2026: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

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SubjectsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresMotor carriersMotor vehicles

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[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Ms. FEDORCHAK:H.R. 9618.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 17 Section 8 of the Constitution[Page H4380]

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  • Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large] · [R-ND] · F000482
    Rep-ND current · 1 term · @RepFedorchak · 2 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

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Committee memberships (4)

  • Communications and Technology (house) · house · rank 16
  • Energy (house) · house · rank 17
  • Environment (house) · house · rank 13
  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce (house) · house · rank 30 · site

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District offices (2)

  • 220 E Rosser Ave, Room 228, U.S. Federal Building, Bismarck, ND, 58501 · 701-354-6700 · 46.8090468,-100.787972
  • 3217 Fiechtner Dr, Suite B, Fargo, ND, 58103 · 701-353-6665 · fax 701-707-0711 · 46.8653683,-96.8340272

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Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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Cosponsors (7)

  • Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] · [D-NC-1] · D000230 · Co-sponsored 2026-07-09 · original
    Dem-NC-1 current · 2 terms · @RepDonDavis · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] · [R-MN-1] · F000475 · Co-sponsored 2026-07-09 · original
    Rep-MN-1 current · 3 terms · @RepFinstad · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] · [R-MI-1] · B001301 · Co-sponsored 2026-07-09 · original
    Rep-MI-1 current · 5 terms · @RepJackBergman · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] · [R-MN-7] · F000470 · Co-sponsored 2026-07-09 · original
    Rep-MN-7 current · 3 terms · @RepFischbach · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] · [R-IL-12] · B001295 · Co-sponsored 2026-07-14
    Rep-IL-12 current · 6 terms · @RepBost · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] · [R-VA-9] · G000568 · Co-sponsored 2026-07-14
    Rep-VA-9 current · 8 terms · @RepMGriffith · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] · [R-OH-6] · R000619 · Co-sponsored 2026-07-14
    Rep-OH-6 current · 2 terms · 2 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Energy and Commerce Committee [House Standing]
    2026-07-09T19:03:05ZReferred To
    ↳ Environment Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (6)

  • 2026-07-14Committeevia House committee actions
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  • 2026-07-14Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2026-07-09IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2026-07-09Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
  • 2026-07-09IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-07-09IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-07-10T10:23:22Z
    DEF Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-07-10T10:23:21Z
    DEF Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-07-10T10:23:21Z
    Diesel Engine Flexibility Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-07-10T10:18:35Z
    To amend the Clean Air Act to preserve regulatory stability for motor vehicles, motor vehicle engines, nonroad vehicles, and nonroad engines, and for other purposes.

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