Sovereign State Environmental Quality Assurance Act

HR 3346 would eliminate the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 270 days after the bill becomes law, transferring its environmental responsibilities to state and territorial agencies. The bill allocates $4.4 billion annually (2026-2029) to states based on population for programs covering air/water quality, waste management, chemical safety, and contaminated site cleanup. States must designate a specific environmental department to manage funds, undergo audits, and repay misused funds. This directly affects all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories by replacing federal oversight with state-administered environmental programs.