Pass the Fair Air Standards Act to tie Wisconsin's ozone nonattainment status to in-state pollution sources, reduce emissions-testing and regulatory burdens, and hold out-of-state polluters responsible.

The Fair Air Standards Act ensures that Wisconsin’s non-attainment status is tied to activity originating in our state not those in other areas. Our bill reduces burdens for families, employers, and workers across Southeast Wisconsin while holding out-of-state polluters responsible for their actions.

Steil committed through the Fair Air Standards Act to revise how Wisconsin's ozone nonattainment status is determined, reduce related burdens on Wisconsin families, employers, and workers, and hold out-of-state polluters responsible.

Steil and Wisconsin Congressmen Introduce Fair Air Standards Act, Addressing Ozone Nonattainment, Vehicle Emissions Testing | Representative Bryan Steil
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Congress.gov records H.R. 8529, the Fair Air Standards Act, as introduced in the House on April 27, 2026, sponsored by Rep. Bryan Steil, with latest action referral to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Steil introduced the named bill, but the official legislative status shows referral to committee, not passage.

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All Information (Except Text) for H.R.8529 - Fair Air Standards Act
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The bill text describes H.R. 8529 as amending the Clean Air Act to create a procedure for an ozone nonattainment area to be redesignated as an attainment area if requirements are met.

The bill text matches the promise’s policy mechanism, but text availability does not establish enactment.

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Text - H.R.8529 - Fair Air Standards Act
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Steil’s House office announced that Steil, Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, and Tom Tiffany introduced the Fair Air Standards Act to address southeastern Wisconsin ozone nonattainment and emissions-testing burdens.

This is direct evidence of concrete action by Steil toward the commitment, but it is only introduction of legislation.

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Steil and Wisconsin Congressmen Introduce Fair Air Standards Act, Addressing Ozone Nonattainment, Vehicle Emissions Testing | Representative Bryan Steil
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The Congressional Record entry for April 27, 2026 lists H.R. 8529, Fair Air Standards Act, as a bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a redesignation procedure for ozone nonattainment areas.

The official record corroborates the bill’s introduction and subject matter, with no indication of final passage.

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Congressional Record - House, April 27, 2026, Pages H3122-H3124
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Wisconsin DNR states that Wisconsin has three areas that remain in nonattainment of the 2015 ozone NAAQS, including the Milwaukee area and parts of Sheboygan and Kenosha counties. It also notes the Serious reclassification was stayed, so Moderate requirements continue to apply unless the court stay is lifted or litigation ends.

Wisconsin’s relevant ozone nonattainment status remains unresolved; the promised statutory redesignation has not taken effect.

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Permitting Requirements for Nonattainment Areas in Wisconsin
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Wisconsin DNR explains that ozone nonattainment designations trigger increased pollution-control requirements and that DNR can request redesignation only if air quality improves based on monitored values and the county meets the standard.

Current agency materials still describe nonattainment controls and redesignation through existing law, not a delivered Fair Air Standards Act change.

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Ozone - Wisconsin DNR
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FastDemocracy lists H.R. 8529 as introduced April 27, 2026, with last action: referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce; it does not mark passed House, passed Senate, or became law.

A current bill tracker supports that the bill has not advanced beyond introduction/referral during the lookback window.

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Bill tracking in US - HR 8529 (119 legislative session)
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MMAC says the Fair Air Standards Act would address ozone nonattainment designations affecting southeastern Wisconsin and urges Congress to advance the legislation.

Stakeholder support confirms the bill targets the promised burden and out-of-state-pollution issue, while showing it still needed congressional advancement.

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MMAC supports Fair Air Standards Act to protect local jobs, employers
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Congress.gov records H.R. 8529, the Fair Air Standards Act, as introduced by Rep. Bryan Steil on April 27, 2026, with latest action referral to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Official bill status supports serious action by Steil but does not show House passage, Senate passage, enactment, or implementation during the June 7-July 6, 2026 lookback window.

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All Information (Except Text) for H.R.8529 - Fair Air Standards Act
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The bill text for H.R. 8529 describes a Clean Air Act amendment establishing a procedure for redesignating ozone nonattainment areas when statutory criteria are met.

The legislation matches Steil's promised mechanism, tying relief to ozone redesignation standards, but bill text alone is not enactment or delivered regulatory relief.

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Text - H.R.8529 - Fair Air Standards Act
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Wisconsin DNR says Wisconsin still has areas designated nonattainment for the 2015 ozone NAAQS, and that nonattainment areas have more restrictive permitting requirements and may face more stringent RACT standards.

Current state agency materials still describe Wisconsin ozone nonattainment and associated regulatory burdens, indicating the promised statutory change has not been delivered.

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Permitting Requirements for Nonattainment Areas in Wisconsin
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Wisconsin DNR states the Serious reclassification was stayed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on Sept. 5, 2025, so Moderate requirements continue unless the stay is lifted or judicial review concludes.

The current relief described by Wisconsin DNR comes from litigation over EPA reclassification, not passage of the Fair Air Standards Act; the underlying federal nonattainment regime remains unresolved.

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Permitting Requirements for Nonattainment Areas in Wisconsin
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Wisconsin DNR says ozone nonattainment designations trigger increased pollution-control requirements and that DNR can request redesignation only if monitored air quality improves and the county meets the standard.

The agency still describes redesignation under existing Clean Air Act procedures, not a new Fair Air Standards Act process tied to in-state pollution sources.

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Ozone - Wisconsin DNR
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Steil's House office announced that Steil and other Wisconsin Republicans introduced the Fair Air Standards Act to address southeastern Wisconsin ozone nonattainment and vehicle emissions-testing burdens.

Steil took concrete legislative action toward the promise, supporting an effort badge, but the announcement is introduction only and does not establish passage or implementation.

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Steil and Wisconsin Congressmen Introduce Fair Air Standards Act, Addressing Ozone Nonattainment, Vehicle Emissions Testing | Representative Bryan Steil
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