CAC’s Margie Alt: Attacks on Clean Air Act – A Threat to Our Health and Climate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2026
Contact: Gabrielle Levy, glevy@cacampaign.org,
CAC’s Margie Alt: Attacks on Clean Air Act a
Threat to Our Health and Climate
WASHINGTON–Today, the House of Representatives voted to approve two bills that give big polluters a free pass to endanger the lives and health of millions: the FENCES Act (H.R. 6409), and the RED Tape Act (H.R. 6398). A third bill, The FIRE Act (H.R. 6387), is still expected to come before the House for a vote. Climate Action Campaign’s Director Margie Alt released the following statement in response to
“Millions of Americans are already breathing dirty air, and suffering elevated risks for asthma, heart disease, cancer and even premature deaths as a result. Yet Congress is rolling out the red carpet for big polluters, directly threatening our health, our lives, and our climate.
"This isn’t ‘common sense;’ it’s about boosting profits for corporate polluters who are destroying our air and climate and making our families sick. These bills make it easier for big polluters to avoid accountability for the damage they inflict on the quality of life and health of overburdened communities. More than 156 million people in the US live with unhealthy air pollution. Since 1970, the Clean Air Act has cut the six common air pollutants by 77%. Congress should be building on that progress, not undermining it.
“Gutting clean air safeguards for corporate convenience is yet another example of the Trump administration treating Americans as though we are expendable. These bills are reckless attacks on our nation’s most important clean air protections. Americans deserve leaders who will protect their health, not ones who cozy up to greedy corporate polluters. We thank those members of Congress who stood up today for our air and our health and will hold those who voted with polluters and against their constituents accountable. ”
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