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Clean Air Act permitting reform

The subcommittee examines H.R. 161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, and permitting reform under the Clean Air Act.

Tue, Sep 16, 2025 · 2:00 PM – 6:15 PM ETRayburn House Office Building, Room 2123Rayburn 2123

CHAIRGary J. Palmer R-AL-6
Paul Tonko D-NY-20
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HOURS
2:28
WITNESSES
6
MEMBERS
25
STORIES
0

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Why this hearing

On the record: On the agenda: H.R. 161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act from Rep. H. Morgan Griffith. 6 witnesses: 3 from business and trade groups, 2 state and local officials, and 1 from an advocacy group or think tank.

Real oversight or theater?

Did this hearing get real answers, or was it mostly speeches?

NO RATINGS YET

What each witness said

We haven’t summarized the witnesses’ statements yet. The written testimony is linked under Witnesses.

Who asked what

We haven’t logged who asked questions at this hearing yet.

Question logs come from the committee’s official video.

The subcommittee

25 members · 14 Republicans, 11 Democrats

Witnesses

  • Danny SeidenPresident and CEO, Arizona Chamber of Commerce IndustryFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
  • Keri PowellSenior Attorney for Community Health and Air Program Leader, Southern Environmental Law CenterFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
  • Ashley KunzSenior Director Environmental, Health and Safety, Front-End U.S. Expansion, MicronFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
  • Mark GebbiaVice President of Environmental, Regulatory, and Permitting, The Williams CompanyFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Ali MirzakhaliliAir Quality Division Administrator, Oregon Department of Environmental QualityFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
  • Clint WoodsCommissioner, Indiana Department of Environmental ManagementFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance

On the agenda

In the news

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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)SEP 16, 2025 · 2:00 PM – 6:15 PM
  3. Video posted (done)SEP 16, 2025 · 6:15 PM
  4. Written testimony posted (done)
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (not yet)USUALLY ABOUT 5 MONTHS AFTER THE HEARING
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  • Questions for the recordPENDING
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