HB6409Introduced in the House
Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act FENCES Act
Introduced by August Pfluger, District TX-11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Passage RC# 116 · April 16, 2026
220
Yes
208
No
3
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Yes |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Yes |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | No |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Yes |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Yes |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Yes |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | No |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | Yes |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 11.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 22.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-594.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 514.
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-594, Part II.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1174 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2902-2909; text: CR H2902-2903)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6409.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Min moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2908-2909)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6409, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit, and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Min demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2937-2938)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 215 (Roll no. 115).
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 116).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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