CLEAN–UP Act

Sponsor: Nellie Pou (Democratic-NJ)January 27, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Lets the Army clean up polluted waterways more easily.

This bill, called the CLEAN-UP Act, would make it easier for the Army to clean up contaminated mud in rivers and lakes. It would protect the Army from certain legal risks when doing these projects. This protection applies as long as they follow a joint plan approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. This could lead to more clean-up efforts, benefiting communities near polluted water.

What Would Change

Today, the Army might hesitate to clean up contaminated mud in waterways due to potential legal responsibility for accidental releases under CERCLA. If this bill passes, the Army would be able to undertake more of these clean-up projects without that specific legal risk. This is as long as they follow a detailed, publicly reviewed plan approved by the EPA.

Key Provisions

Lets the Army clean up contaminated mud in waterways without facing certain legal risks under a law called CERCLA.
Requires the Army to create a joint clean-up plan with local partners for these projects.
Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to approve these joint clean-up plans.
Requires the Army to get input from federal, state, and local officials and the public on clean-up plans.
Requires the Army to identify hazardous substances and those responsible for pollution before starting a project.

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CLEAN–UP Act

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