Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026

(a) In general. Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act and subject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator shall restore and expand environmental justice programs eliminated or defunded after January 19, 2025.

(b) Priority. In carrying out any applicable program of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Administrator shall prioritize monitoring, permitting oversight, and enforcement under applicable environmental laws in communities experiencing disproportionate pollution burdens.

(c) Public health impact assessments. In carrying out any rulemaking, regulatory action, or enforcement policy affecting air or water quality, the Administrator shall conduct and publish a public health impact assessment evaluating impacts of that rulemaking, regulatory action, or enforcement policy on mortality, respiratory illness, cardiovascular disease, and cumulative exposure burdens.

(d) Cumulative impacts and transparency. The Administrator shall—

(1) incorporate cumulative impacts analysis into regulatory and permitting decisions; and

(2) annually publish a report describing pollution trends, enforcement actions taken by the Administrator, and progress in reducing health disparities during the preceding calendar year.