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EPA administrator defends FY2027 budget and deregulatory agenda at Senate EPW hearing
Summary
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin told the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee the agency's FY2027 budget will prioritize streamlined permitting, faster chemical reviews, and a narrower federal role on waters and energy rules, while senators pressed him on rollbacks, grant cancellations, PFAS cleanup and community impacts.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin defended the agency's FY2027 budget request and recent policy changes at a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on May 13, saying his team is focused on “a leaner, more efficient, and accountable EPA” that supports both public health and domestic energy production.
Addressing the committee, Zeldin said the administration has rescinded the 2009 endangerment finding, repealed the 2024 mercury and air toxics standards, proposed a clarified definition of Waters of the United States and prioritized faster reviews of new chemicals. “This budget proposal captures significant efficiencies and a return focus on what Congress has directed us to do,” he said.
Chairman Capito opened the hearing by praising actions that he…
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