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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Origins, Authorities, and Organization

Published May 28, 2026Updated May 30, 2026

The Congressional Research Service is a nonpartisan policy and legal analysis arm of the Library of Congress. CRS reports are written for members of Congress and their staff, not the public — but they’re made available openly through Congress.gov.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Origins, Authorities, and Organization — Informed