Breaking Irresponsible Energy and Commercial Habits Act
H.R. 8160118th Congress

Breaking Irresponsible Energy and Commercial Habits Act

Introduced in the HouseRep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA-4)10 sections · 1 min read
Version: ih · Apr 20, 2026

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Breaking Irresponsible Energy and Commercial Habits Act or the BREACH Act.

(a) In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Army may not breach a federally operated dam if the Secretary determines that such breach—

(1) would result in an increase in carbon emissions by more than 10 percent;

(2) would make the body of water impacted by the breach less navigable for commercial interests; or

(3) would result in an increase of at least 10 percent of the price of any products, including agricultural products, shipped via the body of water impacted by the breach.

(b) Consultation

In making the determinations required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall—

(1) consult with the Secretary of Energy with respect to the determination described in subsection (a)(1);

(2) consult with the Secretary of Transportation with respect to the determination described subsection (a)(2);

(3) consult with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Commerce with respect to the determination described in subsection (a)(3); and

(4) consult with the relevant agencies in the State in which the dam proposed to be breached is located.

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