United States Environmental Protection Agency

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a federal agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment. It sets and enforces environmental regulations, conducts research, and provides grants to state and local governments. Recent news highlights policy shifts under the Trump administration. Specifically, the administration is reportedly dismantling the Response Management Program (RMP), designed to prevent chemical disasters. Simultaneously, President Trump approved a federal emergency declaration for a sewage spill in the Potomac River, involving FEMA in disaster relief efforts. Furthermore, the administration has rolled back federal climate change policies, framing it as a victory against a perceived “radical” environmental agenda. These actions underscore the EPA's current relevance as a focal point of debate regarding environmental regulation and disaster response.