HAMDT 138 — Amendment sought to clarify that direct harm does not include emotional, aesthetic, or recreational harm unaccompanied by a material physical or property harm.

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DEC 18, 2025

“On agreeing to the Clyde amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 205 - 220 (Roll no. 352).”

what this changes

This amendment tried to narrow the definition of 'direct harm' used when reviewing environmental impacts of projects. It would have prevented people from claiming harm based only on emotional, visual, or recreational reasons unless there was also physical injury or property damage.

WHY IT MATTERS

If it had passed, this change would have made it significantly harder for citizens to sue or block projects based on concerns like loss of a view, emotional distress, or the loss of a local park, as they would have had to prove physical or financial damage.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This would have primarily affected community groups, environmentalists, and property owners who use environmental laws to challenge construction projects based on quality-of-life or aesthetic concerns.

AMENDS

HR 4776PASSED HOUSE

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KEY POINTS

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Focus on material damage

The amendment aimed to limit legal challenges to only those involving physical injury or financial property loss.

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Exclusion of 'eyesores' and recreation

It sought to ensure that a project could not be delayed or stopped just because it changed the scenery or blocked access to recreational activities.

GLOSSARY

Aesthetic harm: Damage related to the beauty or visual appearance of a place, such as a new building blocking a scenic mountain view.
Material physical harm: Actual, tangible damage to a person's body or their physical property.

Official sources

HAMDT 138 on Congress.gov

This analysis used: Amendment purpose · Latest action · Amended bill: summary

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DEC 18, 25

On agreeing to the Clyde amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 205 - 220 (Roll no. 352).

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DEC 18, 25

Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Clyde. (consideration: CR H6040-6041, H6066; text: CR H6040)

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DEC 18, 25

Roll call votes on amendments in House

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Amendment sought to clarify that direct harm does not include emotional, aesthetic, or recreational harm unaccompanied by a material physical or property harm.

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Amendment sought to clarify that direct harm does not include emotional, aesthetic, or recreational harm unaccompanied by a material physical or property harm.

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