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SJRES 31 · 119th Congress · Senate

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".

Became law
IntroducedMar 6, 2025
Policy areaEnvironmental Protection
Cosponsors5
What this bill is intended to do

This joint resolution removes the requirements for sources of persistent and bioaccumulative hazardous air pollutants to comply with certain major source emissions standards when those sources reclassify as area sources (which have less stringent standards). Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act . The rule requires sources that seek to reclassify as area sources to implement certain control methods (e.g., continue to employ emission control methods required under the major sources requirements) to ensure they do not increase emissions beyond the major source requirements applicable at the time of reclassification.

Latest action

Jun 20, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-20.

How Congress voted · House roll call 143 · May 22, 2025
216 Yea212 Nay4 Not voting

Passed

How each party voted
Republicans215–1
Democrats0–211
Independents1–0

Revealed positions from the official roll call.

C68

This joint resolution disapproves a specific EPA rule regarding the reclassification of major sources as area sources under the Clean Air Act, effectively nullifying the rule. It is a straightforward legislative action without additional provisions or financial implications.

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