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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".

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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".

What this bill does

  • This joint resolution nullifies an EPA rule about hazardous air pollutant emission standards for industrial sources.
  • Industrial facilities that emit persistent and bioaccumulative hazardous air pollutants are affected by this action.
  • The nullification takes effect under the Congressional Review Act if passed, reversing EPA requirements effective September 2024.

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    Which industrial facilities currently comply with the reversed EPA hazardous air pollutant standards, and how would nullification affect their operational costs?

  2. 02

    What evidence supports or contradicts the EPA's original determination that these emission standards were necessary to protect public health?

  3. 03

    How might removing these hazardous air pollutant requirements change pollution levels in communities near affected industrial sources?

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John R. Curtis

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-06-20 · President

    Became Public Law No: 119-20.

  2. 2025-06-20 · BecameLaw

    Became Public Law No: 119-20.

  3. 2025-06-20 · President

    Signed by President.

  4. 2025-06-20 · BecameLaw

    Signed by President.

  5. 2025-06-10 · house · Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. 2025-06-10 · President

    Presented to President.

  7. 2025-05-22 · house · Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. 2025-05-22 · house · Floor

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).

  9. 2025-05-22 · Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).

  10. 2025-05-22 · house · Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)

  11. 2025-05-21 · house · Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 31, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  12. 2025-05-21 · house · Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  13. 2025-05-21 · house · Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31.

  14. 2025-05-21 · house · Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.

  15. 2025-05-21 · house · Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)

  16. 2025-05-20 · house · Floor

    Rule H. Res. 426 passed House.

  17. 2025-05-19 · house · Floor

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 426 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.

  18. 2025-05-05 · house · Floor

    Held at the desk.

  19. 2025-05-05 · house · Floor

    Received in the House.

  20. 2025-05-01 · senate · Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  21. 2025-05-01 · senate · Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.

  22. 2025-05-01 · Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.

  23. 2025-05-01 · senate · Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2723, S2727)

  24. 2025-04-30 · senate · Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2707-2709)

  25. 2025-04-30 · senate · Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 227.

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