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SJRES 60 · introduced · major

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 "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update".

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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 "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update".

What this bill does

  • This resolution cancels an EPA rule that increased nitrogen oxide emissions limits for Indiana power plants.
  • Indiana electricity generators and states affected by interstate air pollution are impacted.
  • The resolution takes effect immediately upon passage using the Congressional Review Act process.

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  1. 01

    How might increasing nitrogen oxide emissions from Indiana power plants affect air quality and public health in neighboring states downwind?

  2. 02

    What economic costs would Indiana's electricity generators face if this rule remains in effect rather than being disapproved?

  3. 03

    What evidence supports or challenges the EPA's decision to adjust these emissions limits for Indiana specifically?

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Sheldon Whitehouse

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Introduced 2025-09-16

Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-09-16 · senate · Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 520. (consideration: CR S6631)

  2. 2025-08-01 · senate · Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 142.

  3. 2025-08-01 · senate · Discharge

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

  4. 2025-08-01 · Committee

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

  5. 2025-06-27 · senate · IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

  6. 2025-06-27 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

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