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SJRES 86 · introduced · niche

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 "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

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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 "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

What this bill does

  • This joint resolution cancels an EPA rule approving South Dakota's plan to improve air quality and visibility in national parks.
  • The rule affects South Dakota's environmental compliance and national park visitors in the region.
  • The disapproval takes effect immediately upon passage without requiring the president's signature.

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  1. 01

    What specific air quality or visibility concerns in South Dakota's national parks prompted the EPA to approve this plan in the first place?

  2. 02

    How would disapproving South Dakota's air quality plan affect businesses, residents, and park visitors differently across the state?

  3. 03

    What alternatives exist if Congress blocks this EPA-approved plan for improving air quality near national parks?

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Sheldon Whitehouse

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Introduced 2026-01-07

Legislative timeline

  1. 2026-01-07 · senate · Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 4.

  2. 2026-01-07 · senate · Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S72)

  3. 2025-12-09 · senate · Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 290.

  4. 2025-12-09 · senate · Discharge

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

  5. 2025-12-09 · Committee

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

  6. 2025-10-01 · senate · IntroReferral

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

  7. 2025-10-01 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

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