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US SJR121
Joint Resolution
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sheldon Whitehouse
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AI Summary
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Congressional disapproval resolution under the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. Chapter 8) targeting an EPA rule published December 3, 2025 (90 Fed. Reg. 55671)
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The targeted EPA rule extended compliance deadlines for oil and natural gas sector emissions standards affecting new, reconstructed, modified, and existing sources
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If enacted, the EPA rule would have no force or effect and the agency would be prohibited from issuing substantially similar rules without future congressional authorization
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Introduced by Senator Whitehouse on March 9, 2026, and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Legislative Description
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 "Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review: Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources".
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
3/9/2026