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US SJR31

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Curtis

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Congress disapproves and nullifies the EPA rule on "Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act" published September 10, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 73293)

  • Uses the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code) to overturn the federal agency regulation

  • The targeted EPA rule addressed how pollution sources are classified under Clean Air Act Section 112, which governs hazardous air pollutant emissions

  • Upon enactment, the EPA rule "shall have no force or effect," restoring the regulatory status that existed before the rule was issued

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 "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".

Environmental protection

Last Action

Became Public Law No: 119-20.

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment And Public Works3/6/2025

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