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".

Sponsored bySen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]UT· Introduced 6 March 2025

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Became Public Law No: 119-20.

20 June 2025·1 year ago

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Public Law · Updated 15 July 2026

This joint resolution removes the requirements for sources of persistent and bioaccumulative hazardous air pollutants to comply with certain major source emissions standards when those sources reclassify as area sources (which have less stringent standards). Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. The rule requires sources that seek to reclassify as area sources to implement certain control methods (e.g., continue to employ emission control methods required under the major sources requirements) to ensure they do not increase emissions beyond the major source requirements applicable at the time of reclassification.

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Signed by President.
20 June 2025 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
20 June 2025 · President
Became Public Law No: 119-20.
20 June 2025 · President
Became Public Law No: 119-20.
20 June 2025 · BecameLaw
Presented to President.
10 June 2025 · Floor
Presented to President.
10 June 2025 · President
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)
22 May 2025 · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
22 May 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
22 May 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
22 May 2025 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
21 May 2025 · 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.
21 May 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31.
21 May 2025 · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)
21 May 2025 · 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.
21 May 2025 · Floor
Rule H. Res. 426 passed House.
20 May 2025 · 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.
19 May 2025 · Floor
Received in the House.
5 May 2025 · Floor
Held at the desk.
5 May 2025 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
1 May 2025 · Floor

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5 cosponsors

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Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]UT

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Republican:Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]ND
Republican:Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]AK
Republican:Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]WV
Republican:Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]WY
Republican:Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]ND

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Environmental Protection

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Legislative rules and procedure

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Environment and Public Works Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To6 Mar 2025
- Discharged From14 Mar 2025

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