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".

Sponsored bySen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]RI· Introduced 1 October 2025

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

7 January 2026·6 months ago

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Introduced in Senate · Updated 7 January 2026

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) final rule titled Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period (90 Fed. Reg. 41893) and published on August 28, 2025. The final rule approved South Dakota’s revision to its state implementation plan to satisfy the requirements of the EPA’s regional haze rule. (The regional haze rule requires states to take actions to improve visibility in national parks and wilderness areas.)

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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S72)
7 January 2026 · Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 4.
7 January 2026 · Floor
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
9 December 2025 · Committee
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 290.
9 December 2025 · Calendars
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
9 December 2025 · Discharge
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
1 October 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
1 October 2025 · IntroReferral

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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]RI

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Environmental Protection

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Parks, recreation areas, trailsSouth DakotaWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

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Environment and Public Works Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To1 Oct 2025
- Discharged From9 Dec 2025

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