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".
- Bill Number
- S.J.Res. 31
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Environmental Protection
- Status
- Became Law
- Became Law
- Public Law 119-20
- Latest Action
- 2025-06-20: Became Public Law No: 119-20.
- Last Updated
- 2025-12-06T06:38:33Z
Official Summary
This 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 (89 Fed. Reg. 73293) and published on September 10, 2024. Among other elements, the rule requires sources of persistent and bioaccumulative hazardous air pollutants to continue to comply with certain major source emission standards under the Clean Air Act even if the sources reclassify as area sources.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (5)
Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK], Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Recent Actions
- 2025-06-20: Became Public Law No: 119-20.
- 2025-06-20: Became Public Law No: 119-20.
- 2025-06-20: Signed by President.
- 2025-06-20: Signed by President.
- 2025-06-10: Presented to President.
- 2025-06-10: Presented to President.
- 2025-05-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-05-22: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143). (Roll call 143)
- 2025-05-22: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143). (Roll call 143)
- 2025-05-22: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)
- 2025-05-21: 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.
- 2025-05-21: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 2025-05-21: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31.
- 2025-05-21: 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.
- 2025-05-21: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)
Bill Versions
- 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. — issued 2025-05-28 — PDF (1 pages)
- 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. — issued 2025-05-01 — PDF (2 pages)
- 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. — issued 2025-03-06 — PDF (2 pages)
- 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. — issued 2025-03-14 — PDF (4 pages)