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S.J.Res. 31 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-20

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".

The law is a single resolving clause, the same as when it was introduced.

Signed June 20, 2025 · Introduced March 6, 2025 in the Senate

Sponsor: Sen. John Curtis (R-UT) · 5 cosponsors (5 R)

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Official title

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.

Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law

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.

How it became law

  1. IntroducedMar 6
  2. CommitteeMar 14
  3. House—
  4. SenateMay 1
  5. SignedJun 20

As introduced: 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.

Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (16)

  1. Sponsor

    Sen. John Curtis (R-UT)

  2. Original cosponsors

    Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Sen. Shelley Capito (R-WV)

  3. SenateIntroduced in Senate

  4. Text: Introduced in Senate

    1 section

  5. SenateSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

  6. Text: Placed on Calendar Senate

    1 section, no changes

  7. Cosponsor joined

    Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK)

  8. Cosponsor joined

    Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND)

  9. SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 227.

  10. SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.

  11. Text: Engrossed in Senate

    1 section, no changes

  12. HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).

  13. HousePresented to President.

  14. Text: Enrolled Bill

    1 section, no changes

  15. Became Public Law No: 119-20.

  16. Signed by President.

Show every recorded step (29)

  1. Sponsor

    Sen. John Curtis (R-UT)

  2. Original cosponsors

    Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Sen. Shelley Capito (R-WV)

  3. SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

  4. SenateIntroduced in Senate

  5. Text: Introduced in Senate

    1 section

  6. SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.

  7. SenateSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

  8. Text: Placed on Calendar Senate

    1 section, no changes

  9. Cosponsor joined

    Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK)

  10. Cosponsor joined

    Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND)

  11. SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2707-2709)

  12. SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 227.

  13. SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.

  14. SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2723, S2727)

  15. Text: Engrossed in Senate

    1 section, no changes

  16. HouseReceived in the House.

  17. HouseRules 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.

  18. HouseRule H. Res. 426 passed House.

  19. HousePOSTPONED 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.

  20. HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  21. HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31.

  22. HouseRule 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.

  23. HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)

  24. HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).

  25. HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)

  26. HousePresented to President.

  27. Text: Enrolled Bill

    1 section, no changes

  28. Became Public Law No: 119-20.

  29. Signed by President.

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  1. TextThat Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Review…

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Sponsor: Sen. John Curtis (R-UT)

  • Sen. Shelley Capito (R-WV)
  • Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
  • Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND)
  • Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)
  • Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
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