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 "Repeal of the Clean Power Plan; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Electric Utility Generating Units; Revisions to Emission Guidelines Implementing Regulations".

United States116th CongressSJRES-53Senate
Updated: Oct 17, 2019

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that repealed the Clean Power Plan, which established emission guidelines for states to follow in limiting carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants; finalized the Affordable Clean Energy rule, which replaced the Clean Power Plan with emission guidelines for states to use when developing plans to limit carbon dioxide; and revised requirements that govern the process under which the EPA and states develop emission standards for pollutants emitted by existing stationary sources.

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  1. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

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  2. Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S5859, S5862-5869)

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  3. Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 53. Record Vote Number: 324.

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  4. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S5858)

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