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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions".

USA117th CongressSJRES-55| Senate 
| Updated: 9/21/2022
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (49)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)Mitt Romney (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Richard C. Shelby (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Patrick Toomey (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Richard Burr (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Council on Environmental Quality titled National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions and published on April 20, 2022. The rule restores regulatory provisions issued under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) that were in effect before being modified in 2020 by the Update to the Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act rule.

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Timeline
Jul 13, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jul 13, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jul 19, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 117-91
Introduced in House
Aug 3, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 468.
Aug 3, 2022
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Aug 4, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 283. (consideration: CR S4004-4013; text: CR S4004)
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Aug 4, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Aug 8, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 9, 2022
Received in the House.
Aug 9, 2022
Held at the desk.
Sep 21, 2022
Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.
  • July 13, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 13, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • July 19, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 117-91
    Introduced in House


  • August 3, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 468.


  • August 3, 2022
    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).


  • August 4, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 283. (consideration: CR S4004-4013; text: CR S4004)
    View Vote


  • August 4, 2022
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.


  • August 8, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • August 9, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • August 9, 2022
    Held at the desk.


  • September 21, 2022
    Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HJRES 117-91: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions".
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory procedures

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions".

USA117th CongressSJRES-55| Senate 
| Updated: 9/21/2022
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Council on Environmental Quality titled National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions and published on April 20, 2022. The rule restores regulatory provisions issued under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) that were in effect before being modified in 2020 by the Update to the Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act rule.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline
Jul 13, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jul 13, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jul 19, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 117-91
Introduced in House
Aug 3, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 468.
Aug 3, 2022
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Aug 4, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 283. (consideration: CR S4004-4013; text: CR S4004)
View Vote
Aug 4, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Aug 8, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 9, 2022
Received in the House.
Aug 9, 2022
Held at the desk.
Sep 21, 2022
Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.
  • July 13, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 13, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • July 19, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 117-91
    Introduced in House


  • August 3, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 468.


  • August 3, 2022
    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).


  • August 4, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 283. (consideration: CR S4004-4013; text: CR S4004)
    View Vote


  • August 4, 2022
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.


  • August 8, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • August 9, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • August 9, 2022
    Held at the desk.


  • September 21, 2022
    Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (49)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)Mitt Romney (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Richard C. Shelby (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Patrick Toomey (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Richard Burr (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HJRES 117-91: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory procedures