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".

United States119th CongressHJRES-79House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 27, 2025

Summary

This joint resolution aims to exercise congressional disapproval, under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a final rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The targeted EPA rule is titled "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act," published in the Federal Register on September 10, 2024. Should this resolution be enacted, Congress would formally disapprove the aforementioned EPA rule. Consequently, the rule would be rendered without any force or effect , effectively preventing its implementation and impact on environmental regulations concerning air pollution sources.

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  1. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  2. Introduced in House

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1328-1329)

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