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 "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
USA119th CongressSJRES-139| Senate
| Updated: 4/29/2026
Michael F. Bennet
Democratic Senator
Colorado
Environment and Public Works Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This joint resolution aims to exercise congressional authority to disapprove a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The targeted rule is titled "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period," which signifies the EPA's rejection of Colorado's plan to address regional haze. Utilizing the mechanism outlined in Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code , commonly known as the Congressional Review Act, Congress seeks to nullify this particular EPA action. The resolution explicitly states that if passed, the EPA's rule will have no force or effect . This legislative action directly impacts the regulatory framework for air quality and visibility in Colorado, specifically concerning regional haze.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 364.
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 110. (CR S2106)
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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
USA119th CongressSJRES-139| Senate
| Updated: 4/29/2026
This joint resolution aims to exercise congressional authority to disapprove a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The targeted rule is titled "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period," which signifies the EPA's rejection of Colorado's plan to address regional haze. Utilizing the mechanism outlined in Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code , commonly known as the Congressional Review Act, Congress seeks to nullify this particular EPA action. The resolution explicitly states that if passed, the EPA's rule will have no force or effect . This legislative action directly impacts the regulatory framework for air quality and visibility in Colorado, specifically concerning regional haze.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 364.
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 110. (CR S2106)
View VoteMichael F. Bennet
Democratic Senator
Colorado
Environment and Public Works Committee
Environmental Protection
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)