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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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".

USA119th CongressSJRES-188| Senate 
| Updated: 6/3/2026
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes to disapprove a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that sought to repeal specific environmental standards. The targeted EPA rule is the "Final Repeal" of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units. If enacted, this resolution would prevent the EPA's repeal from taking effect, thereby maintaining the existing federal protections against hazardous air emissions from these power sources. Utilizing the Congressional Review Act, this measure aims to ensure that the original standards for hazardous air pollutants from coal- and oil-fired power plants remain in force. By rendering the EPA's repeal rule without force or effect, the resolution effectively blocks the deregulation of these specific hazardous air emissions, preserving environmental safeguards.

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SJRES 118-88
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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review".
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 12, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.
May 12, 2026
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Jun 3, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509)
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  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-88
    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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review".


  • April 27, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • May 12, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.


  • May 12, 2026
    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).


  • June 3, 2026
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509)
    View Vote

Environmental Protection

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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".

USA119th CongressSJRES-188| Senate 
| Updated: 6/3/2026
This joint resolution proposes to disapprove a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that sought to repeal specific environmental standards. The targeted EPA rule is the "Final Repeal" of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units. If enacted, this resolution would prevent the EPA's repeal from taking effect, thereby maintaining the existing federal protections against hazardous air emissions from these power sources. Utilizing the Congressional Review Act, this measure aims to ensure that the original standards for hazardous air pollutants from coal- and oil-fired power plants remain in force. By rendering the EPA's repeal rule without force or effect, the resolution effectively blocks the deregulation of these specific hazardous air emissions, preserving environmental safeguards.

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Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-88
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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review".
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 12, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.
May 12, 2026
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Jun 3, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509)
View Vote
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-88
    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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review".


  • April 27, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • May 12, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.


  • May 12, 2026
    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).


  • June 3, 2026
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509)
    View Vote
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

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)