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".

United States119th CongressSJRES-188Senate
Latest legislative activity: Jun 3, 2026

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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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  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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  2. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.

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

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  4. 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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