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 Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment".
United States119th CongressSJRES-29Senate
Updated: Mar 3, 2025
Summary
This joint resolution proposes to disapprove a specific rule promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , leveraging the authority granted under the Congressional Review Act . The rule in question is identified as "Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment," which was published in the Federal Register on January 21, 2025. This legislative action aims to prevent the EPA's rule from having any legal standing or effect, thereby nullifying its provisions. Should Congress pass and the President sign this resolution, the EPA's action regarding Ohio's air plan approval would be entirely reversed. This means the rule would be rendered without force or effect, representing a direct congressional override of an executive branch regulation concerning environmental policy. The resolution specifically targets the withdrawal of a technical amendment related to Ohio's air plan.
Bill texts
All available records shown.
Timeline
Latest companion bill action
HJRES-66: 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 Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment".Introduced in House
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Senate
Introduced in Senate
All available records shown.