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 "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".
USA119th CongressSJRES-31| Senate
| Updated: 6/20/2025
John R. Curtis
Republican Senator
Utah
Cosponsors (5)
Environment and Public Works Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This joint resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to formally disapprove and nullify a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The targeted EPA rule, published on September 10, 2024, pertains to the "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act." By passing this resolution, Congress ensures that the EPA's reclassification rule will have no force or effect . This action effectively blocks the EPA's attempt to alter the categorization of certain pollution sources under the Clean Air Act, maintaining the status quo regarding their regulatory classification.
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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. 31.
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 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 227.
View VoteMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2707-2709)
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2723, S2727)
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 426 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 426 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.
Rule H. Res. 426 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)
Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 31, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-20.
Environmental Protection
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Legislative rules and procedure
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 "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".
USA119th CongressSJRES-31| Senate
| Updated: 6/20/2025
This joint resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to formally disapprove and nullify a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The targeted EPA rule, published on September 10, 2024, pertains to the "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act." By passing this resolution, Congress ensures that the EPA's reclassification rule will have no force or effect . This action effectively blocks the EPA's attempt to alter the categorization of certain pollution sources under the Clean Air Act, maintaining the status quo regarding their regulatory classification.
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Timeline
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. 31.
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 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 227.
View VoteMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2707-2709)
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2723, S2727)
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 426 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 426 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.
Rule H. Res. 426 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)
Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 31, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-20.
John R. Curtis
Republican Senator
Utah
Cosponsors (5)
Environment and Public Works Committee
Environmental Protection
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Legislative rules and procedure