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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 "Air Plan Approval; West Virginia; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

USA119th CongressSJRES-64| Senate 
| Updated: 7/22/2025
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution seeks to formally disapprove a specific rule promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) . Utilizing authority under the Congressional Review Act , the resolution targets the EPA's rule titled "Air Plan Approval; West Virginia; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period." This rule, published in the Federal Register, outlines the EPA's approval of West Virginia's plan to address regional haze. Should this resolution be enacted, the EPA's rule would be rendered without force or effect, effectively preventing its implementation.
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Timeline
Jul 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • July 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

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; West Virginia; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

USA119th CongressSJRES-64| Senate 
| Updated: 7/22/2025
This joint resolution seeks to formally disapprove a specific rule promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) . Utilizing authority under the Congressional Review Act , the resolution targets the EPA's rule titled "Air Plan Approval; West Virginia; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period." This rule, published in the Federal Register, outlines the EPA's approval of West Virginia's plan to address regional haze. Should this resolution be enacted, the EPA's rule would be rendered without force or effect, effectively preventing its implementation.
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Timeline
Jul 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • July 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted