Some industrial facilities will not use this EPA rule to change how they are classified for hazardous air pollution. Congress canceled the rule, so EPA cannot enforce it. The resolution does not create new pollution limits.
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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 "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act". is a Senate bill signed into law. The latest recorded action: Became Public Law No: 119-20.
Latest action on S.J.Res. 31: Became Public Law No: 119-20.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects industrial facilities that emit hazardous air pollutants and may want to change how EPA classifies them. It also affects EPA because the agency cannot use this specific rule. Communities near these facilities could be affected if the classification changes what pollution controls apply.
Why this matters: This matters because a facility’s label can affect what air pollution controls it must follow. Canceling the EPA rule keeps that rule from changing the system. The exact result depends on the older EPA rules and guidance that remain in place. The resolution also shows Congress using a direct tool to block an agency rule after it is issued.
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Officially: 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".
Some industrial facilities will not use this EPA rule to change how they are classified for hazardous air pollution. Congress canceled the rule, so EPA cannot enforce it. The resolution does not create new pollution limits.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S.J.RES.31. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Signed into law
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Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
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Senate Floor Vote
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Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
Latest: Became Public Law No: 119-20. (6/20/2025)
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to 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"., then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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