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Congressional Disapproval of EPA Clean Air Act Rule

Original title: 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".

Last action · June 20, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-20.Sponsors: John Curtis and 5 others

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What This Bill Does

Congress has passed a joint resolution to nullify an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule regarding how industrial facilities are classified under the Clean Air Act. This action effectively cancels the rule, preventing it from having any legal force or effect.

Why it matters

This resolution immediately invalidates an EPA regulation that governed how 'major sources' of air pollution could be reclassified as 'area sources,' which changes the regulatory requirements and oversight levels for industrial facilities across the country.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Industrial facilities

These entities are subject to the regulatory classification standards under the Clean Air Act that were the subject of the nullified rule.

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Environmental Protection Agency

The agency is prohibited from enforcing the specific rule that was disapproved by Congress.

Key Facts

Congress formally disapproved the EPA rule titled 'Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act'.
The disapproved rule was originally published in the Federal Register at 89 Fed. Reg. 73293 on September 10, 2024.
The resolution mandates that the EPA rule shall have no force or effect.
The resolution was enacted as Public Law 119-20.

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The Senate passed the resolution on April 30 and May 1, 2025.
The House of Representatives passed the resolution on May 21, 2025.
The resolution was signed into law on June 20, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for a rule to have 'no force or effect'?

It means the regulation is legally void and cannot be enforced by the agency that created it.

Does this change how much pollution factories can emit?

The resolution nullifies the reclassification process for industrial sources, meaning the previous regulatory standards for those facilities remain in place rather than the standards proposed in the now-voided rule.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

26 actions

Jun 20, 2025PresidentEnrolled
Became Public Law No: 119-20.
Jun 20, 2025PresidentEnrolled
Signed by President.
Jun 10, 2025PresidentEnrolled
Presented to President.
May 22, 2025House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 22, 2025HouseFloor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
May 22, 2025HouseFloor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).

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May 22, 2025House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)
May 21, 2025House
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.
May 21, 2025House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 21, 2025House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31.
May 21, 2025House
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.
May 21, 2025House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)
May 20, 2025House
Rule H. Res. 426 passed House.
May 19, 2025House
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.
May 5, 2025House
Held at the desk.
May 5, 2025House
Received in the House.
May 1, 2025Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 1, 2025SenateFloor
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
May 1, 2025SenateFloor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
May 1, 2025Senate
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2723, S2727)
Apr 30, 2025Senate
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2707-2709)
Apr 30, 2025Senate
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 227.
Mar 14, 2025Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.
Mar 14, 2025Senate
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Mar 6, 2025SenateCommittee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mar 6, 2025SenateIntroduced
Introduced in Senate

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