S.J.Res. 31
Became lawA 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".
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Official source on Congress.gov ↗[119th Congress Public Law 20] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 139 STAT. 71]] Public Law 119-20 119th Congress 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''. <<NOTE: June 20, 2025 - [S.J. Res. 31]>> Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves 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'' (89 Fed. Reg. 73293 (September 10, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Approved June 20, 2025. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.J. Res. 31: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 171 (2025): Apr. 30, May 1, considered and passed Senate. May 21, considered and passed House. <all>
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This bill is a joint resolution that disapproves a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the classification of major sources of air pollution. Specifically, it targets the rule that reclassifies certain major sources as area sources under the Clean Air Act. By passing this resolution, Congress ensures that the EPA's rule will not take effect.
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