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".
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 by Sen. John R. Curtis
Signed into law.
This joint resolution removes the requirements for sources of persistent and bioaccumulative hazardous air pollutants to comply with certain major source emissions standards when those sources reclassify as area sources (which have less stringent standards). Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. The rule requires sources that seek to reclassify as area sources to implement certain control methods (e.g., continue to employ emission control methods required under the major sources requirements) to ensure they do not increase emissions beyond the major source requirements applicable at the time of reclassification.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
- Jun 20, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-20.
- Jun 20, 2025Signed by President.
- Jun 10, 2025Presented to President.
- May 22, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- May 22, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
- May 22, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
- May 22, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)
- May 21, 2025POSTPONED 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, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- May 21, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31.
- May 21, 2025Rule 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, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)
- May 20, 2025Rule H. Res. 426 passed House.
- May 19, 2025Rules 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, 2025Held at the desk.
- May 5, 2025Received in the House.
- May 1, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- May 1, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
- May 1, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
- May 1, 2025Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2723, S2727)
- Apr 30, 2025Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2707-2709)
- Apr 30, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 227.
- Mar 14, 2025Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.
- Mar 14, 2025Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Mar 6, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Mar 6, 2025Introduced in Senate