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S.J.Res. 31Became law
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
Latest action date: Jun 20, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
Latest action
Jun 20, 2025
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Bill Summary
This 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 (89 Fed. Reg. 73293) and published on September 10, 2024. Among other elements, the rule requires sources of persistent and bioaccumulative hazardous air pollutants to continue to comply with certain major source emission standards under the Clean Air Act even if the sources reclassify as area sources.
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Became Public Law No: 119-20.
PresidentLibrary of CongressSigned by President.
BecameLawLibrary of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-20.
BecameLawLibrary of CongressSigned by President.
PresidentLibrary of CongressPresented to President.
PresidentLibrary of CongressPresented to President.
FloorHouse floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FloorHouse floor actionsOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
FloorHouse floor actionsPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
FloorLibrary of CongressConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)
FloorHouse floor actionsPOSTPONED 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.
FloorHouse floor actionsThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
FloorHouse floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31.
FloorHouse floor actionsRule 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.
FloorHouse floor actionsConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)
FloorHouse floor actionsRule H. Res. 426 passed House.
FloorHouse floor actionsRules 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.
FloorHouse floor actionsHeld at the desk.
FloorHouse floor actionsReceived in the House.
FloorHouse floor actionsMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
FloorSenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
FloorSenatePassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
FloorLibrary of CongressConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2723, S2727)
FloorSenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2707-2709)
FloorSenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 227.
FloorSenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.
CalendarsSenateSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
DischargeSenateSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
CommitteeLibrary of CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
IntroReferralSenateIntroduced in Senate
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