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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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Became Public Law No: 119-20.

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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Mar 6, 2025
Recorded roll calls
3

Status detail: Congress.gov records that the measure became law.

Plain-language overview

What this bill does

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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Official CRS policy area

Environmental Protection

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Legislative rules and procedure

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Action timeline

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  1. Signed by President.

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  2. Became Public Law No: 119-20.

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  3. Became Public Law No: 119-20.

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  4. Signed by President.

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  5. Presented to President.

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  6. Presented to President.

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  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  8. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).

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  9. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).

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  10. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)

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  11. 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.

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  12. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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  13. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31.

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  14. 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.

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  15. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)

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  16. Rule H. Res. 426 passed House.

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  17. 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.

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  18. Held at the desk.

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  19. Received in the House.

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  20. Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.

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  21. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.

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  22. Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2723, S2727)

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  23. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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  24. Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2707-2709)

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  25. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 227.

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  26. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

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  27. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.

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  28. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

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  29. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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  30. Introduced in Senate

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Roll-call votes

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PassedMay 22, 2025House · Roll call 143

On Passage

216 Yea212 Nay4 Not Voting
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Andy HarrisNot Voting
David ScottNay
Donald NorcrossNot Voting
Doug LaMalfaYea
Eric SwalwellNay
Marjorie Taylor GreeneYea
Mark E. GreenYea
Mikie SherrillNay
Neal P. DunnNot Voting
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickNay
Tony GonzalesYea
Joint Resolution Passed (52-46)May 1, 2025Senate · Roll call 229

On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 31

46 Nay52 Yea2 Not Voting
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Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-40)Apr 30, 2025Senate · Roll call 227

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 31

40 Nay52 Yea8 Not Voting
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Bernard SandersNot Voting
Gary C. PetersNot Voting
Mark R. WarnerNot Voting
Martin HeinrichNot Voting
Mitch McConnellNot Voting
Peter WelchNot Voting

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