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.
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".
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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 20, 2025)
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.
What just happenedJun 20, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-20.
Who’s behind it
- Engrossed in SenateMay 1, 2025
- Placed on Calendar SenateMar 14, 2025
- Introduced in SenateMar 6, 2025
- Public LawJun 21, 2025
- Jun 20, 2025PresidentE40000
Became Public Law No: 119-20.
- Jun 20, 2025BecameLaw36000
Became Public Law No: 119-20.
- Jun 20, 2025PresidentE30000
Signed by President.
- Jun 20, 2025BecameLaw36000
Signed by President.
- Jun 10, 2025FloorE20000
Presented to President.
- Jun 10, 2025President28000
Presented to President.
- May 22, 2025FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- May 22, 2025FloorH37100
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
- May 22, 2025Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
- May 22, 2025FloorH30000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)
- May 21, 2025FloorH8D000
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, 2025FloorH35000
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- May 21, 2025FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31.
- May 21, 2025FloorH8D000
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, 2025FloorH30000
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)
- May 20, 2025FloorH1L220
Rule H. Res. 426 passed House.
- May 19, 2025FloorH1L210
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, 2025FloorH15000
Held at the desk.
- May 5, 2025FloorH14000
Received in the House.
- May 1, 2025Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- May 1, 2025Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
- May 1, 2025Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
- May 1, 2025Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2723, S2727)
- Apr 30, 2025Floor
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2707-2709)
- Apr 30, 2025Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 227.
- Mar 14, 2025Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.
- Mar 14, 2025Discharge
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Environment and Public Works Committee - Mar 14, 2025Committee14500
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Environment and Public Works Committee - Mar 6, 2025IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Mar 6, 2025IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate
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.