S.J.Res. 31 — 119th Congress

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".

Originated in the Senate · Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · Environmental Protection

Latest action

Jun 20, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-20.

CRS summary

As of Jun 20, 2025

Public 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.

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Roll-call votes

3 on record
DateChamberQuestionMember pagesResult
May 22, 2025HouseOn Passage119th CongressPassed (216–212)
May 1, 2025SenateOn the Joint Resolution119th CongressJoint Resolution Passed (52–46)
Apr 30, 2025SenateOn the Motion to Proceed119th CongressMotion to Proceed Agreed to (52–40)

Member pages currently show roll-call votes from the 119th Congress only. The “Member pages” column marks votes from that congress.