S.J.Res. 31: 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".
A Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] |
| Policy area | Environmental Protection |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-20 — Became Public Law No: 119-20. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-27 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-06):
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.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Dan Sullivan | R AK 2025-03-24 |
| John Hoeven | R ND 2025-04-02 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S.J.Res. 31 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S.J.Res. 31?
S.J.Res. 31 is a Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: 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"..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S.J.Res. 31 are available on congress.gov.
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