S.J.Res. 31 Became law · Public Law 119-20 Environmental Protection

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".

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] Introduced March 6, 2025 Cosponsors 5 (5 R) Latest action June 20, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Congress.gov

Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Jun 20, 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-20.
  2. Jun 20, 2025 Signed by President.
  3. Jun 10, 2025 Presented to President.
  4. May 22, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. May 22, 2025 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
  6. May 22, 2025 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
  7. May 22, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)
  8. May 21, 2025 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.
  9. May 21, 2025 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  10. May 21, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31.
  11. May 21, 2025 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.
  12. May 21, 2025 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)

Congressional and federal records come from official public sources: the House Clerk, the U.S. Senate, GovInfo and the Library of Congress (bill status), the Federal Register, and the congress-legislators project. They are copied on a schedule and may lag the official record by a few hours; the official sources govern. News and coverage counts are drawn from the 4Search index and reflect what the press published, not 4Search's views. Nothing here is an endorsement of any candidate, party or position. Terms of use.