119th Congress

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".

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Passed Senate
Passed House
To President
Became law

Sponsor: John R. Curtis(R-UT)
Introduced: Mar 6, 2025
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Committees: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Official text: Engrossed in Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (5)

Original cosponsors (3)

Added later (2)

Dan Sullivan (R-AK) · Mar 24, 2025
John Hoeven (R-ND) · Apr 2, 2025

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Public Law” version

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.

Roll-call votes

Date	Vote	Result	Your members
May 22, 2025 House #143	On Passage: Providing for congressional disapproval 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”	Passed	Set your home to see
May 1, 2025 Senate #229	S.J.Res. 31	Joint Resolution Passed	Set your home to see
Apr 30, 2025 Senate #227	Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 31	Motion to Proceed Agreed to	Set your home to see

Actions

Jun 20, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-20.
Jun 20, 2025
Signed by President.
Jun 10, 2025 · House
Presented to President.
May 22, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 22, 2025 · House
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
May 22, 2025 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)
May 21, 2025 · House
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, 2025 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 21, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31.
May 21, 2025 · 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 21, 2025 · House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)
May 20, 2025 · House
Rule H. Res. 426 passed House.
May 19, 2025 · House
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, 2025 · House
Held at the desk.
May 5, 2025 · House
Received in the House.
May 1, 2025 · Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 1, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
May 1, 2025 · Senate
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2723, S2727)
Apr 30, 2025 · Senate
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2707-2709)
Apr 30, 2025 · Senate
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 227.
Mar 14, 2025 · Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.
Mar 14, 2025 · Senate
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Mar 6, 2025 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate