Bills · 119th Congress · 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".

Where it stands

  1. Introduced3/6/25
  2. Passed SenatePassed 5/1/25
  3. HousePassed 5/22/25
  4. PresidentSigned 6/20/25
  5. LawPublic Law 119-20

Passed the Senate 52–46 on May 1, 2025 (Roll Call 229 →). Passed the House 216–212 on May 22, 2025 (Roll Call 143 →). Became Public Law 119-20 on June 20, 2025.

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Roll calls on this bill

Votes on passage
HouseOn Passage · 5/22/25PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic0 Yea · 211 Nay · 1 Not voting
  • Republican216 Yea · 1 Nay · 3 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
SenateOn the Joint Resolution · 5/1/25Joint resolutionA vote to pass a joint resolution. Like a bill, it becomes law once both chambers pass it and the president signs it — except a proposed constitutional amendment, which needs two-thirds of each chamber and ratification by three-quarters of the states.Senate glossary: joint resolution ↗
Joint Resolution Passed
  • Democratic0 Yea · 44 Nay · 1 Not voting
  • Republican52 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 2 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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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Sponsor
Sen. John R. Curtis ( Republican · UT)
Cosponsors
5
Introduced
3/6/25
Policy area
Environmental Protection

What happens next

Became Public Law 119-20.

All actions (26)
  1. 3/6/25Introduced in Senate
  2. 3/6/25Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  3. 3/14/25Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  4. 3/14/25Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.
  5. 4/30/25Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 227.
  6. 4/30/25Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2707-2709)
  7. 5/1/25Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2723, S2727)
  8. 5/1/25Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
  9. 5/1/25Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
  10. 5/1/25Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  11. 5/5/25Received in the House.
  12. 5/5/25Held at the desk.
  13. 5/19/25Rules 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.
  14. 5/20/25Rule H. Res. 426 passed House.
  15. 5/21/25Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)
  16. 5/21/25Rule 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.
  17. 5/21/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31.
  18. 5/21/25The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  19. 5/21/25POSTPONED 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.
  20. 5/22/25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)
  21. 5/22/25Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
  22. 5/22/25On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
  23. 5/22/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  24. 6/10/25Presented to President.
  25. 6/20/25Signed by President.
  26. 6/20/25Became Public Law No: 119-20.