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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.

HJRES79-119, HRES426-119,

House floor actions Actions

Floor
May. 22 2025	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143). Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)
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. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31. 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. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)
May. 20 2025	Rule H. Res. 426 passed House.
May. 19 2025	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. 05 2025	Held at the desk. Received in the House.

Library of Congress Actions

Floor
May. 22 2025	Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
May. 01 2025	Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.

Senate Actions

Floor
May. 01 2025	Message on Senate action sent to the House. Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229. Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2723, S2727)
Apr. 30 2025	Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2707-2709) Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 227.

Calendars
Mar. 14 2025	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.

Senate bill SJRES31-119

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".

Senate bill SJRES31-119

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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