Bills · SJRES 119
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 119Environmental 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 "Air Plan Approval; Montana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a direct challenge to the federal government's role in setting and enforcing environmental standards for states. Regional haze not only obscures beautiful natural landscapes, like those found in Montana's national parks, but it can also contribute to public health issues. If this bill becomes law, the EPA's specific plan to improve air quality and visibility in Montana, aimed at addressing regional haze, would not move forward.
This could mean that efforts to clear up the air in Montana's scenic areas might be delayed, altered, or become less stringent, depending on what alternative actions (if any) are taken. If the bill does not pass, the EPA's rule approving Montana's haze plan would proceed as intended, meaning the EPA's vision for air quality improvements would be implemented.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Congress uses a specific procedure (under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code) to reject a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
This provision directly nullifies a federal agency's action, demonstrating congressional oversight over the regulatory process.
PROVISION 02
The specific EPA rule being rejected is titled 'Air Plan Approval; Montana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period,' which was published on November 28, 2025.
This clearly identifies the exact environmental regulation for Montana that would be stopped if the bill passes.
PROVISION 03
The resolution states that if passed, the EPA rule mentioned 'shall have no force or effect.'
This ensures the EPA rule cannot be implemented or enforced once the joint resolution becomes law.
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MAR 9
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Joint Resolution
NumberSJRES 119
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 9, 2026
Last actionMar 9, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 9, 2026
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 119Environmental 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 "Air Plan Approval; Montana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
INTRODUCED MAR 9, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 9, 2026
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