Bills · SJRES 188
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 188Air qualityAdministrative law and regulatory procedures
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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".
A legislative attempt to reverse the EPA's repeal of toxic emission standards for certain electric utilities.AI-written
INTRO APR 27· LAST ACTION JUN 3
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AI-writtenBlocks an EPA decision that would have removed air pollution limits for coal and oil-fired power plants.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution is part of a long-standing debate over how strictly the government should regulate 'hazardous air pollutants' like mercury. These substances are known to cause serious health issues, but the equipment needed to filter them out is expensive for energy companies. By blocking the EPA's repeal of these standards, this resolution seeks to prioritize environmental and public health protections over the potential cost savings for utility companies.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Disapproval of the EPA Rule
It identifies the specific regulation regarding 'National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants' for repeal, which is the necessary step to void the agency's action.
PROVISION 02
Invocation of the Congressional Review Act
This allows the resolution to bypass certain Senate delay tactics and requires only a simple majority to pass.
PROVISION 03
Ban on similar future rules
Under the law, if this resolution passes, the EPA cannot issue a 'substantially similar' rule in the future without a new law from Congress.
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ACTION TIMELINE
7 EVENTSJUN 3
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509)
MAY 12
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
MAY 12
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.
APR 27
Introduced in Senate
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Joint Resolution
NumberSJRES 188
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Last actionJun 3, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 27, 2026
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 188Air qualityAdministrative law and regulatory procedures
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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".
A legislative attempt to reverse the EPA's repeal of toxic emission standards for certain electric utilities.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 27, 2026· LAST ACTION JUN 3, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
5%
READING
2 min
