Bills · SJRES 60
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 60IndianaAdministrative 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 "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it's about who gets to decide how much pollution is allowed in our air and how clean our environment is. If this bill passes, it would prevent a federal rule aimed at reducing air pollution from Indiana from taking effect. This could mean more air pollution traveling from Indiana to other states, potentially impacting public health for millions of people downwind, contributing to respiratory illnesses and other health problems.
If the bill does not pass, the EPA's rule would go into effect, potentially leading to cleaner air for Indiana and neighboring states, but possibly increasing costs for Indiana's power plants and industries to meet the new limits. Voters should care because it affects the balance between environmental protection, business costs, and state versus federal authority over environmental regulations.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Congress cancels the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update."
This specific EPA rule, which aimed to set pollution limits for Indiana, will not go into effect.
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5 EVENTSSEP 16
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 520. (consideration: CR S6631)
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Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 142.
JUN 27
Introduced in Senate
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Joint Resolution
NumberSJRES 60
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 27, 2025
Last actionSep 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 27, 2025
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 60IndianaAdministrative 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 "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update".
INTRODUCED JUN 27, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 16, 2025
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