Bills · SJRES 64
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 64Environmental 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; West Virginia; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it touches on important issues of environmental protection, states' rights, and the balance of power between federal agencies and Congress. If this bill passes, it would immediately nullify a federal rule aimed at improving air quality and visibility in West Virginia, impacting the pace and method of pollution control in the state. This could lead to a less clear path for West Virginia to address regional haze, potentially affecting public health and natural scenic views.
On the other hand, if the bill fails, the EPA's rule approving West Virginia's plan would stand, allowing that plan to proceed. This debate highlights ongoing tensions between federal oversight of environmental standards and states' ability to craft their own solutions, as well as concerns over the economic impact of pollution controls versus the benefits of cleaner air. The outcome will influence air quality standards and regulatory approaches for environmental issues in West Virginia and could set precedents for how Congress uses its power to oversee federal agency rules.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Congress officially disapproves the Environmental Protection Agency's rule concerning "Air Plan Approval; West Virginia; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period."
This action prevents the EPA's specific approval of West Virginia's plan to reduce regional haze from taking effect.
PROVISION 02
The disapproved EPA rule (90 Fed. Reg. 29737 (July 7, 2025)) will have no legal standing or impact.
This ensures the federal government cannot enforce or act upon the provisions of the nullified EPA rule.
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2 EVENTSJUL 22
Introduced in Senate
JUL 22
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Joint Resolution
NumberSJRES 64
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 22, 2025
Last actionJul 22, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 22, 2025
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 64Environmental 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; West Virginia; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
INTRODUCED JUL 22, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 22, 2025
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