Bills · SJRES 73
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 73Environmental 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 "National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings: Interim Final Rule".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a significant challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to regulate air pollution from common household and industrial products. If this bill becomes law, it means that new federal standards aimed at reducing airborne chemicals from aerosol coatings will not be implemented. This could have real-world impacts on air quality, especially in areas where these products are widely used or manufactured, and potentially affect public health for those sensitive to air pollutants.
For businesses, the bill's passage would mean they avoid the costs and operational changes associated with complying with new environmental regulations. If the bill doesn't pass, the EPA's rule would go into effect, potentially leading to reformulated products and a reduction in specific chemical emissions, which could be seen as a benefit for environmental protection and public health but a cost to manufacturers.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill officially disapproves of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) "National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings: Interim Final Rule."
This action would legally prevent the EPA's new emission standards for aerosol coatings from ever taking effect, negating the agency's regulatory effort.
PROVISION 02
It declares that the EPA rule shall have no force or effect.
This provision ensures the rule is nullified, meaning manufacturers will not be required to comply with the new VOC emission limits.
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BILL INFO
TypeSenate Joint Resolution
NumberSJRES 73
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 1, 2025
Last actionAug 1, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 1, 2025
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 73Environmental 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 "National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings: Interim Final Rule".
INTRODUCED AUG 1, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 1, 2025
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