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 "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".
This resolution blocks an Environmental Protection Agency rule that added restrictions on large industrial facilities seeking to be regulated as smaller polluters. Under the Clean Air Act, major industrial polluters face strict technology-based emission caps, while smaller facilities follow less demanding requirements. Overturning the rule makes it easier for plants that reduce their toxic air emissions to switch to the lighter regulatory category without having to meet the additional safeguards established in 2024.
What this bill touches.
Who it helps · who it burdens.
Who opposes it
- Environmental Protection AgencyThe resolution nullifies the EPA's rule governing how major sources of hazardous air pollutants can be reclassified as area sources, stripping the agency's regulation of any legal force or effect.
The provisions, in plain language.
Disapproves and cancels the Environmental Protection Agency's rule regarding how major facilities that emit hazardous air pollutants can be reclassified as smaller "area sources" under the Clean Air Act, removing any legal force or effect from the rule.
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How members voted on S.J.Res. 31.
Recorded roll calls on this bill, most recent first. Open one to see each member's position.
How it moved.
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- Became Public Law No: 119-20.
- Signed by President.
- Presented to President.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 31, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31.
- Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)
- Rule H. Res. 426 passed House.
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 426 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
- Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2723, S2727)
- Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2707-2709)
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 227.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Introduced in Senate
- Became Public Law No: 119-20.
- Signed by President.
- Presented to President.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
- Rule H. Res. 426 passed House.
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 426 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 227.
- Introduced in Senate
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Sources & provenance
- Public Law 119-20
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Civic Herald. “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 "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act". (S.J.Res. 31, 119th Congress).” https://civicherald.app/bills/119-sjres-31. Congress.gov record as of Jul 27, 2026.