SJRES 188·Federal·senate
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".
IntroducedFiled Apr 27, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D)
Latest Action
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509)
Jun 3, 2026
Summary
The joint resolution would disapprove the EPA rule that repeals national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants from coal‑ and oil‑fired electric utility steam generators. If adopted, the rule would have no legal effect, keeping the existing standards in place. The measure reflects congressional opposition to rolling back pollution controls on power plants.
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