Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1328-1329)
This joint resolution, submitted under the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code), would disapprove and nullify the Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule titled "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act" (89 Fed. Reg. 73293, Sept. 10, 2024).
Progressives emphasize preserving public health and stricter controls
Relative to its intended legislative type (a statutory disapproval under the Congressional Review Act resulting in rescission of a specified agency rule), this resolution is legally focused and mechanically clear but minimalistic in supporting detail.
This joint resolution, submitted under the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code), would disapprove and nullify the Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule titled "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act" (89 Fed.
Reg. 73293, Sept. 10, 2024).
If enacted, the rule would be treated as having no force or effect.
Narrow and administratively simple but touches a contentious environmental rule; outcome hinges on chamber majorities and executive response.
Relative to its intended legislative type (a statutory disapproval under the Congressional Review Act resulting in rescission of a specified agency rule), this resolution is legally focused and mechanically clear but minimalistic in supporting detail.
Progressives emphasize preserving public health and stricter controls
These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.
Progressives emphasize preserving public health and stricter controls
Likely supportive of disapproval because the EPA action appears to reclassify certain major pollution sources as "area" sources, which could reduce regulatory controls.
Disapproving the rule is seen as preserving stricter Clean Air Act protections and protecting public health.
Cautious, pragmatic view: inclined to support disapproval if the EPA rule meaningfully weakens protections without clear cost-benefit justification.
Prefers careful review, targeted fixes, and bipartisan approaches rather than blunt use of CRA for complex environmental law changes.
Likely opposed to disapproval because the EPA rule appears to reclassify some major sources as area sources, which generally reduces regulatory burdens.
Prefers deregulatory administrative actions that lower compliance costs and regulatory complexity for businesses.
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Narrow and administratively simple but touches a contentious environmental rule; outcome hinges on chamber majorities and executive response.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Progressives emphasize preserving public health and stricter controls
Narrow and administratively simple but touches a contentious environmental rule; outcome hinges on chamber majorities and executive respons…
Relative to its intended legislative type (a statutory disapproval under the Congressional Review Act resulting in rescission of a specified agency rule), this resolution is legally focused and mechanically clear but mi…
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