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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 "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category--Deadline Extensions''.
Summary
- Congress disapproves of an Environmental Protection Agency rule on effluent limitations guidelines and standards for steam electric power generating plants.
- The disapproved rule relates to extensions to compliance deadlines for the steam electric power generation category.
- If enacted, the resolution would nullify the EPA rule and prevent it from taking effect or continuing in force.
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Sponsor (1)
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![Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]](https://media.civicgate.org/people/d/politicians/W000802.thumb.jpg)
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon (D-RI)
Actions (2)
- Feb 4, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. · senate
- Feb 4, 2026 Introduced in Senate
Text versions (1)
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 4, 2026
Mr. Whitehouse introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
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 “Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category—Deadline Extensions”.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category—Deadline Extensions” (90 Fed. Reg. 61328 (December 31, 2025)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>
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