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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 "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

S. J. RES. 139 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period''.

Introduced Mar 19, 2026

Latest action (Apr 29, 2026) Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 110. (CR S2106)

Referred to
Environment and Public Works Committee
Policy area
Environmental Protection
Issues
Climate & Energy
Legislative subjects (5)
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Summary

This joint resolution provides for congressional disapproval of an Environmental Protection Agency rule titled "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period," which was published in the Federal Register on January 26, 2026. If enacted, the resolution would nullify the EPA rule and prevent it from taking effect. The resolution was introduced under the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to disapprove agency rules through a streamlined legislative process.

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Sponsor (1)
2 cosponsors

Actions (5)
  1. Apr 29, 2026 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 110. (CR S2106) · senate
  2. Mar 19, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 364. · senate
  3. Mar 19, 2026 Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). · senate
  4. Mar 19, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. · senate
  5. Mar 19, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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Roll-call votes (1)

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  • On the Motion to ProceedMotion to Proceed Rejected
    Senate · Roll call 110 · Apr 29, 2026

    46 Yea · 52 Nay · 2 Not voting

    • Democrats4Yea0Nay
    • Republicans0Yea3Nay
    • Independents1Yea0Nay

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    Nay(3)

More bills on these subjects (8)

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  • HR 9770 — Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (shares 5 subjects)
  • SJRES 188 — 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". (shares 5 subjects)
  • HR 4214 — Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act (shares 5 subjects)
  • S 2882 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 (shares 5 subjects)
  • HR 5450 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 (shares 5 subjects)
  • HJRES 89 — Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". (shares 5 subjects)
  • HJRES 88 — Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". (shares 5 subjects)
  • HJRES 61 — 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: Rubber Tire Manufacturing". (shares 5 subjects)

Similar bills (6)

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  • SJRES 86 — 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 "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period". · Introduced Jan 7, 2026 · Cong. 119 91%
  • SJRES 122 — 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 "Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period". · Introduced Mar 9, 2026 · Cong. 119 91%
  • SJRES 64 — 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 "Air Plan Approval; West Virginia; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period". · Introduced Jul 22, 2025 · Cong. 119 91%
  • SJRES 119 — 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 "Air Plan Approval; Montana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period". · Introduced Mar 9, 2026 · Cong. 119 89%
  • SJRES 65 — 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 "Air Plan Approval; Florida; Revisions to Stationary Sources-Removal of Clean Air Interstate Rule Provisions". · Introduced Sep 3, 2025 · Cong. 119 82%
  • SJRES 60 — 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 "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update". · Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · Cong. 119 82%

Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

March 19, 2026

Mr. Bennet (for himself, Mr. Whitehouse, and Mr. Hickenlooper) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works

March 19, 2026

Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

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 “Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period”.

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 “Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period” (91 Fed. Reg. 3048 (January 26, 2026)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Calendar No. 364

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. J. RES. 139

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 “Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period”.

March 19, 2026

Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

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