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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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".

S. J. RES. 188 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''.

Introduced Apr 27, 2026

Latest action (Jun 3, 2026) Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509)

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This joint resolution would reject an Environmental Protection Agency rule that repealed emission standards for coal- and oil-fired electric utility power plants. If Congress approves this resolution, the EPA's repeal rule would be nullified and have no legal force or effect. The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act, a procedure that allows Congress to disapprove federal agency rules. The EPA rule being disapproved was published in February 2026 and had removed national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants from these types of power generation facilities.

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Sponsor (1)

Actions (5)
  1. Jun 3, 2026 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509) · senate
  2. May 12, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409. · senate
  3. May 12, 2026 Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). · senate
  4. Apr 27, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. · senate
  5. Apr 27, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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  • On the Motion to ProceedMotion to Proceed Rejected
    Senate · Roll call 135 · Jun 3, 2026

    46 Yea · 53 Nay · 1 Not voting

    • Democrats4Yea0Nay
    • Republicans0Yea3Nay
    • Independents1Yea0Nay

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More bills on these subjects (8)

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  • HR 9770 — Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (shares 5 subjects)
  • SJRES 139 — 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". (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 120 — 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; Correction". · Introduced Mar 9, 2026 · Cong. 119 84%
  • 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 83%
  • SJRES 106 — 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". · Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · Cong. 119 82%
  • SJRES 121 — 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 "Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review: Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources". · Introduced Mar 9, 2026 · Cong. 119 82%
  • SJRES 76 — 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 "Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule". · Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · Cong. 119 82%
  • SJRES 139 — 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". · Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · Cong. 119 78%

Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

April 27, 2026

Mr. Whitehouse introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works

May 12, 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 “National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal”.

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 “National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal” (91 Fed. Reg. 9088 (February 24, 2026)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Calendar No. 409

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. J. RES. 188

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”.

May 12, 2026

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

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