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S.J.Res. 31: Disapproval of Environmental Protection Agency rule: Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act

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 "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".

Became LawPublic Law 119-20, signed Jun 20, 2025

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 6, 2025
  2. Passed Senate (completed)May 1, 2025, 52–46
  3. Passed House (completed)May 22, 2025, 216–212
  4. To the President (completed)Jun 10, 2025
  5. Became law (completed)Jun 20, 2025

Summary

Public Law, Jun 20, 2025

This joint resolution removes the requirements for sources of persistent and bioaccumulative hazardous air pollutants to comply with certain major source emissions standards when those sources reclassify as area sources (which have less stringent standards). Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. The rule requires sources that seek to reclassify as area sources to implement certain control methods (e.g., continue to employ emission control methods required under the major sources requirements) to ensure they do not increase emissions beyond the major source requirements applicable at the time of reclassification.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, May 22, 2025

On Passage

Passed 216–212

Yea 216majority 215Nay 212

  • Democrats0 yea, 211 nay
  • Republicans215 yea, 1 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) voted Nay

See how all 428 members voted

Showing 432 of 432 members

Yea 216

Republicans (215)

Independents (1)

Nay 212

Republicans (1) broke with their party

Democrats (211)

Not voting 4

Republicans (3)

Democrats (1)

Senate final vote, May 1, 2025

On the Joint Resolution

Passed 52–46

Yea 52majority 50Nay 46

  • Democrats0 yea, 44 nay
  • Republicans52 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents0 yea, 2 nay
See how all 98 members voted

Showing 100 of 100 members

Yea 52

Nay 46

Independents (2)

Not voting 2

Republicans (1)

Democrats (1)

Roll calls

3 votes on this bill

Showing 3 of 3 roll calls

  • May 22, 2025HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 216–212
    Roll call 143 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats021101
    Republicans215103
    Independents1000
    Total21621204

    House roll call 143: On Passage. Passed.

    1 crossed party lines: 1 Republican

    How each member voted (432)
  • May 1, 2025SenateOn the Joint ResolutionFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 52–46
    Roll call 229 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats04401
    Republicans52001
    Independents0200
    Total524602

    Senate roll call 229: On the Joint Resolution. Joint Resolution Passed.

    How each member voted (100)
  • Apr 30, 2025SenateMotion to proceedPassed, yea-nay 52–40
    Roll call 227 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats03906
    Republicans52001
    Independents0101
    Total524008

    Senate roll call 227: On the Motion to Proceed. Motion to Proceed Agreed to.

    How each member voted (100)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

5

Who scored on this bill

180 points earned
  1. 1John Curtis R-UT SponsorIntroduced, discharged, passed Senate, passed House, became law5 events+154
  2. 2Brian Fitzpatrick R-PA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 3Shelley Capito R-WVCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  4. 3Kevin Cramer R-NDCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  5. 3John Hoeven R-NDCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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History

  1. Jun 20, 2025Signed by the President. Became Public Law 119-20.
  2. Jun 10, 2025Presented to the President.
  3. May 22, 2025Passed the House, 216–212.
  4. May 1, 2025Passed the Senate, 52–46.
  5. Mar 6, 2025Introduced in the Senate by John Curtis.
Show the full action history (26 actions)
  1. Jun 20, 2025Signed by President.
  2. Jun 20, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-20.
  3. Jun 10, 2025Presented to President.
  4. May 22, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)
  5. May 22, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
  6. May 22, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
  7. May 22, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. May 21, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)
  9. May 21, 2025Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.
  10. May 21, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31.
  11. May 21, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  12. May 21, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 31, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  13. May 20, 2025Rule H. Res. 426 passed House.
  14. May 19, 2025Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 426 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.
  15. May 5, 2025Received in the House.
  16. May 5, 2025Held at the desk.
  17. May 1, 2025Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2723, S2727)
  18. May 1, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
  19. May 1, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
  20. May 1, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  21. Apr 30, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 227.
  22. Apr 30, 2025Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2707-2709)
  23. Mar 14, 2025Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  24. Mar 14, 2025Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.
  25. Mar 6, 2025Introduced in Senate
  26. Mar 6, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.