United StatesHouse Joint Resolution 79HJRES 79
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".
Environmental Protection
2 pages
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- senate
- president
Last progress March 24, 2025 (8 months ago)
Introduced on March 24, 2025 by Julie Fedorchak
House Votes
Pending Committee
March 24, 2025 (8 months ago)Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Presidential Signature
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AI Summary
This measure seeks to block an Environmental Protection Agency rule about how certain industrial sites are labeled under the Clean Air Act. It targets an EPA action called “Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act,” and would formally disapprove that rule if enacted .
- What this means: If passed, the EPA’s rule would not take effect. The rule deals with when a facility is treated as a “major source” versus an “area source” for hazardous air pollutants under Section 112, which can affect how strictly a facility is controlled for pollution .
| Key point | What it does |
|---|---|
| Who is affected | Facilities regulated for hazardous air pollutants under Clean Air Act Section 112, and communities near them |
| What changes | Congress would overturn the EPA’s reclassification rule, stopping it from taking effect |
| Why it matters | How a site is classified can influence the level of pollution controls it must follow |
Text Versions
Text as it was Introduced in House
ViewMarch 24, 2025•2 pages
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