SJRES-31 : Became Public Law

This 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 (89 Fed. Reg. 73293) and published on September 10, 2024. Among other elements, the rule requires sources of persistent and bioaccumulative hazardous air pollutants to continue to comply with certain major source emission standards under the Clean Air Act even if the sources reclassify as area sources.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-06-20PresidentBecame Public Law No: 119-20.Library of Congress
2025-06-20PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2025-06-10FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2025-05-22FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2025-05-22VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).House floor actions
2025-05-22FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)House floor actions
2025-05-21FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2025-05-21FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2025-05-21FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31.House floor actions
2025-05-21FloorRule 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.House floor actions
2025-05-21FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)House floor actions
2025-05-20FloorRule H. Res. 426 passed House.House floor actions
2025-05-19FloorRules 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.House floor actions
2025-05-05FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2025-05-05FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2025-05-01FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2025-05-01VotePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.Senate
2025-05-01FloorConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2723, S2727)Senate
2025-04-30FloorMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2707-2709)Senate
2025-04-30VoteMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 227.Senate
2025-03-14CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.Senate
2025-03-14DischargeSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Senate
2025-03-06IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Senate
2025-03-06IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Air quality
  • Congressional oversight
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Legislative rules and procedure

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