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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".

4/8/2025, 9:01 PM

Summary of Bill HJRES 79

Bill 119 hjres 79 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the reclassification of major sources as area sources under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies.

The rule in question, proposed by the EPA, seeks to reclassify certain major sources of air pollution as area sources. This reclassification could potentially have significant implications for how these sources are regulated and monitored under the Clean Air Act.

If Bill 119 hjres 79 is passed, it would signify Congress's disapproval of the EPA's rule and prevent it from going into effect. This would effectively maintain the current classification of major sources and ensure that they continue to be subject to the existing regulations and oversight outlined in the Clean Air Act. Overall, Bill 119 hjres 79 represents a congressional effort to exercise oversight and control over environmental regulations proposed by federal agencies, specifically in relation to the classification of major sources of air pollution.

Congressional Summary of HJRES 79

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency final 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.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 79

Bill HJRES 79 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2025. Bill HJRES 79 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2025.  Bill HJRES 79's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1328-1329) as of March 27, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 79

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
5
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 79

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 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".
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".

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