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".
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This bill uses a process called the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to cancel a regulation that was issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The specific rule being canceled set limits on hazardous air pollutants — toxic substances released into the air — from rubber tire manufacturing facilities. In other words, Congress voted to reject the EPA's pollution standards for tire factories, and the President signed that rejection into law.
The EPA's original rule was designed to reduce emissions of harmful chemicals from plants that make rubber tires. By passing this disapproval resolution, Congress has effectively stopped that rule from taking effect, meaning tire manufacturers are no longer required to meet those specific emission standards. Additionally, under the Congressional Review Act, the EPA is generally prohibited from issuing a substantially similar rule in the future without new authorization from Congress.
This legislation primarily affects rubber tire manufacturing companies and the communities near those facilities. Manufacturers would have faced new costs to comply with the EPA's emission standards, so the disapproval relieves them of those requirements. On the other hand, residents living near tire plants — who may have benefited from reduced exposure to hazardous air pollutants — will not see those specific protections put in place. Environmental and public health groups and industry stakeholders had differing views on the original rule, making this a notable decision in the area of industrial air quality regulation.
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Became Public Law No: 119-14.
May 23, 2025
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Became Public Law No: 119-14.
May 23, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-14.
May 23, 2025Signed by President.
May 23, 2025Signed by President.
May 23, 2025Presented to President.
May 16, 2025Presented to President.
May 16, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 7, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 45. Record Vote Number: 232.
May 6, 2025Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2763, S2767-2768)
May 6, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 45. Record Vote Number: 232.
May 6, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 43. Record Vote Number: 231.
May 5, 2025Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2751)
May 5, 2025Received in the Senate, read twice.
Mar 6, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 5, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 202 (Roll no. 58). (text: CR H986)
Mar 5, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 202 (Roll no. 58). (text: CR H986)
Mar 5, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H996-997)
Mar 5, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 61, 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.
Mar 5, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 5, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 61.
Mar 5, 2025Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61 and S.J. Res. 11. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.
Mar 5, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H986-991)
Mar 5, 2025Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 177 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61 and S.J. Res. 11. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.
Mar 3, 2025Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2025Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 25, 2025