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".

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 61

119th Congress

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".

Became Public Law No: 119-14.

Introduced:May 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

H. Griffith

R - VA

Cosponsors

20

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Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This bill overturns an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that set limits on the amount of hazardous air pollutants that can be released from rubber tire manufacturing factories. By disapproving this EPA rule, the bill removes these restrictions and allows rubber tire factories to emit higher levels of these harmful pollutants.

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Became Public Law No: 119-14.

Introduced5/23/2025

StatusBecame Public Law No: 119-14.

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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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".

This bill overturns an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that set limits on the amount of hazardous air pollutants that can be released from rubber tire manufacturing factories. By disapproving this EPA rule, the bill removes these restrictions and al

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This bill overturns an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that set limits on the amount of hazardous air pollutants that can be released from rubber tire manufacturing factories. By disapproving this EPA rule, the bill removes these restrictions and allows rubber tire factories to emit higher levels of these harmful pollutants.

Bill Number: 61
Introduced: 5/23/2025
Status: Became Public Law No: 119-14.
Policy Area: Environmental Protection

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Title: 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".
Bill Number: 61
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Became Public Law No: 119-14.
Introduced: 5/23/2025
Summary: This bill overturns an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that set limits on the amount of hazardous air pollutants that can be released from rubber tire manufacturing factories. By disapproving this EPA rule, the bill removes these restrictions and allows rubber tire factories to emit highe

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill overturns an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that set limits on the amount of hazardous air pollutants that can be released from rubber tire manufacturing factories. By disapproving this EPA rule, the bill removes these restrictions and allows rubber tire factories to emit higher levels of these harmful pollutants.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing (89 Fed. Reg. 94886) and published on November 29, 2024. The rule addresses the decision in Louisiana Environmental Action Network v. EPA (D.C. Cir. 2020) by implementing emissions standards for the rubber processing subcategory of the rubber tire manufacturing industry to ensure all emissions of hazardous air pollutants from sources in the source category are regulated.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Overturns an EPA rule that limited hazardous air pollution from rubber tire manufacturing
Allows rubber tire factories to release higher levels of harmful air pollutants
Impacts local communities near rubber tire plants, exposing them to increased air pollution

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it will primarily affect people living near rubber tire manufacturing facilities, as the factories will no longer be required to limit their emissions of hazardous air pollutants. This could lead to dirtier air and increased health risks for these local communities, such as higher rates of respiratory illnesses, cancer, and other pollution-related problems.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Air quality

Climate change and greenhouse gases

Congressional oversight

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Manufacturing

Motor vehicles

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

61, 119th Congress (2025). "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".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hjres-61