A joint resolution 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".

Senate Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 31

119th Congress

A joint resolution 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".

Became Public Law No: 119-20.

Introduced:Jun 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John Curtis

R - UT

Cosponsors

5

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Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This bill overturns a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency that allowed certain major air pollution sources to be reclassified as smaller 'area sources'. By undoing this rule, the bill aims to maintain stricter regulations on these major pollution sources to protect public health and the environment.

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Became Public Law No: 119-20.

Introduced6/20/2025

StatusBecame Public Law No: 119-20.

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A joint resolution 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".

This bill overturns a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency that allowed certain major air pollution sources to be reclassified as smaller 'area sources'. By undoing this rule, the bill aims to maintain stricter regulations on these major pollution sou

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This bill overturns a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency that allowed certain major air pollution sources to be reclassified as smaller 'area sources'. By undoing this rule, the bill aims to maintain stricter regulations on these major pollution sources to protect public health and the environment.

Bill Number: 31
Introduced: 6/20/2025
Status: Became Public Law No: 119-20.
Policy Area: Environmental Protection

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Title: A joint resolution 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".
Bill Number: 31
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Became Public Law No: 119-20.
Introduced: 6/20/2025
Summary: This bill overturns a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency that allowed certain major air pollution sources to be reclassified as smaller 'area sources'. By undoing this rule, the bill aims to maintain stricter regulations on these major pollution sources to protect public health and the en

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill overturns a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency that allowed certain major air pollution sources to be reclassified as smaller 'area sources'. By undoing this rule, the bill aims to maintain stricter regulations on these major pollution sources to protect public health and the environment.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled <em>Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act</em> (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.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill disapproves and blocks implementation of an EPA rule that would have allowed some major air pollution sources to be reclassified as less-regulated 'area sources'.
Maintaining the stricter 'major source' classification means these facilities will continue to face tougher emissions limits and pollution control requirements under the Clean Air Act.
The goal is to prevent a weakening of air pollution regulations and keep stronger protections in place for communities near major industrial sites.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would impact owners and operators of industrial facilities like power plants, factories, and refineries that would have been able to reclassify under the overturned EPA rule. They will have to continue complying with the more stringent regulations for major pollution sources, which could require investments in additional pollution controls or process changes. Local communities living near these major facilities will also continue benefiting from the stronger environmental protections.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Air quality

Congressional oversight

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Legislative rules and procedure

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

31, 119th Congress (2025). "A joint resolution 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".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sjres-31