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 "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update".

Senate Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 60

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 "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update".

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vo

Introduced:Sep 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Sheldon Whitehouse

D - RI

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove and nullify an EPA rule that established emissions budgets and allowance allocations for Indiana under the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update. The rule addressed ozone pollution crossing state lines.

Latest Action

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 520. (consideration: CR S6631)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove and nullify an EPA rule that established emissions budgets and allowance allocations for Indiana under the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update. The rule addressed ozone pollution crossing state lines.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency interim final rule titled Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update published on May 20, 2025 (<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/20/2025-08964/emissions-budget-and-allowance-allocations-for-indiana-under-the-revised-cross-state-air-pollution">90 Federal Register 21423</a>).The interim final rule increases the permissible nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions from Indiana electricity generating units (EGUs) from May through September during 2024 and subsequent years.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Disapproves EPA emissions rule for Indiana
Uses Congressional Review Act authority
Relates to Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
Addresses interstate ozone pollution
Committee discharged by petition

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Indiana power plants and industrial facilities could continue operating under previous emissions standards rather than stricter EPA requirements. Downwind states that receive air pollution from Indiana may see continued elevated ozone levels.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Climate change and greenhouse gases

Congressional oversight

Electric power generation and transmission

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Indiana

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

60, 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 "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sjres-60