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 "Air Plan Approval; Florida; Revisions to Stationary Sources-Removal of Clean Air Interstate Rule Provisions".

Senate Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 65

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 "Air Plan Approval; Florida; Revisions to Stationary Sources-Removal of Clean Air Interstate Rule Provisions".

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 147.

Introduced:Sep 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Sheldon Whitehouse

D - RI

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

Congressional disapproval resolution under the Congressional Review Act to nullify an EPA rule approving Florida's revision to its state air quality plan. The EPA rule removed Clean Air Interstate Rule provisions from Florida's stationary source requirements. If enacted, the rule would have no force or effect.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 147.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Congressional disapproval resolution under the Congressional Review Act to nullify an EPA rule approving Florida's revision to its state air quality plan. The EPA rule removed Clean Air Interstate Rule provisions from Florida's stationary source requirements. If enacted, the rule would have no force or effect.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Disapproves EPA rule under Congressional Review Act
Targets Florida air plan revision on stationary sources
Would nullify removal of Clean Air Interstate Rule provisions
Published in Federal Register July 7, 2025
Resolution discharged by petition September 3, 2025

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Affects Florida stationary source air pollution requirements. If passed, maintains stricter Clean Air Interstate Rule standards. Benefits air quality advocates seeking stronger pollution controls. Florida industrial facilities would face continued CAIR requirements.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

65, 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 "Air Plan Approval; Florida; Revisions to Stationary Sources-Removal of Clean Air Interstate Rule Provisions".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sjres-65