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 "Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units: Temporary-Use Incinerators and Air Curtain Incinerators Used in Disaster Recovery.

Senate Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 85

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 "Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units: Temporary-Use Incinerators and Air Curtain Incinerators Used in Disaster Recovery.

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 1, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Sheldon Whitehouse

D - RI

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove and nullify an EPA rule regarding temporary-use incinerators and air curtain incinerators used in disaster recovery. The rule, published August 26, 2025, addresses commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units. If enacted, the EPA rule would have no force or effect.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove and nullify an EPA rule regarding temporary-use incinerators and air curtain incinerators used in disaster recovery. The rule, published August 26, 2025, addresses commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units. If enacted, the EPA rule would have no force or effect.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Uses Congressional Review Act to disapprove EPA incinerator rule for disaster recovery
The rule was published in Federal Register on August 26, 2025 (90 Fed. Reg. 41508)
Addresses temporary-use incinerators and air curtain incinerators used in disaster recovery
Introduced by Senator Whitehouse of Rhode Island
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution affects disaster recovery operations, waste management companies, and communities impacted by disasters. It would nullify regulations governing temporary incinerators used to dispose of debris after natural disasters. Environmental and public health groups, as well as communities near disaster sites, could be affected by changes to air quality standards for disaster waste disposal.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

85, 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 "Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units: Temporary-Use Incinerators and Air Curtain Incinerators Used in Disaster Recovery.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sjres-85