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; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

Senate Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 86

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; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 290.

Introduced:Dec 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Sheldon Whitehouse

D - RI

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This Congressional Review Act resolution disapproves the EPA rule approving South Dakota's Regional Haze Plan for the second implementation period (90 Fed. Reg. 41893, August 28, 2025). The resolution was discharged from committee by petition under expedited CRA procedures and placed directly on the Senate calendar.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 290.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This Congressional Review Act resolution disapproves the EPA rule approving South Dakota's Regional Haze Plan for the second implementation period (90 Fed. Reg. 41893, August 28, 2025). The resolution was discharged from committee by petition under expedited CRA procedures and placed directly on the Senate calendar.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Uses Congressional Review Act to disapprove EPA regional haze rule
Targets South Dakota Regional Haze Plan for second implementation period
Rule published August 28, 2025 (90 Fed. Reg. 41893)
Committee discharged by petition under 5 USC 802(c)
Placed on Senate Calendar No. 290 on December 9, 2025
Sponsored by Sen. Whitehouse (D-RI)

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

South Dakota's regional haze implementation could be nullified, requiring a new state plan. Visibility at Class I areas (national parks and wilderness) in the region would be affected. EPA would need to develop a federal implementation plan if state plan is rejected.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

86, 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; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sjres-86