CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

RepublicanBill · H.J.Res. 43· House(119-HJRES-43)

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards Review for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels)".

Rep. Clyde
Age: 63 years
Georgia
Introduced
2/12/2025
Last activity
2/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Andrew Clyde
Cosponsors
None
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution seeks to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question relates to "New Source Performance Standards Review for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels)." If passed, the resolution would ensure the rule has no force or effect.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+2

    Business owners in the petroleum and chemical sectors will face fewer regulatory requirements for storage vessels.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1

    The reduction in industrial regulation may benefit rural communities hosting storage and petroleum facilities.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+1

    By nullifying EPA regulatory requirements for storage vessels, businesses face fewer compliance-related hurdles to expansion.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3

    The resolution nullifies EPA standards intended to regulate emissions from volatile organic and petroleum liquid storage vessels.

  • Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-1

    By removing regulations on petroleum liquid storage vessels, the bill reduces barriers to fossil fuel infrastructure management.