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RepublicanBill · H.J.Res. 66· House(119-HJRES-66)

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; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment".

Rep. Balderson
Age: 64 years
Ohio
Introduced
3/3/2025
Last activity
3/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Troy Balderson
Cosponsors
Republican - 9Democrat - 0
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 "Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment." If passed, the resolution would ensure that the rule has no force or effect. This action is being taken under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.

Yes

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+3

    By disapproving the EPA rule, the resolution limits federal regulatory intervention in state-level air plan processes.

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

    The reversal of the EPA rule may reduce the regulatory burden on industries and land use in Ohio, which often impacts rural communities.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-2

    The resolution prevents the EPA from implementing a technical amendment related to air plan approval in Ohio, which may reduce oversight of air quality protections.