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DemocratBill · S.J.Res. 120· Senate(119-SJRES-120)

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 "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions; Correction".

Rep. Whitehouse
Age: 71 years
Rhode Island
Introduced
3/9/2026
Last activity
3/9/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsored by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Cosponsors
None
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution was introduced in the Senate on March 9, 2026, by Mr. Whitehouse. It uses the procedures under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule. The targeted rule was submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency and relates to effluent limitations guidelines and standards for power generating point sources, specifically regarding deadline extensions and corrections. By passing this resolution, Congress aims to ensure the mentioned rule has no force or effect.

Yes

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+5

    Disapproving the EPA deadline extension rule aims to enforce stricter environmental compliance timelines for power plants.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5

    The resolution blocks an EPA rule that provided deadline extensions and corrections for power plant effluent limitations.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.