Bill · S.J.Res. 14· Senate(119-SJRES-14)
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 "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020".
- Introduced
- 2/5/2025
- Last activity
- 2/5/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Roger Marshall
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question involves the "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020." If passed, this resolution would ensure the EPA rule has no force or effect.
Yes· 3 of 4
Is this likely to create jobs?+1
Preventing the hydrofluorocarbon phasedown may reduce regulatory costs for industries that use these substances.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+1
The resolution reduces the regulatory burden on businesses that rely on hydrofluorocarbons.
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
Business owners in manufacturing or refrigeration sectors avoid the costs associated with the EPA's phasedown rule.
The opposite
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
The resolution prevents the EPA from phasing down hydrofluorocarbons, which are potent greenhouse gases.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-4
By stopping the EPA rule, the resolution weakens protections aimed at reducing high-impact chemical emissions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prevention of EPA Rule Implementation: By disapproving the rule, the resolution would prevent the "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons" from taking effect, as stated in the resolution text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions-5Improves Environmental Protections-4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+1
- 2/5/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HJRES-30: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020".
- 119-HJRES-38: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020".