Bill · S.J.Res. 188· Senate(119-SJRES-188)
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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".
- Introduced
- 4/27/2026
- Last activity
- 6/3/2026 — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509)
- Sponsored by
- Sheldon Whitehouse
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This joint resolution seeks to provide congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question involves "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal." If passed, the resolution would ensure that the rule has no force or effect. The resolution was introduced by Mr. Whitehouse in the Senate.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+5
The resolution prevents the repeal of emission standards for coal- and oil-fired power plants, thereby maintaining limits on hazardous air pollutants.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The resolution preserves existing EPA standards meant to limit hazardous air pollutants from utility steam generating units.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+3
Maintaining emission standards helps reduce air pollution levels often concentrated in urban industrial areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prevention of Rule Effect: By disapproving the rule, the resolution prevents the "Final Repeal" of the emission standards from taking effect (S.J. Res. 188).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text: The provided text does not list any negative consequences or burdens resulting from this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For White Americans+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Reduces Carbon Emissions+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 6/3/2026
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509)
- 5/12/2026
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.
- 4/27/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Introduced in Senate