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RepublicanBill · S.J.Res. 24· Senate(119-SJRES-24)

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: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".

Rep. Scott
Age: 61 years
South Carolina
Introduced
2/25/2025
Last activity
2/25/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsored by
Tim Scott
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 from the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question concerns "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing." If passed, the resolution would ensure that this rule has no force or effect. The measure was introduced in the Senate on February 25, 2025.

Yes

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+4

    Business owners in the tire manufacturing industry would face fewer regulatory requirements and associated costs.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3

    The resolution eliminates compliance costs associated with the EPA's hazardous air pollutant standards for tire manufacturers.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-6

    The resolution strikes down EPA standards intended to limit hazardous air pollutants from rubber tire manufacturing.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-3

    The resolution uses congressional authority to strip the EPA of its regulatory power over tire manufacturing emissions.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?-2

    The reduction in air pollutant standards may lead to increased local air pollution in areas near manufacturing facilities.