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RepublicanBill · S.J.Res. 29· Senate(119-SJRES-29)

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 "Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment".

Rep. Husted
Age: 59 years
Ohio
Introduced
3/3/2025
Last activity
3/3/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsored by
Jon Husted
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 0
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution aims to provide 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. The resolution was introduced by Mr. Husted and Mr. Moreno.

Yes

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+2

    By disapproving a federal EPA rule regarding Ohio's air plan, the resolution effectively maintains state-level control or reverts to previous regulatory standards.

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

    The reversal of EPA air plan technical amendments may reduce regulatory burdens on industries often concentrated in rural areas like Ohio.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3

    The resolution reverses an EPA technical amendment regarding air plan approval in Ohio, which may reduce oversight or changes to air quality management.