Bill · S.J.Res. 60· Senate(119-SJRES-60)
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 "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update".
- Introduced
- 6/27/2025
- Last activity
- 9/16/2025 — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 520. (consideration: CR S6631)
- Sponsored by
- Sheldon Whitehouse
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This joint resolution seeks to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question involves "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update." If this resolution passes, the EPA rule will have no force or effect.
Yes
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Reducing environmental regulatory burdens may benefit energy-producing or industrial business owners in Indiana.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+5
The bill promotes state autonomy by challenging federal environmental oversight in Indiana.
The opposite
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
By disapproving the EPA rule on emissions budget and allowances, the bill likely reduces the stringency of emissions controls.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
Disapproving the EPA emissions rule may weaken environmental protections regarding air pollution in Indiana.
Does this give the federal government more power?-5
The bill seeks to reduce federal regulatory power by nullifying an EPA rule.
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
The provided text does not contain details regarding the specific contents of the EPA rule or the predicted impacts of its implementation or disapproval. Therefore, I cannot identify specific benefits or positive outcomes for individuals or groups.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
The provided text does not contain details regarding the specific contents of the EPA rule or the predicted impacts of its implementation or disapproval. Therefore, I cannot identify specific burdens or negative consequences for individuals or groups.
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
- Improves Environmental Protections-5Reduces Carbon Emissions-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+5Increases Federal Power-5
- 9/16/2025
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 520. (consideration: CR S6631)
- 8/1/2025
- 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. 142.
- 6/27/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Introduced in Senate