Bill · S.J.Res. 65· Senate(119-SJRES-65)
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; Florida; Revisions to Stationary Sources-Removal of Clean Air Interstate Rule Provisions".
- Introduced
- 7/22/2025
- Last activity
- 9/3/2025 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 147.
- Sponsored by
- Sheldon Whitehouse
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This joint resolution seeks to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question relates to "Air Plan Approval; Florida; Revisions to Stationary Sources--Removal of Clean Air Interstate Rule Provisions." If passed, the rule would have no force or effect.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite· 3 of 17
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-3
Disapproving the EPA rule could hinder efforts to reduce carbon emissions in Florida.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3
Disapproving an EPA rule related to air quality might weaken environmental protections.
Would children be better off under this?-2
Potential negative impacts on air quality could disproportionately affect children's health.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prevents the removal of Clean Air Interstate Rule provisions: Because the resolution seeks to disapprove the rule that removes these provisions, it would maintain the existing requirements for stationary sources in Florida.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Prevents revisions to stationary source rules: By disapproving the EPA rule, the resolution stops the specific revisions to stationary sources in Florida from taking effect.
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 Children-2Good For Low Income Households-2Good For Retirees-2Good For Seniors-2Good For Urban Residents-2Good For African Americans-1Good For Asian Americans-1Good For Hispanic Americans-1Good For Middle Aged-1Good For Middle Class Households-1Good For People With Disabilities-1Good For Rural Residents-1Good For Students-1Good For White Americans-1Good For Young Adults-1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-3Reduces Carbon Emissions-3
- 9/3/2025
- 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. 147.
- 7/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Introduced in Senate