Bill · S.J.Res. 67· Senate(119-SJRES-67)
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: Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing Facilities Technology Review: Interim Final Rule".
- Introduced
- 7/22/2025
- Last activity
- 7/22/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Sheldon Whitehouse
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution is about Congress disapproving a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants related to iron and steel manufacturing facilities. The rule in question is the "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing Facilities Technology Review: Interim Final Rule". If the resolution passes, the EPA rule will have no force or effect.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Steel manufacturing business owners benefit from reduced regulatory compliance costs.
Would union members be better off under this?+2
Industry viability can support steelworker union jobs by reducing costs.
Is this likely to create jobs?+1
Reducing regulatory burdens on steel manufacturing may support industry growth and job stability.
The opposite· 3 of 15
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-7
The bill explicitly removes a rule intended to regulate hazardous air pollutants.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
Disapproving emission standards for steel manufacturing allows for potentially higher hazardous air pollutants.
Would children be better off under this?-4
Children are more vulnerable to the health effects of hazardous air pollutants.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
The resolution disapproves of an EPA rule regarding emission standards for iron and steel manufacturing. If the EPA rule is burdensome or ineffective, disapproving it could lead to economic benefits for those industries, which could translate to job security or lower costs, eventually benefiting consumers. (See: Entire text)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Disapproving the EPA rule means the existing (or lack of) standards for hazardous air pollutants from iron and steel manufacturing will remain. This could negatively impact public health if the EPA rule aimed to reduce pollution and protect communities from harmful emissions. (See: Entire text)
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 Business Owners+5Good For Union Workers+2Good For Children-4Good For Retirees-4Good For Seniors-4Good For Urban Residents-4Good For African Americans-3Good For Hispanic Americans-3Good For Low Income Households-3Good For People With Disabilities-3Good For Middle Aged-2Good For Young Adults-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-7Reduces Carbon Emissions-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Increases Job Creation+1Improves Consumer Protection-2
- 7/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Introduced in Senate