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DemocratBill · S.J.Res. 73· Senate(119-SJRES-73)

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 Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings: Interim Final Rule".

Rep. Whitehouse
Age: 71 years
Rhode Island
Introduced
8/1/2025
Last activity
8/1/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsored by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Cosponsors
None
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution seeks to overturn a rule set by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question concerns "National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings: Interim Final Rule." If passed, this resolution would provide for congressional disapproval of that rule under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. The resolution states that the rule would have no force or effect.

Yes

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+2

    Business owners in the aerosol coating industry would face fewer regulatory requirements.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2

    The resolution removes regulatory burdens on manufacturers of aerosol coatings.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+1

    The resolution limits the scope of federal regulatory authority through congressional disapproval.

The opposite

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-2

    The disapproval of VOC emission standards may lead to higher levels of volatile organic compounds in the atmosphere.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-2

    The resolution removes EPA oversight regarding emission standards for aerosol coatings.