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DemocratBill · S.J.Res. 85· Senate(119-SJRES-85)

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 "Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units: Temporary-Use Incinerators and Air Curtain Incinerators Used in Disaster Recovery.

Rep. Whitehouse
Age: 71 years
Rhode Island
Introduced
10/1/2025
Last activity
10/1/2025 — 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 disapprove a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule pertains to "Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units: Temporary-Use Incinerators and Air Curtain Incinerators Used in Disaster Recovery." If passed, this resolution would ensure that the EPA rule has no force or effect. The resolution was introduced by Mr. Whitehouse in the Senate.

Yes

  • Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+3

    By invalidating the EPA rule, the resolution removes regulatory hurdles for using temporary-use incinerators during disaster recovery operations.

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

    The disapproval of a federal EPA rule can reduce federal oversight of local waste management practices during disasters.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5

    The resolution disapproves EPA regulations governing the use of temporary-use and air curtain incinerators during disaster recovery, which may reduce air quality protections.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?-2

    Reducing regulations on industrial incineration could lead to increased localized air pollution in populated areas.