Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule".

7/5/2024, 1:45 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill 118 hjres 177 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric generating units. The rule in question pertains to the New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric generating units, as well as emission guidelines for existing fossil fuel-fired electric generating units. Additionally, the rule seeks to repeal the Affordable Clean Energy Rule.

If passed, this bill would essentially nullify the EPA's rule and prevent it from being implemented. The reasoning behind this disapproval is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it is likely that some members of Congress believe that the rule is overly burdensome on the fossil fuel industry or that it infringes on states' rights.

Overall, Bill 118 hjres 177 is a significant piece of legislation that could have far-reaching implications for the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. It will be interesting to see how Congress ultimately decides to vote on this bill and what impact it will have on environmental policy moving forward.
Congress
118

Number
HJRES - 177

Introduced on
2024-07-02

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/2/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill 118 hjres 177 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric generating units. The rule in question pertains to the New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric generating units, as well as emission guidelines for existing fossil fuel-fired electric generating units. Additionally, the rule seeks to repeal the Affordable Clean Energy Rule.

If passed, this bill would essentially nullify the EPA's rule and prevent it from being implemented. The reasoning behind this disapproval is not explicitly stated in the bill itself, but it is likely that some members of Congress believe that the rule is overly burdensome on the fossil fuel industry or that it infringes on states' rights.

Overall, Bill 118 hjres 177 is a significant piece of legislation that could have far-reaching implications for the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. It will be interesting to see how Congress ultimately decides to vote on this bill and what impact it will have on environmental policy moving forward.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule".

Policy Areas
Environmental Protection

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Latest Action7/2/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.