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".

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Summary of Bill HJRES 163

Bill 118 hjres 163 is a piece of legislation that aims to provide congressional disapproval 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.

The bill seeks to challenge and overturn the EPA's rule, which sets standards for greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Supporters of the bill argue that the EPA's rule is too stringent and would impose unnecessary burdens on the fossil fuel industry. They believe that the Affordable Clean Energy Rule, which the EPA's rule seeks to repeal, is a more reasonable and balanced approach to regulating greenhouse gas emissions.

Opponents of the bill argue that the EPA's rule is necessary to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They believe that the Affordable Clean Energy Rule is not effective in addressing the urgent need to reduce emissions from power plants. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 163 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over how best to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric generating units. It will be interesting to see how Congress ultimately decides to address this issue.

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Current Status of Bill HJRES 163

Bill HJRES 163 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2024. Bill HJRES 163 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 5, 2024. Bill HJRES 163's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 18. as of September 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 163

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Total Number of Cosponsors

326

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

326

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 163

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 163

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".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".

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