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: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".

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Summary of Bill HJRES 61

Bill 119 hjres 61 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants in the Rubber Tire Manufacturing industry. The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations proposed by federal agencies.

The rule in question seeks to establish stricter standards for the emission of hazardous air pollutants from rubber tire manufacturing facilities. These pollutants can have harmful effects on human health and the environment, so the EPA's goal is to reduce emissions and protect public health.

However, some members of Congress believe that the rule is overly burdensome for the rubber tire manufacturing industry and could potentially harm businesses and jobs. They argue that the EPA should work with industry stakeholders to find a more balanced approach that protects both public health and economic interests. If Bill 119 hjres 61 is passed, Congress will officially disapprove of the EPA's rule, preventing it from being implemented. This would require the EPA to go back to the drawing board and potentially revise the rule based on feedback from Congress and industry stakeholders. Overall, the passage of this bill would have significant implications for the regulation of hazardous air pollutants in the rubber tire manufacturing industry, balancing the need for environmental protection with economic considerations.

Congressional Summary of HJRES 61

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing (89 Fed. Reg. 94886) and published on November 29, 2024. The rule addresses the decision in Louisiana Environmental Action Network v. EPA (D.C. Cir. 2020) by implementing emissions standards for the rubber processing subcategory of the rubber tire manufacturing industry to ensure all emissions of hazardous air pollutants from sources in the source category are regulated.

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Current Status of Bill HJRES 61

Bill HJRES 61 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 6, 2025. Bill HJRES 61 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2025. Bill HJRES 61's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of March 6, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 61

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Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 61

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: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".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: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".

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