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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 Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".

3/17/2025, 6:45 PM

Summary of Bill SJRES 24

Bill 119 SJRes 24 is a joint resolution 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 resolution falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations proposed by federal agencies.

The rule in question focuses on regulating the emissions of hazardous air pollutants from rubber tire manufacturing facilities. These pollutants can have harmful effects on human health and the environment, so the EPA has proposed standards to limit their release into the air.

Supporters of the resolution argue that the EPA's rule is overly burdensome on the rubber tire manufacturing industry, potentially leading to job losses and economic hardship. They believe that the rule should be overturned to protect the interests of businesses and workers in this sector. Opponents of the resolution, on the other hand, argue that the EPA's rule is necessary to protect public health and the environment from the harmful effects of hazardous air pollutants. They believe that the standards set by the EPA are reasonable and necessary to ensure the well-being of communities near rubber tire manufacturing facilities. Ultimately, the fate of Bill 119 SJRes 24 will be decided by Congress, with lawmakers weighing the potential economic impacts on the rubber tire manufacturing industry against the need to protect public health and the environment from harmful air pollutants.

Congressional Summary of SJRES 24

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.

Current Status of Bill SJRES 24

Bill SJRES 24 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2025. Bill SJRES 24 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 25, 2025.  Bill SJRES 24's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of February 25, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 24

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 24

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 24

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 Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".
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 Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".

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