Congress·Enacted·H.J.Res. 61

Blocking EPA Air Pollution Rules for Tire Factories

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".

10 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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Legislative Progress

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216–202

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Key Points

Congress is voting to cancel a specific rule created by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This rule was designed to limit the amount of hazardous air pollutants that rubber tire factories are allowed to release into the air.
This decision affects tire manufacturing companies and the communities living near their factories. By blocking this rule, the EPA will be stopped from enforcing these specific pollution limits, and the agency is generally prevented from creating a similar rule in the future.
Supporters of this move often argue that strict environmental rules can be too expensive for businesses and might lead to higher prices for tires or job losses. Critics worry that blocking these rules could lead to more toxic chemicals in the air, potentially harming the health of people living near industrial sites.
This action uses a special power that allows Congress to overturn rules made by federal agencies. By passing this resolution, the House and Senate are officially stating they do not agree with the EPA's plan for the tire industry.

Milestones

8 milestones22 actions

May 23, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-14.

May 23, 2025

Signed by President.

May 16, 2025House

Presented to President.

May 7, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

May 6, 2025Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 45. Record Vote Number: 232.

Vote Results

3 votes

HousePassedPassageMar 5, 2025

On Passage

216

202

Democrat

7 – 201 · 6

Republican

209 – 1 · 8

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SenatePassedProceduralMay 5, 2025

On the Motion to Proceed

Democrat

2 – 41 · 2

Republican

49 – 0 · 4

Independent

0 – 2

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SenatePassedMay 6, 2025

On the Joint Resolution

Democrat

2 – 43

Republican

53 – 0

Independent

0 – 2

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Related Bills

2 bills

H.Res. 177Procedurally related

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 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"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 11) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".

Mar 4 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

S.J.Res. 24Identical bill

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".

Feb 25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.