Congress·In Committee·S.J.Res. 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".

Tire Manufacturing: Blocking EPA Air Pollution Rules

Feb 25, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Environment and Public Works for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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This resolution needs support from both the House and Senate to pass. It often faces strong opposition from those who want to keep environmental rules active.

Key Points

Sen. Scott and a group of lawmakers are trying to cancel a new environmental rule. This rule from the Environmental Protection Agency sets limits on the chemicals that tire factories can release into the air.
If this resolution passes, the EPA rule will have no power. Tire companies would not have to follow the new pollution limits that were created at the end of 2024.
The lawmakers are using a special law that gives Congress the power to stop rules made by government agencies. They usually do this when they believe a rule will be too hard or expensive for a business to follow.
This action affects companies that make rubber tires and the people who live near those plants. Supporters of the EPA rule say it helps keep the air clean, while critics say it puts too much pressure on the industry.

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Milestones

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Feb 25, 2025Senate

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

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Feb 25, 2025

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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".

Bill NumberSJRES 24

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.