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Air Pollution: Blocking EPA Emission Limits for Indiana Power Plants

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 "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update".

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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • Congress is considering a measure to cancel a specific Environmental Protection Agency rule that limits air pollution from power plants in Indiana.
  • The EPA rule was created to stop smog-forming chemicals from blowing across state lines and affecting the health of people in neighboring states.
  • If this resolution passes, Indiana power plants would not have to follow these specific federal limits on their emissions, which could save those companies money but potentially increase air pollution downwind.
  • This action uses a special law that allows Congress to overrule federal agencies if they disagree with a new regulation.
  • If the resolution is signed into law, the EPA would be prohibited from issuing a similar rule in the future without specific permission from Congress.

Milestones

3 milestones5 actions
Sep 16, 2025Senate

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 520. (consideration: CR S6631)

Aug 1, 2025Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 142.

Aug 1, 2025Senate

Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

Jun 27, 2025Senate

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

Jun 27, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Vote Results

1 vote
SenateFailedProceduralSep 16, 2025

On the Motion to Proceed

47
51
Democrat
45 – 0
Republican
0 – 51 · 2
Independent
2 – 0
View full roll call

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 "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update".

Bill NumberSJRES 60
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionMotion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 520. (consideration: CR S6631)

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