Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".
This bill is a joint resolution that uses the Congressional Review Act (the “CRA”) mechanism to disapprove a specific Environmental Protection Agency rule. Specifically, it targets the EPA’s final rule titled “Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act,” published September 10, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 73293). If enacted, the joint resolution would nullify that EPA rule, meaning it would have no force or effect and could not be implemented. The bill was introduced in the House on March 24, 2025 by Rep. Fedorchak (joined by Reps. Balderson and Allen) and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As introduced, it has not become law. In short, the bill seeks to block EPA’s proposed or finalized reclassification of certain sources from “major sources” to “area sources” under the Clean Air Act, preserving the status quo for that regulatory framework unless Congress changes course.
Key Points
- 1Provision and purpose: The bill provides for congressional disapproval of EPA’s final rule under the Congressional Review Act, thereby rendering the rule null and void.
- 2Targeted rule: It disapproves EPA’s final rule titled “Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act” (89 Fed. Reg. 73293, Sept. 10, 2024).
- 3Legal mechanism: Uses the Congressional Review Act’s disapproval process (chapter 8 of title 5, U.S.C.). If Congress passes and the President signs the joint resolution, the rule is treated as if it never existed.
- 4Legislative status: Introduced in the House on March 24, 2025 by Rep. Fedorchak (with Reps. Balderson and Allen as co-sponsors); referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. No enactment yet.
- 5Policy impact: Blocks EPA’s attempt to reclassify major sources as area sources under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act, which would otherwise alter regulatory requirements and potential allowable emissions controls for certain sources.