HR 2288119th CongressIn Committee

Common Sense Air Regulations Act

Introduced: Mar 24, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This bill, titled the Common Sense Air Regulations Act, would nullify the Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule titled “Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter.” In plain terms, if enacted, the final rule would have no force or effect, effectively blocking the specific changes EPA proposed in its 2024 reconsideration of particulate matter (PM) standards. The bill does not replace the rule with new standards; it simply prevents that particular rule from taking effect and leaves the status quo in place. This represents a congressional move to block an EPA regulatory action related to how strict PM air-quality standards would be set and updated.

Key Points

1The bill would void the EPA final rule “Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter” (published March 6, 2024).
2The effect is that the final rule shall have no force or effect; the agency’s proposed changes in that rule would not go into effect.
3The bill does not specify new or alternate PM standards; it just blocks the specific EPA action from taking effect.
4It is named the “Common Sense Air Regulations Act,” indicating a deregulatory aim, and is introduced in the House (March 24, 2025) with referrals to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5The bill does not outline accompanying implementation timelines, funding, or replacement regulations.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Environmental regulation and public health oversight bodies, including the EPA and state/local air-quality agencies that implement PM standards.Secondary group/area affected: Industries regulated by PM standards (such as manufacturing, energy, transportation), which would be affected by which PM standards and deadlines apply.Additional impacts:- Public health and environmental justice implications depend on whether the 2024 reconsideration would have tightened PM standards and how quickly states could implement any changes.- Regulatory certainty and planning: States, utilities, and businesses may experience uncertainty about which PM standards apply in the near term.- Potential legal and political dynamics: As a Congressional action to block an EPA rule, the bill could prompt regulatory challenges or further legislative action if introduced or advanced.

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