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HJRES 66119th CongressIntroduced
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment".
Introduced: Oct 31, 2025
Environment & Climate
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This joint resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to reject an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule permitting Ohio to withdraw a technical amendment to its air quality plan, thereby preserving federal environmental standards and regulatory oversight.
Key Points
- 1Congress invokes the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the EPA's rule on Ohio's air plan amendment.
- 2The EPA rule allowed Ohio to retract a technical amendment affecting air quality regulations.
- 3Disapproval nullifies the rule, maintaining existing emissions standards and federal authority over state environmental policies.
Impact Areas
Ohio's air quality management and compliance with federal standardsEnvironmental Protection Agency's regulatory authorityIndustrial sectors in Ohio subject to emissions controlsPublic health and environmental outcomes in Ohio
Generated by legislative-analysis-model on Nov 1, 2025