Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HJR151

Introduced
5/21/24  
Refer
5/21/24  

Caption

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Supplemental Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category".

Impact

If enacted, HJR151 will effectively nullify the specified EPA rule which sets certain effluent limitations for steam electric power generators. The implications of this resolution could significantly affect environmental regulations concerning water pollutants emitted by power plants. The disapproval suggests a preference for less stringent regulations regarding effluent discharges, which could be interpreted as a move to prioritize energy production and economic growth over environmental protection.

Summary

HJR151 is a joint resolution aimed at disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning Supplemental Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category. The resolution indicates that Congress finds the rule unacceptable, and as such, it declares that the rule shall have no force or effect. This proposed disapproval falls under the authority granted by chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to overturn federal agency rules through a simple majority vote in both Houses.

Contention

Debate around HJR151 is likely to center on environmental efficacy versus economic interests. Supporters of the resolution may argue that the existing guidelines imposed by the EPA could hinder the competitiveness of domestic steam electric power industries by imposing costly compliance measures. Conversely, opponents may raise concerns over potential damage to water quality and public health due to increased pollutant discharge if these effluent standards are invalidated. Advocates for stricter environmental protections will likely challenge the notion that economic growth should supersede ecological safeguards.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HJR172

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: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review".

US HJR133

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3".

US HJR177

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule".

US SJR92

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 "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule".

US HJR204

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".

US HJR150

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: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review".

US SJR71

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 "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review".

US HJR117

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter".

US HJR136

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles".

US SJR74

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 "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3".

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