Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HJR66

Introduced
3/3/25  

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 "Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment".

Impact

If enacted, HJR66 would have significant implications for environmental regulation in Ohio, reversing the EPA's recent amendments tied to air quality management. The resolution represents a political move that aligns with certain congressional members' views advocating for lesser federal oversight on state environmental regulations. This disapproval could alter the execution of air quality management strategies previously endorsed by the EPA, which could raise public health concerns among Ohio constituents reliant on these regulations for cleaner air standards.

Summary

HJR66 is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives aiming to provide for congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding air plan approvals related to Ohio. The rule in question involves the withdrawal of a technical amendment previously approved for Ohio's air quality management plan. This resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to disapprove certain federal regulations, effectively nullifying the EPA's authority over the stipulated amendments in this case.

Contention

The discussions surrounding HJR66 indicate a partisan divide, with supporters touting the resolution as a necessary step towards state autonomy and opposing federal encroachment on local regulatory authority. Critics, however, argue that such disapproval may hinder efforts to maintain air quality and safeguard public health, considering the potential environmental and compliance risks associated with withdrawing such EPA regulations. As this resolution garners attention, it raises questions about the balance of power between state governments and federal agencies in environmental policymaking.

Congress_id

119-HJRES-66

Policy_area

Environmental Protection

Introduced_date

2025-03-03

Companion Bills

US SJR29

Identical bill 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 "Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment".

Previously Filed As

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 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 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 HJR69

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Federal 'Good Neighbor Plan' for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards".

US HJR123

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention".

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 SJR65

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 "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter".

US HJR181

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Definition of 'Employer'-Association Health Plans".

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".

US HJR208

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: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review".

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