Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HJR43

Introduced
2/12/25  

Caption

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled New Source Performance Standards Review for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels) (89 Fed. Reg. 83296) and published on October 15, 2024. Among other elements, the rule modifies the new source performance standards for volatile organic liquid storage vessels under the Clean Air Act for sources constructed, modified, or reconstructed after October 4, 2023.

Impact

If passed, HJR43 would prevent the enforcement of the EPA's new source performance standards, potentially leading to less stringent regulations on emissions from volatile organic liquids. This could have significant implications for environmental safety and pollution control, raising concerns among environmental advocates about the impact on public health and the environment. Proponents of the resolution, however, argue that the existing regulations are overly burdensome and hinder economic activity related to petroleum storage.

Summary

HJR43 is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that seeks to disapprove a rule established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding New Source Performance Standards for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels, including petroleum liquid storage vessels. The resolution aims to nullify this EPA rule, effectively removing the regulatory framework set by the agency, which is intended to govern the emissions of volatile organic compounds associated with the storage of these liquids.

Contention

The main points of contention surrounding HJR43 arise from the differing perspectives of lawmakers and interest groups on the balance between environmental protection and economic interests. Supporters of the resolution contend that the regulations imposed by the EPA could negatively impact the petroleum industry and associated jobs, while opponents argue that rolling back these regulations could lead to increased pollution and health risks for communities near storage facilities. The resolution reflects a broader debate in Congress regarding the reach and authority of federal environmental regulations.

Congress_id

119-HJRES-43

Policy_area

Environmental Protection

Introduced_date

2025-02-12

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HJR128

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 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 SJR100

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 the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry."

US HJR163

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 HJR161

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 the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry".

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 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 HB1662

Emergency Liquidity Act of 2023

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 HB9323

Pipeline Accountability, Safety, and Environmental Standards Act of 2024

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