Us Congress Senate Bill SJR24

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/25/25
• Refer: 2/25/25

Caption

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing (89 Fed. Reg. 94886) and published on November 29, 2024. The rule addresses the decision in Louisiana Environmental Action Network v. EPA (D.C. Cir. 2020) by implementing emissions standards for the rubber processing subcategory of the rubber tire manufacturing industry to ensure all emissions of hazardous air pollutants from sources in the source category are regulated.

Impact

If passed, SJR24 would effectively cancel the EPA's new regulations on hazardous air pollutants in the rubber tire manufacturing sector. Proponents of the resolution argue that the existing regulations may be burdensome for manufacturers and could negatively affect jobs in the industry. They assert that the standards could impose significant operational costs and stifle competitiveness within the rubber products market. In contrast, supporters of the original EPA rule maintain that the regulations are essential for protecting public health and the environment, arguing that they are necessary to curb harmful emissions that can result from tire manufacturing processes.

Summary

SJR24 is a joint resolution that seeks to disapprove a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants related to rubber tire manufacturing. Introduced in the U.S. Senate by a group of Republican senators, including Mr. Scott of South Carolina, this resolution aims to halt the implementation of specific emission standards that the EPA has proposed for facilities engaged in rubber tire production. The resolution utilizes congressional disapproval authority under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, a mechanism that allows Congress to negate regulations that it finds objectionable.

Contention

The debate surrounding SJR24 highlights a broader conflict over environmental regulation and industry impact. Supporters of the disapproval resolution claim it promotes economic interests and job preservation, while opponents emphasize the importance of maintaining strict emission controls to ensure clean air quality and mitigate health risks associated with industrial pollution. The resolution has sparked discussions about the balance between environmental protections and economic activities, particularly in sectors that may contribute significantly to air quality issues.

Congress_id

119-SJRES-24

Policy_area

Environmental Protection

Introduced_date

2025-02-25