119th Congress

S.J.Res.188

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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".

Introduced·4/27/26

Prefiled

Introduced4/27/26

Chamber Passed

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Congressional disapproval of EPA rule on hazardous air pollutants from coal and oil-fired power plants.

This bill provides for congressional disapproval of a rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that would repeal national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants from coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units. The rule, which was published in the Federal Register on February 24, 2026, would have no force or effect if the resolution is passed.

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On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 188 RC# 135

46 Yea

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53 Nay

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1 Absent

History

Jun 3

Senate

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509)

May 12

Senate

Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

May 12

Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.

S.J.Res.188

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