This bill aims to nullify a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the use of temporary incinerators and air curtain incinerators in disaster recovery situations. The legislation seeks to prevent the implementation of new regulations on these disaster recovery tools by disapproving the EPA's rule and rendering it ineffective. This action reflects congressional oversight of agency rulemaking and potentially impacts disaster response capabilities and environmental regulations.

What is the status of SJR85?

Introduced as of October 1, 2025.

SJR85 U.S. Senate: A joint resolution providing for…

S.J.Res.85

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 "Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units: Temporary-Use Incinerators and Air Curtain Incinerators Used in Disaster Recovery.

Introduced

Introduced in Senate · October 3, 2025

October 1, 2025

Mr. Whitehouse introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works

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 “Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units: Temporary-Use Incinerators and Air Curtain Incinerators Used in Disaster Recovery”.