S.J. Res. 60 · On the floor · Environmental Protection

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 "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update".

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)

What it does

• Nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency interim final rule on Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana published on May 20, 2025 in the Federal Register.

Official summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency interim final rule titled Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update published on May 20, 2025 ( 90 Federal Register 21423 ). The interim final rule increases the permissible nitrogen oxides (NO X ) emissions from Indiana electricity generating units (EGUs) from May through September during 2024 and subsequent years.

Latest action

Sep 16, 2025: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 520. (consideration: CR S6631)

Committee: Senate Environment and Public Works