Disapproval of EPA Florida Rule

Full Title:
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 "Air Plan Approval; Florida; Revisions to Stationary Sources-Removal of Clean Air Interstate Rule Provisions".

Summary#

This joint resolution would void a rule the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submitted called "Air Plan Approval; Florida; Revisions to Stationary Sources--Removal of Clean Air Interstate Rule Provisions." The rule was published at 90 Fed. Reg. 29745 (July 7, 2025). The resolution says that if Congress approves it, the EPA rule "shall have no force or effect." The resolution was introduced by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and is listed on the Senate Legislative Calendar (Calendar No. 147).

What it means for you#

If enacted, this resolution would cancel the specific EPA rule named above so that the rule would not take effect. No publicly available information in the bill text or metadata describes specific changes to permits, emissions, or how individuals or businesses would be affected.

Expenses#

No publicly available information about costs, budget effects, or financial impacts is included in the bill text or metadata.

Proponents' View#

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is the sponsor of the resolution. No publicly available information in the bill text or metadata includes statements of reasons or arguments from proponents.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information in the bill text or metadata includes statements of reasons or arguments from opponents.