S.J.Res. 31 · 119th Congress

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 "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".

Introduced on Mar 6, 2025 by John R. Curtis (R-UT). 5 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Became Public Law 119-20.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 119-20
Introduced
Mar 6, 2025
Cosponsors
5
0 from the other party
Policy area
Environmental Protection
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Air quality
  • Congressional oversight
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Legislative rules and procedure

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jun 20, 2025). Public domain.

This joint resolution removes the requirements for sources of persistent and bioaccumulative hazardous air pollutants to comply with certain major source emissions standards when those sources reclassify as area sources (which have less stringent standards). Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. The rule requires sources that seek to reclassify as area sources to implement certain control methods (e.g., continue to employ emission control methods required under the major sources requirements) to ensure they do not increase emissions beyond the major source requirements applicable at the time of reclassification.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

John R. CurtisR-UTSponsor

Republicans · 5

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On the Motion to Proceed
    Apr 30, 2025· Senate· Procedural· Motion to Proceed Agreed to 52–40
  2. On the Joint Resolution
    May 1, 2025· Senate· Passage· Joint Resolution Passed 52–46
  3. On Passage
    May 22, 2025· House· Passage· Passed 216–212

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Mar 6, 2025Introduced in Senate
  2. Mar 6, 2025 · SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  3. Mar 14, 2025Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  4. Mar 14, 2025 · SenateSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  5. Mar 14, 2025 · SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.
  6. Apr 30, 2025 · SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 227.Senate · Roll call 227
  7. Apr 30, 2025 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2707-2709)
  8. May 1, 2025 · SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2723, S2727)
  9. May 1, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.Senate · Roll call 229
  10. May 1, 2025 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.Senate · Roll call 229
  11. May 1, 2025 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  12. May 5, 2025 · HouseReceived in the House.
  13. May 5, 2025 · HouseHeld at the desk.
  14. May 19, 2025 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 426 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.
  15. May 20, 2025 · HouseRule H. Res. 426 passed House.
  16. May 21, 2025 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)
  17. May 21, 2025 · HouseRule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.
  18. May 21, 2025 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31.
  19. May 21, 2025 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  20. May 21, 2025 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 31, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  21. May 22, 2025 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)
  22. May 22, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).House · Roll call 143
  23. May 22, 2025 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).House · Roll call 143
  24. May 22, 2025 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  25. Jun 10, 2025Presented to President.
  26. Jun 10, 2025 · HousePresented to President.
  27. Jun 20, 2025Signed by President.
  28. Jun 20, 2025Signed by President.
  29. Jun 20, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-20.
  30. Jun 20, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-20.

Committees

Committees and subcommittees the measure was referred to.

Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. American Public Health Association4 reports
    $104.6K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATIONAI match · 100%
  2. Sierra Club4 reports
    $430K reported (all issues)
  3. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION2 reports
    $126K reported (all issues)
  4. LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS, INC2 reports
    $460K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2025.

Sources and method

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  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Members of Congress, their terms, committees and identifiers (The @unitedstates project (from the Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, the House and the Senate))unitedstates/congress-legislators: legislators, committees and current committee membership · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)
  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.