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H.J. Res. 72 114th Congress House

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines…

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Official title: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".

Introduced: October 28, 2015 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 19, 2015
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 267.
Nov 19, 2015
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-349.
Nov 18, 2015
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 21.
Nov 18, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 17, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 3, 2015
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 12 .
Nov 3, 2015
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 30, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Oct 26, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 26, 2015
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 19, 2015

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 267.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule published on October 23, 2015, that requires states to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fuel-fired electric generating units (EGUs). (Those EGUs convert fossil fuel energy to electric energy.)
 Related & companion bills 2
  • HJRES 67 Identical bill Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines …
  • SJRES 24 Identical bill A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule su…
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 65
All 65 Republican 41
Blum, Rod
· Nov 19, 2015
Byrne, Bradley
· Nov 19, 2015
Collins, Doug
· Nov 19, 2015
 R
Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · Nov 19, 2015
 R
DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Nov 19, 2015
GOODLATTE, ROBERT
· Nov 19, 2015
 R
Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Nov 19, 2015
 R
Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Nov 19, 2015
Labrador, Raul
· Nov 19, 2015
 R
McClintock, Tom
California · Nov 19, 2015
 R
Newhouse, Dan
Washington · Nov 19, 2015
SHIMKUS, JOHN
· Nov 19, 2015
 R
Smith, Jason
Missouri · Nov 19, 2015
 R
Stutzman, Marlin A.
Indiana · Nov 19, 2015
Trott, David
· Nov 19, 2015
 R
Webster, Daniel
Florida · Nov 19, 2015
 R
Young, Todd
Indiana · Nov 19, 2015
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Nov 18, 2015
Buck, Ken
· Nov 18, 2015
DeSantis, Ron
· Nov 18, 2015
 R
Emmer, Tom
Minnesota · Nov 18, 2015
 R
Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Nov 18, 2015
 R
Kelly, Trent
Mississippi · Nov 18, 2015
 R
Massie, Thomas
Kentucky · Nov 18, 2015
Messer, Luke
· Nov 18, 2015
 R
Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Nov 18, 2015
 R
Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Nov 18, 2015
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Nov 18, 2015
TIBERI, PATRICK
· Nov 18, 2015
 R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Nov 18, 2015
Walters, Mimi
· Nov 18, 2015
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Nov 18, 2015
 R
Westerman, Bruce
Arkansas · Nov 18, 2015
 R
Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Nov 18, 2015
 R
Bost, Mike
Illinois · Nov 17, 2015
Chaffetz, Jason
· Nov 17, 2015
 R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Nov 17, 2015
 R
Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Nov 17, 2015
ROHRABACHER, DANA
· Nov 17, 2015
 R
Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Nov 16, 2015
 R
Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Nov 16, 2015
CULBERSON, JOHN
· Nov 16, 2015
Hensarling, Jeb
· Nov 16, 2015
McSally, Martha
· Nov 16, 2015
 R
Palmer, Gary J.
Alabama · Nov 16, 2015
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Nov 2, 2015
Bridenstine, Jim
· Nov 2, 2015
 R
Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Nov 2, 2015
Jenkins, Evan
· Nov 2, 2015
JOHNSON, SAM
· Nov 2, 2015
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 72: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HJRES-72/
MLA
"H.J. Res. 72: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HJRES-72/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.J. Res. 72, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HJRES-72/.
Markdown link
[H.J. Res. 72: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".](https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HJRES-72/)
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