S.J. Res. 31
119th Congress
Senate
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…
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Official 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 "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".
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To President
Became law
Jun 20, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-20.
Jun 20, 2025
Signed by President.
Jun 10, 2025
Presented to President.
May 22, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 22, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143).
May 22, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)
May 21, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 21, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 31.
May 21, 2025
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.
May 21, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2212-2217)
May 21, 2025
POSTPONED 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.
May 20, 2025
Rule H. Res. 426 passed House.
May 19, 2025
Rules 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.
May 5, 2025
Held at the desk.
May 5, 2025
Received in the House.
May 1, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 1, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
May 1, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2723, S2727)
May 1, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229.
Apr 30, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2707-2709)
Apr 30, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 227.
Mar 14, 2025
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Mar 14, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.
Mar 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | House · vote #143 | On Passage | Passed | 216–212 | See who voted → |
| May 1, 2025 | Senate · vote #229 | On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 31 | Passed | 52–46 | See who voted → |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Senate · vote #227 | On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 31 | Agreed To | 52–40 | See who voted → |
| Dec 7, 2021 | Senate · vote #484 | On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 31 | Rejected | 30–67 | See who voted → |
| Mar 10, 2016 | Senate · vote #35 | On the Motion to Table S.J.Res. 31 | Agreed To | 71–24 | See who voted → |
| Dec 12, 1995 | Senate · vote #600 | On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 31 | Failed | 63–36 | See who voted → |
| Dec 12, 1995 | Senate · vote #598 | On the Decision of the Chair S.Amdt. 3095 to S.J.Res. 31 (No short title on fil… | Sustained | 90–9 | See who voted → |
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Became Public Law No: 119-20.
Plain-English summary
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.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 31: 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".. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-31/
"S.J. Res. 31: 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".." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-31/.
S.J. Res. 31, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-31/.
[S.J. Res. 31: 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".](https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-31/)