Disapproval of Indiana Regional Haze

Summary#

This joint resolution would disapprove an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled "Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period" (91 Fed. Reg. 3057, January 26, 2026). The text says that Congress disapproves that EPA rule and that the rule "shall have no force or effect." The resolution was introduced in the Senate by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. No other details or explanations are in the provided bill text.

What it means for you#

If Congress enacts this resolution, the specified EPA rule would be nullified and would no longer have legal effect. The bill text does not describe specific changes to permits, emissions controls, or other direct impacts. The resolution is currently in committee and has not been enacted.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

No publicly available information about reasons or arguments for the resolution appears in the provided text. The sponsor listed is Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information about objections or arguments against the resolution appears in the provided text.