Disapprove EPA Ohio Air Plan

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; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment".

Summary#

This joint resolution would overturn an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled "Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment" (90 Fed. Reg. 6811, January 21, 2025). Under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code (the Congressional Review Act), the resolution says the EPA rule is disapproved and "shall have no force or effect." The resolution was introduced in the Senate on March 3, 2025, sponsored by Jon Husted and Bernie Moreno, and was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

What it means for you#

If Congress passes this resolution and the President agrees (or Congress overrides a veto), the specific EPA rule listed above would be nullified and would not take effect. The rule concerns a technical amendment tied to Ohio's air plan; the text of this resolution does not describe the substance of that technical amendment or who would be directly affected. No publicly available information.

Expenses#

No publicly available information about costs, budget effects, or other expenses related to this resolution or the underlying EPA rule is included in the bill text or metadata provided.

Proponents' View#

No publicly available information in the bill text or metadata states proponents' detailed reasons or arguments. The resolution was introduced by Senators Jon Husted and Bernie Moreno.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information in the bill text or metadata states opponents' detailed reasons or arguments.