S.J.Res. 60 · 119th Congress · Environmental Protection
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 "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update".
Overturns EPA rule increasing nitrogen oxide emissions limits for Indiana power plants. AI-read
What it does
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency interim final rule titled Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update published on May 20, 2025 (90 Federal Register 21423).
The interim final rule increases the permissible nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions from Indiana electricity generating units (EGUs) from May through September during 2024 and subsequent years.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jun 27, 2025 (Introduced in Senate). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 Senate roll 520 |
On the Motion to ProceedA 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 "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update". | D 45–0 · R 0–51 · I 2–0 |
Failed 47–51 |
Latest action
Sep 16, 2025 · Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 520. (consideration: CR S6631)