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H.J.Res. 61 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-14

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".

Became lawEnvironmental Protection
IntroducedFeb 25, 2025
Passed HouseMar 5, 2025
Passed SenateMay 6, 2025
To PresidentMay 16, 2025
Became lawMay 23, 2025

What it does

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This joint resolution removes emission regulations on hazardous air pollutants under the rubber tire manufacturing source category, specifically from the rubber processing subcategory. The joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing, which addresses the decision in Louisiana Environmental Action Network v. EPA (D.C. Cir. 2020) that requires the EPA to address unregulated emissions from a major source category when it conducts the 8-year technology review. The rule implemented emissions standards for the rubber processing subcategory.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, May 23, 2025).

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What has happened

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  1. 2025-05-23Became Public Law No: 119-14.Library of Congress
  2. 2025-05-23Became Public Law No: 119-14.Library of Congress
  3. 2025-05-23Signed by President.Library of Congress
  4. 2025-05-23Signed by President.Library of Congress
  5. 2025-05-16Presented to President.House floor actions
  6. 2025-05-16Presented to President.Library of Congress
  7. 2025-05-07Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
  8. 2025-05-06Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 45. Record Vote Number: 232. Roll call recordSenate
  9. 2025-05-06Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 45. Record Vote Number: 232. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  10. 2025-05-06Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2763, S2767-2768)Senate
  11. 2025-05-05Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2751)Senate
  12. 2025-05-05Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 43. Record Vote Number: 231. Roll call recordSenate
  13. 2025-03-06Received in the Senate, read twice.Senate
  14. 2025-03-05Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  15. 2025-03-05On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 202 (Roll no. 58). (text: CR H986) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  16. 2025-03-05Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 202 (Roll no. 58). (text: CR H986) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  17. 2025-03-05Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H996-997)House floor actions
  18. 2025-03-05POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 61, 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.House floor actions
  19. 2025-03-05The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  20. 2025-03-05DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 61.House floor actions
  21. 2025-03-05Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61 and S.J. Res. 11. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.House floor actions
  22. 2025-03-05Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H986-991)House floor actions
  23. 2025-03-03Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 177 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61 and S.J. Res. 11. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.House floor actions
  24. 2025-02-25Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
  25. 2025-02-25Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  26. 2025-02-25Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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After it became law

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Since it became law on May 23, 2025, the Federal Register, the government's daily record of rules and notices, has published 1 document that name it: 1 final rule.

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The quote shows how each one uses the law: as the reason for a change, as background, or in passing.

  1. Final ruleJun 22, 2026Environmental Protection Agency
    Congressional Review Act Revocation of 2024 Amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing
    61 on May 6, 2025, and President Donald J. Trump signed it into law as Public Law 119-14
    In effect since Nov 29, 2024 · Changes 40 CFR part 63

Found by searching the Federal Register for Public Law 119-14 and the law's names, then reading each document: every one listed contains them, and the quote is its own words. An agency can carry out a law without naming it, so this list can miss some. Checked Oct 27, 2026. Every new law's rules

Recorded votes

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Mar 5, 2025 · House roll call 58 · needed 1/2

On Passage: Passed 216–202

R 209 yes, 1 no, 8 present or not votingD 7 yes, 201 no, 6 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

May 5, 2025 · Senate roll call 231 · needed 1/2

On the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Proceed Agreed to 51–43

R 49 yes, 0 no, 4 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 2 yes, 41 no, 2 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

May 6, 2025 · Senate roll call 232 · needed 1/2

On the Joint Resolution: Joint Resolution Passed 55–45

R 53 yes, 0 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 2 yes, 43 no

How each member voted · Official record

Cosponsors

  • Troy Balderson R-OH-12
  • Stephanie I. Bice R-OK-5
  • Gus M. Bilirakis R-FL-12
  • Mike Bost R-IL-12
  • Earl L. "Buddy" Carter R-GA-1
  • Dan Crenshaw R-TX-2
  • Mike Haridopolos R-FL-8
  • John Joyce R-PA-13
  • Robert E. Latta R-OH-5
  • Laurel M. Lee R-FL-15
  • John J. McGuire III R-VA-5
  • Zachary Nunn R-IA-3
  • Gary J. Palmer R-AL-6
  • August Pfluger R-TX-11
  • David Rouzer R-NC-7
  • Michael A. Rulli R-OH-6
  • Derek Schmidt R-KS-2
  • Claudia Tenney R-NY-24
  • Randy K. Weber, Sr. R-TX-14
  • Joe Wilson R-SC-2