What it does
SourcedThis 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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jun 20, 2025).
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What has happened
Sourced- 2025-06-20Became Public Law No: 119-20.Library of Congress
- 2025-06-20Signed by President.Library of Congress
- 2025-06-10Presented to President.Library of Congress
- 2025-05-22Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 143). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
- 2025-05-01Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 229. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
- 2025-03-06Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress
After it became law
SourcedSince it became law on Jun 20, 2025, the Federal Register, the government's daily record of rules and notices, has published 1 document that name it: 1 final rule.
Named in the body of the document
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- Congressional Review Act Revocation of 2024 Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act
Under the authority of the Congressional Review Act and Public Law 119-20, 139 Stat. 71, the Environmental Protection Agency amends part 63 of title 40, chapter I, of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows:
In effect since Jan 2, 2026 · Changes 40 CFR part 63
Found by searching the Federal Register for Public Law 119-20 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
SourcedApr 30, 2025 · Senate roll call 227 · needed 1/2
On the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Proceed Agreed to 52–40
R 52 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not votingI 0 yes, 1 no, 1 present or not votingD 0 yes, 39 no, 6 present or not voting
May 1, 2025 · Senate roll call 229 · needed 1/2
On the Joint Resolution: Joint Resolution Passed 52–46
R 52 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 44 no, 1 present or not voting
May 22, 2025 · House roll call 143 · needed 1/2
On Passage: Passed 216–212
R 216 yes, 1 no, 3 present or not votingD 0 yes, 211 no, 1 present or not voting
Cosponsors
- Shelley Moore Capito R-WV
- Kevin Cramer R-ND
- John Hoeven R-ND
- Cynthia M. Lummis R-WY
- Dan Sullivan R-AK