S.J.Res. 60: 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".

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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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Jun 27, 2025).

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What has happened

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Sep 16, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 520. (consideration: CR S6631) Roll call recordSenate
Aug 1, 2025Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 142.Senate
Aug 1, 2025Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Senate
Aug 1, 2025Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Library of Congress
Jun 27, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Senate
Jun 27, 2025Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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Sep 16, 2025 · SenateMotion to Proceed Rejected 47–51
On the Motion to Proceed · needed a majority
R 0 yes, 51 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 45 yes, 0 noEach member · Record