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S.J.Res. 86 · 119th Congress

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; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

IntroducedEnvironmental Protection
IntroducedOct 1, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
Passed HouseNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Jan 7, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 4.

What it does

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This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) final rule titled Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period (90 Fed. Reg. 41893) and published on August 28, 2025. The final rule approved South Dakota’s revision to its state implementation plan to satisfy the requirements of the EPA’s regional haze rule. (The regional haze rule requires states to take actions to improve visibility in national parks and wilderness areas.)

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Oct 1, 2025).

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What has happened

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  1. Oct 1, 2025Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jan 7, 2026 · SenateMotion to Proceed Rejected 43–50
    On the Motion to Proceed · needed a majority
    R 0 yes, 50 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 41 yes, 0 noEach member · Record