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SJRES 31 · 119th CongressEnactedVoted May 22, 2025

Block EPA rule on air pollution source reclassification

Sponsored by John R. Curtis

The vote
216-212
+4 margin
Worked the bill
In the distance
Summary

What the bill does

This resolution cancels an Environmental Protection Agency rule that made it easier for major polluters to be reclassified as smaller sources under the Clean Air Act. The rule would have allowed some large industrial facilities to avoid stricter pollution controls. Congress used the Congressional Review Act to block the rule from taking effect.

Why it matters

The stakes

The resolution affects how strictly large industrial facilities, such as chemical plants and refineries, must control hazardous air pollutants. It determines whether these facilities face tougher pollution limits or can operate under looser standards.

The vote

How the chamber split

216 yea · 212 nayPassed · 4 not voting
216 yes
212 no
Voted yes212
Rep 211Dem 0
Voted no208
Rep 1Dem 207
See how each member voted· all 420
Voted yes · 212
Aaron BeanR · FL
Andy BarrR · KY
Andy BiggsR · AZ
Ann WagnerR · MO
Ben ClineR · VA
Brad KnottR · NC
Brian JackR · GA
Chip RoyR · TX
Cory MillsR · FL
Don BaconR · NE
Gabe EvansR · CO
Jeff CrankR · CO
Jeff HurdR · CO
Jim JordanR · OH
Joe WilsonR · SC
John JamesR · MI
John JoyceR · PA
Keith SelfR · TX
Kevin HernR · OK
Mike BostR · IL
Mike CareyR · OH
Mike EzellR · MS
Mike FloodR · NE
Mike KellyR · PA
Nancy MaceR · SC
Pat FallonR · TX
Randy FineR · FL
Ron EstesR · KS
Sam GravesR · MO
Tim MooreR · NC
Tom ColeR · OK
Tom EmmerR · MN
Tony WiedR · WI
Vince FongR · CA
Young KimR · CA
Voted no · 208
Adam GrayD · CA
Adam SmithD · WA
Al GreenD · TX
Ami BeraD · CA
Dave MinD · CA
Derek TranD · CA
Dina TitusD · NV
Ed CaseD · HI
Gabe AmoD · RI
Glenn IveyD · MD
Grace MengD · NY
Greg CasarD · TX
Gwen MooreD · WI
Ilhan OmarD · MN
Jason CrowD · CO
Jim CostaD · CA
Joe NeguseD · CO
Josh RileyD · NY
Judy ChuD · CA
Mark PocanD · WI
Mike LevinD · CA
Nellie PouD · NJ
Paul TonkoD · NY
Raul RuizD · CA
Ro KhannaD · CA
Susie LeeD · NV
Ted LieuD · CA
The debate

What each side says

Supporters
  • The EPA rule would have allowed major polluters to avoid stricter pollution controls, which could increase harmful emissions in nearby communities.report
  • The rule was issued without enough input from states and local communities that would be affected by the reclassification.report
  • Blocking the rule ensures that major sources of air pollution remain subject to the strongest Clean Air Act requirements.bill
Critics
  • The resolution prevents the EPA from using a flexible approach that could reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens on businesses.report
  • The rule would have allowed facilities that have already cut emissions to be reclassified, saving them money without harming air quality.report

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