Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter".
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Joint Resolution 117 (HJRES 117) from the 118th Congress is a legislative measure aimed at disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter. The resolution invokes the Congressional Review Act under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to nullify the EPA's rule. The bill originated in the House of Representatives and was ordered to be reported with a close vote of 22 to 18 but ultimately failed or expired. The resolution addresses environmental protection policy, specifically air quality standards related to particulate matter, which are pollutants regulated to protect public health and the environment.
HJRES 117 sought to overturn an EPA rule on particulate matter air quality standards but did not pass, leaving the EPA's reconsideration rule in place.
- The bill is a joint resolution disapproving an EPA rule on particulate matter air quality standards under the Congressional Review Act.
- It was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and received a close vote to be reported but ultimately failed or expired.
- The resolution targets the EPA's reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter, which are critical for regulating air pollution.
['Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the rule remains effective', 'Public health advocates and communities concerned with air quality', 'Industries subject to particulate matter regulations may benefit from regulatory clarity']
["The resolution's failure to pass means the EPA's reconsideration rule remains, which could have implications for regulatory compliance costs or environmental outcomes.", 'Lack of detailed bill text limits understanding of specific provisions or enforcement mechanisms.', 'Close vote margins indicate potential political contention affecting oversight and implementation.']
HJRES 117 was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress as a response to an EPA rule on particulate matter standards. The use of the Congressional Review Act allows Congress to overturn federal agency rules, reflecting a legislative check on regulatory actions. The close vote to report the resolution indicates divided opinions among lawmakers on environmental regulation and air quality standards. The bill ultimately failed or expired, meaning no congressional disapproval was enacted.
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["Maintaining the EPA's reconsideration rule could influence future regulatory approaches to particulate matter standards and impact public health outcomes related to air quality.", 'The failure of the resolution may affect stakeholder confidence in congressional oversight of environmental regulations.', 'Regulated industries may continue to face compliance requirements under the existing EPA rule.']
The bill lacks a publicly available official summary and full text, limiting detailed analysis of specific provisions. The close vote and ultimate failure highlight the importance of transparency in legislative deliberations on environmental regulations. Monitoring the implementation and impact of the EPA's reconsideration rule remains critical for assessing regulatory effectiveness and public health implications.
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