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Congressional Disapproval of EPA Air Pollution Rules for Power Plants.

This document proposes that Congress reject new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules on hazardous air pollutant emissions from coal- and oil-fired power plants. If approved, these rules would not take effect, potentially impacting air quality and energy costs for citizens.
Key points
Congress aims to block new EPA emission standards for power plants, which were intended to reduce harmful airborne substances.
If this proposal passes, coal and oil power plants will not be required to meet these stricter new air cleanliness standards.
This decision could affect the air quality we breathe and the costs associated with electricity generation.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review".
Print number: HJRES 150
Sponsor: Rep. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large]
Process start date: 2024-05-17