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Blocking EPA Rule Extending Pollution Deadlines for Power Plants.

Congress seeks to nullify an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that extended deadlines for steam electric power plants to comply with water pollution discharge standards. If passed, this resolution forces power plants to implement water pollution control technologies sooner. This action aims to accelerate environmental protection but may increase operational costs for electricity generators.
Key points
Disapproval of the EPA rule that granted deadline extensions for water pollution compliance by power plants.
Requires power plants to meet stricter water quality standards and effluent limits sooner than planned by the EPA rule.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SJRES_106
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Process start date: 2026-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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 "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SJRES_106.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Disapproval of the EPA rule that granted deadline extensions for water pollution compliance by power plants.
  • Requires power plants to meet stricter water quality standards and effluent limits sooner than planned by the EPA rule.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-06.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Economy