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HJRES150FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

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Proposed Resolution to Block EPA Coal and Oil Power Plant Emission Rules

Original title: HJRES 150: Congress Considers Disapproving EPA Rule on Coal Power Emissions

May 24, 2024

Energy Environment Air Quality Congressional Oversight Coal Power

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution directly challenges federal air quality standards for , which could alter compliance costs and operational requirements for power plant operators nationwide.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Coal- and oil-fired electric utility operators

These entities are subject to the emission standards set by the EPA rule that this resolution seeks to invalidate.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution seeks to overturn a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that sets stricter emission standards for coal- and oil-fired power plants. If passed, the resolution would invalidate the EPA's May 2024 regulation, preventing it from taking effect.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The resolution directly challenges federal air quality standards for , which could alter compliance costs and operational requirements for power plant operators nationwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?

It uses the Congressional Review Act to attempt to nullify a specific EPA regulation regarding air emissions from coal and oil power plants.

Is the EPA rule currently in effect?

The resolution references a rule published on May 7, 2024; this resolution is currently in the committee stage and has not been enacted.

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Congressional Review Act Usage

The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to target a specific, recently finalized EPA rule, highlighting a common legislative strategy for reversing agency-level environmental policy.

Environmental Protection Agency Kelly Armstrong

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