H.J.Res.61 — 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: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".
House Roll Call
H.J.Res.61
| Bill | H.J.Res.61 — 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: Rubber Tire Manufacturing". |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 216 / Nay 202 / Present 0 / Not Voting 14 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 209 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| D | 7 | 201 | 0 | 6 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
HJRES 61, introduced in the 119th Congress, is a joint resolution aimed at disapproving a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) related to rubber tire manufacturing. This resolution invokes the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn federal regulations.
The rule in question sets emission standards for hazardous air pollutants emitted during the production of rubber tires, aiming to reduce air pollution and protect public health. By disapproving this rule, HJRES 61 effectively nullifies the EPA’s regulatory authority to enforce these specific emission standards, thereby impacting the agency’s ability to regulate air quality in the rubber tire manufacturing sector.
The resolution affects the EPA, which is responsible for enforcing environmental regulations, and the rubber tire manufacturing industry, which will no longer be subject to the stringent emission standards proposed by the EPA. The disapproval may benefit manufacturers by reducing regulatory compliance costs and operational constraints, but it could also lead to increased air pollution and associated health risks for communities near tire manufacturing facilities.
Key timelines include the resolution’s introduction, passage through both chambers of Congress, and its eventual signing into law, which occurred on May 16, 2023, when it became Public Law No: 119-14. This swift legislative action reflects a broader trend of congressional disapproval of certain regulatory measures under the current administration.
In summary, HJRES 61 serves as a legislative mechanism to counteract the EPA’s efforts to regulate hazardous emissions from rubber tire manufacturing, with implications for environmental standards and public health.
Yea (216)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (202)
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
