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Resolution would void EPA approval of South Dakota's haze reduction plan

Floor activityS.J.Res. 86Latest action

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse · Senator · RI

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Official 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 "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

119th Congress

Topics: Environment & energy

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Congress could cancel EPA's approval of South Dakota's 2018-2028 regional haze plan, blocking its enforcement.

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What does this do?

This bill uses the to cancel EPA's approval of South Dakota's Regional Haze Plan, which covered roughly 2018-2028. If passed, the plan would no longer be legally in effect, and EPA could not issue a substantially similar rule without new authorization from Congress.

Who does it affect?

South Dakota residents, businesses, and industries like power plants and factories subject to the plan; also anyone concerned with visibility in nearby national parks and wilderness areas.

Why does it matter?

Blocking the plan would remove specific pollution-control requirements industries would have had to follow, and could affect visibility conditions in nearby protected natural areas.

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The last attempt failed: the Senate voted against taking it up, 43–50, on January 7, 2026.

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  1. IntroducedOct 1, 2025
  2. Senate committee
  3. Senate voteYou are here · Jan 7, 2026
  4. House
  5. The president's desk

Right now: the Senate has not agreed to take it up. The last motion to do so failed. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 4.

Data as of October 9, 2026

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  1. Senate · · Roll call 4

    As recorded

    Question
    On the S.J.Res. 86
    Result:
    Motion to Proceed Rejected
    43
    Nay
    50
    0
    7

    Republicans 50 no, 3 not voting · Democrats 41 yes, 4 not voting · Independents 2 yes

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