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Resolution would cancel EPA's Indiana cross-state smog pollution rule

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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 "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update".

119th Congress

Topics: Environment & energy

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SJRES 60 would cancel an EPA rule setting Indiana's nitrogen oxide pollution limits and allowances.

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What does this do?

This resolution uses the to cancel an EPA rule that set nitrogen oxide emission limits and pollution allowances for Indiana under the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. Canceling it removes those specific limits and allocations until the EPA issues a new rule, and bars the agency from creating a substantially similar rule without new legislation.

Who does it affect?

Indiana power plants and industrial polluters are directly affected, along with downwind states that receive smog-forming pollution blown in from Indiana.

Why does it matter?

Indiana facilities would face different, likely less strict, pollution requirements than under the blocked rule. This also limits EPA's authority to regulate interstate air pollution going forward.

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Based on the “Placed on Calendar Senate” text of Aug 1, 2025.

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The last attempt failed: the Senate voted against taking it up, 47–51, on September 16, 2025.

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  1. IntroducedJun 27, 2025
  2. Senate committee
  3. Senate voteYou are here · Sep 16, 2025
  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. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 520. (consideration: CR S6631)

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  1. Senate · · Roll call 520

    As recorded

    Question
    On the S.J.Res. 60
    Result:
    Motion to Proceed Rejected
    47
    Nay
    51
    0
    2

    Republicans 51 no, 2 not voting · Democrats 45 yes · Independents 2 yes

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