Resolution seeks to block EPA approval of Florida's revised air pollution plan
Placed on the calendarS.J.Res. 65Latest 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; Florida; Revisions to Stationary Sources-Removal of Clean Air Interstate Rule Provisions".
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
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This resolution would cancel EPA's approval of Florida's plan to drop older Clean Air Interstate Rule pollution limits.
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What does this do?
This bill uses the to cancel an EPA rule that approved Florida's removal of older Clean Air Interstate Rule requirements from its air pollution control plan. If passed, Florida's updated plan could not move forward, keeping the older rule's requirements in place for certain facilities instead of the newer federal pollution-control programs EPA had approved.
Who does it affect?
Florida businesses and industries running large stationary pollution sources, such as power plants, would need to keep following the older rule. Florida's state environmental regulators would also be affected, since their approved plan revision would be blocked.
Why does it matter?
This would keep older pollution-control requirements in effect for Florida facilities rather than letting the state fully shift to the newer EPA-approved system. It also reflects a broader congressional debate over how much oversight lawmakers should exercise over EPA decisions on state air-quality plans.
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Based on the “Placed on Calendar Senate” text of Sep 3, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 22, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Sep 3, 2025
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 147.