H.J.Res. 56 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Disapproving a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act.
H.J.Res. 56 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 29, 2005, sponsored by Marty Meehan with 31 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 29, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Disapproves the rule submitted by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on March 15, 2005, relating to the removal of coal- and oil-fired electric generating units from the list of major sources of hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Marty Meehan (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 29, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. (Jul 1, 2005)
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