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H.J.Res. 61 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026

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".

H.J.Res. 61 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Feb 25, 2025, sponsored by H. Morgan Griffith with 20 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Feb 25, 2025
Co-sponsors
20
Policy area
Environmental Protection
Public law
Public Law 119-14
Groups that lobbied
5

What it does

This joint resolution removes emission regulations on hazardous air pollutants under the rubber tire manufacturing source category, specifically from the rubber processing subcategory. The joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing , which addresses the decision in Louisiana Environmental Action Network v.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

H. Morgan Griffith (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 20 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 25, 2025
  • Passed the HouseMar 5, 2025
  • Passed the SenateMay 6, 2025
  • Sent to the PresidentMay 16, 2025
  • Became lawMay 23, 2025

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-14. (May 23, 2025)

How Congress voted

  • On the Joint Resolution
    Senate · May 6, 2025 · Joint Resolution Passed
    55–45
  • On the Motion to Proceed
    Senate · May 5, 2025 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
    51–43
  • On Passage
    House · Mar 5, 2025 · Passed
    216–202

Every roll call vote on this bill

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Who lobbied on it

5 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:

Committees

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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