hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Keeps clean air rules for coal and oil power plants.
Senator Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced it.
Introduced in Senate, sent to committee.
This bill is a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that attempts to block a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule. The EPA rule aimed to repeal existing national hazardous air pollutant standards for coal- and oil-fired power plants. Senator Whitehouse, a Democrat from Rhode Island, introduced this resolution, which was then referred to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee for consideration.
Introduced Apr 27, 2026
This joint resolution was introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2026, by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and has been referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Before it can become law, it must pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives. If passed by both chambers, it would then go to the President for signature or veto.
If this resolution passes, the Environmental Protection Agency's recent rule that would have repealed national hazardous air pollutant standards for coal and oil power plants would be blocked. This means the current standards, which regulate pollutants from these plants, would stay in place. Power plants covered by these rules would continue to be required to meet those emission limits, affecting how they operate and manage their pollution control equipment.
Supporters Say
Supporters believe this bill protects public health by maintaining clean air standards for power plants.
Critics Say
Critics might argue the EPA's repeal offered regulatory relief or reduced energy costs for power plants.
Those in favor of this resolution would likely argue that it is crucial to maintain existing protections against hazardous air pollutants from power plants, emphasizing the health benefits for communities. Opponents, presumably those who supported the EPA's original repeal rule, might contend that the standards place an undue burden on the energy industry or that repealing them offers necessary economic relief and regulatory flexibility for power plant operations.