Environment

passed · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 1917: Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025

HR 1917, the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025, establishes a federal program within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to mass-tag hatchery-reared fish in the Great Lakes. The program directly affects federal, state, and tribal fisheries agencies by providing data on hatchery fish versus wild fish populations through automated tagging. Key provisions authorize $5 million annually (2026-2030) to purchase tagging equipment, hire staff, and share collected data with partner agencies to inform management decisions about fish stocking, habitat restoration, and balancing predator-prey relationships. This data supports the economic stability of the Great Lakes fisheries sector, which contributes over $7 billion annually to the regional economy.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds data collection for sustainable fisheries management, aiding conservation of Great Lakes ecosystems by distinguishing hatchery vs. wild fish populations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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signed · United States · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SJRES 31: 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 "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".

This joint resolution disapproves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have reclassified certain industrial pollution sources under the Clean Air Act. Specifically, it blocks the EPA's September 2024 rule (89 Fed. Reg. 73293) which aimed to change how "major sources" of pollution could be reclassified as "area sources" under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. If enacted, this resolution would prevent the rule from taking effect, maintaining the existing regulatory framework for industrial facilities currently classified as major sources. The resolution directly affects the EPA's regulatory authority and the compliance requirements for affected industrial facilities.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule reclassifying pollution sources under Clean Air Act, maintaining current regulations and preventing potential weakening of environmental protections.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

signed · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HJRES 87: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

H.J. Res. 87 (Public Law 119-15) is a congressional disapproval resolution that prevents an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule from taking effect. The rule, submitted by the EPA on April 6, 2023 (88 Fed. Reg. 20688), related to California’s authority to enforce stricter vehicle emission standards, including for heavy-duty trucks, zero-emission airport shuttles, and advanced clean truck requirements. By disapproving this rule, Congress blocks California from implementing these specific pollution controls under its existing waiver authority. This directly affects California’s ability to regulate motor vehicle emissions independently, as the rule would have allowed the state to enforce its own standards beyond federal requirements.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA rule enabling California's zero-emission vehicle standards and clean truck requirements, weakening clean energy infrastructure implementation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emissions standards (including zero-emission requirements), weakening environmental protections by preventing stronger pollution controls.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks EPA rule enabling stricter vehicle emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and zero-emission transit, opposing enhanced transportation environmental regulations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

signed · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HJRES 88: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

H.J.Res. 88 disapproves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have allowed California to enforce its "Advanced Clean Cars II" vehicle emission standards. This rule, submitted by the EPA on January 6, 2025, sought to grant California a waiver to override federal preemption for its stricter vehicle pollution controls. The resolution, passed by Congress and signed into law on June 12, 2025, formally nullifies the EPA rule, preventing California from implementing its Advanced Clean Cars II program under this specific waiver. The bill directly affects California's ability to set its own vehicle emission standards for passenger cars and light trucks.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA waiver for California's Advanced Clean Cars II standards, preventing stricter vehicle emission controls that promote cleaner energy in transportation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks California's Advanced Clean Cars II standards, preventing stricter emissions rules and weakening environmental protections.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill disapproves EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emission standards, blocking state-level enhancement of vehicle regulations under transportation topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

signed · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HJRES 89: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

HJRES 89 is a congressional disapproval resolution that blocks an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule concerning California's vehicle and engine pollution standards. The resolution specifically targets the EPA's "Omnibus Low NOX Regulation" and waiver of preemption, which would have allowed California to enforce stricter emissions rules. By disapproving this rule under Chapter 8 of Title 5 U.S. Code, Congress has nullified the EPA's action, meaning the regulation will have no legal effect. This directly affects the EPA's authority to approve California's state-level pollution control standards for motor vehicles.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter emissions standards, preventing stronger pollution controls and weakening environmental regulations.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emissions standards, weakening federal transportation pollution regulations for engines and vehicles.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

signed · United States · House May 23, 2025

HJRES 60: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles".

This joint resolution allows off-road vehicles to be used in certain areas of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which is in northern Arizona and southeastern Utah and contains Lake Powell. Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the National Park Service (NPS) titled Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles  and published on January 13, 2025. Under the rule, the NPS limited the use of off-road vehicles, such as off-highway vehicles and all-terrain vehicles, in certain areas. For instance, the rule prohibited the use of off-road vehicles on an 8-mile segment of the Poison Spring Loop located on Route 633 proceeding north to Route 730 in the Orange Cliffs Special Management Unit. The rule also eliminated the authority of the NPS to open the upper portion of the Flint Trail in that unit to off-road vehicles. Additionally, the rule limited off-road vehicle use from certain roads to the shoreline of the lake.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill nullifies NPS rule limiting off-road vehicles, weakening environmental protections in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill overturns rule limiting off-road vehicle access in Glen Canyon recreation area, supporting broader vehicle use under transportation regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

passed · United States · House May 20, 2025

HRES 426: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 31) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act"; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

HRES 426 is a procedural resolution that allows the House to vote on two separate disapproval resolutions. It sets up consideration for S.J. Res. 13, which would reverse a Treasury rule affecting bank merger reviews, and S.J. Res. 31, which would reverse an EPA rule changing how pollution sources are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The resolution waives normal procedural hurdles to expedite these votes. It does not change policy but enables Congress to potentially block these specific federal rules. The affected parties would include financial institutions (for the bank rule) and industrial facilities subject to EPA regulations (for the Clean Air Act rule).

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentEnables disapproval of EPA rule (S.J. Res. 31) reversing Clean Air Act pollution regulations, weakening environmental protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

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passed · United States · House May 5, 2025

HJRES 78: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt".

HJRES 78 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule that granted endangered species status to the San Francisco Bay-Delta population of the longfin smelt, a fish native to California's Bay-Delta region. If passed, this resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preventing the smelt from receiving federal protections under the Endangered Species Act. The rule, published in the Federal Register in July 2024, aimed to protect this specific fish population from threats like habitat loss and water management practices. This resolution does not create new policy but directly reverses an existing regulatory action affecting the smelt and its ecosystem.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks to block federal protections for endangered longfin smelt under ESA, directly weakening environmental regulations for species conservation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

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