Troy Balderson (R-OH)
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; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment".
A Republican resolution with 9 Republican cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution seeks to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question relates to "Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment." If passed, the resolution would ensure that the rule has no force or effect. This action is being taken under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
By disapproving the EPA rule, the resolution limits federal regulatory intervention in state-level air plan processes.
- Scored +1
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The reversal of the EPA rule may reduce the regulatory burden on industries and land use in Ohio, which often impacts rural communities.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The resolution prevents the EPA from implementing a technical amendment related to air plan approval in Ohio, which may reduce oversight of air quality protections.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prevention of Rule Implementation: By declaring that the Environmental Protection Agency rule shall have no force or effect, the resolution prevents the specific "Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment" from being implemented.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are detailed: The provided text does not list or describe any negative consequences that would result from the disapproval of this rule.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — By disapproving the EPA rule, the resolution limits federal regulatory intervention in state-level air plan processes.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution prevents the EPA from implementing a technical amendment related to air plan approval in Ohio, which may reduce oversight of air quality protections.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The reversal of the EPA rule may reduce the regulatory burden on industries and land use in Ohio, which often impacts rural communities.
- 3/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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