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Michael Bennet (D-CO)

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 "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

S.J.Res. 139 · Senate resolution Environmental Protection

A Democratic resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors

Last activity — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 110. (CR S2106)

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

How Congress voted

What this bill would do

This joint resolution aims to overturn a specific rule from the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question concerns the "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period." If passed, the resolution would provide for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. This action would ensure that the EPA rule has no force or effect.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The resolution uses congressional authority to overturn a federal agency rule, which can be viewed as a reassertion of legislative control over agency mandates.

  • Scored +3

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The removal of haze-related air quality regulations may reduce compliance burdens on industries often located in rural or industrial areas of Colorado.

The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

    The resolution disapproves an EPA rule regarding regional haze, which is a measure intended to reduce particulate matter and improve air quality.

  • Scored -5

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    By nullifying the EPA's regional haze plan, the resolution removes a regulatory mechanism designed to protect air quality and visibility.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

  • The Senate: a vote on whether to start debating something This decides only whether the chamber takes the measure up at all. Nothing about the measure itself has been decided when it passes. Blocked 46 yes · 52 no

    See who voted how →

    04/29/2026 · Roll call 110 · recorded as “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 139”