US Federal Senate Bill SJR122

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/9/26
• Refer: 3/9/26

Caption

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 Approval; Indiana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

Summary

SJR122 is a congressional disapproval resolution under the Congressional Review Act that would nullify an Environmental Protection Agency rule approving Indiana’s Regional Haze Plan for the second implementation period. The resolution states that Congress disapproves the EPA rule published at 91 Fed. Reg. 3057 (January 26, 2026), and provides that the rule would have no force or effect if the resolution were enacted. The measure does not create a new regulatory program or amend Indiana environmental law directly. Instead, it would overturn a federal administrative action affecting air quality planning and haze-reduction requirements for Indiana, likely restoring the prior regulatory status quo and preventing implementation of the EPA-approved plan. Its practical effect would be on the EPA, Indiana environmental regulators, and regulated sources subject to regional haze compliance obligations.

Impact

If enacted, the joint resolution would invalidate the EPA’s approval of Indiana’s Regional Haze Plan for the second implementation period under the Congressional Review Act, preventing the rule from taking effect and barring its legal force. This would affect federal air-quality oversight and Indiana’s compliance framework for visibility and haze reduction, with downstream implications for state environmental agencies, utilities, industrial facilities, and other sources subject to emissions controls tied to regional haze requirements.

Sentiment

Based on the bill text and available legislative context, the resolution appears to reflect opposition to the EPA’s Indiana regional haze rule rather than a broadly negotiated policy change. There are no committee transcripts or recorded votes provided, so no formal bipartisan or partisan sentiment can be measured from the available record. The filing and referral indicate the measure is at an early stage of consideration.

Contention

The central point of contention is whether Congress should disapprove the EPA’s approval of Indiana’s regional haze plan. Supporters of disapproval would likely argue that the federal rule is overly burdensome, unnecessary, or improperly approved, while opponents would likely defend the EPA action as necessary for air-quality and visibility protections. Because no hearing transcript or vote history is included, the specific arguments of individual members or stakeholders are not available in the record provided.