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S.J.Res. 86 · Environmental Protection
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; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Introduced Oct 1, 2025 · Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 4.
What does this mean?

Congress is voting on whether to cancel an EPA decision that had approved South Dakota's plan for reducing air pollution that clouds visibility in national parks and wilderness areas (this is part of a federal program requiring states to cut haze-causing pollution, mostly from industrial sources, so that scenic views stay clear). If this resolution passes, South Dakota's EPA-approved haze-reduction plan would be voided, meaning the state's specific approach to controlling this pollution would no longer be in effect and the state would likely need to submit a different plan. This mainly affects industries in South Dakota that emit haze-causing pollution, as well as anyone who visits or lives near the state's national parks and wilderness areas and cares about air clarity there.

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Bill Lifecycle
Real action history from Congress.gov — where this bill is in the process, and every recorded step along the way.
Introduced in Senate
Oct 1, 2025
Referred to Committee
Oct 1, 2025
Full action history (6)
Oct 1, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Oct 1, 2025Introduced in Senate
Dec 9, 2025Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 290.
Dec 9, 2025Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Jan 7, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 4.
Jan 7, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S72)
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