S.J.Res. 60 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Jun 27, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryBlocks EPA's increased emissions limits for Indiana
Congress is using a special process to reject an EPA rule from May 2025. That rule had allowed Indiana power plants to emit more nitrogen oxides—a pollutant that affects air quality—during the warmer months. If this resolution passes, the rule would be nullified and those higher emissions limits would not take effect.
How it affects you
If you live in Indiana or nearby states, this affects the air quality you breathe. Power plants in Indiana would not be allowed to increase their nitrogen oxide emissions under the rejected rule. People with asthma and other respiratory conditions, and anyone concerned about air pollution, would see the difference most directly.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Jun 27, 2025)
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency interim final rule titled Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update published on May 20, 2025 ( 90 Federal Register 21423 ).
The interim final rule increases the permissible nitrogen oxides (NO X ) emissions from Indiana electricity generating units (EGUs) from May through September during 2024 and subsequent years.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS.J.Res. 60
JOINT RESOLUTION
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 "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update".
Sponsor: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) · Introduced Jun 27, 2025 · Environmental Protection · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 16, 2025: “Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 520. (consideration: CR S6631)”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsSenate · On the Motion to Proceed · Sep 16, 2025
Motion to Proceed Rejected 47–51
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Independents | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 0 | 51 | 2 |
Source: senate.gov · roll call 520
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.