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Rules Committee advances CRA to overturn EPA 'once‑in/always‑in' reclassification rule
Summary
The House Rules Committee reported a closed rule to permit floor consideration of S.J. Res. 31, a CRA resolution that would disapprove an EPA rule reinstating a "once‑in/always‑in" policy for major sources under Clean Air Act section 112.
The House Committee on Rules voted to report a closed rule for floor consideration of S.J. Res. 31, which would use the Congressional Review Act to disapprove an Environmental Protection Agency rule that reinstates a "once‑in/always‑in" classification for major sources under the Clean Air Act.
Why it matters: Supporters said overturning the EPA's 2024 rule would restore incentives for facilities to lower emissions and remove a disincentive that kept sources labeled "major" from undertaking emissions‑reducing investments. Opponents said rescission would permit large industrial facilities to evade stricter pollution controls and risk increases in hazardous air pollutants that harm public health.
Chairman Guthrie testified in support of S.J. Res. 31,…
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