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S.J.Res. 86

U.S. Senate•Introduced

Summary

S.J.Res. 86, “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"”, was introduced in the Senate on Oct 1, 2025 by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D). It last saw action on Jan 7, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 4.

Record

Text

S.J.Res. 86 has 1 roll call.

sjr86/introduced-in-senate.txt
119 SJ 86 IS: 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”.
 U.S. Senate
 2025-10-01
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
   119th CONGRESS  1st Session  S. J. RES. 86  IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES   October 1, 2025   Mr. Whitehouse  introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the  Committee on Environment and Public Works    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 .
That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to  Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period  (90 Fed. Reg. 41893 (August 28, 2025)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2025-10-01
  2. Passed Senate
  3. Passed House
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

CRS Summary

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Introduced in Senate Oct 1, 2025

sjr86/introduced-in-senate.md

Shown Here:
Introduced in Senate (10/01/2025)

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) final rule titled Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period (90 Fed. Reg. 41893) and published on August 28, 2025. The final rule approved South Dakota’s revision to its state implementation plan to satisfy the requirements of the EPA’s regional haze rule. (The regional haze rule requires states to take actions to improve visibility in national parks and wilderness areas.)

Sponsors

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D) sponsors S.J.Res. 86 alone.

Committees

S.J.Res. 86 went before 1 committee: Environment and Public Works.

Environment and Public Works
Environment and Public Works
Discharged From · Dec 9, 2025 · 257 Bills

Actions

S.J.Res. 86 has taken 6 actions since Oct 1, 2025, the latest on Jan 7, 2026.

ChamberAction
Jan 7, 2026
Senate
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S72)
Jan 7, 2026
Senate
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 4.Senate roll call 4 43–50
Dec 9, 2025
Senate
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Environment and Public Works Committee
Dec 9, 2025
Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 290.
Oct 1, 2025
Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Environment and Public Works Committee

Votes

S.J.Res. 86 went to 1 roll call in the Senate, the latest on Jan 7, 2026 at 43–50.

ChamberQuestion
Yea
Nay
Jan 7, 2026
Senate
On the Motion to Proceed
43
50

Titles

S.J.Res. 86 goes by 2 titles.

  • 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". — Official Title as Introduced
  • 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". — Display Title

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files S.J.Res. 86 under Environmental Protection, one of its 31 policy areas, and gives it 6 legislative subjects.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; S.J.Res. 86’s is Environmental Protection.

sjres86/policy-areas.txt
Environmental ProtectionAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Legislative Subjects

S.J.Res. 86 carries 6 of CRS’s legislative subjects, from Administrative law and regulatory procedures to Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats.

sjres86/subjects.txt
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Parks, recreation areas, trailsSouth DakotaWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com