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S.J.Res. 139

U.S. Senate•Introduced

Summary

S.J.Res. 139, “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 Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period"”, was introduced in the Senate on Mar 19, 2026 by Sen. Michael Bennet (D) with 2 co-sponsors. It last saw action on Apr 29, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 110. (CR S2106).

Record

Text

S.J.Res. 139 has 2 co-sponsors and 1 roll call.

sjr139/placed-on-calendar-senate.txt
119 SJ 139 PCS: 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 Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period”.
 U.S. Senate
 2026-03-19
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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.
 IIA  Calendar No. 364  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  S. J. RES. 139  IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES   March 19, 2026   Mr. Bennet  (for himself,  Mr. Whitehouse , and  Mr. Hickenlooper ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the  Committee on Environment and Public Works     March 19, 2026  Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to  5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar   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 Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period .
That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to  Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period  (91 Fed. Reg. 3048 (January 26, 2026)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
   March 19, 2026  Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to  5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar

Tracker

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

  1. Introduced2026-03-19
  2. Passed Senate
  3. Passed House
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

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 Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

Sponsors

Sen. Michael Bennet (D) sponsors S.J.Res. 139, and 2 members have co-sponsored it, all of them from the day it was introduced.

Committees

S.J.Res. 139 went before 1 committee: Environment and Public Works.

Environment and Public Works
Environment and Public Works
Discharged From · Mar 19, 2026 · 257 Bills

Actions

S.J.Res. 139 has taken 5 actions since Mar 19, 2026, the latest on Apr 29, 2026.

ChamberAction
Apr 29, 2026
Senate
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 110. (CR S2106)Senate roll call 110 46–52
Mar 19, 2026
Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Environment and Public Works Committee
Mar 19, 2026
Senate
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Environment and Public Works Committee
Mar 19, 2026
Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 364.
Mar 19, 2026
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Introduced in Senate

Votes

S.J.Res. 139 went to 1 roll call in the Senate, the latest on Apr 29, 2026 at 46–52.

ChamberQuestion
Yea
Nay
Apr 29, 2026
Senate
On the Motion to Proceed
46
52

Titles

S.J.Res. 139 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 Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period". — Display Title
  • 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 Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period". — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files S.J.Res. 139 under Environmental Protection, one of its 31 policy areas, and gives it 5 legislative subjects.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; S.J.Res. 139’s is Environmental Protection.

sjres139/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. 139 carries 5 of CRS’s legislative subjects, from Administrative law and regulatory procedures to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

sjres139/subjects.txt
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com