Bill Sponsor
Senate Joint Resolution 28
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to accidental release prevention requirements of risk management programs under the Clean Air Act.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 2, 2017
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Mar 2, 2017
Latest Action
Mar 2, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
28
Congress
115
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Oklahoma
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Louisiana
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Mississippi
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Nebraska
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule entitled, "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs under the Clean Air Act." The rule addresses safety at facilities that use and distribute hazardous chemicals. It was published on January 13, 2017.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
03/02/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
03/02/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
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