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 "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions; Correction".

# Summary of SJRES 120 **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill is a "disapproval resolution" that would reject an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule about water pollution limits from coal and natural gas power plants. Specifically, it targets an EPA rule that extended deadlines for power plants to comply with effluent (wastewater) standards. If passed, this resolution would overturn the EPA's deadline extensions, forcing power plants to meet the original compliance timelines rather than the extended ones. **Who It Affects and Key Details:** The bill would directly impact steam electric power plants across the country, requiring them to implement stricter water quality standards on a faster timeline.

Power plant operators would need to invest in pollution control equipment sooner than the EPA's extended deadline allowed. The resolution uses a congressional procedure that allows either chamber to disapprove federal regulations within a set timeframe. It was introduced by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and is currently in committee. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not advanced to a full vote in either chamber of Congress.