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; Indiana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

# Summary of SJRES 122 **What the Bill Does:** This is a "disapproval resolution," which is a mechanism Congress uses to reject federal agency rules. If passed, it would overturn an EPA regulation that approved Indiana's plan for reducing regional haze pollution—primarily from power plants and industrial sources—during the 2024-2034 period. Regional haze rules aim to improve visibility in national parks and wilderness areas by limiting air pollution that drifts across state lines. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect Indiana's power plants, industrial facilities, and utilities that must comply with air quality standards, as well as environmental quality and visibility in national parks and protected areas.

It could also impact neighboring states that benefit from Indiana's pollution controls. Indiana residents and businesses relying on the regulated industries would be indirectly affected. **Current Status:** The resolution was introduced by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate or House. For the resolution to pass, it would need majority support in both chambers and could not be vetoed by the President—a deliberate feature of the Congressional Review Act process.