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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".

# Congressional Bill Summary: EPA Rubber Tire Manufacturing Rule Disapproval **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would overturn a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that sets pollution limits for hazardous air pollutants released by rubber tire manufacturing facilities. The EPA rule, issued in November 2024, requires tire manufacturers to control emissions of harmful substances during the rubber processing stage of production. If passed, this bill would eliminate those new emissions standards. **Who It Affects:** The primary affected parties would be rubber tire manufacturing companies, which would no longer need to comply with the new EPA pollution controls. Communities near tire manufacturing plants could also be affected, as stricter emissions standards are intended to reduce their exposure to hazardous air pollutants.

The bill was sponsored by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC). **Key Context:** The EPA rule being challenged came about following a 2020 court decision requiring the agency to regulate emissions from the rubber processing stage of tire manufacturing. The bill uses a congressional procedure that allows lawmakers to disapprove of federal regulations within a specific timeframe. As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not been voted on by the full Congress.