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 "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update".

# Summary of SJRES 60 **What the Bill Does** This bill is a "disapproval resolution" that would reject an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule issued in May 2025. The EPA rule allows Indiana power plants to emit more nitrogen oxides (a pollutant that contributes to smog and air quality problems) during the summer months (May-September) compared to previous limits. If passed, this resolution would cancel that EPA rule and keep the stricter emissions limits in place. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily impacts Indiana's electricity-generating power plants, which would face stricter pollution controls if the resolution passes. It could also affect Indiana residents' air quality and electricity costs, depending on how power plants adjust to meet tighter emissions standards.

More broadly, it relates to interstate air pollution policy, since the original EPA rule stems from the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which regulates how pollution from one state affects neighboring states. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee (as of the 119th Congress). It was sponsored by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democrat from Rhode Island. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both chambers of Congress and potentially overcome a presidential veto, depending on the administration's position on the EPA rule.