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: Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing Facilities Technology Review: Interim Final Rule".

# Summary of SJRES 67 **What This Bill Does** This bill would use a congressional disapproval process to reject an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule about air pollution standards for iron and steel manufacturing facilities. The EPA rule addresses emissions of hazardous air pollutants from integrated iron and steel plants. If passed, this resolution would overturn the EPA's interim final rule, preventing it from going into effect. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects iron and steel manufacturers that operate integrated facilities (plants that perform multiple stages of steel production).

It could also indirectly affect workers in those industries, communities near steel mills, and air quality regulators. The resolution was introduced by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), though the bill itself uses a formal congressional disapproval mechanism available to members of both parties. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process. Congress has a limited timeframe under federal law to use this disapproval process once an agency rule is submitted, so timing is significant for any action on this resolution.