S.J.Res. 55 · 117th Congress
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of…
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions".
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49 cosponsors · 49 R
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- Senate Introduced Jul 13, 2022
- Senate Passed Aug 4, 2022 50–47
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Council on Environmental Quality titled National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions and published on April 20, 2022.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Aug 4, 2022
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Council on Environmental Quality titled National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions and published on April 20, 2022. The rule restores regulatory provisions issued under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) that were in effect before being modified in 2020 by the Update to the Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act rule.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions".
Latest action (Sep 21, 2022): Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.
Policy area: Environmental Protection · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jul 13, 2022
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- Senate Introduced Jul 13, 2022
- Senate Passed Aug 4, 2022 50–47
Final vote · Senate · Aug 4, 2022
Passage — Joint Resolution Passed. Vote details
Senate Majority Leader: Charles E. Schumer