Contact Congress about H.J.Res. 117: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter".

This bill would stop the EPA from using a rule on fine particle pollution. It would keep that specific rule from taking effect or being enforced. The bill does not create a new air pollution standard.

Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter". is a House bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects groups that must follow or manage federal air pollution rules. That includes state air agencies, local governments, power plants, factories, and other businesses tied to particle pollution. It could also affect people who breathe polluted air, especially children, older adults, and people with heart or lung problems.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it could change how strict federal rules are for fine particle pollution. These tiny particles can come from vehicles, power plants, factories, and other sources. The standards can affect public health, business costs, power generation, and state air plans. The resolution itself does not explain all of those effects. Those details depend on the EPA rule it blocks and the older rules that would remain in place.

Key provisions in H.J.Res. 117

• The bill uses the Congressional Review Act, a law that lets Congress review and cancel rules made by federal agencies.
• It targets one EPA rule: “Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter.”
• It points to the exact rule in the Federal Register, the official record of federal rules: 89 Fed. Reg. 16202, dated March 6, 2024.
• If the bill becomes law, the EPA rule would have no legal effect. The EPA could not put it in place or enforce it.
• The bill does not create new fine particle pollution limits. It only rejects the EPA rule it names.

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Questions people ask about H.J.Res. 117

What is H.J.Res. 117?

This bill would stop the EPA from using a rule on fine particle pollution. It would keep that specific rule from taking effect or being enforced. The bill does not create a new air pollution standard.

How do I support or oppose H.J.Res. 117?

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Who should I contact about H.J.Res. 117?

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