# 119-sjres-120: 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 "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions; Correction".

119-sjres-120, 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 "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions; Correction"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI); status introduced (as of 2026-09-10).

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- As of: 2026-09-10
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sjres-120
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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 "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions; Correction".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-09
- Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Environmental Protection
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Would disapprove and nullify the EPA rule for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category, preventing its deployment, enforcement, or implementation.**

## Provisions PRIA read

- Cancel EPA rule for power plants: mixed, high. This bill would disapprove and nullify an EPA rule titled "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category--Deadline Extensions; Correction" published at 91 Fed. Reg. 4016 on January 30, 2026. If enacted, the specified rule would have no f…

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## Sources
- [119-sjres-120 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/120)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sjres-120 (as of 2026-09-10).