Congress has given final approval to legislation against Biden-era EPA regulations designed to limit emissions of lead, dioxin and other particularly toxic types of industrial air pollution.
The House approved S.J.Res. 31 early Thursday morning on a 216-212 party-line vote. The Congressional Review Act resolution, introduced by Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah), would repeal the Clean Air Act rule rolled out last year as a successor for the “once in, always in” policy that was scrapped in 2020 during President Donald Trump’s first term.
The measure won Senate passage early this month, meaning it now goes to Trump for his signature. While Curtis’ office had no immediate comment Thursday morning, environmental advocates were furious.
“Congress has voted to expose people to toxic pollution,” Earthjustice attorney Jim Pew said in a phone interview. “I just think that it is shocking.”
