S.J.Res. 139: 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 "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

Introduced Mar 19, 20262 cosponsors

Sponsor

Michael Bennet

Michael Bennet

Democrat ยท CO

What S.J.Res. 139 does

S.J.Res. 139 would overturn an Environmental Protection Agency rule that disapproved Colorado's Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period. The rule was published on January 26, 2026, and the resolution says it would have no force or effect.

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SJRES139 Legislative Journey

2 actions

Failed

Apr 29, 2026

46-52

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 110. (CR S2106)

Committee Action

Mar 19, 2026

Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

About the Sponsor

Michael Bennet

Michael Bennet

Democrat, CO ยท 17 years in Congress

Committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Finance, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

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Cosponsors (2)

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All 2 cosponsors are Democrats. Cosponsors represent 2 states: Colorado, Rhode Island.

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S.J.Res. 139 Quick Facts

Cosponsors
2
Sheldon Whitehouse
John Hickenlooper
Committee
Environment and Public Works
Chamber
Senate
Policy
Environmental Protection
Introduced
Mar 19, 2026

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 110. (CR S2106)

Apr 29, 2026

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S.J.Res. 139 Bill Text

โ€œProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to โ€œAir Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Periodโ€.โ€

Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office

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