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S.J.Res. 55 (117th)

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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Introduced

13 July 2022

Last action

21 September 2022 · Floor

Status

Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.

Sponsors

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX], Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT], Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND], Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT], Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA], Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL], Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN], Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD], Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS], Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK], Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA], Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI], Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK], Sen. Romney, Mitt [R-UT], Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR], Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

5 December 2025

Environment

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Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 13 July 2022

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 July 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 August 2022

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 468.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 3 August 2022

    Discharge

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

    Source: Discharge

  5. 3 August 2022

    Committee

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 4 August 2022

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  7. 4 August 2022

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 283.(consideration: CR S4004-4013; text: CR S4004)

    Source: Floor

  8. 8 August 2022

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  9. 9 August 2022

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  10. 9 August 2022

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 21 September 2022

    Floor

    Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.

    Source: Floor

Votes

4 August 2022 · Joint Resolution Passed · On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 55 · Joint Resolution Passed · Official source

Yes 50 · No 47 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 3

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

Documents

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  • Engrossed in Senate (text)

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