VoterlyS.J.Res. 188: 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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".
119th Congress · Sponsored from Rhode Island · Failed
What this bill does
A plain-language summary for S.J.Res. 188 has not been published yet. This usually means the bill was introduced recently. Check the official text on Congress.gov, or open Voterly to follow its progress.
Key facts
- Status Failed
- Introduced 2026-04-27
- Policy area Environmental Protection
- Cosponsors 0
- Latest action Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509)
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] introduced S.J.Res. 188. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Frequently asked questions
What does S.J.Res. 188 do?
S.J.Res. 188 (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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".) is legislation in the 119th Congress. A plain-language summary will appear here once published.
Who sponsored S.J.Res. 188?
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D) of Rhode Island is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for S.J.Res. 188?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is S.J.Res. 188 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "Failed." See the latest action above for details.