Overview

• The Senate voted 55-45 to approve the resolution, following the House's March passage, sending it to President Trump for final approval.
• The overturned rule, finalized by the EPA in November 2024, aimed to cut 171 tons of harmful emissions annually from rubber tire manufacturing facilities.
• Republicans argued the rule imposed $13.3 million in annual compliance costs, threatened jobs, and increased carbon emissions due to required equipment upgrades.
• Environmental groups warned the rollback would worsen air quality in communities near tire plants, with potential health risks, particularly for children.
• Once signed, the Congressional Review Act resolution will prevent the EPA from issuing any substantially similar regulations in the future.