U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Roger Wicker, along with Congressman Morgan Griffith, have expressed approval following the Senate’s passage of a Congressional Review Act resolution. This resolution aims to overturn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Rubber Tire Manufacturing National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants rule, which was implemented during the Biden administration.
Senator Scott stated, “I am happy we are one step closer to eliminating the Biden-era NESHAP rule driven by radical environmentalism that did nothing but hurt workers and businesses across the nation.” He emphasized Republican efforts to reduce government overreach and inefficiency.
Senator Wicker added, “The Biden administration forced needless regulations on American tire manufacturers and producers. Increasing the NESHAP standard puts an unnecessary financial and environmental burden on rubber manufacturing facilities.” He believes reversing this decision will protect jobs while maintaining environmental safety.
Congressman Griffith commented on Republican actions in both chambers: “House and Senate Republicans are acting decisively to repeal onerous regulations from the Biden EPA, like the rubber tire manufacturing rule.” He credited conservative leaders in Congress for undoing what he described as a harmful measure.
The resolution has additional support from several other senators including Lindsey Graham, Shelley Moore Capito, Marsha Blackburn, Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Tim Sheehy. In the House of Representatives, it is cosponsored by Gary Palmer, Derek Schmidt, Mike Bost, Claudia Tenney, Joe Wilson among others.
Senator Scott also highlighted potential economic impacts of maintaining the rule during his remarks on the Senate floor. According to him, it would have led to increased CO2 emissions and significant costs for rubber tire companies annually.
Further details about the resolution can be accessed through provided links.
