Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to ``Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources As Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act''

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Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, I thank my dear friend from Texas for yielding the time.

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of S.J. Res. 31 to overturn the Biden administration's ``once in, always in'' rule. This is an egregious and burdensome rule, and it was just one of many actions taken by the previous administration on their way out the door to further hamstring our domestic energy producers.

By permanently classifying certain industrial facilities as major sources of hazardous air pollutants, even if they successfully reduce emissions, the Biden administration was seemingly punishing job creators for being good stewards of the environment.

As an original cosponsor of S.J. Res. 31, I am proud that House Republicans are taking a stand and defending our energy producers, manufacturers, and small businesses against unfair and costly environmental rules.

In overturning the ``once in, always in'' rule, we are returning to commonsense policy implemented during President Trump's first administration. If businesses reduce their emissions below the major source threshold, then they should reap the reward of more cost- effective and flexible requirements under the Clean Air Act, period.

Repealing this backward rule is part of House Republicans' work to unleash American energy and ensure that government red tape does not stand in the way of creating jobs and growing our economy here at home.

Mr. Speaker, I encourage all of my colleagues to join us in supporting S.J. Res. 31.

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