H.J.Res. 157, Regulatory Disapproval (Energy/Environment). Quorum's AI analysis reads it as a trade-off: gains for some, costs for others.
H.J.Res. 157 · Mixed
What it does
This is a Congressional Review Act resolution that would block an EPA rule setting renewable fuel blending requirements for 2026–2027 and partially waiving cellulosic biofuel mandates. If passed, the rule would be nullified and the EPA could not reissue it without new congressional authorization.
The analysis names oil refiners — and 3 more groups — among the beneficiaries.
The trade-off
Blocking the rule removes EPA authority to set RFS standards for 2026–2027 without new congressional action, effectively freezing renewable fuel mandates at prior-year levels and shifting policy-making power from the executive to Congress.
Transparency scores 95%, with a medium warning level and no detached riders.
Who is behind it
Filed by Scott Perry. Cosponsored by Chip Roy.