A resolution recognizing that ozone pollution can cause lung disease, asthma attacks, cardiovascular problems, and reproductive issues.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Whitehouse (for himself, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Markey, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This Senate resolution formally recognizes that ozone pollution (smog) causes serious health problems including lung disease, asthma attacks, cardiovascular issues, and reproductive problems. It urges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take action to reduce smog pollution by robustly implementing the 2024 methane emission standards.
Who Benefits and How
- The general public, particularly people living in areas with high ozone pollution, would benefit from cleaner air if the EPA follows through on strong methane regulations
- People with respiratory conditions (asthma, COPD, lung disease) would benefit from reduced smog, which triggers attacks and worsens their conditions
- The EPA receives a formal expression of Senate support for its environmental regulatory authority and the 2024 methane standards
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Oil and gas companies may face increased pressure for methane emission compliance, as this resolution signals Senate support for strict enforcement of the 2024 methane standards
- Note: As a non-binding resolution, this creates no direct legal obligations or costs - it expresses the Senate's position only
Key Provisions
- Formally recognizes the health harms of ozone pollution: lung disease, asthma, cardiovascular problems, and reproductive issues
- Expresses that the EPA "should act" to reduce smog pollution
- Specifically endorses "robust implementation" of the 2024 methane standards
- Is a "sense of the Senate" resolution with no binding legal effect
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
A Senate resolution expressing concern about ozone pollution health effects and urging the EPA to reduce smog pollution through robust implementation of 2024 methane standards.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Express congressional support for EPA air quality regulations and encourage strong enforcement of methane standards"
Likely Beneficiaries
- General public (health benefits from cleaner air)
- Residents in high-ozone areas
- Individuals with respiratory conditions
- EPA regulatory authority
Likely Burden Bearers
- Oil and gas industry (methane emission sources)
- Industrial facilities emitting ozone precursors
- Petrochemical industry
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "epa"
- → Environmental Protection Agency
- "the_senate"
- → United States Senate
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