Senate Votes to Repeal EPA Rule on Toxic Air Pollutants

The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution to overturn an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation that aimed to limit emissions of seven hazardous air pollutants from industrial sources.

The vote, held late Thursday, resulted in a narrow majority in favor of repealing the rule, with several Democrats joining Republicans in support of the measure. The EPA rule targeted emissions from chemical plants, refineries, and manufacturing facilities, including known carcinogens such as ethylene oxide and chloroprene.

Supporters of the repeal argued that the regulation imposed excessive costs on industry and lacked sufficient scientific justification. Critics, including environmental groups and public health advocates, warned that repealing the rule would increase health risks for communities located near industrial zones.

The resolution now moves to the House of Representatives, where its future remains uncertain. The White House has signaled it would veto the measure if it reaches the president’s desk.