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Congressman Rick W. Allen, along with Representatives Jim Baird and Ben Cline, introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify the Biden Environmental Protection Agency's National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Fine Particulate Matter, also known as PM 2.5 standards. Congressman Allen expressed his concerns, stating, "The EPA's final rule and rushed process to revise the current fine particulate matter standards is simply unworkable and will have disastrous impacts on manufacturers and job creation nationwide."

Rep. Jim Baird echoed these sentiments, saying, "The impact of the EPA's proposal would have devastating effects on U.S. companies while doing little to achieve the goal of lowering fine particulate matter." He emphasized the potential negative consequences for steel manufacturers and metalcasters in the country.

Representative Ben Cline also criticized the EPA's proposal, stating, "The EPA's latest proposition to reduce the particulate matter 2.5 threshold poses a severe threat to our nation's manufacturing industry including paper and pulp mills." He highlighted the potential damage to the forestry sector, particularly in his district, and called for swift action to overturn the regulation.

PM 2.5 is a complex mixture of extremely small particles emitted from various sources. Congressman Allen highlighted the devastating impacts of President Biden's finalized PM 2.5 standards on Georgia during a recent subcommittee hearing. State and local governments across the nation are also urging the President to reconsider the proposal.

The resolution introduced by Congressman Allen and his colleagues aims to use the power of Congress to reverse the harmful rule and protect the American economy from what they see as overreaching regulations. The lawmakers hope to prevent the negative effects on industries and job creation while advocating for a more thorough review process in Congress.